🌴🍂 PACE Spirit Week is coming up August 31–September 4! 🍂🌴
Get ready for Beach Vibes to Autumn Skies and join in on each day’s fun theme! From Beach Day and Endless Summer to Sunshine & Sweat Weather, Pajama Day, and PACE Harvest, there’s a theme for everyone. 🎉
Show your PACE spirit and have some fun with us all week long! 🧡🤎💛
Get ready for Beach Vibes to Autumn Skies and join in on each day’s fun theme! From Beach Day and Endless Summer to Sunshine & Sweat Weather, Pajama Day, and PACE Harvest, there’s a theme for everyone. 🎉
Show your PACE spirit and have some fun with us all week long! 🧡🤎💛
🖤💛 CGUHSD, it’s time to rally! 💙💛
Our CGUHSD schools and staff are on the ballot for this year’s Greatest of the Grande, and we need our district community to show its support!
🗳️ Vote for our CGUHSD nominees:
VGHS – Vista Grande High School
🏫 Best Public School - Vista Grande High School ( Shopping & Services Category)
🍎 Best Teacher - Wendy Spencer (People Category)
👑 Best Principal - Kevin Hubbard (People Category)
🥇Best Coach - Chris Vanderpool (People Category)
CGUHS – Casa Grande Union High School
🏫 Best Public School - Casa Grande Union High School (Shopping & Services Category)
🏆 Best Events: (Shopping& Services Category)
9/11 Day of Service — an event that involves our students in serving and giving back to the community.
🎡 Oktoberfest — a community event where the Rotary gives back and supports clubs, sports, and organizations at our high schools.
The final voting round is August 24–September 12, so make sure to cast your vote and encourage your family, friends, coworkers, and community to support CGUHSD! You can vote every day!
🔗 Vote here: https://ow.ly/9axp50ZFgx1
💙💛 CGUHSD PRIDE. COMMUNITY STRONG. 🖤💛
Our CGUHSD schools and staff are on the ballot for this year’s Greatest of the Grande, and we need our district community to show its support!
🗳️ Vote for our CGUHSD nominees:
VGHS – Vista Grande High School
🏫 Best Public School - Vista Grande High School ( Shopping & Services Category)
🍎 Best Teacher - Wendy Spencer (People Category)
👑 Best Principal - Kevin Hubbard (People Category)
🥇Best Coach - Chris Vanderpool (People Category)
CGUHS – Casa Grande Union High School
🏫 Best Public School - Casa Grande Union High School (Shopping & Services Category)
🏆 Best Events: (Shopping& Services Category)
9/11 Day of Service — an event that involves our students in serving and giving back to the community.
🎡 Oktoberfest — a community event where the Rotary gives back and supports clubs, sports, and organizations at our high schools.
The final voting round is August 24–September 12, so make sure to cast your vote and encourage your family, friends, coworkers, and community to support CGUHSD! You can vote every day!
🔗 Vote here: https://ow.ly/9axp50ZFgx1
💙💛 CGUHSD PRIDE. COMMUNITY STRONG. 🖤💛
📚 CG Students: ACT Scores Are Ready!
If you took the ACT last year, your test scores are now available for pickup! Stop by the Career Center to pick up your scores.
You may need your ACT scores when applying for college or scholarships, so be sure to grab your copy. Even if you don’t need them right now, it’s always a good idea to keep a copy for your records!
📅 Pick up by August 28, 2026
If you took the ACT last year, your test scores are now available for pickup! Stop by the Career Center to pick up your scores.
You may need your ACT scores when applying for college or scholarships, so be sure to grab your copy. Even if you don’t need them right now, it’s always a good idea to keep a copy for your records!
📅 Pick up by August 28, 2026
🎓 CGUHS Important Testing Dates for Students!
ASVAB Testing — September 1–3
📅 Sept. 1: 12th Grade
📅 Sept. 2: 11th Grade, Last Names A–K
📅 Sept. 3: 11th Grade, Last Names L–Z
Seniors interested in retaking the ASVAB to improve their score for enlistment purposes should contact their counselor to be added to the testing list.
🎓 PSAT/NMSQT — Are You Ready?
Juniors, this is a great opportunity to prepare for the SAT, see where you stand, and qualify for the National Merit Scholarship!
