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Principal's Message

Happy Friday Cougar Families,

Today marks the end of the first grading period of the school year. Our progress reports are designed to communicate to our families how their students are achieving midway through the quarter. For many, it is affirmation and validation that the energy they are committing toward their education is being appropriately rewarded. For some it may serve as an opportunity to recalibrate and recommit. Please engage in conversation with your students about their academic progress and encourage them to do what they need to do to finish the quarter strong. Teachers will be submitting their grades today and they will be sent by email to you by the end of the day on Thursday.

Lastly, I hope that everyone enjoys the long weekend ahead. Labor Day is a reminder of all the hard work you put in, so make sure to take some time for yourself and recharge!

Have a safe and relaxing 3 day weekend.

Dr. Parr

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, 9/4: Quarter 1 Progress Reports
Monday, 9/7: Labor Day
Wednesday, 9/9: Governing Board Meeting @ 5pm
Wednesday, 9/9: Start Smart @ 5:45pm
Thursday, 9/10: Positive Adventures 9th Grade
Friday, 9/11: Positive Adventures 10th Grade
Friday, 9/11: Blood Drive
9/14-9/18: Homecoming Week
Tuesday, 9/15: Hispanic Heritage Month Lunch
Friday, 9/18: Homecoming Assembly (Special Bell Schedule)
Saturday, 9/19: Homecoming Dance 6pm-10pm
9/21-9/25: Freshman Class Council Campaign Week
9/21-9/25: Mito Week
Thursday, 9/24: Murder Mystery
Tuesday, 9/29: 11th & 12th Grade Assembly
Wednesday, 9/30: BSU - Back to School Etiquette For Success
Friday, 10/9: End of Quarter 1. Minimum Day (Special Bell Schedule)
Monday, 10/12: Quarter 1 Break, No School

🩸 Give Blood. Save Lives. Get a SeaWorld Ticket! 🎢

Steele Canyon is hosting a Blood Drive, and we need donors! Sign up today and help make a difference in our community. ❤️

🎟️ All donors will receive a ticket to SeaWorld!

Donor Requirements:
🩸 Must be 17 or older. Donors can be students, parents, staff members, or community members.
🩸 Must weigh at least 110 lbs.
🏃 Student athletes should not donate if they have a game or practice that day.

👉 Sign up here:
https://www.mysdbb.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/89910

You can also find the sign-up link on the Steele Canyon homepage.

Please sign up and help us fill every appointment! ❤️

'Til Death Do Us Part

You are invited to the most offbeat wedding of the season, where murder takes center stage and all the guests are suspects. Neither the groom's parents nor the bride's former boyfriend want the marriage to happen. The family lawyer has a little something up his sleeve and it might involve an enigmatic guest who dies mysteriously before revealing who she really is. When the lawyer is also murdered, amateur sleuth Miss Peabody conducts an investigation punctuated by the traditional wedding events in which the audience can also participate, such as throwing the bouquet, cutting of the cake, and dancing. But each moment brings Miss Peabody a step closer to the identity of a ruthless killer consumed by greed. With the audience's help in finding clues during intermission, all but the killer will live happily ever after.

Come be the best sleuth in town on September, 24th, at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $20 per seat, dinner will be included.

College Visits

College visits are being scheduled for the next two months. All representatives will be presenting in the Counseling Office and students will be given a pass to come in on the day and time they have signed up for. The flyer only includes some college representatives coming in this month. To view a list of all the college visits please click on the link to the Google Form.

This is only for the month of September and the October college visits form will be sent out in a few weeks.

🌴 COUGARS, IT’S TIME TO DANCE! 🌴

SCHS ASB invites you to Homecoming 2026: RIO AFTER DARK!

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 6:00–10:00 PM

Get ready for dancing, karaoke, games, photo booths, food, surprises, and more!

🎟️ BUY EARLY & SAVE!
Aug. 17–26: $30 ASB | $40 Regular
Aug. 27–Sept. 10: $40 ASB | $50 Regular
Sept. 11–16: $50 ASB | $60 Regular

🚨 No tickets sold after September 16!

Purchase with a credit card through the 5 Star App or with cash/credit at the Finance Office.

