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
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If you have a student entering 6-8th grade this fall, don't miss out on this FREE Gateway Academy Summer Day Camp!
Students experience robotics, aeronautics, computer-aided design, and develop critical thinking, creative problem solving and successful collaboration skills.
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Summer school is not just for catching up, it is for getting ahead too! Summer school runs from July 1 - July 26, Monday-Friday from 7:30am-1:00pm on each high school and Academy Prep Junior high campus. Contact the school counseling office for more details.
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Last week, 57 students from the Antelope Valley Union High School District (AVUHSD) graduated from the 3rd Annual Medical Exploring Post in the Antelope Valley hosted by Kaiser Permanente.
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Yesterday, AVUHSD recognized 19 individuals and organizations that have volunteered significant contributions to improving student career readiness through their commitment of time, resources and/or donations.Thank you to all those who give time, resources and support to our students in countless ways!
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A few weeks ago, a group of District educators presented at the Prepárate™: Educating Latinos for the Future of America conference about AVUHSD's successful AP Computer Science Principles course, which is available at all of our high school campuses and offers students the opportunity to learn about technology on a global spectrum.
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With the increase in cases of measles in LA County, we want to provide you with information about how you can protect yourself and your family from the measles. Information can be found here in English and Spanish.
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We want to know what you think about the programs and services we offer to your student. Please take our survey by April 30, 2019 by clicking here.
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Palmdale Water District is launching it's first JUNIOR Water Ambassadors Academy for 10th and 11th Grade Students.
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Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley is now accepting Medical Exploring applications from 9th-12th grade AVUHSD students for the 2019-2020 school year!
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Dr. Elizabeth McKinstry, AVUHSD Director of Career Technical Education (CTE), who oversees the District's career academies and pathways that prepare students for a wide range of future college and career options was recently awarded two state honors for her support and work with staff, students and the community.