Tomorrow is National Voter Registration Day! All students interested in registering can bring a photo ID and their Social Security number to participate. 🗳️🇺🇸

School Pictures Day at CCHS 2026-2027
Senior Cap and Gown: Sept 28
Freshmen: Sept 29
Sophomores: Sept 30
Juniors: Oct 1
Retakes: Nov 3

8/26 is the first L & D Day of the year! Beginning this year, our Learning & Development (L&D) Days will have a new format. These are no longer asynchronous or virtual days when students work from home. ALL students are required to attend school in person, and attendance will be recorded.

Our first L&D Day is Wednesday, August 26. Students will participate in advisory rotations designed to provide additional academic support, intervention, and tutoring for students who need help in their classes. We are also working to develop enrichment opportunities for students who are performing well and ready for additional learning experiences.

Attendance is required for all students, regardless of their academic performance. Students who do not attend will be marked absent. Students will be dismissed early on L&D Days. Please review the attached bell schedule and transportation information for dismissal and bus details.

We appreciate your support in ensuring your student attends and takes advantage of these valuable learning opportunities!

Cactus Canyon High School 2026–2027 Open House!
Join us on Thursday, July 30, from 5:00–7:00 PM to meet your teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for the new school year!
- Registration and counseling available in the cafeteria
- Classrooms open for visits
- Student clubs featured in the gym - early club sign-ups encouraged
We look forward to welcoming our students and families to campus!

Attention incoming freshmen and families! As we prepare for the new school year, please review these important dates and events:
Orientation Dates and Times:
- July 22, 2026: Last Names A–M
- July 23, 2026: Last Names N–Z
- Time: starts promptly at 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Parent Meeting: July 22–23, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Laptop Pick-Up & ID Pictures: July 30–31
Open House: July 30
First Day for Freshmen: August 3 at 7:25 a.m.

These events are designed to help students and families transition successfully to high school. Please review the flyer for specific times and locations. For questions regarding registration, contact Cactus Canyon High School at (602) 764-4001 or email apatterson@phoenixunion.org.

We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 to Cactus Canyon High School!

Freshman Orientation – Class of 2030
Cactus Canyon High School invites all registered incoming 9th grade students to attend Freshman Orientation. This event is designed to help students prepare for high school by providing campus tours, high school expectations, and opportunities to connect with other students!
Orientation Dates and Times:
- July 22, 2026: Last Names A–M
- July 23, 2026: Last Names N–Z
- Time: starts promptly at 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Parent Information Meeting:
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: Auditorium

Students should attend on their assigned date and arrive to school at 7:45 am. For additional details, please scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the Freshman House website https://www.pxu.org/o/cchs/page/freshman-house.
We are excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to Cactus Canyon High School!

Volleyball Camp is here! 🏐
Join the action and get ready to train, compete, and improve this summer! 💪🔥
🕔 Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Who: 8th Grade & Incoming Freshmen
📅 Camp Schedule:
• May 12 & 14 – Intro/Training Focus
• May 12 – June 25 – Tues/Thurs Training
• June 23 & 25 – Independence Tournament Tryout
• July 2 – July 30 – Tues/Wed/Thurs Training + Tournament Play
🏐 What’s Included:
• 2-Day Training Camp (8th grade/incoming freshmen)
• 2 Weeks of Training
• 1 Tournament (CCHS athletes only)
✅ Clearance REQUIRED before participating:
• Registered at CCHS
• 2026–2027 physical completed
• Safety videos completed
• Registered on “My Athlete”
• RankOne registration complete
• Cleared by administration
📄 Reminder: Bring clearance paperwork on Day 1!
📲 Scan the QR code to register today!
#VolleyballCamp #FutureAthletes #TrainCompeteExcel 🏐🔥

2026 SUMMER SCHOOL BELL SCHEDULE

May 26th – June 23rd (Mon-Thurs)
AM Session & Freshman Launch
8:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Student Lunch (grab & go)
12:00 – 12:25 p.m.

PM Session
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

*No school on Fridays
*No School on Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day)
* No School on Thursday, June 18th (in observance of Juneteenth)
Summer School Students: If you currently have a City Bus Card it will expire before Summer School starts. Please pick up your summer bus card from Ms. Maxie in Room 1016.

How to buy a yearbook online: go to https://az-phoenixunion.intouchreceipting.com/
- Once there, please use your student credentials to login. If you are not a student, create an account
-Go to Shop Items at All Schools
-Click SHOOL TYPE--HIGH SCHOOL. Then select CHAVEZ
-Click CATEGORIES--MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS and select the number of yearbooks you are purchasing.
-Email Ms. C. Cunningham at ccunningham.phoenixunion.org if there are any issues with this process or message her on Teams.

There are only 138 yearbooks left for purchase in the bookstore! The price is $70.

Join us for a performance of Alice by heart at 6:30 PM. Student tickets are $5, and adult tickets are $10. Tickets can be pre-purchased at the bookstore (recommended) or at the box office the day of

Join us for the Art Showcase from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Come see what our art students have created this year! There will also be live performances and food trucks on site!

Link Crew is hosting an egg hunt for freshmen! Come find some eggs with various treats and prizes! See you at 2:40 PM in front of the cafeteria!

This is the last week to secure a yearbook! Pre-order at the bookstore for $70 by March 6th!

If you will be 18 before November 3rd, get registered to vote on February 25th during both lunches! This will take place outside of the cafeteria. Please bring your AZ driver's license or state ID.

We will administer four state tests over four consecutive weeks. Testing will occur one grade level at a time. If your grade is not scheduled to test on a testing day, you will have an iDay (stay home). The dates go as follows:
- Pre-ACT, March 17th (sophomores )
- ACT, March 24th (juniors)
- AzSci, March 31st (juniors)
- ACT Aspire, April 7th (freshmen)

Order your yearbook now! Orders can be placed in the bookstore. Pre-orders are the only way to guarantee you get a yearbook!

Wednesday, January 28th is an incoming freshman football training. Please scan the QR code, call 602-397-4823, or email mperry1@phoeniunionorg or chovik@phoenixunion.org for more information.