Inspiring Excellence

We are ready for an exciting 2023-24 school year kick-off. Thank you to our 12-month employees for all their hard work in the summer heat to prepare our schools to open their doors on July 20. We also had some quality contractors working on our campus to complete some amazing building upgrades that I know the students and staff will appreciate. We will also open our new PACE High School at the District Office this year. There are openings at PACE if you are looking for a much smaller high school experience and an academic program geared toward workforce development and collaboration. I am excited to lead this organization and serve this community. Please reach out to me if I can be of service to your family. I hope all of you have a wonderful, enriching, and safe school year.

Jeff Lavender

Interim Superintendent

Special Governing Board Meeting @ 5:30 PM

Regular Governing Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM

District Office Board Room, 1st Floor

Governing Board Webpage (Agenda Link)

YouTube Livestream (Watch Live)

(CGUHSD) Teachers new to the district started their induction process on Thursday, July 13. Our district is excited to have them as part of our team and look forward to getting to know them. Stay tuned for new teacher spotlights!

CGUHSD staff attended the AVID Summer Institute in Dallas, Texas, June 12-14. AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationwide program that allows students to develop strong academic habits early to provide the academic foundation needed to start on a path for college and career success. AVID classes will be offered at both CGUHS and VGHS this 2023/24 school year.

(CGUHSD) The Class of 2023 Summer School Graduation was celebrated Thursday, July 6, with seniors from Casa Grande Union, INOVA, and Vista Grande. Summer School Principal Jose Munoz and School Counselor Mia Khan shared inspirational words of advice, while Interim Superintendent Jeff Lavender commended the graduates for their grit and perseverance. Congratulations, graduates!

(CGUHSD) Roundup was held at each school site the week of July 10-14. Students received their computers & IDs and visited activity and information booths. Visit your high school website for updated information throughout the year.

(CGUHS) JROTC Marine Corps volunteer Marine GySgt Nicholas Beberniss was honored by Homes For Our Troops at the Paramount Theater on Saturday, June 24. GySgt Beberniss and his family are having a home built. Home For Our Troops builds and donates specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans to enable them to rebuild their lives. His daughter, Taylor Beberniss, will be a sophomore at CGUHS.

2023/24

Physical Packet (15.7 A-D)

Physical Evaluation Form (15.7-A)

Physical Examination Form (15.7-B)

Concussion Form (15.7-C)

Consent To Treat Form (15.7-D)

Participant Release Form (15.7-E)

Register your athlete at aktivate (formerly known as Register My Athlete)

1. Find your school

2. Create an account

3. Add a new athlete

4. Complete athlete's profile

5. Register for a sport

6. Registration checklist

7. Upload documents such as physical

8. Complete registration

9. Login to view athlete's status

* Additional athletes may be added under the same account by repeating steps 3-9.

Note: Once an athlete has been added to your account, only steps 5-8 need completed for additional sports.

(CGUHS) Dedicated athletes hone their basketball skills during the summer league.

(CGUHS) The Cougar Girls Flag Football Camp had 16 girls participating in drills and plays. It was a family affair with Coach Kevin White, his wife Cathie, and son Kevin, along with former Cougar football players, alums, and a former coach pitching in to help make it a success.

(CGUHS) The Cougar Spiritline held its annual Kiddie Cheer Camp in June. It was well attended, with approximately 90 campers. Coached by Katie Kramer, the cheerleaders taught the children skills and routines. Campers will perform at a football game in the fall. Thank you to all those for participating, volunteering, and supporting the Cougar Spiritline program and keeping the traditions of this community strong. Photo Credit: Egan Eyes Photography

(CGUHS) Boys & Girls Golf tryouts start on July 25. To be eligible for tryouts, you must complete all parts of aktivate (formerly RegisterMyAthlete.com). Questions? Please contact Holly Adams at hadamsmoglia@cguhsd.org

Tickets (gofan.co)

Tickets (QR Code)

(VGHS) Dedicated athletes hone their basketball skills during the summer league.

