COYOTE UPDATE
The Official Newsletter of Combs High School
APRIL 1
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GO COYOTES !!!!!
EXAM SCHEDULE
CHS will utilize our shortened Wednesday schedule days to be able to provide the best possible testing environment for all students on their state assessments. Only students testing will attend school on these Wednesdays to test.
Wednesday April 6th. ACT 11th Grade (Cohort 2023)
Tuesday April 19th ACT Aspire 9th Grade (Cohort 2025)
Buses will run as normal to and from school.
Grab and Go lunches will also be available after school
Attendance is required for these state mandated exams; we are asking all students to attend on their scheduled test dates. Make-ups exams will be taken on a normal school day in the eligible testing windows.
SPOTLIGHT COYOTES!!!
MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
BANNER STUDENT OF THE MONTH
KIWANIS STUDENT OF THE MONTH
SENIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH
JUNIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH
SOPHOMORE STUDENT OF THE MONTH
FRESHMAN STUDENT OF THE MONTH
STUDENT SELECTED AS FCCLA STATE OFFICER
FCCLA STUDENTS REPRESENT AT STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Kaylee Campa earned a Gold medal in Early Childhood Event
Jocelyn Polanco earned a Silver medal in Leadership Event
Sierra Barnum-Mitz earned a Gold medal in Teach and Train Event
Zohadd Davis earned a Gold medal in Say Yes to FCS Education Event
Sierra Barnum-Mitz and Zohadd Davis also qualified to represent Combs at the FCCLA National Conference in San Diego this summer.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
CONRATULATIONS TO RUSH DANCE CO
Their pieces were awarded as follows:
“Overdrive”
Choreo by Alyssa Bortano
- Platinum Award ️
“Like Real People Do”
Choreo by Ariana Vondrak
- Platinum Award ️
- Showcase Performance and Recognition
“Workout”
Choreo by Audyanna Garcia-Gonzalez
- Platinum Award ️
- 1st Place in Category
- Entered into online Artistry Award Contest and recognized for Artistic Merit
These students have worked hard this year to get to this point and being awarded as they did as the only high school group attending a studio competition, they were amazing. Studio owners approached them back stage and told them they were representing their school program well, and they loved their pieces. Ariana was also approached to be a guest choreographer at one of the studios.
Sophie Hinton - Junior
Avery Byrne - Junior
Haylee Herrick - Sophomore
Ariana Vondrak - Junior
Audyanna Garcia-Gonzalez - Senior
McKenzie Moak - Senior
Marley Jones - Senior
Kate Oitzman - Sophomore
CAMPUS CALENDAR
FRIDAY 4/1 - SENIOR MEETING, GYM 9:10 AM
- DRAMA GUT BUSTERS IMPROV SHOW, CPAC 5:00 PM
SATURDAY 4/2 - Balloon Release Ceremony in remembrance of Chace Lemons,
Stadium 1:00 PM
MONDAY 4/4 - CHEER TRYOUTS, Cafeteria 2:40 PM
TUESDAY 4/5 - Jostens on Campus distributing Cap/Gowns, Cafeteria LUNCHES
- CHEER TRYOUTS, Cafeteria 2:40 PM
WEDENESDAY 4/6 - ACT TESTING for JUNIORS ONLY
(FROSH, SOPH and SENIORS do not have school)
- CHEER TRYOUTS, Cafeteria 2:40 PM
FRIDAY 4/8 - NHS Induction Ceremony, CPAC 6:00 PM
SATURDAY 4/9 - PROM, Big Tin Cotton Gin 7:00-11:00 PM
ALL WEEK
STUCO ELECTIONS for 2022-2023 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
COUNSELORS CORNER
Did you know??? There are several scholarships still available for students! To find these, including the Combs Education Foundation Scholarships, please go to Major Clarity and look under Scholarships and Financial Need tabs.
Did you know??? Juniors did a great job showing up for the AzSci exam! On Wednesday, April 6, Juniors will be taking the ACT (this replaces the AZMerit exam) and they will need to be well rested, well fed, and on time so that they can do their best.
