SJHS Newsletter 5.24.26

Summer Events - Save the Dates:

• May 25 - Memorial Day / Office Closed
• May 26 - Summer Office Hours Begin
• Monday - Thursday, 8:00-3:30 PM (closed holidays)
• June 1 - Registration Deadline for Summer School Credit Recovery (see flyer)
• June 2 - Summer School Credit Recovery Begins
• June 4 - Cartwheel Family Webinar - Register NOW (see flyer)
• June 11 - School Board Meeting at the District Office
• June 14 - Applications DUE for Governors Youth Commission (see information below)
• June 25 - Summer School Credit Recovery Ends
• July 3 - Independence Day (observed) / Office Closed
• July 21 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - NHS Blood Drive in the Auditorium Lobby
• July 27 - 28 - Navapache Teacher's Conference
• July 28 - New Student & 9th Grade Registration & School Pictures/ID Cards
• July 29 - 10th, 11th, & 12th Grade Registration & School Pictures/ID Cards
• August 3 - NAVIT 1st Day of School
• August 3 - New Teachers Back to School
• August 4 - Returning Teachers Back to School
• August 5 - All Staff Back to School
• August 10 - 1st Day of School (No NAVIT classes)

If you live in Apache County in grades 10th-12th, the deadline to apply for the Governors Youth Commission has been extended to June 14th! This is a great volunteer opportunity and looks excellent on a college application.

https://goyff.az.gov/councils-commissions/governors-youth-commission

Dear SJHS Families,

As we come to the end of this school year, I find myself reflecting on how quickly it has passed. It seems as though we were barely welcoming students and staff back to school, setting goals, establishing routines, and beginning the year with a shared sense of purpose. Yet here we are, already at the closing credits.

Perhaps it is the nature of our work, the steady rhythm of responsibilities, relationships, and daily commitments, that makes the months move so swiftly. Regardless, it serves as a reminder of how important it is to remain present in each of these moments.

Over the past nine months, we have experienced social struggles and academic challenges, as all schools do. But despite these realities, our students have persevered and achieved success at every turn. This year has been filled with accomplishments worth celebrating, including:

• 2A Region Football Champions / 2A Conference State Football Runners-up

• Fall North Region Girls Soccer Champions / Fall Girls Soccer State Champions

• Shelby Ray Memorial Wrestling Tournament 1st Place Team Duals / Division IV Section II Boys Wrestling Champions / Division IV Boys Wrestling State Runners-up (including 2 State Champions)

• 2A North Region Boys Basketball Tournament Champions

• PCDS Desert Classic Girls Basketball Champions / 2A North Region Girls Basketball Tournament Champions / 2A Conference Girls Basketball State Champions

• FFA State Champion in Entomology / FFA 3rd Place Team Award at State in Entomology

• 2 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals, 2 Bronze Medals in FCCLA State

• Academic Decathlon Region Champions (with 3 top-scoring students)

• Spiritline – 2nd Place at State

• WMMT Large Group Festival Honor Choir - Superior

• NHS Vitalant Blood Drive Champions

• Fall Play - Arsenic and Old Lace / Spring Musical - Les Misérables

• Boys' Track State Runners-up

• Highest ACT composite score in school history!

These accomplishments reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families and community.

Our Student Council selected this year’s theme, #EyesUp, and this has been a steady guide for our students and staff. During these final few hours of the year, I hope our school community keeps its focus on finishing strong and honoring the goals we started with. I hope we can keep our #EyesUp—to recognize the growth and achievements of our students; keep our #EyesUp—to appreciate the commitment and collaboration of our staff; keep our #Eyes Up—to acknowledge the progress made, both large and small; and keep our #EyesUp—to remain present, focused, and engaged in the work ahead of us.

With gratitude,

Mrs. Mo

by Bianca Diaz

Before we head into summer break, I wanted to share a personal update. This is my very last attendance check-in, as I will be leaving my role as receptionist and attendance specialist.

