DSMS Academy of Mass Communication and Journalism

Desert Sands Middle School motivates, educates, and inspires students to achieve individual academic excellence.

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Feliz Dia Del Padre and Happy Father's day! Thank you for all that you do for your family!

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Today marks the official start of the monsoon! Now we wait for the first storms... 🌩 #abc15wx #monsoon

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Excitement, joy, happiness, fear, and for some, relief that eighth grade came to a close and the adventure of high school is about to begin! We wish you all the best life can offer. Congratulations to the promoting class of 2024!!

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Thursday, May 23rd is our LAST day of school for our 7th graders! We want to wish all of our scholars a wonderful and safe summer break. See you in August!

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Attention graduating 8th-grade Cartwright scholars! Get to know your high school now! Get a head start on your new campus and discover everything about your new high school. See what Trevor Browne has planned for special education scholars! #oneteamunafamilia #trevorbrowne #PXU

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Parents beamed, principals celebrated and teachers rejoiced as Cartwright held 8th-grade graduation ceremonies marking our scholars’ academic journey as they transition to high school lives. Congratulations Spitalny & Desert Sands scholars! #oneteamunafamilia #sisepuede

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Parents!! Please be sure to check ParentVue for your child's report card. If you cannot get online, we will also mail one out to your home.

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Eighth-grade scholars at Desert Sands recently completed their Project Citizen hearing, with one group delving into the issue of gun violence and another investigating the Maryvale canals. #oneteamunafamilia @DesertSandsMS

[Patricia McCoy @PrincipalMcCoy]

Thank you to all the staff and families who came to show support for our Scorpion Star Students for Quarter 4!

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Save the date!!! 8th grade promotions are coming on May 21.
9 am: Firebirds
11 am: Roadrunners
1 pm: Falcons and Ravens

A promotion letter has been sent out to families and another will be sent home on Monday, but if you do have questions, please reach out!

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Cinco de Mayo might have passed, but we didn’t want to miss out on celebrating with our Sands family! It truly made the end of the week special for all of us. Thank you to all the work that went into something incredible.

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The Project Citizen Showcase is happening at Desert Sands Middle School, Academy of Journalism and Communications. Our scholars are presenting excellent projects on community issues that matter. Get inspired by their creativity and dedication to making a difference! 🏫🌍 #ProjectCitizen #CommunityEngagement #DesertSandsMS

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Mr. T enjoying some delicious pizza for lunch! Day three of an amazing teacher appreciation lunch.

[Patricia McCoy @PrincipalMcCoy]

Huge shout-out to store manager Joe at Walmart 3465 for donating lunch to our entire staff for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! The staff loved the mason jars filled with goodies and supplies! Thanks so much!

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Enjoying a wonderful teacher appreciation coffee! Luana’s came to our campus and brought many smiles to our teachers!

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When teacher appreciation week kicks off with amazing and delicious food from Mama T’s and a beautifully decorated lounge! If ever you see Mama T’s food truck, please stop by and grab a bite. It’s worth it!

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Students in Ms. Griffin’s class are learning all about personal finance. Currently, they are learning the difference between checking and savings accounts!

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State testing is in full swing! Parents, this is a reminder that we will continue Arizona's Academic Standards Assessments on April 17 and 18th (Wed & Thurs). Please remind your student to get a good night's rest and come to school early enough to get breakfast. Thank you!

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2023 - 24 Yearbooks are on sale now!! $25 for a soft cover and $27.00 for a hardcover. Get your hands on this special collection of memories before they run out in room 1 or 2 before school!

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Family night at Sands TONIGHT from 5pm - 7pm! A raffle will be held for theme baskets, a TV, gift cards, and MANY MORE items! Come tonight to play games, get your face painted, and get free food (hotdog, chips, and a drink) with food trucks available. Don't be the one left out!