Battle Lines 3/21/11
March 21, 2011
March 23, 2011 Hello Thunder Families, I hope your children enjoyed their break. For those who traveled, I am glad that you experienced a safe return. My husband and my fourth son, Adonis, traveled to Rocky Pointe with friends for a few days. The weather was great, we enjoyed lots of sun and even... Read more »
Battle Lines 2/23/11
February 23, 2011
February 23, 2011 Hello Thunder Families, I hope all is well with you and your families. I want to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of attendance and punctuality. The spring season includes an opportunity for a break at the end of the third quarter. If you are planning family vacations,... Read more »
Battle Lines 2/15/11
February 15, 2011
February 15, 2011 Hello Thunder Family, I hope that you all enjoyed your Valentine’s Day and the day served as a reminder to tell others that you care for them. I hope that you all took full advantage of yesterday’s purpose. If not, it is never too late! So, with that said, thank you for all... Read more »
Battle Lines 2/08/11
February 8, 2011
February 8, 2011 Hello Thunder Family, It has been unusually cold in Phoenix so our students have definitely pepped up their pace to get to class during passing periods. Classroom instruction is where it matters most, right? With that said, I would like to recognize students who are Flinn scholarship... Read more »
Battle Lines 2/01/11
February 1, 2011
February 1, 2011 Hello Thunder Family, This weekend I had the opportunity to attend an indoor track meet at the University of New Mexico Friday night and all day Saturday. I also enjoyed spending time with my former ASU Track and Field team mate, Sandy Beach. Yes, that was her real maiden name. My... Read more »
Battle Lines 1/24/11
January 24, 2011
January 24, 2011 Hello Thunder Family, Desert Vista High School has been preparing students for registration for the 2011-12 academic year. Students have been given ample information about possible courses to take next year, and our seniors are completing scholarship applications and school admission... Read more »
Battle Lines 1/18/11
January 18, 2011
January 18, 2011 Hello Thunder Family, We are extremely excited to share with you another milestone achieved by your school. As you know, Desert Vista partners with the Maricopa County Colleges to offer dual credit courses. It is our desire to ensure that your students are well prepared to succeed... Read more »
Battle Lines 1/10/10
January 10, 2011
January 10, 2011 Hello Thunder Family, I hope that you all enjoyed time with your families over the past holiday season. Greg and I really miss the days when the boys were small. It was a blessing to have all of our boys home with us. After all the gifts were opened I was entertained by the Battle... Read more »
Battle Lines 11/30/10
November 30, 2010
November 30, 2010 Hello Thunder Family, Thanksgiving was wonderful at the Battle house. I did not have all of my boys home, but three were in eye sight and I loved spending time with them. Avory will be able to come home for Christmas. I hope that you all enjoyed family, friends and great meals... Read more »
Battle Lines 11/17/10
November 17, 2010
November 17, 2010 Hello Thunder Family, It is my pleasure to share with you that Desert Vista High School experienced an extremely successful AdvancED accreditation visit November 9th and 10th. We were ranked Highly Functional (the top ranking) in all seven standards – a perfect score! The... Read more »




