🚌 Attention CGUHS Students!
Starting Monday, November 10th, the Activity Bus will now leave at 6:15 PM and will run Monday through Thursday each week.
Be sure to plan your after-school activities accordingly! 💙💛
Starting Monday, November 10th, the Activity Bus will now leave at 6:15 PM and will run Monday through Thursday each week.
Be sure to plan your after-school activities accordingly! 💙💛

📢 School Board Vacancy Announcement
Due to the resignation of Governing Board Member Stephen Hunt, a vacancy has been created on the Casa Grande Union High School District Governing Board.
In accordance with state statute, this vacancy will be filled by appointment made by Pinal County School Superintendent Jill Broussard. The appointed individual will serve through December 31, 2026.
🗓 Application Deadline: Thursday, November 20, 2025, by 5:00 PM
📍 Apply online at www.pinalcso.org
→ Governing Board Vacancy Notices
Eligible residents within the CGUHSD boundaries are encouraged to apply and serve our district and community.
Due to the resignation of Governing Board Member Stephen Hunt, a vacancy has been created on the Casa Grande Union High School District Governing Board.
In accordance with state statute, this vacancy will be filled by appointment made by Pinal County School Superintendent Jill Broussard. The appointed individual will serve through December 31, 2026.
🗓 Application Deadline: Thursday, November 20, 2025, by 5:00 PM
📍 Apply online at www.pinalcso.org
→ Governing Board Vacancy Notices
Eligible residents within the CGUHSD boundaries are encouraged to apply and serve our district and community.


We are still looking for community members to serve as interviewers for our Annual CGUHS Community Interviews on Tuesday, January 13, 2026!
Help prepare our students for their future by volunteering your time — each interview is about 7 minutes, and all questions and score sheets are provided. Morning and afternoon sessions are available, and lunch will be provided.
If you are interested in participating, please sign up using the link https://forms.office.com/r/vRgs4p6fsD?origin=lprLink or QR code on the flyer below.
Thank you for supporting our students and community! 💙💛
Help prepare our students for their future by volunteering your time — each interview is about 7 minutes, and all questions and score sheets are provided. Morning and afternoon sessions are available, and lunch will be provided.
If you are interested in participating, please sign up using the link https://forms.office.com/r/vRgs4p6fsD?origin=lprLink or QR code on the flyer below.
Thank you for supporting our students and community! 💙💛

🔥🥩 Casa Grande FFA Steak Fry is BACK! 🥩🔥
Tickets are officially available for our annual FFA Steak Fry! 🍽️
Enjoy a delicious steak dinner for just $20 per meal — all proceeds support our amazing FFA students and programs! 💙💛
📅 Friday, November 7th
🕓 4:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Casa Grande Union High School
🎟️ Purchase your tickets from any FFA student, at our ticket booths the night of the event, or by contacting Christina Rodrigues, FFA Advisor at crodrigues@cguhsd.org
Come hungry and help us celebrate agriculture, community, and FFA pride! 🌾🐄
Tickets are officially available for our annual FFA Steak Fry! 🍽️
Enjoy a delicious steak dinner for just $20 per meal — all proceeds support our amazing FFA students and programs! 💙💛
📅 Friday, November 7th
🕓 4:00 – 6:30 PM
📍 Casa Grande Union High School
🎟️ Purchase your tickets from any FFA student, at our ticket booths the night of the event, or by contacting Christina Rodrigues, FFA Advisor at crodrigues@cguhsd.org
Come hungry and help us celebrate agriculture, community, and FFA pride! 🌾🐄

🏀 CGUHS Boys Basketball Tryouts 🏀
Tryouts for JV B, JV A, and Varsity will take place:
📅 November 3–5
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 CGUHS Gym
To try out, athletes must:
✅ Register online at www.rankone.com
✅ Have a completed physical
✅ Bring a clearance card from the athletic office
✅ Bring a notebook and pen
All items are required to participate—no exceptions.
Be on time, come prepared, and ready to compete!
Tryouts for JV B, JV A, and Varsity will take place:
📅 November 3–5
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 CGUHS Gym
To try out, athletes must:
✅ Register online at www.rankone.com
✅ Have a completed physical
✅ Bring a clearance card from the athletic office
✅ Bring a notebook and pen
All items are required to participate—no exceptions.
Be on time, come prepared, and ready to compete!

