CVHS Summer Mailer

Dear Canyon View Community,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! On behalf of the faculty and staff at Canyon View High School, I welcome both new and returning families to our school community. At Canyon View, we are committed to supporting every student through our core values—Innovation, Diversity, Character, Community, and Pride—known as The Jaguar Way.

This year, we continue to implement our Academy Model, which allows students to explore career and academic interests while preparing for life after high school. Whether your student is in the Freshman Academy, Creative Arts and Media (CAM) Academy, Business, Design, and Technology (BDT) Academy, or Science, Service, and Innovation (SSI) Academy, each provides focused instruction and real-world learning opportunities.

Our campus supports collaboration and flexible learning. We offer strong academic programs, career pathways, and a wide range of co-curricular activities, and we aim to help each student find purpose and develop the skills to lead and contribute.

Please note the following important dates:

• Monday, August 3 at 8:30 AM – First Day for Freshmen (Grade 9 Only)

• Tuesday, August 4 at 8:30 AM – First Day for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors (2nd day for Freshmen)

All registration and verification is digital. Please review the information below carefully to ensure your student is fully registered and ready for the first day.

Thank you for being part of our community. We look forward to seeing you in August.

GO JAGS!

See you soon!

Mrs. Reid

Please check out the following sites to find all of your answers!

Lyn Reid at lreid@aguafria.org

• Principal

Andrea Hudson at ahudson@aguafria.org

• Asst. Principal, Creative Arts and Media (CAM)/Athletic Director

Haley Walker hwalker@aguafria.org

• Asst. Principal of Curriculum and Instruction, Science, Service, Innovation (SSI)

Moises Centeno at mcenteno@aguafria.org

• Asst. Principal of Intervention, Business, Design, Technology (BDT)

Scott Jones at sjones@aguafria.org

• Asst. Principal of Safety, Freshman Academy

JAGUAR JUMPSTART:

Monday, 7/27, Jaguar Jumpstart is designed to give incoming freshmen the opportunity to get ahead before day one.

• Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Entrance: Accelerator, south of the campus. See map!

Incoming freshmen will be able to:

• Pick up physical copies of their schedules. (Upperclassmen will have electronic access starting Thursday, 7/30).
• Take their school ID picture.
• Register for school, the bus, lunch payments, athletics.
• Pay fees and purchase swag!
• Meet school support personnel.

Return for Open House to Meet your Teacher and Walk your Schedule!

OPEN HOUSE:

Thursday, 7/30: Open House is open to all! 5:00-7:00 pm

Principal Welcome, Student Leaders Kick Off in the Arena at 5 pm!

• All students can explore the co-curricular fair and sign up for new athletic and club opportunities.
• Transportation, Health Center, Kitchen Staff will be available to support.
• Incoming freshmen/New to Canyon View students unable to attend Jaguar Jumpstart can pick up their printed schedules that evening.
• Returning students will have access electronically starting Thursday, July 30th through their Synergy account.
• Schedule changes will not be made during this time. Students will have an opportunity to sign-up with the counseling team to address any needs.

Freshmen, August 3, 2026

• Students will begin in Advisory @ 8:30 a.m.
• Advisory Teachers will be posted alphabetically at the White Box and Student Ambassadors will be available to direct.
• Advisory teachers will instruct students on the Orientation Day Schedule.
• Students will attend all classes, go on a school tour, and learn about CVHS.
• Students will receive their Chromebook and login information on this day.
• Schedules will be available for pick up during Jaguar Jumpstart on 7/27. Schedules will also be available in Advisory at the start of the day.

Students will need to purchase a meal or bring their own meal on this day.

Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors- August 4th, 2026

• All students will begin their day in Period 1.
• First Period Teachers will be posted alphabetically at the White Box and Student Ambassadors will be available to direct.
• Returning students need to bring their Chromebooks charged and ready to use.

New Students (Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors) to Canyon View

• New-to-CVHS students will begin their day in Period 1 and will be given access to their schedule if needed.
• Returning students will have access to their schedules through Studentvue.
• Period 1 Teachers will be posted alphabetically at the White Box and Student.
• Ambassadors will be available on campus to help you find your way!
• New Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will receive their Chromebook and login information during Advisory.

• Gates open at 7:45 am each day.
• Students may not be on campus prior to 7:45 am.
• Classes start at 8:30 am. Students MUST be in their seat by 8:30 am.
• All campus gates will lock at 8:30 am for the duration of the school day.
• All visitors and students arriving after 8:30 am will be required to check-in at the Welcome Center Lobby.
• School dismissal is at 3:15 pm(M,T, Th, F)/1:30 pm (W). Students not involved in after-school programs will be required to leave campus by 3:30 pm (M, T, Th, F)/1:30 pm (W). The campus gates will be closed and locked at the time.

Please take a moment to review our safety protocols.

Canyon View High School and the Agua Fria Union High School District are committed to providing a safe and friendly learning environment for our students, staff and community.

As a reminder, weapon detectors are placed at each entry point into the Campus- The Accelerator, The Welcome Center and Bus Drop-Off. All students and campus visitors must pass through the weapon detectors. The detectors are mobile and will also be utilized for entry into the school for things such as theater performances or sporting events.

