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End of the Year EventsMay 16th Honor Roll invites sent home (3.5 GPA or higher 3 out of 4 terms)May 19th UNR Field TripMay 20th Band Festival UNR 7pmMay 21st A-Honor Roll Food Trucks11:30 - 1:15May 22nd Spanish CBE Test (earn your High School Credit)May 23rd Boys & Girls Club Recruitment NightMay 26th NO SCHOOLMay 28th Debbie Smith Academy Signing DayMay 29th, 6/7th assembly(STOM, Athletes of the Year ect)May 30th Chautauqua PresentationsMay 30th: Yearbook handout!June 2nd - 8th grade Ice cream social (Student of the Month @1pmJune 3rd - 6/7th Field Day & Carnival - 8 am to 2June 3rd 8th Grade Field Trip 8 am to 1:30 pmJune 4th ACE/AACT/Hug Signature Academy signing DayJUNE 4TH NO EARLY RELEASEJune 4th Takis and Cheese 6th Grade Attendance PartyJune 5th Scorpion STRONG Awards Night 4 pm - invites will be mailed home the week of May 19th (invitation only, must have earned awards, no attendance issues)DSMS does NOT host a graduation or promotion ceremony. WCSD supports graduation at Kindergarten and High School.June 6th Color Run ($10) Scorpion Squad Families are invitedJune 6th, Last Day of School, Breakfast servedEarly Release at 11 am, NO LUNCH SERVED, buses will be running.
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Parent engagement has a direct correlation to student success. Students with engaged parents are more likely to have higher self-esteem, lower absenteeism and earn high grades or test scores. So what are you waiting for? Log into Campus Parent and get engaged today! (just click the get involved logo below)
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A message from our Social Worker
Hello Desert Skies Family,
My name is Rebecca, and I am the School Social Worker here at Desert Skies. This is my first year here and I am excited to work with the students and get to know our families. As a school social worker, I am here to help address barriers that exist which prohibit academic success. I can also help with referrals and linkage to community resources. My main goal this school year will be to help our students and families who may struggle with attendance.
You can reach me by calling 775-674-4915 x 46101 or my direct line 775-327-1507 during normal school business hours or through email. rebecca.pairis@washoeschools.net I look forward to meeting you!
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Washoe County School District Promise
Find out how we will fulfill our promise to know every student by name, strength and need so they graduate prepared for the future they choose in partnership with our families and community by reading about the initiatives in our strategic plan
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24/7/365 Mental Health Care
24/7/365 Mental Health Care Coordination Service for Washo County eSchool District Students, Staff, and their Families
Getting help can be a daunting process. Let our Care Companions™ find the help you need for depression, anxiety, stress, and more.
For additional information, contact care solace
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Needing Groceries?
Mobile Harvest will hand out FREE Fruits and Veggies on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 9am to 11am but NOT if the Monday is a Federal or State Holiday. You can also pick up groceries from our food pantry brought to you by our Family Resource Center. More info on FRC can be found on our Family Resource page. The best part of our grocery program is that all of our community has access to the resources, so share the info with friends and family!
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See something wrong or need assistance
If you see something that needs updating or added to our site, please email Dbodecker@washoeschools.net
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Student Voice
WHAT IS STUDENT VOICE?
Student voice is the practice of educators intentionally, purposefully, and systematically eliciting student viewpoints on a specific topic for improvement purposes.5 ELEMENTS THAT DEFINE STUDENT VOICE:- topics are relevant to students
- students have ongoing discussions with adults
- students are involved in planning and decision
- shared power between students and adults
- students are involved in the actions to address school improvement
Desert Skies is proud to have our very own Scorpion Voice. Learn more about our DSMS student voice.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows and Desert Skies Middle School is proud to offer a lunchtime program as well as an after-school program for our scorpions. More info under school resources.
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GREAT NEWS - CLICK THE THOUGHT BUBBLE
DID YOU KNOW THAT ALL STUDENTS HAVE AN EMAIL THROUGH WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
USING THIS EMAIL IS VERY SIMPLE AND ALLOWS COMMUNICATION WITH TEACHERS. THIS EMAIL CANNOT RECEIVE EMAILS FROM OUTSIDE OF WCSD RECEIVE IT IS A SAFE PLACE FOR STUDENTS
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Click the LOGO to view the DSMS School Improvement Plan
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Congratulations to Desert Skies for having the highest number of
Home Visits 6 years running.
Be a part of our Scorpion home visit program! Learn more about the program
by clicking here or by emailing Kelly Mitchell @ Desert Skies KEMitchell@washoeschools.net
or Stephanie Gomez @ sgomez@washoeschools.net
Contact Us
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7550 Donatello Drive
Sun Valley, NV 89433
Main: 775-674-4915
Fax:775-674-4916
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From the District...
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The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation in any of its educational programs/activities, employment, and employment opportunities. For the District's full Notice of Non-Discrimination statement as well as methods to address questions and concerns please visit our Notice of Non-Discrimination and Web Accessibility page.
For more information, visit the Civil Rights Compliance Department page.El Distrito prohíbe la intimidación, la intimidación cibernética, el acoso, el acoso sexual, la discriminación y / o las represalias en cualquiera de sus programas / actividades educativas, empleo y oportunidades de empleo. Para obtener la declaración completa del Aviso de No Discriminación del Distrito, así como los métodos para abordar preguntas e inquietudes, visite nuestra página de Notice of Non-Discrimination and Web Accessibility
Para más información visite Civil Rights Compliance Department page.
NRS 387.12468 Annual Staffing and Budget Comparison Report