SJHS Newsletter 8.7.26

Important Events:

• August 10 - 1st Day of School (No NAVIT classes)
• August 10 at 10:20AM - Opening Assembly (morning assembly schedule)
• August 12 at 6:30PM - School Board Meeting

Upcoming Events - Save the Dates:

• August 18 - Site Council Meeting
• August 19 - Booster Club Meeting
• August 28 - No School / Apache County Fair Day

As we begin the first week of the 2026-2027 school year, I want to first welcome and celebrate a few of the new members of our SJHS teaching team! Each brings unique strengths, deep commitment, and a genuine passion for working with students—and we are fortunate to have them join (or rather re-join) our school community.

This year, we are excited to welcome back Mrs. Keri Anway, who previously taught English and Social Studies at SJHS, and is returning to continue the work she began with our students. Her experience, high expectations, and strong relationships make her an incredible asset to our English department.

We also welcome back Mr. Jami West, our Boys' Weights/P.E. teacher, who previously lived and coached in St. Johns. He brings six years of physical education teaching experience, energy, positivity, and a student‑centered approach to physical education. His enthusiasm for helping students grow in both skill and confidence will be felt across campus.

Finally, as I shared last week, our math department chair resigned unexpectedly. While transitions like this are never easy, I am grateful for the strength of our community. We have hired (again) Mr. TJ Hendriksen, a trusted community member and our boys’ soccer coach, to teach Geometry and Financial Literacy. You may recall that Mr. Hendriksen stepped in as an emergency teacher for Spanish and Personal Finance in the spring of 2025. We tried to convince him then to stay teaching at SJHS, but he had to figure out how much he missed it after a year away! He is well‑known for his leadership, character, and commitment to students, and now he will bring that same excellence into our math classes.

Our students are in good hands. We are beginning this school year with a team of educators who care deeply about this work and about the success of every student who walks through our doors.

Thank you for your continued support as we start another year of learning, growth, and opportunity. It’s going to be an amazing year at SJHS!

With gratitude,

Mrs. Mo

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

• Meet Mrs. Montgomery - Attendance Secretary
• Attendance Goal Update from 2026
• Important Reminders
• A Word from Mr. Bradshaw
• Updated Attendance Codes for 2027
• Attendance Tips

Welcome back to the 2026/2027 school year.

The start of the school year is approaching quickly, and I know you are all anxious to get back to school. Just a reminder that schedule changes can take place within the first week using the following form completely filled out and signed by all parties. Please keep in mind that schedules can only be changed if changes align with all prerequisites.

Changes can take place outside the 1st week window using the following form with a small fee of $10. Please keep in mind that schedules can only be changed if changes align with all prerequisites.

Thank you,

Rick Johnson

Message about class changes

• Saturday, August 8 at Big Lake

• Thursday, August 13 - Lunch Meeting in Mrs. Hitchock's Culinary Classroom

Fall Sports are in full swing at St. Johns High School! We are so excited to see what our teams will accomplish this year. Here's what's happening this week:

• August 7 at 5:00PM - Friday Night Lights! @ the SJHS Football Field
• August 13 - Girls Soccer @ Blue Ridge
• August 14 - Football Scrimmage @ Blue Ridge

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