Did you know??? April's Coyote Care Initiative is Hopelessness. For students who struggle with mental health concerns, academic issues, or even personal problems, hopelessness can be a real struggle and can exacerbate their feelings. Here is a great website to use when you, or someone you know, is feeling hopeless: https://www.verywellmind.com/9-things-to-do-if-you-feel-hopeless-5081877
COMBS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
CHS Gutbusters Improv Comedy Show April 1, 2022 at 7 pm
Tickets at www.etix.com
Disney's Beauty and the Beast presented by Combs Curtain Call Drama April 21, 22, 23 at 7 pm. Tickets available at www.etix.com
Combs High Dance Concert
May 5 and 6 at 7 pm. Tickets at www.etix.com
APRIL BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU
COMBS EDUCATION FOUNDATION SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
As you know, each year the Combs Education Foundation offers scholarships to our Seniors at Combs High School. This year we are proud to offer over 12 scholarships to our Seniors.
These scholarships are Company/Organizational Scholarships, Leadership Scholarships, and Memorial Scholarships. Attached is a flyer to help promote their applications, which will remain open until Tuesday, April 5th, 4pm. Please share this flyer to students, families and the community. A Social Media presence will also start in the next day or two.
Students just need to click on the link below, review the requirements for application, and apply.
Here is the live link: www.jocombs.org/scholarships/
Each scholarship has its own separate application. Students may apply for multiple scholarships if they meet the criteria.
Here is a complete list of scholarships.
- Arcadis Scholarship
- Ashton Woods Arizona Scholarship
- Banner Ironwood Medical Staff Scholarship
- Crossroads Future Community Leader Scholarship
- Dr. Langer Scholarship
- Kyle Strong Memorial Scholarship
- Lorraine Cannon Memorial Scholarship
- Mary Ann Cannella Memorial Scholarship
- Tyler Headstrom Memorial Scholarship
- Zulfer-Thompson Career Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship
ICYMI: Applications open for 2022-2023 Governor's Youth Commission
APPLY NOW FOR THE 2022-2023 GOVERNOR'S YOUTH COMMISSION
PHOENIX - The Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family (GOYFF) is seeking inspiring youth leaders from Arizona high schools to serve on the 2022-2023 Governor's Youth Commission (GYC). The GYC brings together a diverse group of high school students from all fifteen Arizona counties to identify and address the greatest challenges facing Arizona’s youth by developing innovative community impact projects, establishing partnerships with young leaders across the state, and advising the Governor.
Commissioners are selected through a competitive application process. If you know a high school student with a passion for service and leadership, please share this unique opportunity to serve as an ambassador in a nationally recognized leadership program! Applicants must be a sophomore, junior, or senior student during the 2022-2023 school year.
Applications are currently being accepted until June 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM from Arizona youth in all fifteen counties.
UPCOMING EVENTS
APRIL 15 - Spring Holiday
APRIL 21-23 - SPRING PLAY
MAY 25 - GRADUATION
Why is FAFSA Important?
The FAFSA is the most important tool available to finance your education, and while the term may be familiar, some don't know what it means. What does FAFSA stand for? It stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If there's one thing you need to know about it, it's this: You don't have to be intimidated.
MAJOR CLARITY
To help students find and apply for scholarships, have them follow these simple steps:
- Login into MajorClarity.com using the "Continue with Google" option.
- Select "Financial Resources' form the options on the left side of the screen
- Use the search tool or scroll though the scholarships listed. For local scholarships, choose the "Show only Local Scholarships" box. This will narrow the scholarship list.
REQUEST YOUR TRANSCRIPT WITH PARCHMENT
PEERSQUARED TUTORING SENTIMENT SURVEY FOR COMBS HIGH SCHOOL
PAPER TUTORS ARE HERE TO HELP
HELP SECURE FUNDING FOR YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
A MESSAGE FROM J.O. COMBS FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Supply Chain Challenges: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to unforeseen issues with our supply chain, resulting in food shortages and last-minute menu substitutions. Our goal is to serve the posted/planned menu each day, but current circumstances are making this a challenge. We are working closely with our food distributors and vendors during this unprecedented time. We will do our best to communicate and update our online menu as soon as any substitutions are made. Please remember the menu is subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
NEW FOOD SERVICE SOFTWARE
I hope you are having a great beginning of the new school year.
I wanted to share with you that we have a new software that is used for everything related to the Food Service Department.
The Titan Family Portal is a our new secure online system for convenient access and a user-friendly experience in managing meals at school.
