SJHS Newsletter 9.27.26

Important Events - This Week:

• September 28 - October 3 - Homecoming Week (see "Homecoming" flyers for more information about the activities, spirit days, and dance)
• September 28 at 7:00PM - White Mountain Symphony Orchestra in the SJHS Auditorium
• September 29 - Safety Town Assembly (we will be following the afternoon assembly bell schedule)
• October 1 - Bus Evacuation Drill
• October 2 - Custodian Appreciation Day

Upcoming Events - Save the Dates:

• October 6 - National Coaches Day
• October 7 - School Board Meeting
• October 9 - End of Quarter 1
• October 12 - Columbus Day / No School
• October 14 - Fall Flavor Feast (Culinary Pop-up, reservations required, see "Clubs Connection" for flyer)
• October 15 - 16 - Parent Teacher Conferences (more info to come)
• October 16 & 19 - Fall Play (see "Clubs Connection" for flyer)
• October 20 - Site Council Meeting
• October 20 - Booster Club Meeting

SJHS Classes of 1977 and 2002: mark your calendars and save the date, as we'll be honoring your classes during homecoming this year on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Please reach out to your class officers or select a representative to reach out to the school on your class's behalf. We will need to know who will be speaking for your class at the assembly and how many will be attending the luncheon by September 21.

Don't know who's in the class? Click on the link below.

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Dear SJHS Families,

As we head into Homecoming Week, I want to take a moment to "keep it real" with you, not just because that’s our theme this year, but it’s also how I’m committed to leading.

The truth is school life is incredibly busy, often messy, overwhelmingly joyful, sometimes complicated, and overflowing with moments that remind us why we do what we do as educators. Homecoming Week encompasses all of those elements, with Powder Puff, Peach Fuzz, bonfire, club meetings, athletics, the Fall Play rehearsals, assemblies, parades, and a dance, our students are showing up, participating, and building memories that touch on tradition and make SJHS feel like home.

Our staff and student leaders have worked hard to create a Homecoming Week that is welcoming, fun, and accessible for all students. We want every student to feel comfortable walking through the door, laughing with friends, and enjoying the events without stress or barriers. That’s the heart behind our planning, and I’m proud of the team that made it happen. As I met with a student and their parents this week, this feeling was confirmed, as they shared how their children did not feel like they fit in at their previous, high-income high school, where name brands, cars owned, and home values determined a student or family's importance in the school community. They expressed their gratitude and joy at being in a school where students feel welcome, find friends, and are excited to participate in extracurricular events like Homecoming Week.

There will always be different opinions about how school events should look. That’s normal in a passionate community. But what I see, every day, is students who are kind, resilient, creative, and eager to belong. That’s what we’re focusing on this week. That’s what matters.

Thank you for supporting our students, our staff, and the work we do to make SJHS a place where every student can thrive. I’m grateful for this community and excited to celebrate our kids all week long.

With appreciation,
Mrs. Mo

Click the button below to see the September & October Attendance Newsletters! Including ...

• Important Reminders
• Bell Schedule
• A Word from Mr. Bradshaw
• Updated Attendance Codes for 2027
• Attendance Tips

Just a reminder ... appointments can be made online to see Mr. Johnson through our high school website or by using the link https://calendly.com/rjohnson-staff/30min.

Keep in mind the two-week window for changing your schedules has ended. Any future schedule changes will only be allowed for special circumstances requiring administration, teacher, and academic counselor approval.

Warmly,

Rick Johnson
Academic School Counselor

• Monday, September 28 - 11:45AM - 12:30PM in Ms. O's Classroom

• Monday, September 28 - 11:45AM - 12:30PM in Mrs. Johnson's Classroom

• Tuesday, September 29 - 11:45AM - 12:30PM in the Library

• Thursday, September 30 - 11:45AM - 12:30PM in the Library

• Thursday, October 1 - 12:00 - 12:30PM in Mrs. Hitchcock's Ag Classroom

• See flyer below for information - reservations required

• See flyer below for more information

Here's what's happening this week:

• September 25-26 - Girls Soccer @ Round Valley Turf Wars
• September 26 - Boys Soccer @ North Valley Christian
• September 28 - Powder Puff football game
• September 29 - Volleyball @ Window Rock, Boys Soccer @ Round Valley
• September 30 - Peach Fuzz volleyball game
• October 1 - Boys Soccer vs Holbrook, JV football @ Alchesay
• October 2 - Homecoming football game vs Alchesay

Congratulations SJHS Volleyball for winning the Silver Bracket Championship at the Be Like Nat tournament!!

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Join the Booster Club! See flyer below for more information.