[6] On the same day, ground was broken for phase 2,[7] which includes sporting facilities, a building for a library, counseling offices, and a performance stage.

Future plans include additional classrooms, an arts complex, and a career and technical education building.

[5] In March 2024, Desert Sunrise received top honors at the 2024 Real Estate Development Awards in the K-12 category.

[3] In April 2024, it was announced that a greenhouse[8] would be constructed for the school's AgriScience program, and it would be used for various student projects.

Parents were promptly notified about the situation and were asked to monitor their children for "any signs of breathing difficulty over the next 24 hours.