Tue, 22 May 2012 17:00:16 -0800WeeblyFri, 18 May 2012 12:27:56 -0800http://www.deserthillshs.com/1/post/2012/05/summer-sports-programs-on-the-way.htmlSummer sports programs at Desert Hills High School are getting underway! Our Summer Basketball League is now forming, and will run from May 29 to June 21. Interested students should see Ms. Quinn or Coach Schmitt for more information. Conditioning for Fall Football is also underway, with students practicing every afternoon through the end of the school year. All students interested in playing football for Desert Hills are invited to attend. Call the front office at 480-813-1151 to sign up!

 

]]>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:27:23 -0800http://www.deserthillshs.com/1/post/2012/05/sign-up-now-for-summer-school.htmlSummer School registration is going on now! Summer School begins Monday,
June 4, and runs through Friday, June 29. Students may take one or two classes,
with a morning session scheduled from 8:10 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. The afternoon
session is from 11:50 a.m. to 3:03 p.m. Classes are held Monday through Friday
and cost $95 per class. Sign up now and get ahead this summer!
Students who bring in a new student can earn Harkin’s movie passes, and new
students who sign up for Desert Hills in the fall and remain through the end of
Block 1 will be reimbursed for Summer School tuition. It’s a great deal for
everyone! For more information, contact the front office!

]]>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:22:01 -0800http://www.deserthillshs.com/1/post/2012/04/yearbook-deadline-extended-get-yours-now.htmlDesert Hills Yearbooks are on sale now, featuring 80
captivating, full-color pages of memories from this school year. Yearbooks are
available for $40 from the front office, and must be ordered by Tuesday, April
24. For more information, call 480-813-1151.

]]>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:38:48 -0800http://www.deserthillshs.com/1/post/2012/04/yearbooks-on-sale-now.htmlDesert Hills High School Yearbooks are on sale now, featuring 80
captivating, full-color pages of memories from this school year. Yearbooks are
available for $40 from the front office, and must be ordered by Friday, April
20. For more information, call 480-813-1151.

]]>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:29:56 -0800http://www.deserthillshs.com/1/post/2012/04/prom-tickets-on-sale-now.htmlTickets to the Desert Hills 2012 Prom, to be held at the beautiful Villa Siena resort in Gilbert, are on sale now. Tickets are $40 per single and $60 per couple, and are available from a Student Council member. The Prom will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Villa Siena, located at 890 W. Elliot Road in Gilbert. Come join us for all the festivities!
]]>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:53:42 -0800http://www.deserthillshs.com/1/post/2012/04/aims-testing-reminder.htmlDesert Hills High School is taking determined measures
to help students successfully complete the Arizona Instrument to Measure
Standards (AIMS) examinations this spring, and we would like to remind students
and parents that the AIMS tests are fast approaching.

The AIMS Math and Stanford 10 tests will be administered on Tuesday, April 10, at Desert Hills.
AIMS Science is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11. It is mandatory that all 10th
graders and other students required to test attend school on these exam
days.

We at Desert Hills are committed to helping our students successfully
complete these important examinations, and are eager to work with parents in
achieving this goal. Thanks for your cooperation. If you have questions about
these tests, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Desert Hills High School is located in Gilbert, at 1515 S. Val Vista Drive. For more
information on school events, contact the front office at 480-813-1151, or visit
our website at
www.deserthillshs.com

]]>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:36:39 -0800http://www.deserthillshs.com/1/post/2012/04/upcoming-events-at-desert-hills.htmlThe Desert Hills calendar is bursting with spring
activity, including charity events, sports celebrations and our much-anticipated
Prom extravaganza at the beautiful Villa Siena resort in Gilbert. Prom will be
held from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at Villa Siena, 890 W. Elliot
Road, in Gilbert. Tickets are $40 (single) and $60 (couple). See a Student
Council member for more information.

Desert Hills will host a blood drive with United Blood Services from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 10, on
campus. Our annual Sports Banquet will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Val
Vista Lakes Clubhouse in Gilbert, and on Friday, May 18, students can enjoy our
Senior Day celebration at Sunsplash water park in Mesa. The Sunsplash event will
run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with tickets at $20 per participant.

For more information on these upcoming activities,
contact the Desert Hills office at 480-813-1151.

]]>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:37:18 -0800http://www.deserthillshs.com/1/post/2012/03/dhhs-students-inducted-into-business-honor-society.htmlDesert Hills is pleased to congratulate its first class inducted into the National Business Honor Society. The Desert Hills charter for NBHS is the first awarded by the prestigious organization to a school in Arizona, and recognizes top
student scholars.

To become a member of NBHS, students must maintain high grades
in business and other courses, and act as leaders and role models on campus.

On Tuesday, March 20, the following DHHS students were
enrolled in the National Business Honor Society:

Brett Anderson
Bailey Bergevin
Edward Cepe
Cameron Clark
Nick Hill
Jamie Hughes
Heather Hulse
Kelli Klaker
Evangelina Maestaz
Jonathan Russo
April Thai
Matthew Vatcher
Briana Wheeler

Congratulations to everyone!

]]>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:07:30 -0800http://www.deserthillshs.com/1/post/2012/03/join-us-for-our-extravaganza-college-and-career-night.htmlDesert Hills’ "Extravaganza," an annual college and career night bringing together students and university representatives from across the state, is coming to campus on Thursday, March 8. Scheduled from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Extravaganza gives students the opportunity to meet with college and university representatives, military officials and advisors from a variety of vocational institutions.

Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the Academic Services meeting at 5 p.m., featuring presentations on successfully transitioning into high school and planning for a post-secondary college career.

Teachers will be on hand to answer questions about courses and grades, and food and prizes will be available. Please plan on attending this important event. For more information, contact the school office at 480-813-1151.

]]>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:34:14 -0800http://www.deserthillshs.com/1/post/2012/02/sign-up-now-for-dodgeball-tournament.htmlToday is the final day to sign up for the Desert Hills Dodge Ball Tournament, to be held from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at the Gilbert Boys' and Girls' Club, on Gilbert and Elliot roads in Gilbert. Teams must have at least five players, with a maximum of 10 participants. Come out and show your dodge ball skills! The entrance fee is $2 for players and $1 for general admission. Call 480-813-1151 for more information.
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