Girls Tennis at Notre Dame Prep this afternoon in the quarterfinal round of the AIA Girls Tennis Team State Championship Tournament!
Honoring Our Teachers – Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
This week, we celebrate the heart of our schools—our teachers. Your unwavering commitment, tireless dedication, and passion for education make a lasting impact far beyond the classroom walls.
You are mentors, motivators, and advocates. You light the path for students, not just with knowledge, but with compassion, patience, and encouragement. Through challenges and triumphs, you show up—day after day—with the belief that every student has potential and purpose.
Thank you for inspiring minds, shaping futures, and changing lives. Your work is not only valued—it is deeply appreciated.
This week and always, we honor you, because you make us APACHE STRONG!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
At the AZ19 Most Influential Youth Awards Ceremony held this past weekend in Sahuarita, we are proud to share that two of our very own students were selected among just 19 recipients from over 70 nominations across the I-19 corridor:
Saumya Tiwari and Carolina Canez
These outstanding students were recognized for their leadership, academic excellence, kindness, compassion, and meaningful contributions to their community. Please join us in congratulating Saumya and Carolina on this well-deserved and prestigious recognition!
Boys & Girls Tennis receiving their Section VIII Championship Plaques at Mesa Tennis Center this morning. Both teams competing in the AIA Singles/Doubles State Tournament today and tomorrow at Mesa Tennis Center and Paseo Racquet Center!
# Apache Jazz Ensemble Triumphs
The Apache Jazz Ensemble secured 1st place in the 6A division, outpacing formidable competitors such as Beloit Memorial High School from Wisconsin and last year's champions, the Lincoln Jazz Collective from South Dakota.
Nicolas Treto was recognized as the most outstanding musician.
Scotty Barnhart, the current band leader and solo trumpet player for the Count Basie Jazz Orchestra, expressed his amazement at our jazz band's ability to capture the spirit and musicianship of the Count Basie Jazz Orchestra. Barnhart is interested in visiting Nogales soon to collaborate with his band for a concert!
On top of all this, we achieved impressive scores: three perfect scores of 100 and one score of 98! We are APACHE PROUD!!!!
Attention Apaches!
The #6 ranked Apaches host #13 ranked Desert View tomorrow at War Memorial Baseball Stadium in the 1st Round of the AIA Baseball State Championship Tournament. Grab your tickets for tomorrow afternoon's opening round matchup between the Apaches and Jaguars at GoFan.co and wear your white Apache Gear! First pitch, 11:00 AM.
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Become an Apache! Nogales High School seeks new members committed to building strong student-athletes through discipline, teamwork, and character. If you're ready to make a positive impact and join our Apache Family, apply today!
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A big congratulations to our NHS Car Club on their successful car show this past weekend!
The annual event featured over 82 vehicles and was a fantastic turnout. A heartfelt thank-you to all the businesses and organizations that continue to support this event with generous donations, as well as to everyone who participated.
We look forward to seeing you next year as we continue to grow and improve this great tradition!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our Apache Jazz Band on Saturday at the Mingus Festival! It was a wonderful event celebrating the rich history of Nogales and honoring a legendary hometown jazz figure. We’re proud to say our Jazz Band gave an outstanding performance!
Maroon Masque's hit Spring Production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" on Saturday!
#7 Girls Tennis hosts #10 ALA Gilbert North today at the NHS Courts for 1st Round of the Team State Tournament!
Good afternoon, NHS Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation this afternoon as the district, site administration, and the Nogales Police Department collaborated to investigate the threat received earlier today.
This email serves to inform you that the threat has been deemed not credible, and a suspect is currently in custody. We will proceed with regular dismissal at 2 pm. Cars will be permitted on campus at 2:30 pm for student pick-up, following the established normal dismissal protocol once buses have departed.
Sincerely,
Renee Travers
Principal
Good Afternoon NHS Parents and Guardians--
We received an electronic threat and, out of an abundance of caution, placed the school on lockdown. Nogales Police Department officers are on scene investigating the threat. All students are safe, but while officers investigate, the campus will be closed and visitors will not be permitted on campus.
We will provide another update to you as more information becomes available, and we appreciate your cooperation and support.
Thank you,
Renee Travers, NHS Principal
You make multitasking seem so easy, and we're grateful to have you as part of our Apache Family! Wishing a joyful Admin Day to all our amazing administrative professionals on campus. We feel incredibly lucky to have our "Dream Team"!
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!!!
