Scorpion Scoop

Scorpion families,

As we reflect on this past week, we are reminded of the strength and resilience of our school community. The social media threat earlier this week was a serious moment, but I am proud of how our students, staff, and families responded. Thanks to your support and the prompt actions of our students in reporting the concern, we were able to ensure a safe, secure campus and continue with our learning.

Looking ahead to the upcoming week, I am filled with hope and optimism. We are committed to maintaining a safe environment where our students can thrive, engage, and fully participate in the rich culture of learning we’ve worked so hard to foster at Desert Edge. With your continued partnership, we will move forward together, focused on what matters most: the success and well-being of every student.

Thank you for your support and trust.

Wishing you a great week ahead!

Gretchen Hann

Principal

Desert Edge High School

Engaging ALL Scorpions in a Culture of Learning

Parent HUB

We’ve noticed that some of our parents may not be receiving important alerts and messages through the Remind app. To ensure you stay up-to-date with the latest news, events, and reminders, we want to make sure everyone is signed up for our notifications.

Automatic Registration via Synergy:
When you register in Synergy, the primary parent's phone number is automatically added to our school Remind group. If you haven’t been receiving messages, it’s possible that your phone number may not have been added.

How to Join Remind:
If you're not already receiving alerts, or if additional family members would like to opt-in, it’s easy to join using our school code below:

How to Sign Up: Text the code @892678 to 81010

Note:
If both parents or guardians wish to receive Remind communications, the parent who is not listed as the primary guardian in Synergy will need to opt in separately by following the same steps with the code above.

If you have any questions or need help signing up, feel free to contact Ms. Koblinski at ckoblinski@aguafria.org. We look forward to staying connected with you!

You are invited to join us for the upcoming Principal Advisory Council meeting on Tuesday, September 24, at 5 PM. This session will focus on helping you better understand our grade book system and how to track your child’s academic progress through ParentVUE. We encourage you to attend and learn how you can stay informed and support your student(s) throughout the school year. We hope to see you there!

📢 Attention All Juniors and Parents!

The PSAT is quickly approaching, and it's a great opportunity for our Juniors to prepare for the SAT, qualify for scholarships, and see where they stand academically. Here’s everything you need to know:

🗓 Test Date: Tuesday, October 29th
📍 Location: AUX Gym
💵 Cost: $18 (Payment to be made in the Bookstore)

Important Deadlines:

• Registration Deadline: Friday, September 20th
• Where to Sign Up: Visit the Bookstore to complete your registration and make your payment.

We are excited to share that our students now have Platform Access to Varsity Tutors through May of 2025. Students will access Varsity Tutors via Clever. Thanks to a grant, the company is able to provide the resource at no cost!

Here is a quick overview video of what Platform Access includes.

Here is a QUICK GUIDE to access Varsity Tutors

Don’t fall into this cycle of violence!

We are joining various agencies to help spread awareness of teen violence.

If you come across a video of teen violence make sure you report it, don’t repost it! Learn more at MaricopaCountyAttorney.org/RDR

Agua Fria HSD is grateful to everyone who was able to attend the Boundary Study meeting on Wednesday. We appreciate the great discussions and feedback offered as we start this boundary journey.

For those who were unable to attend, the flyer handed out that evening is attached. We would also like to invite you to share your input as well.

CLICK HERE to share your initial feedback on the boundary study. The form is also posted on www.aguafria.org/boundaries and will be open until October 1st.

Thank you all for your continued collaboration in making AFHSD the very best it can be.

Please see the information below from Higley HS for our away game on Friday, September 20

🙌 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! 🧡🦂🖤

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