Scorpion Scoop
December 3, 2023
A Message from Principal Hann
Scorpion families,
It goes without saying that we are all stunned at the outcome of Friday night's 5A championship game at ASU. The questionable calls and untimely penalties certainly make us feel as though we had been robbed of our victory. And although this outcome is one that we cannot change, our teachers, staff, and administration will continue to advocate for our students and everything that they attempt to achieve. We are incredibly proud of the efforts of our coaching staff, our team and the commitment to NEVER GIVING UP!
I often tell the players and coaches "Play with heart. Win with class." Today my words are still that- "You played with heart and you 'won' with class." Each of the boys can hold their heads high, knowing that they gave it everything they had and they deserved to be there. Witnessing their determination and passion, reassures us all that what they have accomplished, this year, will pale in comparison to what they will accomplish in each of their futures.
On behalf of Desert Edge Administration, we want to say thank you to all of the fans for your enthusiasm and support. Thank you parents for dedicating your time to being there for your child every practice and game and for supporting our school. Thank you to the coaches for giving up time with your own families to give these young men a Desert Edge football family. And finally thank you to our Scorpion football players for giving us something EXTRAORDINARY to watch every Friday night and for allowing us to be a part of your team as we watched you play with heart and win with class.
Your PROUD Desert Edge Principal,
Gretchen Hann
Desert Edge High School
We ARE DE!
Desert Edge HS is a member of the Agua Fria High School District family of schools.
Save the Date!
CALLING ALL MOMS!
The next Agua Fria District Mom's Club meeting will occur December 4th from 5:30-7:30 pm at Red Allens Bar and Grill in Litchfield Park. All moms from any school in our district are welcome to participate!
Participate in our Christmas Stocking Exchange, stuffed with your favorite goodies to swap. $40.00 limit. Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
Our next upcoming meetings will be in February and May of 2024. For more information, email gmagann@aguafria.org
Celebrate our Scorpion Staff
Happy Holidays Scorpion Families! 'Tis the season to spread holiday cheer and we're hoping you can help us celebrate our teachers and staff who work hard year round to encourage and educate your children. We have close to 200 staff members and would love to recognize them all with a choice of gift cards to a local store or restaurant. We would appreciate cards in $10 to $25 denominations so we can celebrate everyone equally. If your family can donate, please sign up HERE for the store or restaurant you will get the gift card from. Please drop all gift cards off to the front office (Attn: Colleen Koblinski) by Monday, December 18 at the end of the school day.
Holiday Festival Choir Concert
Celebrate the joy of the season at Desert Edge High School's enchanting Holiday Festival Choir Concert! Join us on December 7 and 8 at 7 PM for an unforgettable evening filled with heartwarming melodies and festive cheer. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the holidays as our talented choir brings to life a repertoire of seasonal classics and contemporary favorites. Secure your seats early as tickets are priced at $10 for adults and $8 for students, available now at the bookstore. Please note that no tickets will be sold at the door. Embrace the magic of the holidays with us and make this concert a cherished part of your festive traditions!
A Message from AFHSD Food Services Department
Since July 1, 2014, the US Department of Agriculture's Smart Snacks in School rules have required all foods and beverages sold/offered meet new nutrition standards.
Under Smart Snacks in Schools, all foods must:
- Be a "whole grain-rich" grain product; or
- Have as the first ingredient a fruit, a vegetable, a dairy product, or a protein food; or
- Be a combination food that contains at least 1/4 cup of fruit and/or vegetable; or
- Contain 10% of the Daily Value (DV) of one of the nutrients of public health concern in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (calcium, potassium vitamin D or dietary fiber)
Foods must also meet several nutrient requirements:
< 200 Calories
Total fat: <35% of calories
Saturated fat: <10% of calories
Trans fat: zero grams
< 200mg Sodium
Sugar <35% of weight from total sugars in foods"
In 2022, the Federal Department of Agriculture (FDA) requires a certified Food Protection Manager be present from start to finish when open food/beverage is being sold/offered on school campus. Along with a certified Food Protection Manager, any person(s) serving/providing open food/beverage must have a Food Handler's Card.
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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