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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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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.
![Kaiser Permanente Mediacal Explorers in optometrist office practicing technique on doctor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1555108883/avdistrictorg/raksmybd7fhfksoa4xor/KaiserExplorers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1555108883/avdistrictorg/raksmybd7fhfksoa4xor/KaiserExplorers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1555108883/avdistrictorg/raksmybd7fhfksoa4xor/KaiserExplorers.jpg","width":800}])
Kaiser Permanente Antelope Valley is now accepting Medical Exploring applications from 9th-12th grade AVUHSD students for the 2019-2020 school year!
![Elizabeth McKinstry headshot title awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554921544/avdistrictorg/hjhlu4nbgg6tzccvrz6u/DrelizabethMckinstry1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554921544/avdistrictorg/hjhlu4nbgg6tzccvrz6u/DrelizabethMckinstry1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1554921544/avdistrictorg/hjhlu4nbgg6tzccvrz6u/DrelizabethMckinstry1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554921544/avdistrictorg/hjhlu4nbgg6tzccvrz6u/DrelizabethMckinstry1.png","width":1024}])
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.
![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.
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Antelope Valley Union High School District Open Enrollment Happening Now - Deadline March 15, 2019
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Next Wednesday, March 6, 2019, the AVUHSD is providing all 11th graders the opportunity to take the SAT during the regular school day.
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Register today for the 7th Annual STEM Conference for Girls taking place Saturday, March 9, 2019!
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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.
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