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Basha High (2019-2020)

Basha High's academic decathlon team were "Super Quiz Champions" at the Williams Field High School Invitational. Brielle Edwards was MVP/Top Scorer. Justin Schade won third overall and five individual awards and Winter Ashley scored a perfect 1000/1000 in Interview. Congratulations!

Casteel High (2019-2020)

Michelle Capriotti teaches a class at Casteel High School that gives students an opportunity to explore teaching as a possible career. Students in the class spend one day a week in an elementary classroom. Shown in this picture Sierra Bingham, a sophomore at Casteel, teaching a STEM lesson to third graders. Sierra planned an engaging lesson where students built a shelter for an abominable snowman.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

The Chandler AFJROTC, commanded by Colonel Jones and MSgt. Goodson, had the fantastic opportunity to present colors at the 2020 opening session of the Arizona State Senate. AFJROTC at State Senate Photo Album

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

Hamilton Pomline competed in the Universal Dance Association (UDA) Cactus Cup and took first place in the Varsity Jazz category and 2nd in Varsity Pom! The team will travel to Orlando, Florida at the end of the month to compete in the Universal Dance Team National Championship.

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

Hamilton High's academic decathlon team once again upheld their reputation as one of the top progroms in the State, by winning the final tournament to determine the regional competition. Students competed on college-level material in seven core subjects in addition to delivering both a prepared and an impromptu speech, participating in an interview, and writing an essay. Their thematic topic this year is "Health and Wellness" with a science focus on the biology of cancer.

Casteel High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Mateline (Matty) Pace who took 1st place and a $5,000 scholarship in the statewide Feeding the Future 2020: School Lunch-Inspired Bites and Beverages competition on January 11! Students in the competition worked with a local chef to create school lunches that were appealing and desirable, while meeting nutritional and budgetary restrictions of the National School Lunch Program. Each team spent months testing and costing recipes with the help of Blue Watermelon Project chefs to better understand the challenge schools face everyday: how to provide delicious, nutritious and affordable lunches to students. The Feeding the Future competition is hosted by the Blue Watermelon project, an initiative of Slow Food Phoenix. Slow Food Phoenix - Blue Watermelon Project website

Perry High (2019-2020)

Perry Culinary students competed in the statewide Feeding the Future 2020: School Lunch-Inspired Bites and Beverages competition where they worked with a local chef, Chef Tamara Stanger, to create school lunches that were appealing and desirable, while meeting nutritional and budgetary restrictions of the National School Lunch Program. Each team spent months testing and costing recipes with the help of Blue Watermelon Project chefs to better understand the challenge schools face everyday: how to provide delicious, nutritious and affordable lunches to students. Congratulations to Keeley Erickson and Royal Schradder who placed 2nd, winning $3,000, and Brandon Park and Miqueas Barrios who placed 3rd, winning $2,000. The Feeding the Future competition is hosted by the Blue Watermelon project, an initiative of Slow Food Phoenix. Slow Food Phoenix - Blue Watermelon Project website

Chandler High (2019-2020)

The Chandler High Treblemakers and Men's Choir traveled to Jacksonville, FL in January to compete at the 2020 Midwinter Youth Chorus Festival. Both choirs, directed by Ms. Lori Lyford, won their divisions! Midwinter is a prestigious event that brings thousands of Barbershoppers together from around the world.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Chandler High Math Club students competed in the MathLeague Competition in Laveen, and placed in the top 3 for their grade level: Senior Kenneth Applegate - 2nd place overall; Junior Aryan Mathur - 1st place overall; Junior Katarina Fenner - 3rd place overall.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Thirteen Wolves competed in Scottsdale Community College's annual Math/Science Field Day. Congratulations to Katarina Fenner (highest overall score from Chandler High in the math competition), Autumn Towne (1st place in the Pre-Calculus competition), and Grace Combe (3rd place in the Pre-Calculus competition).