Please review the CVHS Weapon Detector Policy.

• The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all hazards approach as opposed to individual scenarios. Like the Incident Command System (ICS), SRP utilizes clear common language while allowing for flexibility in protocol.
• Standard Response Protocol (English)
• Standard Response Protocol (Spanish)

If you are transporting your student to school, drop-off and pick-up are located at the front of the Accelerator and Welcome Center only. All students must enter through the weapon detectors at the Accelerator.

• Parents are prohibited from dropping off students in the student parking lot (Southwest lot) or the north side lots (Busses only).

• Click this link for more details and to get registered: 26-27 Parking Application
• Due to limited availability, parking is reserved for Juniors and Seniors only.
• Please upload and fill out everything completely.
• Parking approval & fee emails have begun to roll out. Please be patient if you have not received yours yet; our Bookstore team is working hard to get all fee emails sent out by Friday afternoon.
• SENIORS who are painting their spots - please turn in your painting designs to the Bookstore by Friday, August 14.
  
• Paint design forms can be picked up in the Bookstore or you can assess them online: https://cvhs.aguafria.org/departments/bookstore
  
  Please note the scheduled pick up dates by grade/last name below:
  SENIOR pick up dates:
  LAST NAMES A-M Monday July 27, 8am-1pm
  LAST NAMES N-Z Tuesday July 28, 8am-1pm
  JUNIOR pick up dates:
  LAST NAMES A-M Wednesday July 29, 8am-1pm
  LAST NAMES N-Z Thursday July 30, 8am-1pm
  

If you have questions, come to the bookstore.

• Non-Discrimination Policy
  

• Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook

We are a 1:1 campus. All students will be issued a Chromebook to use throughout the duration of the school year. The Chromebook is to be used by your student for the sole purpose of accessing educationally appropriate materials, information, programs, and websites. The District will retain full ownership of all Chromebook, equipment, and software. Families have the opportunity to purchase a Device Protection Plan through the district, recommended to minimize any costs that may arise during the school year. Families who choose not to purchase the Device Protection Plan are 100% responsible for all repair and replacement costs. For details of the plan/how to purchase click: www.aguafria.org/dpp.

• Technology Usage Agreement

The previous digital media opt-out form does not meet directory opt-out compliance. If you do not want CVHS/AFHSD to disclose directory information, you are required to print and fill out the attached form. The school must receive this form within 15 days.

Student Schedules:

• Incoming Freshmen can pick up a copy of their schedule at Jaguar Success on July 27.
• New-to-CVHS students can pick up a copy at Open House on July 30.
• Schedules will be available electronically to all returning students via StudentVue and ParentVue by July 30th in time to access for Open House.

Fees:

• Student Fees can be paid in-person during Jaguar Jumpstart.
• Student fees may be paid by credit card or debit card online https://az-aguafria.intouchreceipting.com/ or by cash, check, credit card or debit card in person in the bookstore.
• Families in need of support are welcome to complete the Fee Waiver request form and submit via email or in person to Bookstore Manager, Elena Armbrust at earmbrust@aguafria.org.

Agua Fria High School District is committed to providing a focused learning environment. Here’s a quick look at our cell phone policy:

• 1st Offense: Verbal reminder from the teacher
• 2nd Offense: Teacher contacts parent/guardian
• 3rd Offense: Student is referred to an administrator
• 4th Offense: Elevated consequences, including possible ISS or suspension

Teachers may hold cell phones in a common space during each class period. Students can use their phones during passing periods and lunches. In an emergency, please call 623.932.7600. The cell phone policy can be found in the Student Handbook on page 23. Click this link to reference the handbook.

• Students are required to attend at least 90% of each class as mandated by the state of Arizona. This means students can have no more than 10 absences per semester in each class.
• Students are considered tardy if they are not seated when the bell rings.
• Students arriving more than 15 minutes late will be marked absent.
• Accumulating five tardies in a class will count as one absence.

Please review below:

1. Call the Attendance Line: Within 48 hours of the absence or tardy, please call 623-932-7600 ext. 1 to excuse your student.
2. Submit Medical Excuses: Drop off medical excuses at the Welcome Center or email them to hhughes@aguafria.org and cguzman@aguafria.org.
3. Chronic Illness: If your student has a chronic illness requiring frequent absences, please have your medical professional complete the Chronic Illness Packet. Contact our school nurse at rsherer@aguafria.org for access to the packet. Once the packet is on file, simply call or email attendance on the day of the absence and reference the form.

Thank you for your attention to these important guidelines.

Let's work together to ensure a successful school year for all students!

• 26-27 Meal Benefit Packet

• 26-27 Meal Benefit Packet Spanish

Applications can also be completed online at: https://www.aguafria.org/Page/971

Students may qualify for meal benefits based on:

• Household income

• Foster, Migrant, Runaway, or Homeless status

• Participation in SNAP, TANF, or FDPI

• Important: Students who qualified for meal benefits last school year must reapply to continue receiving benefits this year.

Transportation can be set up using BusRight and the app (both in English and Spanish). Please contact the transportation department directly regarding any transportation needs. Here is the transportation contact information.

