Desert Ridge Academy

Home of the Diamondbacks

USC “Student for a day” - College Visit and Basketball Game on Saturday, February 15th 2025. This event is FREE and light snacks will be provided.

Send a DRA student a sweet message this Valentine's Day! You can add a yummy treat too. Grams start at just $1. All proceeds go to DRA activities and events

Get ready to spread some positivity because The Great Kindness Challenge is here! This special week is all about creating a culture of kindness at our school and beyond.

Get ready for the event of the season! Join us for the Winter Ball on Friday, January 24th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tickets are available now for $5 each! Permission slips in room 615.

Click here to register for a USC Fieldtrip on 10/25

Get ready to smile! School Picture Day is coming up on September 10th and 11th. This is a great opportunity to capture the memories of the school year, so make sure you're ready to shine in your school-appropriate uniforms.

Join us on Thursday, August 29th, for Desert Ridge Academy's Open House from 5:00 to 7:00 PM! Before the Open House, don't miss our DRA Updates, Family Involvement, and Title 1 Parent Meeting from 4:15 to 5:00 PM in the MPR.

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Meet DRA's New Assistant Principal Sheila Pottorff

TK–12th and 7th Grade By law, children in California are required to receive certain immunizations in order to attend public and private elementary and secondary schools. Schools are required to enforce immunization requirements, maintain immunization records of all children enrolled, and submit reports.​

Desert Sands Unified School District summer school Begins June 10. All those 18 years old and younger are eligible to stop by to receive free breakfast and lunch whether attending summer school or not. The meal must be eaten on site. Dates and times vary.

Registration Window: April 16-July 11. All student must register prior to riding the bus. Student who register after July 11 may not receive a bus pass for the first day of school.