Free Internet for Students
Find out more Information
Desert Winds High School
Desert Winds High School
Welcome to Desert Winds High School
Desert Winds High School is a continuation high school in the Antelope Valley serving the needs of a diverse student population in an alternative education environment. This school provides an alternative program for young people to continue their high school education. An emphasis is placed on the positive aspect of each student's ability as they are assisted to develop skills, knowledge, and attributes that will enable them to be successful in their future endeavors.
School News
![3rd Annual Spring Break Army Bootcamp Completed]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1553120291/avdistrictorg/u5kuk2jcf8dyiqkygzmj/BootCamp20194.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1553120291/avdistrictorg/u5kuk2jcf8dyiqkygzmj/BootCamp20194.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1553120291/avdistrictorg/u5kuk2jcf8dyiqkygzmj/BootCamp20194.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1553120291/avdistrictorg/u5kuk2jcf8dyiqkygzmj/BootCamp20194.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1553120291/avdistrictorg/u5kuk2jcf8dyiqkygzmj/BootCamp20194.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1553120291/avdistrictorg/u5kuk2jcf8dyiqkygzmj/BootCamp20194.jpg","width":2200}])
Congratulations to our more than 100 students who completed the Army Boot Camp event held at Antelope Valley High School this week.
![Annual Independent City Event a Success]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552935533/avdistrictorg/wwb82rgdv2tdtwgx1pbx/IC2019GroupPic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552935533/avdistrictorg/wwb82rgdv2tdtwgx1pbx/IC2019GroupPic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552935533/avdistrictorg/wwb82rgdv2tdtwgx1pbx/IC2019GroupPic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552935533/avdistrictorg/wwb82rgdv2tdtwgx1pbx/IC2019GroupPic.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552935533/avdistrictorg/wwb82rgdv2tdtwgx1pbx/IC2019GroupPic.jpg","width":1280}])
Earlier this month, AVUHSD hosted its annual Independent City event where foster youth are able to prepare for adulthood and emancipation.
![AVUHSD Open Enrollment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551824891/avdistrictorg/dz30vxqjp0omzs99z7nc/AVUHSD-post-openenroll.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551824891/avdistrictorg/dz30vxqjp0omzs99z7nc/AVUHSD-post-openenroll.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551824891/avdistrictorg/dz30vxqjp0omzs99z7nc/AVUHSD-post-openenroll.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551824891/avdistrictorg/dz30vxqjp0omzs99z7nc/AVUHSD-post-openenroll.jpg","width":1200}])
Antelope Valley Union High School District Open Enrollment Happening Now - Deadline March 15, 2019
![SAT resized]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551476952/avdistrictorg/h7nysufyo2zk1flkk1rn/AVUHSD-sat-post.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551476952/avdistrictorg/h7nysufyo2zk1flkk1rn/AVUHSD-sat-post.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551476952/avdistrictorg/h7nysufyo2zk1flkk1rn/AVUHSD-sat-post.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551476952/avdistrictorg/h7nysufyo2zk1flkk1rn/AVUHSD-sat-post.jpg","width":1200}])
Next Wednesday, March 6, 2019, the AVUHSD is providing all 11th graders the opportunity to take the SAT during the regular school day.
![STEM register]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550856013/avdistrictorg/dvt3p2cprtxyjr19apkz/stem.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550856013/avdistrictorg/dvt3p2cprtxyjr19apkz/stem.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550856013/avdistrictorg/dvt3p2cprtxyjr19apkz/stem.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550856013/avdistrictorg/dvt3p2cprtxyjr19apkz/stem.jpg","width":1200}])
Register today for the 7th Annual STEM Conference for Girls taking place Saturday, March 9, 2019!
![Academy Prep]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550858270/avdistrictorg/gyhi1xdr3vuy3zvrzzn7/enroll3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550858270/avdistrictorg/gyhi1xdr3vuy3zvrzzn7/enroll3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550858270/avdistrictorg/gyhi1xdr3vuy3zvrzzn7/enroll3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550858270/avdistrictorg/gyhi1xdr3vuy3zvrzzn7/enroll3.jpg","width":1200}])
Did you know that the Antelope Valley Union High School District offers a free, dependent public charter school for 7th and 8th graders? If you have a student in these grades, please join us at an upcoming information session, and learn all about what Academy Prep Junior High has to offer including high quality, caring teachers, small class sizes in a family environment, a STEM focus, sports and more. Information session dates and times in the story.
![FAFSA-Application]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1546560513/avdistrictorg/cgixmpv54kg8lyqiouq4/FAFSA2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1546560513/avdistrictorg/cgixmpv54kg8lyqiouq4/FAFSA2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1546560513/avdistrictorg/cgixmpv54kg8lyqiouq4/FAFSA2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1546560513/avdistrictorg/cgixmpv54kg8lyqiouq4/FAFSA2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1546560513/avdistrictorg/cgixmpv54kg8lyqiouq4/FAFSA2.jpg","width":1254}])
Attention Graduating Seniors: Winter break is a great time to complete your FAFSA application! The DEADLINE to apply for state and federal aid is March 2nd, 2019. Apply for loans, grants, and get your financial aid secured to help set you up for college!
School Calendar
all day
all day
-
all day
-
-
all day
-
all day
-
all day
-
all day
-
-
all day
-
all day
all day