SJHS Newsletter 8.14.26

Important Events:

• August 18 - Site Council Meeting CANCELED
• August 19 - No NAVIT Classes
• August 19 at 4:00PM (MST) - Cartwheel Webinar: "When School Feels Hard: Understanding Anxiety & Avoidance in Kids" (see flyer)
• August 19 at 7:30PM - Booster Club Meeting in SJHS Library

Upcoming Events - Save the Dates:

• August 28 - No School / Apache County Fair Day

When School Feels Hard: Understanding Anxiety and Avoidance in Kids

Wednesday, August 19 | 7–8pm ET | 4–5pm MST

Chinwé Williams, Ph.D.
Register Here

The start of a new school year brings excitement for some kids and teens and dread for others. In this webinar, we’ll explore what’s driving school anxiety and avoidance in kids, when it may signal a need for additional support, and practical strategies to help children feel more confident, connected, and ready to learn.

As always, the webinar is free, and you'll have a chance to ask questions live.

What a great first week back! It has been fun to see the hallways filled with students, to reconnect with familiar faces, and to welcome new members to our SJHS family.

Thank you to our students, families, teachers, and staff for helping us start the year on such a positive note. The energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit on campus have reminded me what makes SJHS such a special place.

As we move into our second week of school, I want to highlight our student council’s theme for the school year: Keep It Real. It’s a simple phrase, but it can carry a lot of meaning for our school community. I want to share a few of my thoughts about the new theme and how it applies to each of us.

For our educators, Keep It Real means building genuine relationships, communicating regularly, and maintaining high expectations while supporting every student’s growth. It means being clear about our instructional practices, modeling integrity, and staying focused on what works.

For our families, Keep It Real means partnering with us, staying informed, and engaging in open communication. It means celebrating your student’s progress, asking questions, and letting us know how we can better support your child.

To our students, Keep It Real means showing up as your authentic self, taking responsibility for your learning, and being honest about what you need to succeed. It means completing your own work, doing your best, and treating others with respect.

Keep It Real connects well with our district’s recently developed Artificial Intelligence Guidelines, which emphasize responsible use, transparency, and academic integrity. As AI tools become more common in schools, we want to ensure students and staff use them in ways that support learning—not replace it. I encourage you to review the guidelines at sjusd.net/page/artificial-intelligence-guidelines and share any feedback or questions you may have. Your perspective is important as we continue shaping how AI fits into teaching and learning.

Let’s get real, let's keep it real, and let's have a real(ly) great year together!

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

Dear Students and Families,

Welcome back to a brand-new school year! I hope you had a restful and fun summer break. High school brings exciting new chances, choices, and sometimes challenges, and I am here to help you every step of the way.

New to the Career Center

Starting this year, the Career Center will be the home of National Honor Society.

What I Do

As your school Academic counselor, my goal is to support your success in school, personal growth, and future plans. You can come to me for:

• Academic Support: Help with choosing classes, keeping track of graduation credits, and building good study habits.
• College and Career Planning: Exploring jobs, looking at colleges, finding scholarships, and filling out applications.
• Personal and Social Growth: A safe, private space to talk through stress, big changes, or tough days.

How to Reach Me

My office is located in the Career Center, and I am available during regular school hours Monday – Thursday from 7:30AM to 4:00PM and Friday from 8:00 to 11:30AM. Please make an appointment through our school website or the button below.

• Students: You can stop by between classes, send me an email, or ask a teacher for a pass to come see me.
• Parents/Guardians: You can reach me by phone at (928) 351-5946 or via email at rjohnson@staff.sjusd.net
• For Counselor information please stop by the message board outside my office.

Let's work together to make this school year your best one yet. Have a wonderful 2nd week of classes!

Warmly,

Rick Johnson
Academic School Counselor

• Monday, August 17 @ 11:45AM - Executive Officer Meeting in Ms. O's Classroom

• Monday, August 17 @ 11:45AM - in Mrs. Johnson's Art Classroom

• Tuesday, August 18 @ 11:45AM - Lunch Meeting in the Career Center (pizza provided)

Dear NHS Members and Families,

Welcome back to a new school year! I am so proud to work with our National Honor Society chapter this year. Our group stands for four core values: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. This year, we have big plans to grow as leaders and help our local community.

Important First Steps:

• First Chapter Meeting: 08/18/2026 in the Career Center during Lunch (I will have pizza available)
• First Chapter Blood of the school year: 09/22/2026 10 am-3:00 pm (see flyer)
• Member Profiles: Please make sure that you can log into the NHS Google Classroom for all updated announcements. If you do not have access, please contact me so that I can send an invite.

What to Expect This Year

• Regular monthly meetings to plan events.
• Group and individual community service hours.
• Fun leadership and campus-wide projects.

Thank you for your hard work and commitment to excellence. I look forward to seeing what we achieve together this year!

Mr. Johnson

• Wednesday, August 19 @ 11:45AM - Lunch Meeting in the Library

Here's what's happening this week:

• August 14 - Varsity Football Scrimmage @ Blue Ridge
• August 19 - Girls Soccer @ Winslow
• August 20 - JV Football vs Monument Valley, Girls Soccer @ Payson Tourney
• August 21 - Boys & Girls Soccer @ Payson Tourney, Football @ Monument Valley
• August 22 - Boys Soccer @ Payson Tourney, Volleyball @ Show Low (scrimmage)

Get & Stay Connected! Scan the QR codes to keep up on the latest happenings at SJHS. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our daily morning announcements, and don't forget to turn on notifications. #like #subscribe #keepitreal

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