
🚧 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.
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!
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!

📣 The June 29 edition of the Inspiring Excellence Weekly Newsletter is here!
Catch up on the latest news from across Casa Grande Union High School District, including student achievements, upcoming events, registration information, summer programs, and more.
Don't miss out on everything happening throughout our district—read this week's newsletter today!
📖 https://cguhsd.edurooms.com/newsletters/test/newsletters/6-29-inspiring-excellence-newsletter
Catch up on the latest news from across Casa Grande Union High School District, including student achievements, upcoming events, registration information, summer programs, and more.
Don't miss out on everything happening throughout our district—read this week's newsletter today!
📖 https://cguhsd.edurooms.com/newsletters/test/newsletters/6-29-inspiring-excellence-newsletter

⏰ Reminder, Class of 2026! ⏰
The deadline to submit your Pinal Promise application is quickly approaching!
📅 Application Deadline: July 1, 2026
Don't miss this opportunity to take the next step toward your future. Make sure your application is completed and submitted before the deadline.
For more information and to apply, visit the Pinal Promise website.
The deadline to submit your Pinal Promise application is quickly approaching!
📅 Application Deadline: July 1, 2026
Don't miss this opportunity to take the next step toward your future. Make sure your application is completed and submitted before the deadline.
For more information and to apply, visit the Pinal Promise website.

What’s the difference between Online Registration and Round Up? 🤔
In this video, governing board member Kelly Herrington and public relations officer Jennifer Kortsen explain the difference between Online Registration and Round Up and help families understand which process applies to their student.
🎥 Watch the video for a quick, easy explanation and get ready for the upcoming school year!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/692983167243260
In this video, governing board member Kelly Herrington and public relations officer Jennifer Kortsen explain the difference between Online Registration and Round Up and help families understand which process applies to their student.
🎥 Watch the video for a quick, easy explanation and get ready for the upcoming school year!
https://www.facebook.com/reel/692983167243260
📣 We’re making an exciting change to district communication!
To better keep families informed with timely updates and reminders, Casa Grande Union High School District will be transitioning from a monthly newsletter to a WEEKLY newsletter format.
The new format will provide:
✅ More up-to-date information
✅ Shorter, easier-to-read updates
✅ Weekly reminders and important dates
✅ More frequent student and staff highlights
Check out this week's newsletter: https://cguhsd.edurooms.com/.../inspiring-excellence...
We hope this change makes it even easier for families to stay connected with everything happening across our schools.
To better keep families informed with timely updates and reminders, Casa Grande Union High School District will be transitioning from a monthly newsletter to a WEEKLY newsletter format.
The new format will provide:
✅ More up-to-date information
✅ Shorter, easier-to-read updates
✅ Weekly reminders and important dates
✅ More frequent student and staff highlights
Check out this week's newsletter: https://cguhsd.edurooms.com/.../inspiring-excellence...
We hope this change makes it even easier for families to stay connected with everything happening across our schools.
☀️ CGUHS Summer Office Hours ☀️
Casa Grande Union High School offices will be open Monday–Thursday from 8:00 AM–3:30 PM throughout the summer. Offices will be closed on Fridays.
Have a safe and relaxing summer, Cougars! 💙💛
Casa Grande Union High School offices will be open Monday–Thursday from 8:00 AM–3:30 PM throughout the summer. Offices will be closed on Fridays.
Have a safe and relaxing summer, Cougars! 💙💛

Calling the Class of 2030! 🐾💙
Freshman First Day is happening July 24, 2026, from 8:00 AM–12:45 PM at Casa Grande Union High School!
Incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to:
✔️ Tour the campus
✔️ Meet new friends and teachers
✔️ Learn about clubs, sports, and student life
✔️ Find their classes
✔️ Enjoy fun activities, lunch, and transportation
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Cougars to campus — you’ve got a friend in us! 🐆💛
Freshman First Day is happening July 24, 2026, from 8:00 AM–12:45 PM at Casa Grande Union High School!
Incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to:
✔️ Tour the campus
✔️ Meet new friends and teachers
✔️ Learn about clubs, sports, and student life
✔️ Find their classes
✔️ Enjoy fun activities, lunch, and transportation
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Cougars to campus — you’ve got a friend in us! 🐆💛

