COYOTE UPDATE
The Official Newsletter of Combs High School
MARCH 25
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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 March 30th. AZ Sci 11th Grade (Cohort 2023)
Wednesday April 6th. ACT 11th Grade (Cohort 2023)
Wednesday April 20th 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!!!
BOYS SOCCER REGION HONOREES
JUDE ODELL
ANDRES MARTINEZ
NATHAN ALVAREZ
FOOTBALL MEETING
Football parent meeting on Thursday, March 31st at 6 pm in the CHS library. All parents are welcome to come and meet the new football coaching staff.
CAMPUS CALENDAR
THURSDAY 3/31 - Football Parent Meeting 6pm CHS Library/Parent University, CPAC 6:00 PM
FRIDAY 4/1 - SENIOR MEETING, GYM 9:10 AM
- DRAMA GUT BUSTERS IMPROV SHOW, CPAC 5:00 PM
ALL WEEK
-- Candy pots for sale by: Life Skills
COUNSELORS CORNER
Did you know??? Graduation is exactly 2 months away!! Most of our seniors are on track and ready, but some are still trying to finish up their online classes. If you are unsure of your student's status, please reach out to their counselor:
- A-F Mrs. Durrant (hdurrant@jocombs.org)
- G-M Mrs. Petersen (jpetersen@jocombs.org)
- N-Z Mrs. Riebold (rriebold@jocombs.org)
Did you know??? Prolonged or ignored stress can cause a variety of health issues. Many students struggle with different forms of stress, but end of year finals, testing, and other activities can exacerbate it. Follow these links for some great information on how to deal with stress:
- https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Helping-Teenagers-With-Stress-066.aspx
- https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/about/copingwith-stresstips.html
Did you know??? The awards ceremony is quickly approaching and we need to know which Seniors received scholarships. Please fill out the attached form and return it to Mrs. Durrant in room 538 as soon as possible.
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 9 - PROM
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.
MAJORCLARITY
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
COMBS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Voyager-Tribute to Journey
March 12, 2022 at 7 pm
Tickets at www.cofare.io/San Tan Valley
Mirage-Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
March 25, 2022 at 7 pm
Tickets at www.cofare.io/San Tan Valley
Screenagers: The Next Chapter
Free Film Screening presented by
J. O. Combs Parent University
March 31, 2022 at 6 pm
CHS Gutbusters Improv Comedy Show April 1, 2022 at 7 pm
Tickets at www.etix.com
Catch A Wave-Tribute to the Beach Boys
April 9, 2022 at 3:30 pm
Tickets available at
http://www.ticketfairy.com/r/12014/896601
Paperback Writer-Tribute to the Beatles
April 9, 2022 at 7 pm
Tickets available at https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/paperback-writer-all-live-9apr2022/
PAPER TUTORS ARE HERE TO HELP
JO COMBS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB FAIR
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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JV BASEBALL @ Poston Butte
Friday, Mar 25, 2022, 03:45 AM
Poston Butte High School, North Gantzel Road, San Tan Valley, AZ, USA
BASEBALL vs. Poston Butte
Friday, Mar 25, 2022, 03:45 PM
BB FIELD
Sand VOLLEYBALL @ Canyon del Oro
Monday, Mar 28, 2022, 04:00 PM
Canyon del Oro High School, West Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ, USA
Boys VOLLEYBALL @ ALA- Ironwood
VARSITY - 5:30 PM
Monday, Mar 28, 2022, 04:30 PM
American Leadership Academy, Ironwood 7-12, West Combs Road, Queen Creek, AZ, USA
TRACK @ WilliamsField
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022, 03:00 PM
Williams Field High School, South Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Girls TENNIS @ Marcos de Niza
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022, 03:30 PM
Marcos De Niza High School, South Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, AZ, USA
Boys TENNIS vs. Marcos de Niza
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022, 03:30 PM
TENNIS COURTS
SOFTBALL/JV BASEBALL vs. Marcos de Niza
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022, 03:45 PM
SB/BB FIELD
BASEBALL @ Marcos de Niza
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2022, 03:45 PM
Marcos De Niza High School, South Lakeshore Drive, Tempe, AZ, USA
Sand VOLLEYBALL @ Salpointe Catholic
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2022, 03:00 PM
Mesquite High School, South McQueen Road, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Boys VOLLEYBALL @ Seton Catholic
VARSITY - 5:30 PM
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2022, 04:30 PM
Seton Catholic Preparatory, North Dobson Road, Chandler, AZ, USA
Girls TENNIS vs. Higley
Thursday, Mar 31, 2022, 03:30 PM
TENNIS COURTS
Boys TENNIS @ Higley
Thursday, Mar 31, 2022, 03:30 PM
Higley High School, East Pecos Road, Gilbert, AZ, USA
JV BASEBALL @ Amphitheater
Thursday, Mar 31, 2022, 04:00 PM
Amphitheater High School, West Yavapai Road, Tucson, AZ, USA
Varsity BASEBALL vs. Amphitheater
Thursday, Mar 31, 2022, 04:00 PM
BB FIELD
Boys VOLLEYBALL @ ALA- Queen Creek
VARSITY - 5:30 PM
Thursday, Mar 31, 2022, 04:30 PM
American Leadership Academy, Queen Creek 7-12, Hawes Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, USA
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
Sand VOLLEYBALL vs. AZ College Prep
Friday, Apr 1, 2022, 04:00 PM
SAND COURTS
Boys VOLLEYBALL @ Horizon Honors
VARSITY - 5:30 PM
Friday, Apr 1, 2022, 04:30 PM
Horizon Honors Schools, South 48th Street, 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.