📢 School Offices Early Closure Notice
Please note that the CG Union, Vista Grande, and PACE offices will close early at 2:00 p.m. on the following dates:
🗓️ Friday, August 7
🗓️ Wednesday, August 12
Normal business hours will resume the following business day.
Thank you for your understanding!

📣 CGUHSD Early Release Reminder
A quick reminder for our CGUHSD families:
🕐 Wednesday, August 5: Early Release
• CGUHS & VGHS: 1:05 p.m.
• PACE: 12:45 p.m.
🏫 Thursday, August 6: Open House | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming families to campus for an evening of meeting teachers, exploring classrooms, and preparing for a successful school year.
🕐 Friday, August 7: Early Release
• CGUHS & VGHS: 1:05 p.m.
• PACE: 12:45 p.m.
Thank you for being part of the CGUHSD community. We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House and wish you a great week!

📢 Governing Board Meeting

🗓 Monday, August 10
🕖 7:00 PM (Special Start Time for This Meeting Only)
📍 District Office Board Room
1st Floor

🔗 Governing Board Webpage (Agenda):
https://cguhsd.community.highbond.com/Portal/

📺 YouTube Livestream (Watch Live):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVNnmRLyTO14TkjuRulen7Q

🏋️ VGHS Powerlifting is Back!

It's time to get stronger! 💪 Powerlifting practice officially begins Monday, August 10, and we're ready to hit the platform.

📅 Practice Schedule:
• Monday: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 1:20–3:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 3:30–5:30 p.m.

✅ Reminder: All athletes must complete their online athletic registration through Rank One before participating.

Let's get to work, Spartans! 🏋️🖤💛

📸 Picture Day is Almost Here!

Smile, Cougars! 😄 It's almost time for school pictures. Be sure to mark your calendar, dress your best, and avoid wearing green, as photos will be taken using a green screen background.

📅 Picture Day Schedule
• August 10: Seniors (Cap & Gown)
• August 11: Juniors
• August 13: Sophomores
• August 14: Freshmen

📅 Retake Day: October 1 (Cap & Gown & All Students)

📷 Event Code: FE312226

This Week’s CGUHSD Weekly Update is here!
Stay connected with the latest news, events, and highlights from around our district. Check out what’s happening across Cougar Nation, Spartan Nation, and PACE!
🔗 Read this week’s newsletter: https://cguhsd.edurooms.com/.../weekly-update-newsletter-8-3

📚 P.A.C.E. Open House – You're Invited! 🐍

Join us on Thursday, August 6, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for an evening of connection, information, and opportunity!

Meet your student's teachers, discuss curriculum, learn more about what a typical day and school year look like at P.A.C.E., and receive an update on your student's progress toward graduation.

🍪 Snacks will be provided!

We look forward to partnering with our families for a successful school year. See you there! 💜

🎯 Support CGUHS Trap & Skeet! 💙💛

🚨 Our season depends on your support! 🚨

The Casa Grande Union High School Trap & Skeet Team is still raising funds to purchase ammunition and other essential supplies for the upcoming fall season. Every donation helps ensure our student-athletes have the resources they need to compete and succeed.

As a three-time State Champion program, we're proud to build champions both on and off the range through firearm safety, responsibility, confidence, and teamwork.

💰 Every donation makes a difference.
🏆 Every dollar helps keep our athletes competing.

If you'd like to make a monetary donation or learn more about becoming a sponsor, please send us a message or email CGUHS-TrapandSkeet@outlook.com.

Thank you for supporting Cougar Trap & Skeet and investing in the success of our student-athletes! 💙💛

⛳🏌️ Attention Vista Grande Spartans! 🏌️⛳
Are you interested in playing Boys Golf this season? Meet with Mr. Clark in Room 1246 to learn more about the program and upcoming season.
📅 Choose ONE meeting:
Thursday, July 30 at 3:20 p.m.
OR
Friday, July 31 at 3:20 p.m.
You only need to attend one of the two meetings. We hope to see all interested student-athletes there!

🏈🟦 Vote for Cougar Nation! 🟨🏈

Congratulations to Casa Grande Union High School's Zalene Tavares on being nominated in The Arizona Republic's Top Arizona High School Flag Football Centers poll! 🌟

Zalene has earned this recognition through her hard work, determination, and outstanding play on the field. Let's show Cougar Nation pride by casting your vote and helping her earn the top spot!

🗳️ Vote here: https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/07/27/arizona-high-school-flag-football-centers-poll-2026/90877244007/

💙💛 Let's go, Cougars! Every vote counts!

🍎 Good News, CGUHSD Families! 🍎

We're excited to share that all students enrolled in Casa Grande Union High School District are eligible to receive FREE breakfast and lunch every school day during the 2026–2027 school year!

Nutritious meals help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Every enrolled student can enjoy one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day, regardless of household income.

Please note: Additional à la carte items or extra meals may have an additional charge.

If you have questions about the school meal program, please contact the CGUHSD Food Services Department.

