School News
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Principal's Message
Welcome to Desert Foothills Junior High School! Click here to read a welcome message from our principal, Shannon Gray.
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Assistant Principal's Message
Click here to read a welcome message from our assistant principal, Joelle Jasper.
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Programs and Services
Desert Foothills Junior High is proud to offer many programs and services to our students and families. Click to learn more about the great programs we offer.
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Athletic Information
Desert Foothills Junior High School offers a wide range of interscholastic sports including volleyball, cross country, soccer, cheer, basketball, wrestling, softball and track. All students are eligible to try out for athletic teams. Click here to learn more about our athletics.
Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow
4:45 PM - 7:45 PM Boys/Girls Volleyball DF @ PV
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Wednesday
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Back to school dance
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Thursday
4:45 PM - 7:45 PM Boys/Girls Volleyball RP @ DF
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4:45 PM - 6:00 PM Girls soccer RP vs DF @ Conocido Park
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6:00 PM Governing Board Meeting
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September 16, 2024
4:45 PM - 7:45 PM Boys/Girls Volleyball MS @ DF
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4:45 PM - 6:00 PM Girls Soccer MS vs DF @ Conocido Park
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September 17, 2024
4:45 PM - 7:45 PM Boys/Girls Volleyball CH vs DF @ GHS
School Information
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Main Phone: 602-896-5500
Attendance: 602-896-5521School Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 8:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Early Release Wednesdays: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Principal: Shannon Gray
Assistant Principal: Joelle Jasper
About Desert Foothills
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Desert Foothills Junior High School has a long history of excellence. Our staff is dedicated to creating a learning environment that is challenging yet balanced with the commitment to encourage every student to develop to his or her potential. Our grade level teams build a strong sense of community while maintaining high academic standards. With our newly remodeled facilities and the support of our wonderful neighborhood community, families, and phenomenal staff, Desert Foothills is a great place for kids to grow, stretch and become lifelong learners.
DISTRICT NEWS
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Be Present, Be Powerful!
We are proud to continue our #AttendanceMattersWESD campaign! This school year is all about being present and powerful, and making attendance a priority!
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Students Earn Perfect Scores in Spring 2024 State Assessment
Governing Board Recognizes Students for Earning Perfect Scores on Math, ELA and Science Portions of the Spring 2024 Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment
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Now Enrolling for Kindergarten!
Enroll your child in our free, full-day kindergarten program for the 2024-2025 school year!
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Bus Route Information Available Now
Parents and guardians can now view their child's bus stop location, pick-up and drop-off times, route information and bus number.