We have had a fantastic kickoff to the new school year. Your children looked happy to get started and are eagerly engaging with their teachers. We will do our best to keep this momentum going.
Robert Akhbari
Make Your Annual PTO Donation Today!
Donate any amount and support our students, teachers and staff! 100% of your donation goes to the Desert Canyon Middle School PTO and supports school activities, education and events throughout the school year. See below to see where your donation will be spent in the 2023-2024 school year.
8th Grade Graduation
AZ Merit Testing Week Student Snacks
Campus Improvements
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Program
Wow, Your Kids Can Dance! They came, they ate ice cream, they danced, and played BINGO! We hope your kids had fun and got to know each other. Our 7th and 8th grade students have their own events coming up soon!
Let's Recap Curriculum Night
Thank you to all of our parents, families and students who attended our Desert Canyon Middle School SUSD annual New Parent Orientation and Curriculum Night last night! #welovesusd
-----> Cheers to an amazing school year!
Join ParentSquare
SUSD launched a new mobile and desktop communication tool called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection.
Drop off / Pick Up: The front is not a designated drop off area. Please drop of your student(s) at the back/SW side of the school, by the basketball courts and directly East of the McDowell Mountain Aquatic Center. Please be mindful of students in our crosswalks and of those arriving on bikes.
The PTO wants to ensure we connect with parents and guardians on topics, interest and events that matter most to you. Take 1 minute to fill out our Annual Parent Questionnaire.
PTO eNews is Here for You!
DCMS PTO is excited to share our weekly PTO newsletter with you! Look for our regularly-scheduled eNewsevery Wednesday to recap great news and event, and share important info for Desert Canyon Middle School families.
If you know of a DCMS family that did not receive this edition of PTO eNews, forward this email and please ask them to email dcmsptocommunications@gmail.com with their contact information so we can include them on all future email communication.
Helpful Links
Click the images below for helpful links. Follow DCMS PTO on Social Media. Questions or concerns? Email us: dcmspto@gmail.com
For only $15 you can shout out a birthday message on the DCMS school sign. It's 1 per day on a first come first serve basis.
Attendance Line
If your student is going to be tardy or absent, you must call and leave a message on the attendance line 480-484-4600, option 1.
Super Pauline's Nails
Mention Desert Canyon Middle School when you check out and get:
15% off for teachers and students
30% off on you birthday
Super Pauline's Nails l McDowell Mountain Marketplace l 10101 Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 l (480) 419-9907 l Facebook
Corporate Sponsorship Program
Own or work for a business that would like the visibility and recognition for being a sponsor of Desert Canyon Middle School?
Purchase your spot in our weekly eNewsletter, and be featured on our website, for $50. Yes, only $50! Each eNewsletter reaches nearly 1,000 individuals!
