WELCOME TO DESERT SKY!

Desert Sky Middle School's mission is to provide:

a safe and positive learning environment

high standards for academic and behavioral excellence

trusting and respectful relationships

varied learning opportunities

9850 E. Rankin Loop - Tucson, AZ 85747

School Hours: 8:00-3:00

Office Hours: 7:30-3:30

Phone: (520) 879-2700

Fax: (520) 879-2701

Safe Schools Hotline: (520) 879-1111

Letter from the Principal

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Tricia Olvera

Dear Desert Sky Families,

I am writing to inform you of a gas leak that occurred at school today at approximately 1:00 p.m., resulting in the school being evacuated for approximately 35 minutes.

A contractor was working on installing a new ramp to the fire lane for better wheelchair access on the South side of the school and accidentally hit a gas line.

The Tucson Fire Department immediately responded, followed by Southwest Gas shortly thereafter. The gas was shut off, and once it was determined that the campus was safe, students returned to classes at 1:35 p.m.

Kudos to Desert Sky staff and students for their patience and calmness as we worked through this situation.

All extra curricular activities will proceed as normal today.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions.

Sincerely,

Katie Dabney

Principal