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Principal's Message

Happy Friday Cougar Families!


The results are in and once again Steele Canyon is on top! Our students outperformed nearly every other comprehensive school in East County on the ELA, Math, and Science in the 2023 administration of the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC). Additionally, our growth on all three tests outpaced all other schools in our area. This accomplishment is a community effort that was led by our students. It deserves our recognition and we look forward to celebrating our learning outcomes over the next several months.


Lastly, we want to recognize that we feel that these scores represent the beginning of what is to come. I have the privilege to observe excellent teaching and learning on a daily basis at our school and I am excited and inspired by the level of achievement that our students are capable of. The SBAC is an important metric but it is only one part of producing college and career ready graduates. Additional metrics that are trending upwards for Steele Canyon include an increased number of students completing Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways, taking college classes, and passing Advanced Placement (AP) Tests.


It is a great time to be a Cougar and we thank you for choosing Steele Canyon High School


Rah! Rah! Cougars

Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday, October 31st: Halloween
  • Wednesday, November 1: Dia de Los Muertos; Si Se Puede is selling Hot chocolate & Conchas before school
  • Thursday, November 2nd: Safety Meeting @ 3pm
  • Sunday, November 5th: Time Change - Fall Back an hour
  • Wednesday, November 8th: Academic League @ 4:30pm
  • Thursday, November 9th: Dance Show
  • Thursday, November 9th: Blood Drive
  • Friday, November 10th: Veteran's Day Observed - No School
  • Saturday, November 11th: Veteran's Day
  • Monday, November 13th: Winter Sports Meeting in the Gym @ 6pm
  • Tuesday, November 14th: Parent Education Meeting
  • Wednesday, November 15th: Academic League @ 4:30pm
  • Thursday, November 16th: Start Smart @ 5:45pm (last one for 2023!)
  • Friday, November 17th: Quarter 2 Progress Reports
  • November 20th - 24th: Thanksgiving Break - No school
  • Wednesday, November 29th: Early Grad Websites DUE
  • Wednesday, November 29th: Academic League @ 4:30pm
  • Friday, December 1st: Coffee with the Principal at 8:30 am
  • Friday, December 1st: Si Se Puede! Fest, 5 pm - 9 pm, Quad

School Site Council Parent/Community Member Election

Parents and Guardians - please click HERE to vote on two representatives for the 23-24 School Site Council. The SSC has the primary responsibility of reviewing and voting on Title I, II, III, and IV spending (for programs like field trips, school social worker, professional development opportunities, supplemental behaviors, Cougar XL, etc.).

SCHS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

Our Show Your Cougar Pride Membership Drive closes in just a few days. Please join PTO by October 31st for your chance to win one of the following Cougar Pride packages: 1) $40 ASB Merch voucher & SCHS Fleece Blanket; 2) 2024 Yearbook & SCHS Fleece Blanket; or 3) $25 Starbucks Giftcard, mug and SCHS Fleece Blanket.


Don't delay and join today by visiting our website SCHS PTO. All funds raised by SCHS PTO are invested right back into students, staff and school community!


Our next PTO Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in the Staff Lounge. We hope to see you there.

Save the Date! November 14th

Please join us for a Parent Education meeting on how to keep our teens drug/vape free. Introductory remarks by student mentor Brandon Johnson and guest speaker Edith Sanchez Cruz, Community Inclusion Director San Diego Sheriff's Department. We will also cover our Annual Notification of what it means to be a Title I school. Join us for parent community, refreshments, and educational materials. 8:30am (Spanish) and 6:00pm (English) in the SCHS Staff Lounge.

Parent Education Topic and Annual Notification (Title I) Meeting

Blood Drive - Thursday, Nov 9

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Red Cross Club will be holding a blood drive on Thurs, November 9th from 8:30 - 2:00. To sign up for an appointment time, click HERE.

Steele Regiment

Victory for Steele Regiment at Poway HS band tournament with a 1st place overall win with their field show "For Whom the Bell Tolls!" Percussion also rocked 1st place, scoring well above their division, and Color Guard snagged a stellar 2nd place! Next stop? Nov 4 at Mira Mesa HS, 1:15 PM. Let’s keep the momentum going!

Steele Canyon Players' Drama Club

The Steele Canyon Players' Drama Club Publicist, Christine Fernandez, and her publicity team, Tatum Winkler and Erika Flores have just wrapped up our 1st issue of The 2023-2024 Players' Post - a digital newsletter in an effort to inform you about "happenings" in the theatre department at SCHS.


Thank you for taking the time to read what our team has shared, and for the continued support you all provide.

Winter Sports Tryouts Starting in November - Get Cleared Now!

As our Fall sports finish their seasons we are getting excited for Winter Sports! If you want to play a winter sport make sure you get an athletic physical and follow the steps on our Athletic Website to get cleared. You must be cleared to try-out and play a sport. Here is the schedule for Winter Sports Try-outs. Here is our Student Athlete Handbook to learn more about all the sports we offer. Rah Rah Cougars!

Sports, Sports, and More Sports!

Here are the sports for next week! Red = away, Blue = home, and Pink = Team Event!

Girls Tennis

Our girls tennis team competed in the Grossmont Hills League Annual Year End Tournament. Our doubles teams stole the show! The six girls scooped the top three spots:

  • 1st place - Sarah Carreno & Allie Glovinsky
  • 2nd place - Maggie Craig & Aizelle Estacio
  • 3rd place - Kaylee DiMartino & Cailene Mejos

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!

Great season ladies! Finished the season 11-1 overall and won the Grossmont Hills League.

Girls Volleyball

Finished the season 8-0 in league and won the Grossmont Valley League.

Girls Golf

Finished the season 5-1 in league and won the Grossmont Hills League.

Cheer

Varsity Cheer celebrated their seniors last Friday for Senior Night!

Conferencia Combatiendo el Fentanilo

La fundación Mano a Mano los invita a su Conferencia Combatiendo el Fentanilo en español por la Dra. Beatriz Villareal.

Clothing Donations!

Sports Photos

Photos provided by Eric Hima. Got sports photos you want to share?

Email cturrubiartes@schscougar.org

Drive Safe - the Cougar Way

Friendly reminder to drive cautiously as you enter and exit the campus. Campus Supervisors are here to keep the traffic moving - please follow all traffic directions from security personnel. Reminder that we do not provide access for cars at the back of the school during the school day.

Steele Canyon High School
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Location: 12440 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 619-660-3500