SJHS Newsletter 4.19.26

Today & Tomorrow:

• April 17 - CGS (SRP) High School Intern Application for 2026-27 DUE (see Counselor's Corner)
• April 18 at 8:30 AM - Saturday School in Mr. Wareing's Classroom
• April 18 - 4-1/2 Week Grade Checks

Weekly Highlights:

• Now - April 20 - Soda Drive for Prom (see flyer)
• April 24 at 8:00 - 12:00 PM - SJHS Career Expo with Grow Arizona
• April 25 - Prom (see flyer)

Future Events - Save the Dates:

• April 28 at 7:00 PM - SJHS Orchestra Concert
• May 2 at 6:00 PM - FFA Fundraiser at The BUB - Apache County Fairgrounds
• May 4 at 7:00 PM - Mr. SJHS

Seniors! Check out our Graduation 2026 Newsletter and make sure you are prepared for all the upcoming events!

Dear SJHS Families,

As a faculty, staff, and with our Site Council, we have been reviewing several areas of celebration and concern that were highlighted by our recent Title I Parent Survey. Over the next few weeks, I plan on using this space to share some of those findings in a series called, "Survey Says!" to celebrate successes, to answer questions, and to share the priority areas for school improvement in the coming year.

One focus area we identified was school communication. In the survey, 26% of responding parents selected communication as a top priority for improvement. As a school, we believe communicating with our community is one of our most important duties. Of course, we send out many (maybe too many) emails, texts, and phone calls, but we also share important information through PowerSchool, our school website and calendar, social media sites (Facebook and Instagram), and (of course) this weekly newsletter. However, between 33%–46% of responding parents reported that they “rarely” or “never” access these communication tools.

We realize that the message you are reading right now is only reaching about 42% of our SJHS families who regularly read the newsletter—and we know we need to do better at connecting with all of our families. (The sad irony is I am writing this message about people not regularly reading our school newsletter in our school newsletter.)

As we plan for next year, we will be exploring additional ways to make information easier to access and more visible, so every family feels informed and connected to the great things happening at SJHS. We are open to ideas and solutions to improve our communication and extend our reach.

And for those of you reading, thank you for staying engaged and for being the most important other half of us strengthening communication across our school community.

With gratitude,

Mrs. Mo

by Bianca Diaz

This April 22, as we celebrate Earth Day, we’re reflecting on what it means to be a "sustainable" student. Sustainability isn't just about recycling bins and solar panels—it’s about consistency. Just as a healthy ecosystem relies on every element being present to thrive, our school community relies on you being here.

Why Showing Up Matters

Think of your education like a local garden: it requires daily care to grow. When you’re absent, the "growth" of our classroom discussions and collaborative projects slows down.

• Reduce Your Footprint: Walking, biking, or taking the bus to school doesn't just lower emissions—it ensures you arrive energized and ready to engage.

• Be a Steward of Your Future: You can’t advocate for the planet if you aren’t equipped with the knowledge to do so. Every science lab and social studies debate builds the toolkit you need to tackle climate change.

• Consistent Growth: Missing just two days a month can make it harder to keep up with the academic goals we’ve set for the semester.

"The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." – Robert Swan

Parents/Guardians/Community Members: If you would like to help or donate rewards to our students for good or improved attendance, please fill out the form below.

with Mr. Johnson

The College and High School internship programs at SRP serve the purpose of developing critical talent, enabling SRP to fill key roles while providing real world experience and development to students. The internship programs are also designed to reinforce our commitment to workforce development by cultivating a workforce that will serve our community for years to come.

Our goal is to provide best-in-class internship experiences that align with course work, provide exposure to the utilities industry, and enable real- world application of learning to prepare students to enter the workforce. Interns also bring a fresh perspective to our workplace, strengthening the diversity of our workforce and contributing to innovation. Our focus on mentorship by experienced workers gives new entrants to the workforce the support they need for career growth and success.

The CGS High School Intern bids will be open for applications through April 17th. These bids are available to students who are currently high school juniors and will be seniors this fall, scheduled to work half-days at CGS during the 2026-2027 school year. The hourly pay grade is 01, currently at $20.73 per hour. There are three positions for the next school year; onboarding is expected in July 2026. Apply here: Field & Shop Student Employee/Intern Job Details | SRP

Summary

High school senior student internship for those enrolled in a formal ICE program. The student intern will work daily scheduled hours based on the department’s needs, with a minimum requirement of 15 hours and up to 40 hours per week maximum.

What You'll Do

• Assist journeyman classifications in cleaning, tool room duties, repairing power generating equipment
• Perform various maintenance laborer duties

• The job can include maintenance and repair of a Generating Station, cleaning parts, running tools, cleaning up work areas and minor repairs under the direction of a Mechanic. 50% of the work is spent outdoors.

• Monday, April 20 - 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM in Mrs. Johnson's Classroom

• Tuesday, April 21 - 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM in the Library

• Thursday, April 23 - EAC Skills Day for Autos and Construction

• April 17: Track @ Show Low Invitational
• April 17: Baseball @ Pima
• April 18: Softball @ Phoenix Christian
• April 20: Softball & Baseball @ Northland Prep, Flagstaff
• April 21: Softball & Baseball @ Mogollon, Spring Volleyball (4pm), Boys Basketball Open Gym (6:30pm)
• April 22: Track @ Blue Ridge Relays, Boys Basketball Open Gym (5:30am)
• April 23: Spring Volleyball (4pm), Boys Basketball Open Gym (6:30pm)
• April 24: Softball & Baseball vs. RV, Track at Tru Grit Invitational in Queen Creek

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We Are One. We Fear No One. Eyes Up.

SJ PTSO is selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits and Meal Deal Codes to raise money for Teacher Appreciation at all of the SJ schools. We could use your help! Believe me, they’re really convenient and soooo delicious. Perfect to have on hand for busy days. Can you help us?

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