This is the official Desert Harbor Elementary School page. The school offers the Arts Integration approach to education, adapted from the John F.
Desert Harbor Elementary School, part of the Peoria Unified School District, is located in the Northwest Valley. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Changing Education Through the Arts model. The Peoria Unified School District boasts a 95 percent high school graduation rate. It is one of the largest unified school districts in Arizona and prides itself on excelling schools, award-winning teachers, high test scores, specialized signature programs and championship sports programs.
06/02/2026
Is your child ready to leap into kindergarten? Early education is more than just learning the ABCs – it's where your child will build early literacy and math skills, and explore creativity through art, music and physical education. Ready to dive in? Visit www.peoriaunified.org/startstrong to learn more!
05/22/2026
Proud today, unstoppable tomorrow 🎓☀️📚
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Congratulations to the high school class of 2026! We had several former Sandsharks come take one last walk through our halls before graduating yesterday and today. We are so proud of their accomplishments and can’t wait to see what they do next!
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Have a great summer break Sandsharks! Keep reading and practice some math facts this summer!
05/20/2026
Celebrating a milestone that marks the start of many more! 🎒🌟🎶
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This morning our kindergartners celebrated their year with a performance of songs and awards! These pups are ready to keep learning and growing as they move into first grade!
05/20/2026
Walking towards new adventures 🦈💜✨
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Congratulations to the Desert Harbor class of 2026! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see where your adventures take you!
05/16/2026
It was a fun filled Friday for Sandsharks everywhere! 🦈
Sandsharks, we are still thinking about Beach Party from last week! It was such an amazing event to celebrate the 2025-2026 school year! We can’t believe there is only one week left of school! ☀️🏖️🦈
05/02/2026
Listen Engage Act Dream 🎲✨🦈
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Over the last 2 days members from our student council have been at the district’s annual PLUS Days learning about leadership and celebrating the year! Thank you Mrs. Morrise and Mrs. Pedersen for what you do to support these young leaders!
04/01/2026
Hey 6th-8th graders! Check out this awesome opportunity for some Wet- MEC summer programs!
03/26/2026
Enroll for the last Young Rembrandt class of the school year now!