⚽️ Vista Grande Boys Soccer Tryouts! ⚽️
Get ready to show your skills and join the team! Tryouts will be held:
📅 November 3–6, 2025
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM
📍 Vista Grande Main Field
🚨 Eligibility Reminder:
All players must complete and submit their eligibility paperwork before tryouts begin. No paperwork = no participation.
💪 What to bring:
Cleats & shin guards
Water bottle
For questions, contact: rvilla@cguhsd.org
Come out and show your Spartan pride on the field! 🖤💛
Get ready to show your skills and join the team! Tryouts will be held:
📅 November 3–6, 2025
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM
📍 Vista Grande Main Field
🚨 Eligibility Reminder:
All players must complete and submit their eligibility paperwork before tryouts begin. No paperwork = no participation.
💪 What to bring:
Cleats & shin guards
Water bottle
For questions, contact: rvilla@cguhsd.org
Come out and show your Spartan pride on the field! 🖤💛

🎃👻 PACE Spirit Week: Spooktober! 👻🎃
🗓️ October 27 – 31
Get ready for a week full of frightful fun and school spirit! 💀🕸️
Each day brings a new way to show your Spooktober pride — so dress up, get creative, and let’s make this Spirit Week one to remember! 🧙♀️🧛♂️
Let’s see that PACE pride all week long! 💜✨
🗓️ October 27 – 31
Get ready for a week full of frightful fun and school spirit! 💀🕸️
Each day brings a new way to show your Spooktober pride — so dress up, get creative, and let’s make this Spirit Week one to remember! 🧙♀️🧛♂️
Let’s see that PACE pride all week long! 💜✨

Vista Grande High School invites all students, families, and staff to join us for our Annual Suicide Prevention Walk — a morning of community, awareness, and hope.
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Vista Grande High School
1500 N Arizola Rd, Casa Grande, AZ
Join us as we walk to raise awareness, support one another, and spread hope.
This event is open to everyone — let’s come together as a community to show support, promote connection, and walk for awareness. 💜
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Vista Grande High School
1500 N Arizola Rd, Casa Grande, AZ
Join us as we walk to raise awareness, support one another, and spread hope.
This event is open to everyone — let’s come together as a community to show support, promote connection, and walk for awareness. 💜

PACE Graduation Info & Order Night
Seniors and families — join us Tuesday, October 28th from 5:00–6:15 PM to get all the important details and place your graduation orders! Don’t miss it!
Seniors and families — join us Tuesday, October 28th from 5:00–6:15 PM to get all the important details and place your graduation orders! Don’t miss it!

🏃♀️PACE Lap-A-Thon: Arizona On The Move Lap Day!
Join us Tuesday, October 28th from 7:30–8:30 AM at Carr McNatt Park (1115 N Brown St) for a fun and active morning as our students hit the track for health and school spirit! 💙
Join us Tuesday, October 28th from 7:30–8:30 AM at Carr McNatt Park (1115 N Brown St) for a fun and active morning as our students hit the track for health and school spirit! 💙

PACE families! Just a quick reminder that Picture Day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 22nd— starting at 9:00 AM!
Please make sure your student arrives on time, as Rembrandt Photography will only be on campus for a short time.
Order forms are attached for those who want to pre-purchase photos, and we’ll also have extras available in the front office.
Questions? Contact:
📞 520-797-9200
📧 rpstudio01@gmail.com
Thank you! 💙
Please make sure your student arrives on time, as Rembrandt Photography will only be on campus for a short time.
Order forms are attached for those who want to pre-purchase photos, and we’ll also have extras available in the front office.
Questions? Contact:
📞 520-797-9200
📧 rpstudio01@gmail.com
Thank you! 💙


CGUHS is celebrating Native American Heritage all November long! 🪶🎉 Get ready for an amazing Heritage Celebration Week and the 2025–2026 Amerind Pageant — honoring tradition, culture, and community spirit!


🎉🏈 Hometown Tailgate Event! 🏈🎉
Join us for a night of fun, food, and community spirit!
📅 Wednesday, October 22nd
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Farmer’s Market Lot at The Promenade
🍔 FREE FOOD for all attendees!
🎶 Music • Games • Tailgate Fun • School Spirit
Bring your friends, wear your school colors, and get ready to kick off the week with some hometown pride!
Don’t miss it! 🐾🔥
Join us for a night of fun, food, and community spirit!
📅 Wednesday, October 22nd
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Farmer’s Market Lot at The Promenade
🍔 FREE FOOD for all attendees!
🎶 Music • Games • Tailgate Fun • School Spirit
Bring your friends, wear your school colors, and get ready to kick off the week with some hometown pride!
Don’t miss it! 🐾🔥

🏀 CGUHS Basketball Parent Meeting 🏀
All parents of CGUHS basketball players are invited to attend an important Parent Meeting on Thursday, October 23rd at 5:30 PM in the CGUHS Auditorium.
We'll be covering important information for the upcoming season. Your attendance is strongly encouraged!
📍 Location: CGUHS Auditorium
🕠 Date & Time: Thursday, Oct. 23 | 5:30 PM
All parents of CGUHS basketball players are invited to attend an important Parent Meeting on Thursday, October 23rd at 5:30 PM in the CGUHS Auditorium.
We'll be covering important information for the upcoming season. Your attendance is strongly encouraged!
📍 Location: CGUHS Auditorium
🕠 Date & Time: Thursday, Oct. 23 | 5:30 PM

📢 VGHS Fall Break Office Hours Update 🍂
Please note our adjusted schedule during Fall Break:
🔧 Oct 6–8: Closed for campus repairs/maintenance
📅 Oct 9–10: By appointment only | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
🍁Oct 13: Closed for Columbus Day
🕒 Oct 14–17: Limited staff | Office open 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thank you for your understanding! Have a safe fall break!
Please note our adjusted schedule during Fall Break:
🔧 Oct 6–8: Closed for campus repairs/maintenance
📅 Oct 9–10: By appointment only | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
🍁Oct 13: Closed for Columbus Day
🕒 Oct 14–17: Limited staff | Office open 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thank you for your understanding! Have a safe fall break!

