Scorpion Scoop

Scorpion families,

At Desert Edge, we believe our school is more than just a place for learning—it’s a community where we all have a role in shaping the environment. We ask for your continued support as we guide our students to be the best versions of themselves, embracing the idea that together, we thrive. By encouraging them to lift one another up with their words and actions, we can foster a positive and respectful atmosphere where everyone can grow stronger.

In line with the message from our Superintendent, a safe and friendly learning environment is essential for student success. Your support as parents plays a critical role in this effort. By continuing to encourage positivity, respect, and understanding at home, you help to reinforce the values we uphold here on campus.

Kudos to STUGO!

A special shout-out to our STUGO team for their incredible effort in making Homecoming Week a huge success! From the spirited pep assembly to the game and the amazing dance, their hard work paid off, and we are so proud of the way our students showed their Desert Edge pride. Thank you to all who helped make this week memorable!

Quarter Grades Update

As we approach the end of the first quarter, we want to remind you that quarter grades serve as a checkpoint to inform both parents and students of academic progress. These grades are not placed on transcripts; instead, they are a valuable tool to see where students stand at this halfway point. Quarter grades will be posted on Friday afternoon for you and your student to review. This is a great opportunity to celebrate successes and identify areas for growth as we continue to work toward a strong finish this semester.

Fall Break Reminder

As a reminder, we will have an early release at 11:15 AM on Friday, October 4th to kick off Fall Break. There will be no school from October 7th through October 11th. We wish everyone a restful and enjoyable break! Take this time to relax, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. We look forward to seeing everyone back refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong!

Thank you for your continued support in making Desert Edge a place where we thrive—together.

Wishing you a great week ahead!

Gretchen Hann

Principal

Desert Edge High School

Engaging ALL Scorpions in a Culture of Learning

Parent HUB

We want to take a moment to congratulate our SIX teachers for being selected as winners of the 2024 APS "Supply My Class" contest. Each teacher was awarded a $500 gift card from APS to purchase supplies for their classroom!

Parents, we need your help. Please remind your child of the importance of speaking up. If they encounter any threats on social media, anticipate a fight, or observe suspicious behavior, they must report immediately. Please tell your child that they may confide in teachers, counselors, school resource officers, or any trusted adult on campus, at any time.

Students will be release at 11:15 AM and the campus will be CLOSED beginning a NOON

Missed Picture Day? Need a Retake?
Students in grades 9-11 who were absent on Picture Day or would like a retake for the yearbook, Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1st. Make sure to get your picture taken if you need a new one!

A moment that serves as a powerful reminder that there are steps we all must take in looking out for loved ones, the people in our community, and those who have been impacted by this leading cause of death.

If you're struggling or know someone who is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is there for you, 24/7/365. No judgment. Just help.

Join us to raise awareness for this mental health and suicide prevention resource. Learn more about the lifeline: afsp.org/988

Septiembre es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Suicidio.

Un momento que sirve como poderoso recordatorio de que hay pasos que todos debemos dar para cuidar a nuestros seres queridos, a las personas de nuestra comunidad y a quienes se han visto afectados por esta causa principal de muerte.

Si estás luchando o conoces a alguien que está luchando, la 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline está ahí para ti, 24/7/365. Sin prejuicios. Solo ayuda.

Únete a nosotros para concienciar sobre este recurso de salud mental y prevención del suicidio. Más información: afsp.org/988

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

Agua Fria HSD is grateful to everyone who attended the first boundary study meeting. We appreciate the great discussions and feedback offered as we start this boundary journey.

For those who could not attend, we would also like to invite you to share your input. CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/3TC03DI; share your initial feedback on the boundary study. The form is 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.

🙌 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! 🧡🦂🖤

A message from Mrs. Royal:

I'm Denise Royal, the Director of Theatre Arts at DEHS. As a high school student, I had the opportunity to participate in Educational Travel outside of the U.S. and it was an experience that changed my life! That experience, and all the personal growth I gained from that trip, is what fuels my desire to share these experiences with our student community. Having led several tours with EF over the last few years to both Europe & Asia, I am excited to share with you some new opportunities for student travel. Although this is not a school sponsored program, for over 50 years, EF Tours has worked with educators throughout the world to make the dream of travel available to their students. I hope you will consider one of these opportunities for your DE student.

• Grecian Odyssey: Summer 2026 - bit.ly/4eRfD7w
• The African Diaspora in Western Europe: Spring Break 2026 - bit.ly/3W3pa2G