Need an official transcript? 🎓
CGUHS transcripts can be ordered quickly and securely through Parchment and sent directly to your college.
Need CAC transcripts too? Visit the CAC website and follow the transcript request steps through National Student Clearinghouse. 📄✨
CGUHS transcripts can be ordered quickly and securely through Parchment and sent directly to your college.
Need CAC transcripts too? Visit the CAC website and follow the transcript request steps through National Student Clearinghouse. 📄✨

NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS
Casa Grande Union High School District will destroy special education records of former students who are no longer eligible for services and whose records have met applicable retention requirements under Arizona law.
If you are a former student, parent, or legal guardian and would like to obtain copies of records before destruction, please submit a written request to the District Office by June 1st, 2026.
Requests may be submitted to:
Student Services Attn. Lee Brown
Casa Grande Union High School District
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Phone: (520) 316-3360x1110
After the deadline, eligible records may be destroyed in accordance with state records retention requirements.
Casa Grande Union High School District will destroy special education records of former students who are no longer eligible for services and whose records have met applicable retention requirements under Arizona law.
If you are a former student, parent, or legal guardian and would like to obtain copies of records before destruction, please submit a written request to the District Office by June 1st, 2026.
Requests may be submitted to:
Student Services Attn. Lee Brown
Casa Grande Union High School District
1362 N. Casa Grande Ave
Casa Grande, AZ 85122
Phone: (520) 316-3360x1110
After the deadline, eligible records may be destroyed in accordance with state records retention requirements.
📣 The April CGUHSD Newsletter is here!
Stay up to date with the latest news, highlights, upcoming events, student achievements, and everything happening across Casa Grande Union High School District. 🌟📚
Check it out now 👉 https://app.smore.com/n/kt42m
Stay up to date with the latest news, highlights, upcoming events, student achievements, and everything happening across Casa Grande Union High School District. 🌟📚
Check it out now 👉 https://app.smore.com/n/kt42m

Attention Parents & Seniors: Bookstore Fines & Fees Reminder
To help ensure a smooth Senior Checkout Day, parents and seniors are encouraged to check with the Bookstore to see if there are any outstanding bookstore fines or fees.
✔️ Beat the line and avoid delays by taking care of fines and fees ahead of time.
Payments can be made online by visiting:
👉 https://az-casagrande.intouchreceipting.com/
If you have questions or would like to verify a balance, please contact your school’s bookstore:
Casa Grande Union High School Bookstore: [520-836-8500 ext. 3201]
Vista Grande High School Bookstore: [520-876-9400 ext. 4588]
PACE Bookstore: [520-316-3360 ext. 1100]
To help ensure a smooth Senior Checkout Day, parents and seniors are encouraged to check with the Bookstore to see if there are any outstanding bookstore fines or fees.
✔️ Beat the line and avoid delays by taking care of fines and fees ahead of time.
Payments can be made online by visiting:
👉 https://az-casagrande.intouchreceipting.com/
If you have questions or would like to verify a balance, please contact your school’s bookstore:
Casa Grande Union High School Bookstore: [520-836-8500 ext. 3201]
Vista Grande High School Bookstore: [520-876-9400 ext. 4588]
PACE Bookstore: [520-316-3360 ext. 1100]
![Attention Parents & Seniors: Bookstore Fines & Fees Reminder To help ensure a smooth Senior Checkout Day, parents and seniors are encouraged to check with the Bookstore to see if there are any outstanding bookstore fines or fees. ✔️ Beat the line and avoid delays by taking care of fines and fees ahead of time. Payments can be made online by visiting: 👉 https://az-casagrande.intouchreceipting.com/ If you have questions or would like to verify a balance, please contact your school’s bookstore: Casa Grande Union High School Bookstore: [520-836-8500 ext. 3201] Vista Grande High School Bookstore: [520-876-9400 ext. 4588] PACE Bookstore: [520-316-3360 ext. 1100]](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/casa_grande_union_high_school_district_ar/live_feed_image/image/26133360/large_Screenshot_2026-04-17_115530.png)
History in the making at CGUHS! 🏐
Join us Monday, April 20 for the first-ever Boys Volleyball match as the Cougars take on Rio Rico!
JV at 4:30 PM | Varsity at 5:30 PM
Come out and support our Cougars! 💙💛
Join us Monday, April 20 for the first-ever Boys Volleyball match as the Cougars take on Rio Rico!
JV at 4:30 PM | Varsity at 5:30 PM
Come out and support our Cougars! 💙💛

The time has arrived! The Casa Grande Union High School Prom will be held at the Pinal County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 8pm to 11 PM. Save the date, and we will see you there. Stay tuned for details on tickets and theme. 🌙💫👑
Follow the Instagram page of the CGUHS class of 2027 @cguhs.2027 to receive timely updates for prom!
Follow the Instagram page of the CGUHS class of 2027 @cguhs.2027 to receive timely updates for prom!