Please use these links for transportation:

• Transportation Department Update
• BusRight Information and Details
• Introduction to BusRight Parent App
• BusRight Information (Spanish)

• Earn industry-recognized credentials and college credits
• Complete a capstone project and participate in an internship opportunity to compile a portfolio that showcases their talents
• Learn essential skills, including communication, collaboration, integrity, responsibility, and critical thinking

NEW STUDENTS can register online. The registration process will prompt to create a ParentVUE.

LINK to ParentVue and Online Registration. The UserID and password created during online registration is used for Parentvue.

This must be completed to receive your students’ class schedule online via ParentVue/ StudentVue (avaliable on August 3rd). Questions or concerns with this process, please contact Data Specialist, Connie Howard at choward@aguafria.org, Kym Knudtson at kknudtson@aguafria.org, or Heidi Mowrey at hmowrey@aguafria.org.

Parentvue/Studentvue and student schedules will be accessible on Thursday, July 30th.

The ParentVue portal can be accessed via the school website CVHS Parent HUB.

All freshmen will take a math and ELA placement test next week to ensure they have been scheduled correctly and to provide the best support for their needs.

The exams will take place Wednesday, 8/5, through Friday, 8/7, in their math and English class. Please speak with your student about trying their best and taking the assessments seriously. We do use this data for scheduling purposes.

Placement testing aims to determine the current level of skills and knowledge in the Spanish language. Data from this test provides essential information that allows students to be placed appropriately. Students are offered two unique opportunities to acquire their required foreign language credit. Click below to review the details.

• If you have any medical updates please complete the enclosed form and send directly to the school nurse directly – Rebecca Sherer at rsherer@aguafria.org or to our nurse's assistant, Kimberly Murray at kmurray@aguafria.org.
• Please see the link below to access the form:
• Medical Health Card

School ID Photos and Yearbook Photos (Grades 9-11):

• All students are required to have their ID on their person at all times while on campus.
• School ID's are essential for riding the bus, checking out books, attending school events, purchasing lunch, and are an important safety requirement.
• School ID and Yearbook pictures (for Freshman to juniors) are scheduled for: Grades 9-12: Friday, August 7th.

• Appropriate school dress is required.

Senior Yearbook Pictures Only:

• Grads Photography is our official Senior Photographer.
• All Seniors will need to make an appointment with Grads for a free sitting session in a tux or drape.
• Families can choose to purchase the pictures, but this is not required.
• Please click the link below to make an appointment: CLICK HERE.
• Senior yearbook pictures have to be taken by Grads; other picture submissions will not be allowed.

We are excited and ready to serve our Jaguar families!

The beginning of the school year is a high peak season for the Counseling Department. Your questions and concerns matter and providing the best service is important to us. Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated. School Counselors will be available by email starting Monday, July 20th. Counselors will respond to questions within 24- 48 business hours.

Schedules are still a work in progress :)!

• Please give counselors the next two weeks to finalize all schedules.
• Freshman schedules will be ready by July 27th- hard copies available at Jag Jumpstart.
• New-to-CVHS students will have hard copies available to be picked up on July 30th in time for Open House.
• Grades 10-12 schedules will be available electronically on July 30th by noon in time for Open House.

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)

The Arizona Department of Education requires us to update our records to determine if a child meets the criteria for homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Act. If your housing has changed, please review the Arizona Residency Questionnaire and turn this into the AFHS Counseling Department or you may also drop this document off at the school. The school social worker will determine eligibility.

Student Residency Questionnaire

Educational Rights of Homeless Children and Youth

At Canyon View, we believe that student academic success is closely tied to participation in co-curricular programs such as Athletics and Clubs on campus. All students are encouraged to tryout or join a co-curricular activity at Canyon View.

Athletics:

• All students who plan to try out for a sport must have an updated physical and documents completed in Final Forms, instructions also found using the link.
• 7/27 Spiritline Tryouts
• 8/3- Football and Golf Practice Begins
• 8/10 All other Fall Sports Tryouts

Club Rush:

• August 17- 21 visit the tables in front of the White Box during A and B lunches to find out about more about our clubs and sign up to join!

Dear Canyon View Families,

Welcome to the Canyon View High School community! We are thrilled to have you join us as we begin another exciting academic year.

At Canyon View, we prioritize co-curricular activities to aid in the growth and development of our students. In just three graduating classes, we have had multiple students sign to compete at the DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, and Juco levels. In the past two years our athletes and coaches have brought home 7 State Championships, and our very own Connor Mattison from the Class of 2023 signed with the Minnesota Twins!

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond athletics. Our students excel academically and are active participants in service clubs such as BSU and Key Club. The importance of community and leading with high character is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to embody the Jaguar Way, emphasizing Innovation, Diversity, Character, Community and Pride.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead and are excited to see our students continue to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Andrea Hudson

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

ahudson@aguafria.org

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

Canyon View High School utilizes Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Remind 101 for school updates. Please use the QR code below to access all social media.

Messages specific to students and parents only will be sent via Remind 101. Please sign-up for Remind 101 at:

https://www.remind.com/join/cvjags

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