Scorpion families,

We have had a fantastic start to the school year! This week, we welcomed nearly 2,100 students through our doors,. They quickly become engaged in our Desert Edge's culture of learning.

As we move forward, we want to encourage all our students to continue being on time, stay positive about their learning journey, and come prepared each day. These habits are key to ensuring their success throughout the school year.

Please be reminded that any requests to change student schedules must be made before Friday, August 16. After this date, we will not be able to accommodate further schedule changes.

Thank you for being a part of the Desert Edge High School community. We look forward to sharing the growth and accomplishments that the rest of the school year will undoubtedly bring. We appreciate all of our families for their ongoing support. Together, we can make this school year an exceptional one for all of our students! We look forward to working together to provide the best possible educational experience for your child.

It is a great year to be a Scorpion!

Gretchen Hann

Principal

Desert Edge High School

Engaging ALL Scorpions in a Culture of Learning

Desert Edge is part of the Agua Fria High School District family of schools.

Parent HUB

We are asking for your assistance with our dress code. We have seen a lot of strapless and backless tops as well as t-shirts with nudity, drugs, alcohol, or weapons on them. These both violate the student dress code as stated in the AFHSD Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Students wearing these items will be asked to change for the remainder of the day. We understand these tops are fashionable, but we ask that they are not worn during the school day to adhere to district expectations. We appreciate your support. Please speak to your child about following this policy.

As we kick off the new school year, we want to remind everyone to practice safe driving habits, especially around our school zones. The Goodyear Police Department is increasing enforcement to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community. We urge all parents and students to be vigilant, obey traffic laws, and drive responsibly. Let's work together to keep everyone safe!

We are excited to inform you that this fall, our Junior class will be taking the ASVAB test as they begin to explore their post secondary opportunities. The ASVAB is a valuable assessment tool that helps students identify their strengths and potential career paths, whether they are considering college, vocational training, or military service. This test provides insight into various skills and abilities, helping students make informed decisions about their future.

Testing dates to follow

🙌 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