Meet the Vista Grande High School Counseling Team! 🖤💛

Our counselors are here to support every Spartan's success—academically, socially, emotionally, and in planning for life after high school. Whether students need help with schedules, college and career planning, scholarships, or simply someone to talk to, our counseling team is ready to help.

Thank you to our dedicated counselors for making a difference in the lives of our students every day. We’re proud to have you as part of Spartan Nation!

📢 CGUHS Parents & Students

If you have not yet completed Roundup for your student, there's still time!

🗓 Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
🗓 Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
🗓 Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

📍 Casa Grande Union High School – Front Office Only

Please stop by during office hours to complete your student's Roundup and get ready for the new school year. We look forward to seeing you! 💙💛

Casa Grande Union High School Boys & Girls Golf Open Practices ⛳
Interested in joining Cougar Golf this season? Open practices begin Monday, July 28, and all interested boys and girls are welcome!
📍 Location: Dave White Golf Course
🕔 Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Practice Schedule
⛳ July 28 | 5:00–7:00 PM
⛳ July 29 | 5:00–7:00 PM
⛳ July 30 | 5:00–7:00 PM
⛳ July 31 | 5:00–7:00 PM
⛳ August 1 | 5:00–7:00 PM (Tentative based on heat and course availability)
📌 Important Information:
✅ All athletes must have athletic clearance completed through the Athletic Department before attending practice.
✅ Check in with Coach Scott Moglia, who will be wearing a blue Cougar golf shirt.
✅ Please bring:
Water
Golf clubs (email ahead of time if you need clubs provided)
Golf shoes (optional)
A polo shirt or CGUHS shirt with black, gray, or tan pants/shorts
📧 Questions? Contact Holly Adams at cguhsgolf@gmail.com.
We can't wait to see you on the course! 💙⛳

📚 Meet Your Cougar Counseling Team! 💙💛
Our Casa Grande Union High School Counseling Department is here to support every student on their path to success. Counselors are assigned by the first letter of each student's last name to provide personalized academic planning and college and career guidance throughout the school year.
📍 Find your counselor by your last name and don't hesitate to reach out—we're here to help make it a great year!

🏈 Spartan Football is Almost Here!

Calling all current and future Spartan football players and their families! Join us for the Vista Grande High School Football Parent/Player Meeting on Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the VGHS Auditorium.

Meet the coaching staff, learn about the upcoming season, review team expectations, and receive important information before the season kicks off. This meeting is for all grade levels, including incoming freshmen.

We look forward to seeing all our Spartan families there! 💛🖤

🚨 Important Back-to-School Round Up Update 🚨
Due to a district-wide internet outage, we are currently unable to complete many of the registration and enrollment processes required during Back-to-School Round Up.
Please do not come to Back-to-School Round Up at this time, as we are unable to process families until our internet service is restored. Unfortunately, we do not have an estimated time for service to return.
As soon as we’re back online, we’ll let everyone know right away. To make sure every student and family has the opportunity to complete registration, we will be extending Back-to-School Round Up hours throughout the week.
We apologize for the inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience and understanding. Please continue to check our social media pages and email for updates

PACE High School Student Roundup is Almost Here!

Get ready for the 2026–2027 school year at PACE High School's Student Roundup! This is your chance to receive your student ID, pick up your laptop, and learn about the programs, activities, and opportunities available at PACE.

Please complete your online registration before attending. All new and returning CGUHSD students must complete online registration each year. Students with incomplete registrations may experience longer wait times or be unable to fully participate in Student Roundup activities.

📍 PACE High School
1362 N. Casa Grande Avenue

📅 Student Roundup Schedule:

Tuesday, July 14: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 16: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday, July 17: Student & Family Support Day during office hours, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming our PACE students and families and kicking off a great school year! 🐍💜

🚧 Traffic Alert: McCartney Road Closure
Beginning Friday, July 17 at 9 p.m. through Sunday, July 26 at 9 p.m., McCartney Road between Pinal Avenue and Trekell Road will be closed for roadway paving and intersection improvements.
If you're traveling to summer activities, Student Roundup, or other district events, please:
🚗 Allow extra travel time.
➡️ Follow posted detour routes.
📍 Plan ahead before heading out.
The City of Casa Grande has scheduled this work before the start of the school year to help minimize impacts once classes begin.
Please review the attached detour map before you travel.

Attention Cougars! 🐾💙💛
Back to School Roundup for the 2026–2027 school year is coming July 13–17 from 1:00–6:00 p.m. daily at Casa Grande Union High School! Student Roundup is an exciting opportunity for students to receive their school ID, pick up their laptop, and learn about the many programs, activities, and opportunities available at their schools.
Online Registration must be completed before attending Student Roundup. All new and returning students in the Casa Grande Union High School District are required to complete their online registration each year. Students with incomplete online registrations may experience longer wait times or be unable to fully participate in Student Roundup activities.
To help make the process smoother, students should attend on the day assigned to their last name:
🔹 July 13: A–C
🔹 July 14: D–H
🔹 July 15: I–M
🔹 July 16: N–R
🔹 July 17: S–Z
📍 Roundup will take place in the Large Gym and Small Gym.
We can't wait to welcome our new and returning Cougars and get ready for another great school year!