Scorpion Scoop
September 24, 2023
A Message from Principal Hann
Scorpion families
Thank you to all the parents who participated in our District’s Super Saturday event held at DE. Your engagement and input are truly appreciated and important to the future success of our AFUHSD initiative to build better schools together.
We have a busy week at DE with several important events and activities taking place on our campus. Additionally, I want to provide a reminder about the academic needs of our students as we enter the final two weeks of the quarter. We value your input and involvement in our school community and we have several opportunities this week for you to engage with us. All week, our student-athletes will be showcasing their skills and dedication against several of our district rivals. Please come out and support our teams!
- We kick off the week with our District’s showcase of bands on our field Monday night at 7:30pm.
- Our Parent Advisory Meeting will be held this Tuesday at 5:30pm in the Library. This month, we will partner with our District Leadership to discuss the Academy structure for DE next year and future improvements on our campus. This is a great opportunity to engage with administration, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
- Thursday during RTI, our students will have the opportunity to explore AZ colleges and universities at the annual AZ College Consortium. Please encourage your student to sign up.
- Our Homecoming Parade and Rally are this Saturday! Join us as we celebrate school spirit. The parade will kick off at 10:00 am from our Performing Arts Center and wind its way around our campus. We invite all families to come out, cheer on the participants, and enjoy the festivities. Your presence and participation are highly encouraged at all of these events.
As we approach the final two weeks of the quarter, it's crucial to ensure that our students are staying focused on their academic responsibilities. You can assist us by encouraging them to manage their time effectively, seek help when needed, and submit all assignments on time. If you have any concerns or questions about your child's academic progress, please don't hesitate to reach out to their teachers or our counseling department.
We are thankful for your ongoing support of our school, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Have a wonderful week!
Gretchen Hann
Principal
Desert Edge High School
We ARE DE!
Desert Edge HS is a member of the Agua Fria High School District family of schools.
Congratulations Manuel Nunez!
We would like to congratulate Manuel Nunez on being selected as a semifinalist in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Competition. The designation goes to the students who received the highest scores on the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Fewer than one percent of U.S. high school seniors qualify as semifinalists.
More than 1.3 million juniors in more than 21,000 high schools took the PSAT in 2022. Of those, about 16,000 were named semifinalists and are eligible to compete for nearly $28 million in Scholarships.
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District Band Showcase
Our 5th annual Agua Fria High School District Marching Band Exhibition will be held this upcoming Monday, September 25 at Desert Edge High School! We are starting with a mass band presentation of the Star Spangled Banner at 7:00 pm followed by performances of each band's 2023 competitive show. There is a suggested donation of $2 per person for the show and concessions will be available. We look forward to seeing you there!
Principal Advisory Council
Join Mrs. Hann and Mr. Showman on Tuesday, September 26 at 5:30 PM as they discuss the Academies of the AFHSD and Desert Edge School Improvement. All are welcome to attend! Please RSVP here: https://bit.ly/DEPrincipalAdvisory
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Each year, students must turn in an updated Health/ Medical Card for the School Nurse. Please take a moment to update your child's medical records by completing this form and returning to their Advisory teacher on the first day of classes.
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🙌 Huge shoutout to Raising Canes for their generous donation to Desert Edge High School! 📚🍗 Your support means the world to us and will make a big difference in our school community. Thank you for investing in our students! 🧡🦂🖤
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About DEHS
Located near the Estrella Mountains, Desert Edge High School is the third high school in Agua Fria Union High School District, opening in the Fall of 2002. Desert Edge was the first "Green" Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver certificate high school in Arizona, and the fourth in the nation.
Desert Edge is an A+ School of Excellence! (2016 and 2020). The A+ School of Excellence™ Program is a comprehensive school assessment program that celebrates outstanding schools and brings to light the positive stories and successes happening in public schools every day.
Desert Edge has consistently been awarded the Washington Post's America's Most Challenging High School and US News and World Report Best High School in America. Desert Edge is the only high school in Arizona to earn gold medal status in the Beat the Odds program for the 2018-2019 school year. Additionally, Desert Edge was recognized in 2019 for building "a college-going community" with The Most Innovative Player Award from the Governor’s Office of Education and The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education.
Desert Edge is located on Estrella Parkway and Yuma Road near the Goodyear Ballpark, Spring Training home of the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Indians.
Website: www.aguafria.org/dehs
Location: 15778 West Yuma Road, Goodyear, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-932-7500