Desert Mountain High School Announcements & Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Posted: Tue, 22 May 2012

- High School Early Release - Finals
Today @

- MATH TUTORIAL LAB CANCELLED
Today @ 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

- End of School Year - Early Release
Tomorrow @

- High School Early Release - Finals
Tomorrow @

- Graduation
Tomorrow @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Desert Mountain High School: I.B. ANNUAL BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKFAIR!

Posted: Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00 MST

The IBPA's Semi-Annual Barnes & Noble Bookfair will be Thursday, May 24th through Sunday, June 10th.  This would be the perfect time to purchase any books you need from your student's summer reading list, study aids for the SAT and ACT, gifts, games, or general reading.  The IBPA will receive a percentage of the profits from all sales when this voucher (Continued...)

Approximately 2,103 SUSD Students Will Graduate

Posted: Thu, 17 May 2012 09:37 MST

Countdown to graduation has begun for both parents and seniors. On May 22 and May 23 students will graduate from Arcadia, Chaparral, Coronado, Desert Mountain and Saguaro high schools and Sierra Vista Academy. See Graduation

SUSD Board Member Spearheads TekLink Initiative Connecting Families, Schools, and Communities with Recycled, Refurbished Technology

Posted: Thu, 10 May 2012 14:39 MST

The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Governing Board Vice President Denny Brown is spearheading the District’s TekLink initiative. TekLink’s mission is to connect families, schools, and communities with the use of recycled, refurbished technology.

“With TekLink, the goal is to put computers in the homes of every SUSD student who needs (Continued...)

Desert Mountain High School: DESERT MOUNTAIN, CHAPARRAL, AND ARCADIA RANKED AS NATION'S TOP HIGH SCHOOL BY US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT

Posted: Thu, 10 May 2012 09:25 MST

US News & World Report evaluated nearly 22,000 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Schools were awarded gold, silver or bronze medals based on state proficiency standards, how well they prepare students for college and other factors. In determining the rankings, schools were analyzed on a state level according to students' scores on standardized tests. (Continued...)

Monitoring Temperature and Heat Index

Posted: Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00 MST

Weather Forecast | Weather Maps

SUSD is committed to protecting the health and safety of our students and staff while providing and encouraging appropriate physical activities and opportunities during the school day. While it is important for children to exercise, we are (Continued...)

Information About The Possible SUSD November 6th 15% Maintenance And Operations (M&O) Override Ballot Initiative

Posted: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:54 MST

At its June 2012 meeting, the Governing Board will decide if it will call for this initiative to be placed on the November 6th ballot.

· The proposed override will replace the District’s current K-3 Override re-authorized in November 2009 and the 10% Maintenance and Operations Override re-authorized in November 2007.
· The new 15% M&O Override will (Continued...)

Desert Mountain High School: NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!

Posted: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:58 MST

Christina Huff, a student at Desert Mountain High School, and Suma Yarrapureddy, a student at Chaparral High School, have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships. Huff won a Boeing scholarship, and Yarrapureddy won a Lockheed Martin scholarship. Congratulations!

Desert Mountain High School: SUSD Offers Summer Camps, Academic Summer School, eLearning

Posted: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:31 MST

Looking for the perfect Summer Camp for your child? Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) offers many Summer Camps and Programs for students of all ages! Visit us at http://susd.communityschools.schoolfusion.us/ to learn more about how SUSD can accommodate your child’s needs, interests, and goals! Students can experience a variety of Athletic programs and camps (Team & (Continued...)

Desert Mountain High School: SUSD, Community Schools Offers After School Mandarin at 2 Locations

Posted: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:29 MST

Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Community Schools is offering an afterschool Mandarin program at Cochise and Hopi Elementary Schools. Classes are open to all students in all grade levels in SUSD schools. Class size is limited, and enrollment is on a first come first served basis. All materials will be provided. No refunds will be issued after the first class. The cost to attend the after (Continued...)