(VGHS) Boys Basketball hosted the Spartan Youth Basketball Camp from June 12-14. Special thank you to K & S Promotions for their sponsorship. The Spartan’s are led by Head Coach Corey Downs, English Language Arts Teacher.

(VGHS) The Spartan Girls Flag Football Camp was led by Coach Tim Wilson. The girls learned the fundamentals of flag football and are excited for the upcoming season.

(VGHS) Spiritline’s Middle School Cheerleading Camp was held July 10-12. The Spartans are led by Serena Felix.

(VGHS) Approximately 40 girls attended the Future Spartan Kiddie Camp held June 27-30. The cheerleaders finished with a small routine after learning motions, jumps, stunts, cheers, chants, and dances. Participants received a free kiddie camp shirt and will perform at the Vista Grande High School football game on Friday, October 20. VG Spiritline is led by Serena Felix.

*To get started with GoFan, view the video above about purchasing tickets.

Vista Grande High School is pleased to announce that ALL tickets sales for home athletic events are available through GoFan.

Fans must purchase tickets online through the Vista Grande High School GoFan webpage. Buying tickets online at GoFan is easy and secure. All major credit cards and Apple Pay are accepted. Fans are encouraged to buy tickets online prior to reaching the facility. Tickets purchased through GoFan allow fans to access and share tickets easily by email or text.

To purchase athletic tickets online, please visit the Vista Grande GoFan webpage linked here: https://gofan.co/app/school/AZ67946

Note: FANS MUST PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH GOFAN. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT HOME EVENTS.

Purchase your tickets today!

(PACE) PACE’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held Monday, July 10, which included speeches by Headmaster/Principal Crystal Danzy, Mayor Craig McFarland, Governing Board President Chuck Wright, and Lucid Senior Manager of Learning & Development Jennifer Farner, along with parents and students. Approximately 60 community members showed up to anxiously tour the new school space. Lucid Motors brought two of their high-end electric cars for everyone to check out. For more information about PACE, visit https://www.cguhsd.org/PACE.aspx.

(PACE) CGUHSD Governing Board members, PRO Jennifer Kortsen, and Executive Director of Business Operations Jeannette Beechum toured Lucid Motors on Monday, June 26. Mike Cruz, Head of Government Relations, guided the tour and emphasized the importance of building relationships with the community and the partnership with PACE.

Jul 17-19 = All Teacher In-Service

July 18 = CGUHS Football Booster Club Meeting @ 6 PM

Jul 19 = Freshman Orientation/1st Day @ 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Jul 20 = 1st Day of Classes @ 8:10 AM - 3:15 PM

Jul 25 = CGUHS Boys & Girls Golf Tryouts Begin

Jul 26 = Early Release (CGU/VG @ 1:05 PM) (PACE @ 12:05 PM)

Aug 01 = Governing Board Meeting @ 5:30/6:30 PM

Aug 02 = Early Release (CGU/VG @ 1:05 PM) (PACE @ 12:05 PM)

Aug 03 = Meet Your Teacher @ 5:00-7:00 PM

Aug 04 = Early Release (CGU/VG @ 1:05 PM) (PACE @ 12:05 PM)

Aug 09 = Early Release (CGU/VG @ 1:05 PM) (PACE @ 12:05 PM)

Aug 16 = Early Release (CGU/VG @ 1:05 PM) (PACE @ 12:05 PM)

Aug 23 = Early Release (CGU/VG @ 1:05 PM) (PACE @ 12:05 PM)

Aug 30 = Early Release (CGU/VG @ 1:05 PM) (PACE @ 12:05 PM)

Sep 04 = Labor Day (No School / Offices Closed)

Wednesday, July 19 @ 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Letter (Details) >

Questions?

Mrs. Machelor

nmachelor@cguhsd.org

Ms. McCallin

kmccallin@cguhsd.org

Wednesday, July 19 @ 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Letter (Details) >

Questions?

Mr. Richard Cassalata

rcassalata@cguhsd.org

Thursday, July 20

8:10 AM - 3:15 PM (CGUHS/VGHS)

8:30 AM - 3:45 PM (PACE)

Complete your student’s 2023/24 online registration >

Time is of the essence. Course enrollment is not permitted until the online registration process has been completed. Questions? Please contact your high school.

