Scorpion Scoop
November 3, 2024
A Message from Principal Hann
"We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives."
โ John F. Kennedy
Scorpion families,
We enter the month of November with gratitude for our Desert Edge community and appreciate the support of our students and our community's contribution to our school. Thank you for being such an integral part of our shared journey!
Weโre thrilled to share highlights from last weekโs accomplishments! A huge congratulations to our teamsโvolleyball, football, flag football, cheer, pom, and bandโfor their exceptional performances. Not only did they showcase their talents and athleticism, but they also displayed unshakable sportsmanship and class.
Volleyball begins their playoff journey this Tuesday, November 5th, at 6 PM, as we face off against North High School! For those who canโt make it in person, weโll be streaming the game live on our Volleyball's Facebook page! Keep an eye out for updates on their progress, along with upcoming playoff notifications for our other teams.
In addition to our athletes, weโre excited to recognize our Art Club, who were crowned CHAMPIONS at the Chalk Art in the Park competition on Saturday! This incredible community activity brought our school and community together to celebrate creativity, art, and teamwork. Weโre so proud of our students for sharing their talents and making a positive impact in our community.
As Election Day approaches, weโd like to thank you for modeling civic responsibility for our students by participating in the democratic process. Voting is a meaningful way to show the importance of community involvement, and your example encourages our students to value respectful engagement and the power of their voice in our society. Together, let's make a difference!
Gretchen Hann
Principal
Desert Edge High School
Engaging ALL Scorpions in a Culture of Learning
2024 Bond Fact Sheet
Estrella Parkway Project
Upcoming Road Work Notice: From November 11-15, Estrella Parkway will be down to one lane each way between Yuma and Illini due to roadwork. Expect closures and delays on Estrella and nearby streets; please consider alternate routes during this period.
Your Path to Success Starts Here!
Mark Your Calendar for December 5th!
Current Freshmen and future Scorpions, join us for our Scorpion Showcase from 5:30 to 7 PM to explore Desert Edgeโs Academy and Pathway programs! Discover the wide range of opportunities that set you up for success and see why Desert Edge is part of an A-rated district.
Start or continue your journey as a Scorpion with us!
๐๐ฆ DEHS Thanksgiving Meal Alert! ๐ฆ๐
Our incredible cafeteria team is serving up a delicious Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, November 14 for all staff and students! Donโt miss out on a traditional holiday meal that includes roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and of course, pumpkin pie with whipped cream! ๐๐ฅง
Note: The food truck will be closed on 11/14, but burgers, salads, subs, and wraps will still be available in the salad bar area.
Social Media & Youth
Our School Based Services Provider, Touchstone, is providing a community event on the impacts of youth and social media on Friday, November 8. Please use the QR code to register for this event.
Varsity Tutors
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!
Varsity Tutors offer Test Prep sessions for ACT, SAT and AP Course tests for FREE!!
Here is a quick overview video of what Platform Access includes.
Here is a QUICK GUIDE to access Varsity Tutors
Save the Date!
Traffic Pattern Change Coming January 2025
Volunteer Information
Community Partnerships
๐ Huge shoutout to Raising Canes for their generous donation to Desert Edge High School! ๐๐ Your support means the world to us and will make a big difference in our school community. Thank you for investing in our students! ๐งก๐ฆ๐ค
Opportunities Outside of DEHS
Travel the World
- Grecian Odyssey: Summer 2026 - bit.ly/4eRfD7w
- The African Diaspora in Western Europe: Spring Break 2026 - bit.ly/3W3pa2G
For more information see Ms. Royal.