ACT Aspire 9 testing is this Wednesday, April 15.
Only 9th grade students will be on campus. Testing begins promptly at 8:30 AM, with dismissal at 1:05 PM.
Students in grades 10–12 will participate in required distance learning.
Only 9th grade students will be on campus. Testing begins promptly at 8:30 AM, with dismissal at 1:05 PM.
Students in grades 10–12 will participate in required distance learning.

AzSci Testing April 7

Calling all Cougar Fans and Golfers!! The Cougar Baseball Club will be hosting it's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser May 2nd, 2026 at Dave White Golf Course in Casa Grande. Shot gun start at 8am with lunch included. To sign up please email Victoria Ochoa at victoria.perales24@gmail.com. Space is limited. All registrations need to be entered by April 24th. All proceeds will help to support our Cougars. Hope to see you there!!! 💙💛💙💛

📣 We Need Your Voice!
Families in the Casa Grande Union High School District — your feedback matters! We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our Family Survey and share your thoughts and experiences. Your input helps us improve our programs, strengthen our schools, and better support every student in our community.
✨ It only takes a few minutes
✨ Your responses are confidential
✨ Your voice makes a difference
Please take a moment today to complete the survey.
👉 Use the Family Survey Link below or the link sent to your email from Possip.
https://www.weeklypossip.com/surveys/wyqrhm?position=1
Thank you for being an important part of our school community! 📚
Families in the Casa Grande Union High School District — your feedback matters! We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our Family Survey and share your thoughts and experiences. Your input helps us improve our programs, strengthen our schools, and better support every student in our community.
✨ It only takes a few minutes
✨ Your responses are confidential
✨ Your voice makes a difference
Please take a moment today to complete the survey.
👉 Use the Family Survey Link below or the link sent to your email from Possip.
https://www.weeklypossip.com/surveys/wyqrhm?position=1
Thank you for being an important part of our school community! 📚

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Registration for the 2026–2027 school year at Casa Grande Union High School, PACE High School, and Vista Grande High School is now open and must be completed as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start to the upcoming school year.
To support our families, we will be hosting a Parent Support Night for incoming 9th grade students tonight, Wednesday, March 25, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Casa Grande Union High School District Office , 1362 N Casa Grande Ave, Casa Grande, AZ 85122. Staff will be available after hours to assist parents and guardians with completing the online registration process.
Required Documents for New Students:
Child’s birth certificate
Child’s immunization record
Parent/Guardian photo ID
Parent/Guardian current proof of residence
Completing registration early helps us plan staffing, course availability, and student scheduling more accurately. We strongly encourage all families to complete registration as soon as possible so students are fully registered and ready for next year.
We look forward to assisting you tonight!
Sincerely,
Charmaine Martinez
cmartinez@cguhsd.org
520-316-3360 ext. 1141
Registration for the 2026–2027 school year at Casa Grande Union High School, PACE High School, and Vista Grande High School is now open and must be completed as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start to the upcoming school year.
To support our families, we will be hosting a Parent Support Night for incoming 9th grade students tonight, Wednesday, March 25, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Casa Grande Union High School District Office , 1362 N Casa Grande Ave, Casa Grande, AZ 85122. Staff will be available after hours to assist parents and guardians with completing the online registration process.
Required Documents for New Students:
Child’s birth certificate
Child’s immunization record
Parent/Guardian photo ID
Parent/Guardian current proof of residence
Completing registration early helps us plan staffing, course availability, and student scheduling more accurately. We strongly encourage all families to complete registration as soon as possible so students are fully registered and ready for next year.
We look forward to assisting you tonight!
Sincerely,
Charmaine Martinez
cmartinez@cguhsd.org
520-316-3360 ext. 1141

