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Our School

Our School

At Desert Canyon Middle School, we celebrate the richness of diversity and empower young minds through a comprehensive educational experience.

Our commitment to rigorous academics, inclusive campus culture, and collaborative partnerships with parents sets the stage for a transformative learning journey.

Mission Statement

Desert Canyon Middle School is a safe, inspiring, and supportive learning environment where students are prepared to succeed and challenged to persevere in an ever-changing global world. . . A place where learning differences are valued and all students are empowered to achieve their greatest potential.

Our Campus

Desert Canyon Middle School features a picturesque campus with a 12-building facility that includes a full-size gymnasium, art rooms, a ceramics center, a digital and hard copy library, a full lunch room, a maker’s space, a Cafetorium, a Blackbox theatre, independent science labs, and two outdoor classrooms.

Additionally, the school boasts soccer fields, baseball and softball fields, a basketball court, and a turfed practice field. The campus is conveniently surrounded by the City of Scottsdale's public library, aquatic center, skate park, hiking paths, and fields.

Volunteers & Visitors

Parents are encouraged to visit the schools and volunteer. Here is where you can apply to volunteer. Visitors are required to sign in at the front office, provide ID, and wear a visitor sticker any time they are on campus. Student visitors are not permitted.

10203 E. McDowell Mtn. Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Principal: Robert Akhbari
Assistant Principal: Crystal Holmes

Phone: 480-484-4600

STUDENT DROP OFF IS 7:20 am

Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
School Hours: 7:45 am - 2:20 pm 

Grades: 6th - 8th Grade
Colors: Blue and Silver
Mascot: Mountain Lion
Year Opened: 1996