SJHS Newsletter 8.30.26

Important Events - This Week:

• September 1 - School Board Meeting
• September 1 - 11 - Rivalry Week Competition (see flyer for more information)

Upcoming Events - Save the Dates:

• September 7 - No School / Labor Day
• September 8 - PTSO General Meeting
• September 10 - Mid-quarter grade check - Quarter 1
• September 11 - 9/11 Program at SJHS Football Game v. Round Valley (more info to come)
• September 12 - NAVIT C.N.A. students @ CPR trainings
• September 15 - U of A on SJHS Campus
• September 15 - Site Council Meeting
• September 17 - Booster Club Meeting
• September 22 - NHS Blood Drive
• September 28 - October 3 - Homecoming Week (more info to come)
• September 29 - Safety Town Assembly

Dear SJHS Families,

As we settle into the rhythm of the new school year, I want to “keep it real” with our families about how things are truly going — the good, the challenging, and everything in between. SJHS is a place full of learning, laughter, activities, and energy, and these first three weeks have reminded me again why this community is so special.

We have had some real moments already. Losing our Math Department Chair/Geometry Teacher/NHS Advisor just two weeks before school started was tough. But in true SJHS fashion, our staff rallied, stepped up, and worked together to make sure students were supported and learning continued without interruption. That kind of teamwork is what “keeping it real” looks like in a school community.

We have also navigated typical early‑semester challenges — discipline issues, schedule changes, and helping a few students realize that in‑person school wasn’t the right fit for them. At the same time, we’ve accomplished meaningful things: professional development, student assessments and placements, coaching cycles, and welcoming new staff who are already strengthening our campus culture.

This is the real work of high school: showing up, learning from challenges, celebrating growth, and supporting one another. And our students have already shown so much heart — from filling the halls with laughter and activity to representing SJHS at the Apache County Fair with pride and hard work.

Thank you for helping us begin the year on such a positive note. Let’s continue being real, working together, and making every day count.

With appreciation,
Mrs. Mo

Click the button below to see the September Attendance Newsletter! Including ...

• Important Reminders
• Bell Schedule
• A Word from Mr. Bradshaw
• Updated Attendance Codes for 2027
• Attendance Tips

Just a reminder ... appointments can be made online to see Mr. Johnson through our high school website or by using the link https://calendly.com/rjohnson-staff/30min.

Keep in mind the two-week window for changing your schedules has ended. Any future schedule changes will only be allowed for special circumstances requiring administration, teacher, and academic counselor approval.

Warmly,

Rick Johnson
Academic School Counselor

• Monday, August 31 @ 11:45AM - in Mrs. Johnson's Art Classroom

• Monday, August 31 @ 11:45AM - in Mrs. Hitchcock's Culinary Classroom

• Monday, August 31 @ 11:45AM - in Ms. Oveson's Classroom

• Wednesday, September 2 @ 11:45AM - in the Library

• Thursday, September 3 @ 11:45AM - in Mrs. Hitchcock's Ag Classroom

Here's what's happening this week:

• August 31 - Volleyball @ Ganado
• September 1 - Girls & Boys Soccer vs. Page
• September 2 - Volleyball @ Northland Prep
• September 3 - JV Football @ Blue Ridge
• September 4 - Varsity Football @ Santa Cruz

SJHS Classes of 1977 and 2002: mark your calendars and save the date, as we'll be honoring your classes during homecoming this year on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Please reach out to your class officers or select a representative to reach out to the school on your class's behalf. We will need to know who will be speaking for your class at the assembly and how many will be attending the luncheon by September 21.

Don't know who's in the class? Check out the QR code.

Get & Stay Connected! Scan the QR codes to keep up on the latest happenings at SJHS. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our daily morning announcements, and don't forget to turn on notifications. #like #subscribe #keepitreal

A Booster Club membership drive will be happening at home football and soccer games starting this fall. More details to come!