📅 Test Date: Thursday, October 29
💰 Fee: $18
🏫 Sign Up & Pay: Bookstore
⏰ Deadline: Friday, August 28
👉 Don't miss out! Sign up in the Bookstore by 8/28.
ASVAB Testing — September 1–3
📅 Sept. 1: 12th Grade
📅 Sept. 2: 11th Grade, Last Names A–K
📅 Sept. 3: 11th Grade, Last Names L–Z
Seniors interested in retaking the ASVAB to improve their score for enlistment purposes should contact their counselor to be added to the testing list.
🎓 PSAT/NMSQT — Are You Ready?
Juniors, this is a great opportunity to prepare for the SAT, see where you stand, and qualify for the National Merit Scholarship!
📅 Test Date: Thursday, October 29
💰 Fee: $18
🏫 Sign Up & Pay: Bookstore
⏰ Deadline: Friday, August 28
👉 Don't miss out! Sign up in the Bookstore by 8/28.
🏈 CG Football Games & Themes! 🐾
Check out the upcoming CGUHS football games and game themes and come out to support our Cougars all season long! Bring the spirit and let’s pack the stands!
Check out the upcoming CGUHS football games and game themes and come out to support our Cougars all season long! Bring the spirit and let’s pack the stands!
The 2nd Annual Rise of the Spartans High School Powerlifting Meet is coming to Vista Grande High School! 💪
📅 Saturday, December 5 — 8:00 AM Weigh-In
📍 Vista Grande High School
💲 $25 Registration Fee
📝 Register by November 28
🏆 Open to high school powerlifters!
🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/9FNxxLDskR
⚠️ AAU membership is required to compete: www.aausports.org
A huge thank you to our sponsor, Dynamic Fitness & Strength, for supporting this event!
❓ Questions? Contact rmiller@cguhsd.org
📅 Saturday, December 5 — 8:00 AM Weigh-In
📍 Vista Grande High School
💲 $25 Registration Fee
📝 Register by November 28
🏆 Open to high school powerlifters!
🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/9FNxxLDskR
⚠️ AAU membership is required to compete: www.aausports.org
A huge thank you to our sponsor, Dynamic Fitness & Strength, for supporting this event!
❓ Questions? Contact rmiller@cguhsd.org
What Parents Need to Know About 2.5 Period
PSAT/NMSQT Registration Now Open – Deadline August 28
The PSAT/NMSQT will be given on October 29th, and we encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity!
The PSAT/NMSQT is an important step in preparing for college. Taking the test can help students:
Compete for National Merit recognition and scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements and achieve a qualifying score.
Identifyacademic strengths and areas for improvement before taking the SAT.
Explore college and career opportunities through the information provided with their scores.
Build confidence with standardized testing before college entrance exams.
Practice for the SAT and become familiar with the testing experience.
How to Sign Up
Students who would like to take the PSAT/NMSQT must sign up in the school bookstore and pay the required test fee of $18. Please register by 8/28/26.
📅 Test Date: October 29th
📍 Location: Casa Grande Union High School, Room L52
💰 Registration: Sign up and pay the $18 test fee in the Bookstore
We strongly encourage all juniors who are interested in college to consider taking the PSAT/NMSQT. It is a great opportunity to practice, prepare, and learn more about your college readiness.
If you have questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with your counselor.
Thank you,
CGUHS Counseling Department
The PSAT/NMSQT will be given on October 29th, and we encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity!
The PSAT/NMSQT is an important step in preparing for college. Taking the test can help students:
Compete for National Merit recognition and scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements and achieve a qualifying score.
Identifyacademic strengths and areas for improvement before taking the SAT.
Explore college and career opportunities through the information provided with their scores.
Build confidence with standardized testing before college entrance exams.
Practice for the SAT and become familiar with the testing experience.
How to Sign Up
Students who would like to take the PSAT/NMSQT must sign up in the school bookstore and pay the required test fee of $18. Please register by 8/28/26.
📅 Test Date: October 29th
📍 Location: Casa Grande Union High School, Room L52
💰 Registration: Sign up and pay the $18 test fee in the Bookstore
We strongly encourage all juniors who are interested in college to consider taking the PSAT/NMSQT. It is a great opportunity to practice, prepare, and learn more about your college readiness.
If you have questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with your counselor.
Thank you,
CGUHS Counseling Department
VGHS 2016 Coachella Spirit Week is coming! Show your Spartan spirit and join us for a fun week of themed dress-up days from August 24–28!