Looking back on this year, I am just filled with gratitude. We did some amazing things for our students, and I am so thankful for everyone who helped support our attendance incentives and reward parties. Seeing the kids celebrate their success was the absolute best part of my job.

To the parents, staff, and students who regularly read these check-ins and appreciated the fun attendance facts and info: you are the best. I have loved being a part of this school, and though I am sad to go, I am leaving with a very full heart.

Thank you for everything, and have a wonderful summer!

Best wishes,

Bianca Diaz

with Mr. Johnson

Student 2026-27 schedules will be released several days prior to fall registration. At that time, a form will be shared to request any schedule changes.

Registration will be complete online prior to paying school fees and school pictures will be taken during registration days on July 28-29--more information will sent out to parents as we get closer to these dates.

If you have any questions or need to schedule an appointment during the summer, please email me directly at rjohnson@staff.sjusd.net.

• Apache County Youth Council is working on helping parents protect their youth from the dangers that come with cell phone usage and being online. With the input of others, ACYC has put together this short survey. Please take a moment to take this anonymous survey to help them educate parents and youth on what we are seeing in our community. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z39DR6T

• The St. Johns High School FFA chapter won a 1st Place Award in Arizona for the Immersion Supervised Agriculture Experience! Our FFA involved the highest percentage of students in a chapter being involved in an SAE program and tracking their activity. They win $250 for their program. Great work!

2025-26 End-of-Year Sportsmanship Ratings from AIA (176 referees filed reports through the year):

• Overall: 4.93 out of 5 (#8 in 2A)
• Coaches: 4.92 out of 5 (#13 in 2A)
• Players:4.96 out of 5 (#5 in 2A)
• Fans: 4.93 out of 5 (#18 in 2A)

Special recognition to the following programs that had perfect scores for the year:

• Baseball
• Girls Soccer

• Volleyball
• Wrestling

Big CONGRATULATIONS to our State Championship Girls Soccer Team, State Championship Girls Basketball Team, State Championship Runner-Up Football Team, State Championship Runner-up Wrestling Team, and State Championship Runner-up Boys Track Team!

What a fantastic year we've had!

• Summer Weight Training
• Open Weight Room - May 26 - August 6 / Mondays - Thursdays @ 5:30-7:30 AM - open to SJHS athletes only (closed holidays)

• Boys Basketball
• Open Gym - Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:00-9:00 PM
• June 12-13 - SJ Shootout basketball tournament (freshmen-seniors) at the high school, all students interested in playing basketball are invited to attend
• June 21-25 - Mesa State, all players invited to attend
• TeamReach Info: SJ Redskins Basketball / Group Code: sjredskinsbasketball

• Girls Basketball - Tentative Schedule
• Monday, June 1 - Holbrook Games
• Wednesday, June 3 - Holbrook Games
• Monday, June 8 - Holbrook Games
• Wednesday, June 10 - Holbrook Games
• Fri-Sat, June 12-13 - Flagstaff Tournament
• June 15-18 - "Hell Week" (M/W June 15 & 17, Skills Work, 3 on 3, 5pm-7pm)
• June 16-18 - Kids Skills Camp, 3pm-4:30pm
• June 21-25 - Mesa State, all players invited to attend
• Let's keep the momentum rolling to prep for another great season!

• Boys Soccer
• Soccer Camp - June 15-18 in St. Johns - Reach out to Coach Hendrickson for more details: thendriksen@staff.sjusd.net / https://sites.google.com/view/sjhsboysoccer/home
• Open Field - Mondays from 5:30-6:30 PM and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 PM (reach out to Coach for location and details)

• Volleyball
• Volleyball Camp - July 6-9 (see flyer)

• Wrestling
• Open Wrestling Room - Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 5:00-6:00 PM
• Join the Wrestling Team! Contact Coach Crosby @ (928)245-1007

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We Are One. We Fear No One. Eyes Up.