Camelback High School Newsletter

The first progress report has posted on ParentVUE and StudentVUE!

Be sure to login to check grades and attendance.

Need assistance with ParentVUE? Call our registration office at 602-764-7000.

PXU is piloting a new lunch menu with varied menu options. You can see the menu for everyday online at https://phxhs.nutrislice.com/menu . BOOKMARK THIS LINK!

Camelback's JROTC program is ONE OF THE BEST leadership development opportunities available to students. Joining JROTC does NOT mean that you have to join the armed forces, but students benefit from all of the leadership experiences offered by the program. The program has open seats so message your counselor if you want to switch!

Be sure the check out the PXU district schedule for the year. This includes all school breaks and other important dates. You can see these at the PXU website https://www.pxu.org/page/district-calendars

Bell schedules for the 2024-25 school year have been updated. Please be aware that every Wednesday is a late start. Camelback will also have a late starts on October 14th, January 6th, and March 17th.

There are also early release days on every 3rd Friday at the end of the grading period.

Camelback is a "One Lunch" school. You can access bell schedules at https://www.pxu.org/page/bell-schedule

While we are only 3 weeks into high school, almost 90 seniors have already completed their 4-year University applications to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona! With the help of our 20 Phoenix Union Superintendent Service Corps Members who assisted their peers, leadership from our counselors and Gifted Senior Seminar teacher, over 200 college applications were completed! Way to go, Class of 2025!

At this same time in 2023, there were more than 7,000 vacant teaching positions across Arizona. Despite this teacher shortage, Camelback High School is proud to report that WE ARE FULLY STAFFED and have a Certified Teacher in every classroom! This is just another testament to the strength of this community and the high quality education being offered to our students.

Fall sport competitions start next week! The following sports are in season this fall: Football, Girls Flag Football, Volleyball, Boys and Girls Golf, Boys and Girls Swim and Boys and Girls Cross Country!

Stay up to date with all Camelback athletic schedules and results at https://azpreps365.com/schools/camelback . BOOKMARK THIS LINK!

Check out our coaches roster for ALL SPORTS! Please reach out to any coach with questions about the team! Many of our teams also have social media accounts so look for them on Instagram!

A reminder that clear bags are required for ALL PXU EVENTS! Please see the graphic below for further guidance. This rule is already in place so be prepared when coming to athletic and extra-curricular activities starting next week!

Camelback community members! The PXU district is bringing back iDays under a new name and format called Learning and Development Days. On these days, your students will stay home and complete an assignment virtually so that they are counted as present for their attendance. These days offer an opportunity for students to catch up on work and balance their personal, school and work responsibilities.

Our school will ALWAYS BE OPEN on these days and so if your child or student needs a safe space our campus will still be open to them. We will also continue to serve student meals on these days and students or families can come to campus to pick up breakfast and lunch if needed!

Learn more about L&D days here and please see the schedule below. https://www.pxu.org/page/idays

Following advice from the US Surgeon General as well as observations from he past few years, cell phones are not allowed during class for 9th grade students. Please see the cell phone policy outlined below.

Hello Montessori Families, and welcome to a new school year!

We loved seeing so many of your smiling faces at our first fundraiser of the year at Chipotle! The energy and enthusiasm were fantastic, and it's just the beginning of what promises to be a great year ahead.

The first few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. Our seniors have already taken big steps toward their futures by applying to all three in-state universities and signing up for ACT retakes. We've also come together in community meetings, where we've reconnected and set the tone for a year of growth and support.

We’re especially excited to shine a spotlight on our amazing Montessori Club. Our four dedicated officers are doing an outstanding job of creating meaningful experiences for all our students. Whether it's organizing off-campus trips, fostering inclusive bonding activities, or leading service projects that support local organizations like Circle the City, which helps address homelessness, their efforts are truly making a difference.

As we dive into this new school year, we encourage your child to get involved and take advantage of the many opportunities available. These experiences are not only fun but also essential in helping them shape their vision and goals for the future.