👥 Bringing a non-SCHS guest? One guest is allowed per SCHS student. A completed and approved Guest Pass is required before purchasing their ticket.

🎉 Cougar Pack holders: Your Homecoming ticket is already included and will be loaded into 5 Star!

Over 1,500 students are expected. Get your ticket and join us for RIO AFTER DARK! 🌙💃

Talleres para Padres y Tutores en Español

¿Quieren aprender más e involucrarse en la educación de sus estudiantes? Este año tenemos muchos talleres planeados para toda nuestra comunidad latina, en los que aprenderán a navegar el sistema educativo, a apoyar a sus estudiantes y a utilizar herramientas en su vida personal.

Todos nuestros talleres son completamente en español y están diseñados especialmente para nuestras familias aquí en SCHS.

Comenzamos con nuestro Taller de Finanzas, donde aprenderán herramientas y consejos prácticos para mejorar sus finanzas, administrar mejor su dinero y tomar decisiones económicas más inteligentes.

Fecha: 9 al 30 de septiembre de 2026

Hora: 10:00–11:30 a. m.

Lugar: Biblioteca

Reserve su lugar aquí

Será una excelente oportunidad para aprender y compartir juntos. Preguntas? email mjaggard@schscougars.org (Hablo español)

https://forms.gle/hs9FdNK7k7NiyR2q7

🇺🇸🏐 JOIN US FOR OUR 9/11 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL GAME! 🏐🇺🇸

Come out next Friday, September 11th at 5:30 PM as our Girls Volleyball team takes on Valhalla for a special evening of competition, community, and giving back!

❤️🤍💙 We’ll be raising money to support the Gary Sinise Foundation and its work supporting our nation’s heroes and their families.

🍔 Burgers & snacks for sale
🎁 Silent auction
🏐 Girls Volleyball vs. Valhalla
⏰ 5:30 PM

Bring your family and friends, cheer on our girls, grab some food, check out the silent auction, and help us raise money for a great cause!

🇺🇸❤️ Come support our team and our heroes! ❤️🇺🇸

Class of 2030

Help support the Class of 2030! To kick off our four-year fundraising effort and in preparation for SCHS Homecoming, we are asking for a hand from families to help bring our Class of 2030 bank account balance up from zero. The $30 for '30 fundraising event will run from Tuesday, September 1st, through Tuesday, September 8th. With Homecoming right around the corner, time is of the essence! Please give as you are able, and please also share the link below with aunts and uncles, grandparents, neighbors, businesses, and more.

Link to donate: https://steelecanyon.graystep.com/Index.aspx#/1/product/194

Please note: Steele Canyon High School is a 501(c) (3) non-profit public charity organization and donations may be considered tax deductible. Our Federal Tax ID number is 51-0629116.

Pam Ahrens and Kimberly Antos
Class of 2030 Class Advisors

👩‍💻 UCSD EDGE STEM Program

UC San Diego’s EDGE (Empowerment and Development for Girls in Engineering) program is accepting applications for 2026–2027!

This year-long program is open to students in grades 9–12 interested in engineering, computer science, and STEM careers. Participants will connect with women in STEM at UCSD and take part in workshops and events.

📅 Apply by October 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM
🔗 https://forms.gle/2tcxUZBcrDVZ2NhE7

Virtual Info Sessions:
💻 September 9 at 6:00 PM
💻 September 17 at 7:00 PM

Learn more: https://edgeucsd.wixsite.com/edge

Drive Safe - the Cougar Way

Friendly reminder to please drive cautiously when entering and exiting campus. Our Campus Supervisors are here to help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently, and we appreciate your cooperation in following all directions from security personnel. When approaching the school from east Campo Road, please do not drive on the shoulder and allow vehicles to merge into the right-turn lane just before the school entrance. When waiting in traffic lines, please “close the gap” so we can accommodate as many vehicles as possible entering and exiting campus. Please also note that vehicle access at the back of the school is not available during the school day. Thank you for your patience and partnership in keeping our campus safe.

SDSO E-Bike Safety Flyer

Safety Tips from SDSO for those who ride or are considering an e-bike!