Scorpion Scoop
November 19, 2023
A Message from Principal Hann
Scorpion families,
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. This is a special time of year when we come together to reflect on the blessings in our lives, and I am truly thankful for the incredible community we have at Desert Edge. I wish you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments shared with your family and friends.
I also want to take this opportunity to share my appreciation for your ongoing support and partnership in your child's education. Your involvement, whether through volunteering, attending parent meetings, or supporting our various school events, plays an essential role in creating a positive and nurturing learning environment for our students. Together, we create a supportive and caring community that fosters growth, learning, and success for all of our students.
I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with such wonderful families at Desert Edge .I look forward to spending time with so many of you in the upcoming holiday celebrations, fine arts events and service opportunities over the next month.
Gretchen Hann
Principal
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!
Principal Advisory Council Meeting
It is already the time of year for your student to begin thinking about course selection for next year! Our dedicated counselors will be conducting individual meetings with students to discuss academic goals, career aspirations, and the optimal course selections to support these objectives. To streamline this process, we will have our team available on November 28 at our Principal Advisory Council for Course Selection Information Night and AP/Dual Enrollment Fair at 5:00 PM in our library. This event will provide details about the courses available, graduation requirements, and the course selection timeline. Your attendance is strongly encouraged to ensure that you are well-informed and can actively contribute to the decision-making process.
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.
Upcoming Advisory Lessons
On November 14 and 28, Advisory classes will discuss prevention strategies when it comes to substance use/abuse. This week's lesson focuses on your brain's response. Please take time to view the presentation and discuss it with your child.
Awards & Recognitions
We would like to congratulate our three recipients of this months STING Awards. More information about why they were chosen can be found HERE
Library News
DETV
Volunteer Information
Community Partnerships
🙌 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