This week, our focus for Juniors and Freshmen is on the ACT Test and ACT Aspire, scheduled for Thursday, April 10th. Buses will operate as usual, but only Juniors and Freshmen should report to school; Sophomores and Seniors are excused. We have shared some test preparation strategies to assist students in their preparation on our webpage and social media. We kindly ask parents to foster a positive morning routine. Ensure they have a restful night's sleep and a nutritious breakfast to set them up for success. Breakfast and lunch will also be provided at school. We believe our students are exceptional, and we want their talents to shine during these tests. Strong scores on the ACT can lead to numerous opportunities, including potential scholarships. Together, we can achieve great things because we are APACHE STRONG! ____________________________________ Esta semana, nos centraremos en los estudiantes de penúltimo y primer año de secundaria y en el ACT Aspire, programados para el jueves 10 de abril. Los autobuses funcionarán con normalidad, pero solo los estudiantes de penúltimo y primer año deben presentarse en la escuela; los de segundo y último año tienen permiso no presentarsen. Hemos compartido algunas estrategias de preparación para el examen en nuestra página y redes sociales. Les pedimos a los padres que fomenten una rutina matutina positiva. Asegúrense de que duerman bien y desayunen nutritivamente para que tengan éxito. El desayuno y el almuerzo también se proporcionarán en la escuela. Creemos que nuestros estudiantes son excepcionales y queremos que su talento destaque durante estos exámenes. Obtener buenos resultados en el ACT puede abrirles muchas oportunidades, incluyendo posibles becas. ¡Juntos podemos lograr grandes cosas porque somos APACHE STRONG!

This week is SPIRIT WEEK! Join us and show your school spirit. The only day that has no theme is Thursday, because we want our Freshman (ACT Aspire) and Juniors (ACT) to focus on doing well on their test. We are Apache Strong!!

Dr. Belletti and Apache Jazz win top honors at the ASU Highland Jazz Festival! Apache Jazz Ensemble with a PERFECT rating!

Baseball and Softball take on Desert View next Monday and Wednesday, finishing the week at Walden Grove!

Boys and Girls Tennis! #9 ranked Girls Tennis with victories over Walden Grove and Marana this week, while Boys Tennis defeated Walden Grove on the road. Apaches take on Buena this week in a battle for top of sectionals!

Track & Field hardware from the Marana Eye of the Tiger Invitational! Boys 4x100M Relay - New School Record! 43.28 sec finishing 3rd overall Johanna Simpson - 3rd place 100M Hurdles David Felix - 1st place 3200M Carolina Renteria - 1st place High Jump Senior Night on Wednesday, 4/9, at Apache Stadium!

Community Health Survey Your voice is crucial in prioritizing health initiatives in our community. Take part in the residential Survey as part of the Community Health Needs Assessment. This process empowers residents like you to have a say in shaping the future of healthcare in our community.

Good Afternoon, Apache Family! We are delighted to share that Mr. Giovanni Lopez, our CTE Auto Mechanics Teacher, has been named this year's NHS TEACHER OF THE YEAR! He will receive formal recognition during this year's graduation ceremony. We feel incredibly fortunate to have Mr. Lopez as a member of our Apache Family! Congratulations, Mr. Lopez!

School Librarian Appreciation Day is observed every year on April 4th to honor the crucial role of school librarians. These committed professionals inspire a passion for reading, impart vital research and digital literacy skills, and guarantee that students have access to a wide range of trustworthy resources. A heartfelt thank you to our school librarian, Ms. Dembowski for everything you do!

Santa Cruz County Health Services is hosting a Public Health Resource Fair on Friday, April 11th from 2-5 pm at the County Complex Courtyard (2150 N Congress Dr. #HealthForAll #CommunityWellness #CountyHealthFair #MindBodyWellness

Your Bond Dollars at Work: https://www.nusd.k12.az.us/o/nusd1/page/bond-dollars-at-work #YourBondDollarsAtWork #BuildingTheFuture #NUSD1 #InvestingInEducation

We extend our gratitude to SCC Superintendent Alfredo Velasquez for inviting us to the First Annual Bi-National Inter-Mayoral Summit. Our Fire Service students and IB candidates had a great time connecting with the nominees for Firefighter of the Year and forming new relationships. Furthermore, our Jazz band always appreciates the opportunity to perform and entertain the masses. Congratulations to everyone who received recognition, as this is truly a significant honor.

Late Post! Congrats to our Track Team at the Willie Williams Classic! They just had another meet over the weekend, which we will be updating this week with a post. They did phenomenal. We are always APACHE PROUD!!

Come join us for our April Senate meeting, tomorrow at 4pm.

Our NHS Robotics Team excelled at the recent FIRST Robotics Competition, held from March 12-15, 2025, in Flagstaff, AZ. Their representation of our school was outstanding! The event featured 40 teams from various regions, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Chinese Taipei, Mexico, and the Netherlands. This diverse participation provided our students with a unique opportunity to connect with peers from different backgrounds and showcase their skills on an international stage. In the 2025 Season Rankings, the team achieved a commendable standing. A memorable highlight was when Sofia Milner, one of the team members, was selected to sing the national anthem during both the opening and closing ceremonies. This honor not only highlighted our student's talent but also brought significant recognition to our school.

Congratulations to our Pride of Nogales band and auxiliary for their impressive performance as they marched down Main Street at Disneyland during spring break! It was a remarkable sight, with our band capturing attention and earning Mickey's seal of approval!

March 21 is Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Please join us in Rocking your Socks to celebrate our students! One Love-ALL APACHES!

🧦🎉 Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day! 🎉🧦 We celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by rocking our brightest, boldest, and most mismatched socks to show our love, support, and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome! 💙💛 Why socks? 🧦 Because chromosomes are shaped like socks, and people with Down syndrome have an extra 21st chromosome—making them truly extraordinary! Join us in spreading awareness, acceptance, and love by sharing your crazy socks and tagging us! Let's stand together to celebrate diversity, abilities, and the power of inclusion! 🌍✨ 📸 Drop a sock selfie in the comments! 👇 #RockYourSocks #WorldDownSyndromeDay #InclusionMatters #NUSD1

Attendance plays a crucial role in student success. We are actively developing more incentives for students who maintain a daily attendance rate of 95%. Our aim is to achieve both a 95% daily and an overall monthly attendance rate. We have noticed fluctuations in attendance, particularly on Fridays. Every day counts for learning, and we are committed to helping students establish successful habits. Please assist us in reaching our goal for March. In February, we achieved an overall daily average attendance of 91%, which is about the same as last year. In February, we had 2 days with 95% attendance and 16 days exceeding 90%. Let’s work together to make March even better and ensure everyone is present each day!

We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back tomorrow, March 17th! Prepare to learn and don your green attire! Every day matters, and our target for March is an impressive 95% overall attendance! Your presence is essential for our collective success, and we truly miss you when you’re not here! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!