Football Student-Parent Meeting tomorrow evening in the Auditorium! NHS Auditorium Wednesday, 4/23/25, 6:00 PM

It's Senior Night! Join us at the NHS Softball field for Softball's final regular season home game hosting Pueblo, as we recognize our 6 seniors post-game.

Nogales High School Achieves Top 5 FAFSA Completion Rate in Arizona! We are proud to announce that Nogales High School has been recognized as one of the Top 20 schools on the FAFSA Completion Rate Leadership Board, as of April 14, 2025. In the category of Large Schools with the Highest FAFSA Completion Rate, Nogales High School ranks #5 in Arizona! We have currently achieved a completion rate of 60.9%, marking a remarkable increase of 32.19% compared to last year. Our Seniors are truly APACHE STRONG!

This year, Pamela Carbajal, a junior, has been recognized as one of Junior Achievement’s 18 Under 18 in Arizona. I am honored to nominate her for the AZ19 Most Influential Youth Awards due to her outstanding leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to improving her community. As a Cadet Lieutenant Colonel in AFJROTC, Pamela leads a group of 131 cadets with compassion and has successfully organized the AFJROTC Military Ball while enhancing academic programs. Additionally, she serves as the Vice President of MESA, guiding her team to a commendable 2nd place at a national competition. She also mentors young individuals in her church, ensuring they engage in meaningful service activities. As the Secretary for Mariachi Apache, Pamela coordinates performances for charitable causes. Furthermore, she captains both the freshman and junior varsity volleyball teams, promoting teamwork and collaboration. Pamela led her team in presenting at the SABR Baseball Conference, showcasing her enthusiasm for sports analytics. She restructured the AFJROTC Honors Society to increase participation and engagement among members. Actively involved in service projects, she has organized food and toy drives, coordinated a Thanksgiving Food Drive, and volunteered for Down Syndrome awareness initiatives. Pamela also tutors and mentors at the Boys and Girls Club, enhancing educational opportunities for others. She is a strong leader—empathetic, resilient, and adaptable—who fosters trust and collaboration within her community. Her leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to community service make Pamela an exemplary candidate for the AZ19 Recognition, highlighting her commitment to driving positive change. She is Apache Strong and we are Apache Proud!!

A big shoutout to Mr. Belletti and our Apache Jazz ensembles for concluding a remarkable year with impressive accolades! The Apache Jazz Ensemble achieved another Superior with Distinction, with soloist awards presented to Nicolas Treto, Jose Trejo, and Jakim Silva Jr. The Intermediate Ensemble also earned a Superior rating, recognizing soloists Rene Mota and Hilary Santillan, while the Beginning Jazz group was honored with an Excellent rating. Apache Jazz has undoubtedly established itself as one of the most esteemed programs in the state!

Big shout out to our Apache Track and Field with an impressive showing on Friday and Saturday at Ironwood Ridge. Diego Castro set a new school record set by sophomore Diego Castro, who sprinted an incredible 10.78 in the 100M!!!

Apaches! Join us on Tuesday, 4/22, 2:30 PM in the auditorium to welcome new head football coach Warren Smith and learn what's in store for Apache Football this spring and beyond! Tuesday's meeting is open to all NHS students.

Boys and Girls Tennis finish the regular season with Senior Nights victories on Tuesday and Thursday. Thank you Seniors 👏 #ApachePride

It's GameDay! 🎾 vs Cholla - Girls Senior Night! 🥎 @ Cienega (vs. 4/17) ⚾️ @ Cienega (vs. 4/17)

Congratulations to Mariandrea Valenzuela! This exceptional student is not only a senior at NHS but also at PHS, where she is diligently completing her nursing program and CNA certification. As the president of HOSA, she skillfully balances all her responsibilities. Additionally, she has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Atlantis Program in Italy, where she will gain valuable experience through shadowing and completing numerous hours. This incredible journey begins right after graduation! We are immensely proud of this Apache-Wolf representing our community!

Congratulations to the outstanding artwork created by our Art and Ceramics students! Their pieces will be showcased by the Santa Cruz Art Association in Tubac from April 18th to May 25th. Don’t miss the opening reception on April 18th at 5 PM. Below are some images of the remarkable submissions, and as always, our Apaches truly shine!!

We appreciate our parents, guardians, and students! On testing day, we reached an impressive 98% attendance rate, proving that it is possible. Every day matters, and if we could maintain this level of attendance consistently, our students would be even better prepared for their future. Let’s aim to achieve this regularly!

This week, we honor our AMAZING ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS! We are fortunate to have these two exceptional individuals as part of our admin team guiding our Apache Family! Thank you Mr. Carrillo and Mr. Inzunza!

GameDay! Baseball vs. Desert View @ War Memorial 6:00 Pm Softball vs. Desert View @ NHS 4:00 PM Track & Field SENIOR NIGHT @ Apache Stadium 3:30 PM (Ceremony to follow)

Upcoming Spiritline tryouts for all NHS students! Incoming Freshman and new students will be held at the beginning of the 25-26 school year!

Flag Football spring ball in action for all NHS student-athletes! Follow apachegirlsflagfootball on instagram for more updates heading into summer!

Congratulations to Johanna Simpson, receiving an offer from Ottawa University to play for their Flag Football program!

Football Callout Meeting tomorrow during lunch in the Auditorium. Anyone interested in playing for Apache Football should attend! Football Callout Meeting NHS Auditorium Tuesday, 11:25 AM

We are thrilled to announce and welcome our new Head Football Coach, Warren Smith. Here’s a glimpse into his background and experience. He is eager to join our Apache Family and engage with the Nogales Community. Coach Smith will be arriving next week, and we are already organizing a player meeting with him on April 22nd, followed by a parent meeting shortly thereafter. Let’s extend a warm welcome to Mr. Smith as he becomes part of our community!

Congratulations to our NHS Registrar, Janeth Corrales, for being named Classified Employee of the Year! Ms. Corrales dedicates herself to maintaining our documents and records with great care and a cheerful attitude. We are truly fortunate to have her as a member of our Apache Family. Together, we are Apache Strong!