The Roar

At Agua Fria High School District, we believe in Our Schools, Our Community, Our Way. Agua Fria High School District invites you to join us for A Strategic Plan Framework Journey. Come reflect on where we’ve been, learn where we are today, and look ahead to where we’re going. Together, we will explore the progress of our Strategic Plan Framework and highlight the work, accomplishments, and priorities that continue to shape the future of our District.

• October 13, 2026
• 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

• Hilltop Theater & Concert Hall

  5356 N Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

• Please click the link below to register by October 1: A Strategic Plan Framework Journey

This event welcomes all stakeholders, including but not limited to parents and guardians, students, staff, educators, business and community partners, and community members.

This is a friendly reminder that if your student received free or reduced-price meals during the 2025–2026 school year, your current meal benefits will expire on September 18, 2026.

A new Meal Benefit Application must be completed each school year in order to continue receiving benefits.

Families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals may also be eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Discounted phone service
• Reduced registration fees for AP, SAT, and/or ACT exams
• Discounted participation fees for most school sports
• Reduced fees associated with college applications
• Discounted internet services
• Continued funding that supports important student programs and services

If you have any questions regarding the Meal Benefit Application or school meal services, please contact the Food Service Department at foodservices@aguafria.org or 623-932-7000.

If you need assistance obtaining or completing an application, you may also contact Sandra Romero at sromero@aguafria.org.

Este es un cordial recordatorio para las familias cuyos estudiantes recibieron comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido durante el año escolar 2025–2026. Los beneficios actuales vencerán el 18 de septiembre de 2026.

Es necesario completar una nueva Solicitud de Beneficios de Comidas cada año escolar para continuar recibiendo estos beneficios.

Las familias que califican para comidas escolares gratuitas o a precio reducido también podrían ser elegibles para otros beneficios, entre ellos:

• Tarifas reducidas en servicios telefónicos
• Tarifas de inscripción reducidas para los exámenes AP, SAT y/o ACT
• Descuentos en las cuotas de participación de la mayoría de los deportes escolares
• Tarifas reducidas relacionadas con solicitudes de admisión universitaria
• Tarifas reducidas en servicios de internet
• Apoyo para mantener fondos destinados a importantes programas y servicios para nuestros estudiantes

Si tienen alguna pregunta sobre la Solicitud de Beneficios de Comidas o los servicios de alimentación escolar, pueden comunicarse con el Departamento de Servicios de Alimentos al foodservices@aguafria.org o llamar al 623-932-7000.

Si necesitan ayuda para obtener o completar una solicitud, también pueden comunicarse con Sandra Romero al sromero@aguafria.org.

Picture Orders: Click on THIS LINK to Order from Grads

Picture Retake with Grads is scheduled for September 9, from 7:45 am until 10:30 am.

• Students absent on Friday need to take their picture on 9/9.
• This is the final opportunity for yearbook pcitures and failure to take a picture will mean your student is not in the yearbook.
• This is also an opportunity to retake your picture if you were unhappy with the original.

• 9/8: NROTC SCHOLARSHIP Session (Jag Success)
• 9/18: GCU Admissions Workshop (Jag Success)
• 9/24: ASU Admissions Workshop (Jag Success)
• 9/25: Embry Riddle Admissions Workshop (Jag Success)

Who is my counselor?

Our counselors will be organized in a unique way this year as we transition into an Academy Model. They will each oversee an Academy. Ms. Pham will be our Freshmen Academy Counselor while all others oversee sophomores within their Academy. Juniors and Seniors will be assigned by last name. Please see the organization and contact information below.

Mrs. Jill Thomas at jthomas@aguafria.org

• Lead Counselor, SSI-Sports Med, 12th Grade A-C

Mrs. Danielle Sanders at dsanders@aguafria.org

• Science, Service and Innovation (SSI)

Mrs. Randi Riggs at rriggs@aguafria.org

• Creative Arts and Media, 12th Grade D-N

Mrs. Rebecca Mayse at rmayse@aguafria.org

• Business Design and Technology (BDT), 12th Grade O-Z

Ms. Stephanie Pham at spham@aguafria.org

• Freshmen Academy (will only Grade 9)

All students who plan to participate in workouts or practices (pre-season and off season) will need to be cleared prior to participating. Any questions you have please contact: Athletic Assistant-Michele Ellis at mellis@aguafria.org

Email: lreid@aguafria.org
Website: https://www.aguafria.org/Domain/1219
Location: Canyon View High School, North Perryville Road, Waddell, AZ, USA
Phone: 623-932-7600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aguafria.org/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @CVHSJags