• Announcements

     

    Here are today's announcements for Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.

      

    Sammons

    2/5 

    If you see the following project 15 girls- Liv, Grace, Daphne, Kenzie, Kinsley, Keira, Baylee, Julia, Amaya, Bella, Emerson, Colby, Tatum, Ellie, and Gabby, give them a huge congratulations! We spent the last week competing in Florida at the National Dance Team Championship. Our final placement was 2nd in the nation in jazz and 3rd in the nation in hip hop. This is such a huge accomplishment! Way to go P15, you’re making history and leaving a legacy! 

     

    Huston

    2/4

    Congratulations to the Girls 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams who got the Victory yesterday vs. Santan.  Let’s keep that momentum going!

     

    Huston

    2/10

    Casteel Tennis is hosting open courts February 3-7 from 2:45-5:00 pm at the tennis courts by the blue lot.  See you there!

    And make sure you get cleared for tryouts through Aktivate.com.

    Tryouts for women’s tennis are the week of February 10th - 14th from 2:45 - 5:00 pm at the tennis courts by the blue lot.  Please bring your own equipment, yoga mat, and jump rope if you have it!

     

    Larchick 1/30-2/11

    Hey Jr. High- “Crash the Court” will be on Tues. Feb. 11th when the Girls Basketball team takes on Payne Jr. High. Come fill the stands and be loud. We will have a fun half time game planned with a prize! Earn your Social Studies team some points. 

     

    Connolly 

    1/9-2/12         

    (please announce every few days)

    There are quite a few events happening in the Career Center this quarter!  Here are just a few upcoming events:

    CGCC Application Workshop on February 6th from 8:00 to 11:30am

    10th Grade College Readiness Presentation on February 12th during conference

    Scholarship Workshop on February 19th during conference

    STOP BY THE CAREER CENTER TO SIGN UP!

    Fredrickson

    1/13-2/7

    Grades 9-12 - Sadie Hawkins Dance is right around the corner - Saturday, February 8 from 7:30-10pm.  Cost is only $10 cash at the door.  Guest passes are available in FRONT of the bookstore… Questions.. Stop by A37 with any questions. 

    Fredrickson

    2/4 -4/4 - every few days

    Attention Juniors and Seniors…. Prom is April 5th and you can pickup guest passes at the bookstore starting on Monday. Tickets go on sale next week on GoFan.

      Teachers - after announcements please play the prom video from Mrs. Fredrickson.

     

    Fredrickson

    1/13-2/7

    SENIORS: Be part of a tradition!  We will be having our first " Pass the Torch of School Spirit" on February 20 at 10:15am in Joel Wirth Stadium.

    What is this you ask? :   We will be bussing kindergarteners from Auxier, Freedom and Riggs over to Joel Wirth Stadium.  There will be a mini pep assembly with band/cheer/pom and a few guest speakers. At the end, the seniors will line up on the the 20 yard line and the kindergarteners will line up on the other 20 yard line.  They will meet in the middle at the 50 yard line to "pass the torch of school spirit".  The seniors will hand the students a card with a stuffed animal Colt.  Fill out the link below to be part of the tradition. 

    Go to the Class of 2025 Google Classroom and fill out the Google Form. Deadline to participate is 2/10.  But don’t wait, sign up now, there will only be a limited number of spaces. 

    Questions? Stop by and see Mrs. Fredrickson in A3

    Larchick

    2/21 

    Save the date… the next Junior high dance will be on Friday, Feb. 21st from 4-6PM in the  cafeteria. “Colt Crush: Cupid vs. Cowboy” Wear pink or red or your western wear. Tickets are now on sale for $15 in the bookstore or on Infinite Campus. They will be $20 if you wait until the door. 

    Clifford 

    (Announce every few days through 1/30-2/7)

    Attention Juniors, are you interested in leadership, government, and making a difference? Apply for the Arizona Girls and Boys State programs – a prestigious, week-long experience that immerses you in a simulated government. During that time, you'll get the chance to run for office, participate in debates, work on public service projects, and develop skills that will set you up for success in college and beyond.

    If you're interested in attending Girls or Boys State this summer, please stop by Ms. Clifford's office in the counseling hallway to learn more.

    French 

    2/3-3/6

    Ready to explore your future? Don’t miss the Build 4 Tomorrow Expo happening Thursday, March 6th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Perry High School! This event is for ALL CUSD students and their families—your opportunity to:

    Discover exciting careers in tech, healthcare, trades, and more

    Meet over 60 businesses and industry professionals

    Find part-time jobs, internships, and scholarships 

    This event is FREE and open to the entire CUSD community! Bring your friends and family to see how this event can help you build your tomorrow. 

    Save the date: March 6th! We’ll see you there!

     

    Davisson

    2/3 - 2/15

     

    Calling all distance runners, sprinters, jumpers, and throwers.  Official Track practice starts Monday, February 10th at 3:00 pm.  Make sure you register and have your physical completed through Aktivate.com.  We look forward to seeing you out there!



    That’s it for today Colts - Don’t forget to live by the three C’s: Courage, Character, and Commitment. AND REMEMBER: It’s free to be kind!  Good Day!



    Oliekan

    Friday 2/7

    Next week is National Kindness Week, where we spread messages of kindness to uplift and inspire each other. Start thinking about random acts of kindness that YOU can do next week to make the world around you a little better. 

     

    Oliekan

    Monday 2/10

    Welcome to National Kindness Week! Today’s kindness challenge is to pick up trash. Today’s quote is from Maya Angelou: “Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference.”

     

    Oliekan

    Tuesday 2/11

    Happy National Kindness Week! Today’s kindness challenge is to make a thank-you card for someone you don’t usually show appreciation for. Today’s quote is from Liz Armbruster: “To err on the side of kindness is seldom an error.” 

     

    Oliekan

    Wednesday 2/12

    Happy National Kindness Week! Make sure to stop by the table for the Bring Change to Mind club at lunch today. Today’s kindness challenge is to make someone smile or laugh. Today’s quote is from the Dalai Lama: “Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” 

     

    Oliekan

    Thursday 2/13

    Happy National Kindness Week! Today’s kindness challenge is to help a school staff member, such as holding the door, cleaning up a mess, or running an errand. Today’s quote is from Scott Adams: “Remember, there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” 

     

    Oliekan

    Friday 2/14

    Happy National Kindness Week! Today’s kindness challenge is to help out at home, such as making dinner, cleaning up a mess, or giving attention to a younger sibling. Today’s quote is from Alek Wek: “True beauty is born through our actions and aspirations, and in the kindness we offer to others.” 

  • Don't forget to live by the three C's

    Courage
    Character
    Commitment