🎭 The VG Theatre Company Presents: Crazytown!
Mark your calendars — October 23–25!
Our cast is hard at work (and having a blast!) bringing this hilarious sketch comedy to life. With nearly everyone playing multiple roles, you’re in for a wild and unforgettable ride through the chaotic town of Crazytown!
📅 Dates: October 23–25
📍 Location & Details: See the attached poster for full info!
Come support the arts and enjoy a night of laughter — we’d love to see you there! 🎟️✨
Mark your calendars — October 23–25!
Our cast is hard at work (and having a blast!) bringing this hilarious sketch comedy to life. With nearly everyone playing multiple roles, you’re in for a wild and unforgettable ride through the chaotic town of Crazytown!
📅 Dates: October 23–25
📍 Location & Details: See the attached poster for full info!
Come support the arts and enjoy a night of laughter — we’d love to see you there! 🎟️✨

The Casa Grande Alliance Art Calendar Contest 2026 is here!
📅 Theme: Gratitude and Giving Back (Every Season of the Year)
👩🎨 Open to ALL Middle & High School Students
🖼️ Size: 8 ½ x 11 in, Portrait style only
📌 Deadline: October 24, 2025
🏆 Prizes for Winners:
🥇 1 Grand Prize – $100
🥈 25 Runners Up – $50 each
📨 Submit your artwork by dropping it off at Casa Grande Alliance or emailing it to: Destany@casagrandealliance.org
👉 Don’t forget to include: Name, School, Grade, and Parent Contact Info!
📅 Theme: Gratitude and Giving Back (Every Season of the Year)
👩🎨 Open to ALL Middle & High School Students
🖼️ Size: 8 ½ x 11 in, Portrait style only
📌 Deadline: October 24, 2025
🏆 Prizes for Winners:
🥇 1 Grand Prize – $100
🥈 25 Runners Up – $50 each
📨 Submit your artwork by dropping it off at Casa Grande Alliance or emailing it to: Destany@casagrandealliance.org
👉 Don’t forget to include: Name, School, Grade, and Parent Contact Info!

📢 CGUHS Fall Break Office Hours Update 🍂
Please note our adjusted schedule during Fall Break:
🔧 Oct 6–8: Closed for campus repairs/maintenance
📅 Oct 9–10: By appointment only | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
🍁Oct 13: Closed for Columbus Day
🕒 Oct 14–17: Limited staff | Office open 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thank you for your understanding! Have a safe fall break!
Please note our adjusted schedule during Fall Break:
🔧 Oct 6–8: Closed for campus repairs/maintenance
📅 Oct 9–10: By appointment only | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
🍁Oct 13: Closed for Columbus Day
🕒 Oct 14–17: Limited staff | Office open 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thank you for your understanding! Have a safe fall break!

Senior Yearbook Ads On Sale Now! 📖
Celebrate your Spartan with a personalized ad in the 2025 Vista Grande Yearbook!
🖥️ Order online at: https://ow.ly/oWL550X1Eia
📘 School Code: 16131
⏳ Deadline: December 31, 2025
Don’t miss this chance to honor your student’s journey — space is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Celebrate your Spartan with a personalized ad in the 2025 Vista Grande Yearbook!
🖥️ Order online at: https://ow.ly/oWL550X1Eia
📘 School Code: 16131
⏳ Deadline: December 31, 2025
Don’t miss this chance to honor your student’s journey — space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

✨ FREE Dental Care for Kids! ✨
The Salvation Army Casa Grande and Drew Dentistry are teaming up to provide free teeth cleanings and checkups for children ages 5–16. 🦷👧👦
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18 9AM-3PM
📍 Location: 1821 N. Trekell Road, Suite #9
⏰ First come, first served — up to 100 kids!
👉 Families can register online here (for those without smartphones, please use this link):
https://app.nexhealth.com/appt/drew-dentistry?atid=1080183
Select “I don’t have insurance” — it doesn’t matter which provider you choose.
💲 The only cost is for food purchases from food trucks on-site.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to give your kids a healthy smile! 😁
📌 See flyer below for details.
The Salvation Army Casa Grande and Drew Dentistry are teaming up to provide free teeth cleanings and checkups for children ages 5–16. 🦷👧👦
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18 9AM-3PM
📍 Location: 1821 N. Trekell Road, Suite #9
⏰ First come, first served — up to 100 kids!
👉 Families can register online here (for those without smartphones, please use this link):
https://app.nexhealth.com/appt/drew-dentistry?atid=1080183
Select “I don’t have insurance” — it doesn’t matter which provider you choose.
💲 The only cost is for food purchases from food trucks on-site.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to give your kids a healthy smile! 😁
📌 See flyer below for details.

