FROM YOUR ADMINISTRATION TEAM
PNC Updates: All Students that currently have a PNC in any class will receive an attendance contract, an email with the Students Plan for success to complete, and an Attendance Credit Appeal form. All Attendance Credit Appeal forms must be completed by November 29th to be considered for an Appeal. Attendance Credit Appeal forms can be picked up in Coach Howell’s room B 104 or from your grade level Counselor. Appeals will take place December 2-6th.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hello Cougars, the Fine Art Department is excited to invite all students, staff, and teachers to our second annual Student Showcase Concert on November 18th at 6pm. This free event will showcase the wonderful talent of Band, Guitar, and Dance. Come celebrate the amazing work these students have done within these programs.
CAVIT Showcase, Wednesday, November 20 (Sophomores & Juniors)
Amerind Pageant Friday, November 22nd at Union HS 6-10pm
BOOKSTORE
The bookstore is open ONLY during Lunches TODAY 11/18/2024
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
The College and Career Fair is Tomorrow-Tuesday, November 19th Some of our representatives will be Army, Navy, National Guard, Coast Guard and Marines. You will also see NAU, ASU, and U of A.
10th Graders this one is for you!!! If YOU have LEADERSHIP qualities and experience, YOU are eligible to attend the Summer 2025 HOBY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE in Arizona with 10th graders throughout our state! We have exactly 1 month to complete YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS. Get more detailed information about HOBY by emailing Mrs. Crank-Townsend or making an appointment with her.
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors! It’s time for the CAVIT & CTE Annual Careers Showcase! On Wednesday, November 20th, there will be over 30 high-paying careers on display for you to learn about and consider for your career after high school. Your 1st or 2nd period teacher will make plans for you to attend with your class. Hope to see you there!
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
Amerind Club
Reminder: Meetings on Monday 3:30-4:30 room E101
Join us at Young Life Club on Mondays at 3:20 in room D101. Discover why you are here. There are games, snacks, and meeting new friends.
Are you interested in joining our winterguard program? Come to our clinics on November 18th, 20th and December 2nd and 4th from 6-9pm. No experience is needed. We will be meeting in the band room.
Are you interested in joining our winter drumline program? Come to our workshops on November 18th, 20th and December 2nd and 4th from 6-9pm. We will be meeting in the band room.
Junior Student will be having a meeting Dec 2 after school in H109, we will be talking about prom and other fundraising activities
FRESHMAN STUDENT COUNCIL MEETINGS every Tuesday morning at 7:45am in A195. All are welcome. Please join us to plan and to help with future fundraising events.
The Sophomore Student Council Class will be having a meeting on November 19th @ 7:45am in room F209. Hope to see you there!
NHS:
1. The NHS Can Food Drive-please bring in cans to the teacher of your choice. The teacher with the most cans can win donuts for their class. It ends next week-Wednesday 11/19
2. NHS Meeting afterschool Monday 11/18 in D102
3. NHS members -don’t forget to pay your dues at the bookstore
Renaissance Ambassadors
Meeting every Tuesday in the Library
RENAISSANCE
GOLD AND silver renaissance card holders. Take your renaissance card to the bookstore to get your free parking pass, reminder these are only valid for each quarter, so every quarter you will have to renew your parking pass and make sure you’re still meeting your silver or gold requirements. IF YOU ARE NOT YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY NEXT QUARTER.
Key Club
FREE hot cocoa for anyone who brings in canned food to room E103 from 7:45 to 8 each morning for the rest of November
Key club is all about Kindness so come and sign up at the door of E103 for a variety of opportunities for you in the month of November and BRING IN THOSE CANNED FOODS to count as service time!
KEY CLUB
NEED EXTRA Money for the holiday? Pay your Key Club dues to get your name put in for the gift card drawing next week!
ATHLETICS
Our Girls Flag football team won a huge game on Saturday afternoon, moving on to the AIA Semi-Finals on Wednesday. We play Mountain Pointe at Mountain Pointe on Wednesday evening at 6pm. We are going to look into getting a Spirit Bus to transport our students who want to watch the game in person, stay tuned for details! Fantastic job ladies, this is the first time in school history that our Flag Football team has made the Semi-Finals! Let's get the W this week!
Boys Basketball Schedule for this week:
- Practices for all levels will be Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8pm. JV A and JV B can start checking out your practice jerseys from Owensby.
- Tuesday boys' basketball will have a Mandatory Fundraiser Kick Off meeting at 4pm in the film room.
- Wednesday will be Varsity Media Day. It starts at 3pm in the gym.
- Friday will be the first game at Gila Ridge High School.