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Hamilton senior Devrath Iyer who was named a Top 300 scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020 -- one of only three from Arizona -- in recognition for his science project titled "Automatically Analyzing Open-Ended Survey Responses using Statistical and Machine Learning Methods". The Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious STEM competition, "provides students a national stage to present original research and celebrates the hard work and novel discoveries of young scientists who are bringing a fresh perspective to significant global challenges." Scholars hail from 192 American and international high schools in 39 states and Guam. They were selected from 1,993 applications received from 659 high schools across 49 states, and chosen based on their exceptional research skills, commitment to academics, innovative thinking and promise as scientists. Each scholar and their schools will be awarded $2,000 each. 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search 2020 Scholars

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2019-2020)

Congratulations to ACP's own Rachna Nath, one of only two winners selected from North America in the Turnitin 2019 Global Innovation Awards. The Global Innovation Awards recognize institutions and educators who help students everywhere to do their best, original work. This year's global and regional winners have worked tirelessly to champion authentic learning, enhance assessment practices, help students to achieve learning objectives, and support institutional strategy. Turnitin Global Innovations Awards website

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2019-2020)

Congratulations to the ACP Knights Math Team on taking the 2nd Place Sweepstakes award in December's Mathleague Competiton. The following members were individual winners as well: Freshman - Alex Kroumov in 3rd place; Stevie Ortiz in 2nd place; and Dean Brasen in 1st place. Sophomore: Blake Enwiller finished in 3rd place. Seniors: Michelle Yao, took 3rd and Taman Truong finished in first place.

Basha High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Basha High teacher Lindsay Daly who recently earned National Board Certification. The process was rigorous, but worthwhile. National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education. Created by teachers, for teachers, the National Board Standards represent a consensus among educators about what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. Board certification is available in 25 certificate areas spanning 16 disciplines from Pre-K through 12th grade. National Board for Professional Teaching Standards website

Casteel High (2019-2020)

Miles Fawson, a sophomore and member of the Casteel Chamber Orchestra, earned first place in the Senior Division of the Phoenix Youth Symphony Young Musician's Competition. His award is a trip and participation in the Tanglewood Music Festival.

Arizona College Prep - Erie Campus (2019-2020)

Emma Francisco, 11th grader at ACP Erie, is one of six winners of the 2019-20 Girls Rule Foundation Brilliant, Beautiful & Bold (BBB) Role Model Award. The BBB Role Model Awards & Mentoring Program is a special way that the Girls Rule Foundation celebrates and acknowledges girls who embody their principles of leadership and compassion. The six winners will receive $1,000 from the Laura Anderson Scholarship Fund to further their dreams, leadership mentoring from the Girls Rule Foundation, and many additional extraordinary opportunities throughout the year -- including being the face of Girls Rule for one year. Girls Rule Foundation website

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Every semester, Chandler High celebrates students who have earned positive referrals for hard work, positive character, caring actions, and more. Congratulations to Christian Hernandez (12th) and Daisy Hernandez (10th), the Fall 2019 winners of laptops after having their names drawn from the 100 names submitted this fall.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to four Chandler Wolves who signed letters of intent during National Signing Day on December 18th: Defensive Linebacker Lingi Havea (BYU); Safety Gunner Maldonado (Northwestern); Linebacker Malik Reed (Wisconsin); and Running Back Dae Dae Hunter (Hawaii).

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Tate Romney, Nehemiah Magalei, Malik Reed, Gunner Maldanado, Brandon Buckner, Dae Dae Hunter, Mikey Keene, Kyion Grayes, and Zion Magalei who were named to the Max Preps AZ All-State Football Team.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Coach Rick Garretson who was named Max Preps Coach of the Year.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Brandon Buckner, Nehemiah Magalei, Tate Romney, Gunner Maldanado, and Dae Dae Hunter who were named to the Arizona Republic's All-Arizona Football Team.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

The Wolfpack Marching Band performed in the Fiesta Bowl Parade.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Nine CHS student-athletes were recognized for their academic success on the @Sports360AZ All-Academic Girls Volleyball Team!