The Titan Family Portal allows families/staff to:
- Submit an online application for free and reduced meals
- See menus, allergens and nutritional information
- Remotely monitor children's cafeteria meal accounts
- Make online payments to children's cafeteria accounts
- Set up automatic, recurring payments
- Set up low account balance email or text alerts
The Titan Family Portal may be accessed via:
Website: https://family.titank12.com/ or Mobile app: parents may access their account by searching for Titan Family Connect app in your phone’s app store.
FAN POLICY 2022
All tickets must be purchased from GoFan: link below
Admission Prices: Adult- $6 Student- $5
There will be no cash accepted at home games.
Activity Passes are available for purchase in the bookstore.
Which will allow the purchaser admission to all 2021-2022 CHS home athletic events.
Adult Pass: $50
Student Pass: $40
CHS Student Pass: $15
FAMILY PASS (immediate family only): $200
SEALED Water Bottles will be the ONLY food or drink permitted into games.
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TRACK @ San Tan Foothills
Friday, Apr 1, 2022, 12:30 PM
San Tan Foothills High School, West Silverdale Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
SOFTBALL/JV BASEBALL vs. Vista Grande
Friday, Apr 1, 2022, 03:45 PM
SB/BB FIELD
Varsity BASEBALL @ Vista Grande
Friday, Apr 1, 2022, 04:00 PM
Vista Grande High School, North Arizola Road, Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Boys VOLLEYBALL @ Horizon Honors
VARSITY - 5:30 PM
Friday, Apr 1, 2022, 04:30 PM
Horizon Honors Schools, South 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Girls/Boys TENNIS vs. Apache Junction
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2022, 03:30 PM
TENNIS COURTS
BASEBALL vs. Vista Grande
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2022, 03:45 PM
BB FIELD
SOFTBALL/JV BASEBALL @ Vista Grande
SB - 6:00 PM
Tuesday, Apr 5, 2022, 04:00 PM
Vista Grande High School, North Arizola Road, Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Boys TENNIS @ Barry Goldwater
Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022, 03:30 PM
Barry Goldwater High School, West Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Sand VOLLEYBALL vs. Payson
Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022, 04:00 PM
SAND COURTS
TRACK vs. Mesa, Gilbert, ALA- Ironwood
Wednesday, Apr 6, 2022, 03:00 PM
COYOTE STADIUM
Varsity BASEBALL @ Wolves Classic
4/8 12:00 PMvs. Show Low @ Buckeye High School
4/8 3:00 PM vs. Buckeye @ Buckeye High School
4/9 - TBD
Thursday, Apr 7, 2022, 03:00 PM
Estrella Foothills High School, Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, AZ, USA
Girls TENNIS @ Casa Grande
Thursday, Apr 7, 2022, 03:30 PM
Casa Grande Union High School, North Trekell Road, Casa Grande, AZ, USA
Boys TENNIS vs. Casa Grande
Thursday, Apr 7, 2022, 03:30 PM
TENNIS COURTS
JV BASEBALL vs. Marcos de Niza
Thursday, Apr 7, 2022, 03:45 PM
BB FIELD
Sand VOLLEYBALL vs. AZ College Prep
Thursday, Apr 7, 2022, 04:00 PM
SAND COURTS
SOFTBALL @ Poston Butte
Thursday, Apr 7, 2022, 06:30 PM
Poston Butte High School, North Gantzel Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
Boys VOLLEYBALL vs. Marcos de Niza
VARSITY - 5:30 PM
Thursday, Apr 7, 2022, 04:30 PM
GYM
TRACK @ Benjamin Franklin
Friday, Apr 8, 2022, 03:00 PM
Benjamin Franklin High School, East Germann Road, Queen Creek, AZ, USA
Sand VOLLEYBALL @ Gilbert Classical
Friday, Apr 8, 2022, 04:00 PM
Gilbert Classical Academy, North Burk Street, Gilbert, AZ, USA
SOFTBALL/JV BASEBALL @ Cortez
Friday, Apr 8, 2022, 04:00 PM
Cortez High School, 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ, USA
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS BREAK
Notice of Non-Discrimination
J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of their operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX , Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.
El Districto Escolar Unificado de J.O. Combs #44 no discrimina en base a su raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. El Districto Escolar Unificado de J.O. Combs tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas en cuanto a las pólizas de no discriminación: Funcionario de Cumplimiento de Título IX, Director Atlético 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Funcionario de Cumplimiento para la Sección 504/ADA, Director de Servicios Estudiantiles, 43371 N. Kenworthy Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.