⭐ Monday: Celeb Day
😂 Tuesday: Vine Day
🤍 Wednesday: White Lies
🎤 Thursday: Soulja Boy
🖤 Friday: Blackout Beets — Wear Black
Get creative, have fun, and show your Spartan spirit!
⭐ Monday: Celeb Day
😂 Tuesday: Vine Day
🤍 Wednesday: White Lies
🎤 Thursday: Soulja Boy
🖤 Friday: Blackout Beets — Wear Black
Get creative, have fun, and show your Spartan spirit!
CGUHS Spirit Week is coming! 💛
Get ready to show your Cougar spirit August 24–28 with a fun theme each day!
🤠 Monday: Country vs. Country Club
🩴 Tuesday: Toes Out Tuesday
📼 Wednesday: 2019
⚪ Thursday: Stripes vs. Polka Dots
😎 Friday: Adam Sandler Day
Show your spirit and have fun, Cougars!
Get ready to show your Cougar spirit August 24–28 with a fun theme each day!
🤠 Monday: Country vs. Country Club
🩴 Tuesday: Toes Out Tuesday
📼 Wednesday: 2019
⚪ Thursday: Stripes vs. Polka Dots
😎 Friday: Adam Sandler Day
Show your spirit and have fun, Cougars!
CG Athletics Free Admission for Athletes
Are you a current Fall athlete, or were you on a sports roster during Winter or Spring last school year? Stop by the Career Center and see Mrs. Wagner during your lunch from Monday, August 17 through Thursday, August 20 to get your Student ID stamped. Once your ID is stamped, you can present your student ID at the gate and get into sporting events at NO COST! Don’t miss out—stop by and get your ID stamped! Go Cougars!
Jersey Night for Cheer, Flag Football, and Football - August 21 at 6PM
🎥 Introducing Spartan Media!
Spartan Media is the student-run channel at Vista Grande High School, showcasing campus life, announcements, student stories, and the Spartan Spirit. VG News is a collaborative production between Student Council and the Digital Media & Broadcast Journalism class.
📺 Watch the latest VG News episode:
https://youtu.be/-vLBXFVU0Lo?si=nbSapIXRSEEzKIBA
Great work, Spartan Media!
Spartan Media is the student-run channel at Vista Grande High School, showcasing campus life, announcements, student stories, and the Spartan Spirit. VG News is a collaborative production between Student Council and the Digital Media & Broadcast Journalism class.
📺 Watch the latest VG News episode:
https://youtu.be/-vLBXFVU0Lo?si=nbSapIXRSEEzKIBA
Great work, Spartan Media!
Child Find Notice - Proportionate Share Meeting
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) requires that the Casa Grande Union High School District provide information to the public regarding the provision of equitable special education services to parentally placed private school students with disabilities. Home-schooled children with disabilities are considered in the same category and are also eligible for services under this provision.
Parentally placed students with disabilities in private schools or home-schooled students are not entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE), but the district will provide services based on a proportionate share of federal funds. To plan accordingly for the 2026-2027 school year, Casa Grande Union High School District would like to meet with parents/guardians of 9-12th grade students who suspect that their child has a disability which requires an evaluation. Please join us September 21, 2026 from 6:00-7:00pm at Casa Grande Union High School District Office board room, 1362 N Casa Grande Ave. Casa Grande. If you have any questions, please contact Lee Brown at 520-316-3660x1110.
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) requires that the Casa Grande Union High School District provide information to the public regarding the provision of equitable special education services to parentally placed private school students with disabilities. Home-schooled children with disabilities are considered in the same category and are also eligible for services under this provision.
Parentally placed students with disabilities in private schools or home-schooled students are not entitled to a free appropriate public education (FAPE), but the district will provide services based on a proportionate share of federal funds. To plan accordingly for the 2026-2027 school year, Casa Grande Union High School District would like to meet with parents/guardians of 9-12th grade students who suspect that their child has a disability which requires an evaluation. Please join us September 21, 2026 from 6:00-7:00pm at Casa Grande Union High School District Office board room, 1362 N Casa Grande Ave. Casa Grande. If you have any questions, please contact Lee Brown at 520-316-3660x1110.
🏋️ 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! 🏋️🖤💛
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
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
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! 💜
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! 💙💛
🚨 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!
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!