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Questions? Durham School Services

CasaGrandeDispatch@durhamschoolservices.com

520- 836-8735

Now is the perfect time to complete a meal application for the 2023/24 school year. We have provided the printable form below. Please mail or email the completed form to: Casa Grande Union High School District, Attn: Tammy Darang, 1556 N Arizola Rd, Casa Grande, AZ, 85122, or tdarang@cguhsd.org. If you prefer, you can also visit www.myschoolapps.com and fill out the online form.

Please consider completing the form even if you do not intend to participate in the Free & Reduced-Priced Meals program. This information is used by the federal government to determine the district’s allocation of funding for numerous grant programs which support school educational activities.

Food Services Webpage

Online Application

English Printable Application

English FAQ

Spanish Printable Application

Spanish FAQ

MySchoolBucks

Questions? Tammy Darang tdarang@cguhsd.org

Contribute to student programs and activities in our district, and you’ll receive a DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR TAX CREDIT to help guarantee that our students experience all that high school has to offer. To learn more, visit www.cguhsd.org/doTaxCredit.aspx.

Casa Grande Union High School District has partnered with Parchment.com to order and send your transcript and other credentials securely.

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Please help keep our campuses safe by reporting potential concerns to your high school. If you would like to make an anonymous report, you may use AnonymousTips.com. AnonymousTips.com provides a completely anonymous email capability for people to send leads and tips to schools, local police departments, and other law enforcement agencies. This system is independent of any district or government, so informers can be confident they are protected from being identified. The sender will be able to visit AnonymousTips.com site, find the agency they want to notify, and send the information.

Parents are encouraged to log in to Blackboard to support their student’s academic progress. In Blackboard, parents are able to review their student’s classes, check assignments completed, and better understand what students are learning in class. Please ask your student for their password information in order to access it. If you need support in accessing your student’s password, please call (520) 374-7170.

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Each year, the U.S. Department of Education rewards over $120 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds to more than 13 million students. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the only way to apply for federal, state, and college aid. It is completely free and it typically takes ONLY 30 minutes to complete. Many schools offer money on a first-come-first-serve basis, so the sooner one applies, the better. For more information, visit your high school's webpage (CGUHS or VGHS).

The PowerSchool App is available for download on Android and Apple devices with the district code of QJDT. Your username and password are the same as you use to access the web-based PowerSchool portal.

District Code = QJDT

Video: How to Use the PowerSchool Mobile App

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For SAT dates, locations, school codes, and to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/4dms9ek8.

It is a known fact college is expensive and the cost is rising. Do not let that deter you from applying for college. There are many opportunities to help you cover the cost of college. Scholarships are gifts of "free money" that do not need to be paid back, unlike student loans. Most scholarships can be awarded based on merit, which means that students earn them for having good grades, athletic talent, volunteering, or even for a certain demographic. Every year, hundreds of billions of dollars are awarded in scholarship money. There are many sources of scholarship, such as colleges and universities, military, individuals, communities, nonprofits, ethnic/historical organizations, businesses, religious groups, and more. Some scholarships are highly selective but many are not. The best practice is to apply for as many scholarships as possible and start early.

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National Anthem Singing Contest

Teacher of the Year

Voice of Democracy

Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest

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ESI Steps To Start Substituting

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ESI Webpage

Other Career Opportunities

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The Inspiring Excellence newsletter is created by Marilyn Twehous, Social Media Specialist, and published monthly during the school year. Submit articles and photos to mtwehous@cguhsd.org.

Casa Grande, AZ 85122

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Email: contact@cguhsd.org
Website: https://www.cguhsd.org/Default.aspx
Location: 1362 North Casa Grande Avenue, Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Phone: 520-316-3360
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Twitter: @CGUHSD_82

Complete your student’s online registration at https://www.cguhsd.org/doOnlineRegistration.aspx. Time is of the essence. Course enrollment is not permitted until the online registration process has been completed.