New Student Orientation Continues

Orientation for new students continues Thursday, July 29, at Desert Hills High School.

On hand to greet new 10th, 11th and 12th graders will be teachers and staff, along with representatives from a variety of clubs and organizations, including FFA, National Honor Society and sports teams ranging from football and cheerleading to volleyball, softball, soccer and basketball. Freshmen orientation was held on Wednesday, July 28.

School officials will discuss campus policies, scheduling, transportation and attendance. Orientation begins at 10 a.m. and runs until noon. For more information, contact the office at 480-813-1151.

Desert Hills Hosting Ice Cream Social And Open House

As summer temperatures continue to soar, Desert Hills High School has a plan to keep parents and students cool later this month.

The high school, located at 1515 S. Val Vista Dr. in Gilbert, is hosting an Ice Cream Social and Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 21.

On hand will be administrators and teachers to discuss academic and athletic programs available for students in grades 9-12, including:

* Dual Enrollment classes taught in conjunction with Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Students at Desert Hills can simultaneously earn college and high school business credit.

*Advanced Placement (AP) courses

* Honors classes

* Transportation available

* Four-day-a-week class schedule

* Three class periods per day

* Chapters of the following national organizations:

National Honor Society
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
International Thespian Society

* Agricultural program

* Sports, including:

Volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, softball – Girls
Football, basketball, baseball, soccer – Boys

* Tuition free

* Preparatory school environment

Join us on July 21 for ice cream and information! Prizes will be raffled at the event. For more details on our Open House, call the school offices at 480-813-1151.