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Trysten Howard, Kayci Kilanowski, Ciana Reynoso, and Tatum Tollefson who have been recognized for their work on the course and in the classroom by being selected to the @Sports360AZ All-Academic Girls Golf Team!

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Mikey Keene, Tate Romney, Brandon Buckner, Gunner Maldonado, Jay McEuen, Malik Reed, Nehemiah Magalei, and Zion Magalei who have been recognized by Sport360AZ for excellence not only on the field but in the classroom as well.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

The East Valley Women's League sponsored three deserving Chandler High young men and provided them each with a custom suit. CHS Counselors nominated Diego Cotti, EJ Newton, and Tyrone Gonzalez for this award.

Casteel High (2019-2020)

Casteel High teacher Michelle Capriotti joined teachers Lauren Cundiff (San Marcos) and Melissa Lu (Perry High) to represent the district and their schools in the Desert Financial "Random Acts of Kindness" float in the Fiesta Bowl Parade. Pictured left to right: Lauren Cundiff, Michelle Capriotti and Melissa Lu.

Perry High (2019-2020)

Perry High teacher Melissa Lu joined teachers Lauren Cundiff (San Marcos) and Michelle Capriotti (Casteel High) to represent the district and their schools in the Desert Financial "Random Acts of Kindness" float in the Fiesta Bowl Parade. Pictured left to right: Lauren Cundiff, Michelle Capriotti and Melissa Lu.

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

Hamilton's Social Work team hosted their annual holiday party for homeless/underprivileged students and families. Approximately 230 people attended. In addition to a visit by Santa, the party featured family portraits, a raffle, a choir performance and presentation of Adopt-A-Family gifts. As always, the Chandler community comes together to help those in need. Thanks to everyone who worked together to make this event possible, making Christmas special for all of the children in attendance: Isagenix for sponsoring 15 families again this year; Huskies Helping Huskies club, the girls softball team, and Sun Lakes volunteers who decorated the cafeteria; an anonymous donor who surprised one Hamilton student with a $500 gift card; and CTA Independence Junior National Honor Society 6th graders who raised over $4,151 in gift card donations. Thanks also to CTA Independence counselor Michele Dussault and the CTA Independence school staff. Big hearts come in all sizes!

Perry High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Kiley Park, AP 3D Art student, who won first place in the town of Gilbert's Sustainability Art Contest. Her sculpture (see photo) addresses issues surrounding recycling and the detrimental effects of garbage on wildlife. She won an Amazon gift card, and an image of her artwork will be displayed on Gilbert recycling trucks with her name and "Perry High School!"

Perry High (2019-2020)

Out of almost 80 entries, ALL first place winners in the Town of Gilbert 2019 High School Sustainability Artwork Contest were from Perry High School! Winners received recognition from the Town of Gilbert and an Amazon gift card. Be sure to watch for the first place winners' artwork along with their names and school displayed on the solid-waste trucks used by the town. Congratulations to all of our incredibly talented students:

• AP 3D Art senior Kiley Park - first place
• Environmental Systems Science junior Connor Adams (pictured) - first place
• Graphic Design II sophomore Jill Syphus - first place
• Graphic Design II junior Caitlin Salanga - first place
• Graphic Design II sophomore Brooklyn Braaten - third place

Town of Gilbert 2019 High School Sustainability Artwork and Video Contest website

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Coach Sasha Hunter who secured his 100th win as the head coach of the Chandler High soccer program in December.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Melanie Lin, Chandler High freshman, and Nancy Beckley, Chandler High sophomore, have recently earned music accolades. Melanie was selected to perform in the East Valley Jazz Orchestra, earning second chair over all. Nancy was chosen to perform with the metro-wide Phoenix Youth Symphony Program.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Chandler High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) hosted Market Days and showed off their entrepreneurial skills by selling products they created, including decals, slides, windbreakers, sweatpants, shirts, snacks, and more. Market Days Photo Album

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Chandler High School APAC (Advanced Pantomime and Characterization)/Company Theatre competed at the Hamilton/CUSD Invitational Theatre Competition against all CUSD high schools. Congratulations to the following students:

• 5th Place Group Musical - Hannah Ngov, Amelia Oliver, Lily Deliman
• 5th Place Solo Musical - Amelia Oliver
• 4th Place Group Acting - Theo McEntire, Cassandra Garcia, Lynee Castillo
• 4th Place Monologue - EJ Newton
• 3rd Place Monologue - Kaley Garcia
• 2nd Place Duet Musical - Nainoa Aguano, Amelia Oliver
• 1st Place Duo Scene - Ever Ruiz, Nainoa Aguano
• 1st Place Make-Up Design - Chasidy Gill

Chandler High (2019-2020)

The Chandler High School Link Crew hosted a Freshman ONLY Final Exam Cram Session after school to help prepare freshmen for their first high school final exams. We had 245 freshmen attend the event!

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Chandler High Intermediate and Beginning Dancers performed for 340 CUSD kindergartners from around the district at the Chandler Center for the Arts.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Through the combined efforts of Chandler, Basha, and Hamilton AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) programs, students collected over 70 pairs of pajamas and various gifts for children in foster care. Great work, AVID!

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Chandler students, staff, and community members adopted CHS "angels" who could use some holiday magic. This year's community participation was incredible and so appreciated (one day's donations pictured). Thanks to everyone who was a part of this wonderful National Honor Society tradition!

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Chandler High AFJROTC (Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) cadets took part in the nationwide Wreaths Across America event at the Valley of the Sun Cemetery in Chandler. Cadets laid wreaths on veterans' graves and presented colors in a ceremony that had Mayor Hartke speaking, as well as a 98-year-old Pearl Harbor and WW2 survivor.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

The Chandler High School boys varsity soccer team visited Desert Cove Nursing Center to play board games and talk with the residents. The Wolves made great memories for the residents and themselves.

Chief Hill Academy (2019-2020)

Hill Learning Academy staff dressed the part to wish everyone a Happy Holidays on Friday, December 13.

Casteel High (2019-2020)

Robin Flyte's classes reviewed the chemistry of solutions by making supersaturated homogeneous solutions (AKA, "fudge") for the holidays.

Hamilton High (2019-2020)

City of Chandler Mayor, Kevin Hartke visited Hamilton High School to talk to International students and Hamilton Ambassadors regarding the City welcoming the exchange students to Arizona.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

The No. 1 ranked Chandler Wolves defeated the Saguaro Sabercats 42-35 to win the inaugural Open Division State Championships on Saturday. This is the Wolves' fourth straight championship and fifth in six years. Thanks to AF JROTC, Band, and Spiritline for participating in the big event, and thanks to all of the fans who made it out to ASU to cheer the Wolves on to this historic victory! Chandler High State Football Champions - Photo Album

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Juliette Covitz has been selected as one of the five Arizona nominees for the 2019-2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars in Career and Technical Education (CTE). Juliette was selected by a review team consisting of CTE Stakeholders based on evidence of academic rigor, technical competence, professional employability skills, ingenuity and creativity.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Congratulations to Zach Espalin who was named Outstanding Wrestler at the Liberty Classic Wrestling Tournament.

Chandler High (2019-2020)

Chandler High's Symphonic Band, under the direction of Mr. Carlos Aguero, earned Superior with Distinction during the ABODA Fall Concert Band Festival.

Perry High (2019-2020)

Perry High School cheer competed at the USA Deer Valley Regional December 7. Not only did all performances qualify for nationals, but additionally the freshman, junior varisty and varsity teams all placed first. The stunt team also placed fourth out of 16 groups.

Perry High (2019-2020)

Perry High School students from Caryn Butler graphic design 2 class won awards in the Town of Gilbert's Sustainability Artwork contest. Brooklyn Braaten was awarded third place, and Jill Syphus and Caitlin Salanga each were awarded first place in different categories. The first place winners' artwork along with their names and school will be displayed on the solidwaste trucks used by the town. In addition, each student won an Amazon gift card.

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