The Area 20 Manager for Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC), Mr. George Murga, presented Cienega High School’s NJROTC unit with the 2025 Distinguished Unit Banner during a ceremony held Sept. 2.
Mr. Murga addressed the cadets and explained the significance of the Distinguished Unit designation, which recognizes outstanding performance in several key areas, including community service, classroom organization, the Annual Military Inspection (AMI), and participation in competitions.
The Distinguished Unit Banner symbolizes the program’s collective achievements, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Only the top 10% of units in each area are eligible to earn this award every year.
“We are honored to receive the Distinguished Unit Banner from Mr. Murga,” said cadet representatives. “This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire unit, and we look forward to his next visit.”
Mr. Murga addressed the cadets and explained the significance of the Distinguished Unit designation, which recognizes outstanding performance in several key areas, including community service, classroom organization, the Annual Military Inspection (AMI), and participation in competitions.
The Distinguished Unit Banner symbolizes the program’s collective achievements, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Only the top 10% of units in each area are eligible to earn this award every year.
“We are honored to receive the Distinguished Unit Banner from Mr. Murga,” said cadet representatives. “This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire unit, and we look forward to his next visit.”
Cienega High School has been recognized by the United States Navy as a Fleet Admiral William Halsey School of Excellence for 2025! 🇺🇸⚓
This incredible honor was awarded in recognition of the unwavering support of our students, families, faculty, and staff—and the amazing fact that seven members of our Class of 2025 are embarking on Navy careers!
This incredible honor was awarded in recognition of the unwavering support of our students, families, faculty, and staff—and the amazing fact that seven members of our Class of 2025 are embarking on Navy careers!
September is positivity month! 🧡
This week we want to focus on caring about each other. "No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted" Today make it a point to share a random act of kindness with someone. Focusing on the positive each morning will help your attitude each day and make someone else's!
This week we want to focus on caring about each other. "No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted" Today make it a point to share a random act of kindness with someone. Focusing on the positive each morning will help your attitude each day and make someone else's!
ITS GAME DAY!!
A few reminders:
🏈 All students must enter through the gates closest to Mary Ann Cleveland and be prepared to show their school or Minga ID.
🏈Middle School students must be accompanied by a parent.
🏈Student Section is a WHITE OUT!
💙GO BOBCATS! 🧡
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A few reminders:
🏈 All students must enter through the gates closest to Mary Ann Cleveland and be prepared to show their school or Minga ID.
🏈Middle School students must be accompanied by a parent.
🏈Student Section is a WHITE OUT!
💙GO BOBCATS! 🧡
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***Attention Parents & Players***
Please review your emails ASAP and complete the following tasks before the deadline in September. Thank you for understanding!
Please review your emails ASAP and complete the following tasks before the deadline in September. Thank you for understanding!
Need a grade boost? Sign up for Fall Intersession now! More information in the flyer, and sign up by scanning the bar code! For more information, please get in touch with Mr. Gonzalez at gonzalezgab@vailschooldistrict.org
Sign Up HERE:
https://forms.gle/1ezVLqpzJUpUwJBV7
Sign Up HERE:
https://forms.gle/1ezVLqpzJUpUwJBV7
THIS FRIDAY is our first Home Varsity Football Game! 🏈
Cat Frat PTO is looking for volunteers to work at the PTO table selling popcorn, water, and school swag.
📅 Date: Friday 8/29, 7PM
📍 Event: Varsity Football vs Buena HS
💙 Help us make it a great night!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AFAD2DA5FBC43-57849931-catfrat#/
Girls Volleyball will be hosting their first home game on THURSDAY 8/28.
🌺ITS HAWAIIAN OUT! 🌺
First 70 fans into the main gym will receive a lei!
🌺ITS HAWAIIAN OUT! 🌺
First 70 fans into the main gym will receive a lei!
🎉🐾 Academic Growth in Action! 🐾🎉
Our students and teachers are putting in the work — and it’s paying off as we prepare for the ACT exam!
📐 Geometry Success – Mr. Gok-Ong, Ms. Jones, and Mr. Jubela’s classes achieved a 10% higher passing rate on their 2nd formative compared to last year. Additionally, Reteach made a huge impact with 22% more students passing their formative after attending Reteach during Power Up!
📚 English 10 Achievement – Mr. Bliss, Mr. Nosal, and Mrs. Winters’ classes also celebrated a 10% higher passing rate on their formative compared to last year.
👏 These results show the power of persistence, reteach, and teamwork. Every step forward is preparing our students for success on the ACT and beyond!
#SharpeningOurClawsForTheACT
Our students and teachers are putting in the work — and it’s paying off as we prepare for the ACT exam!
📐 Geometry Success – Mr. Gok-Ong, Ms. Jones, and Mr. Jubela’s classes achieved a 10% higher passing rate on their 2nd formative compared to last year. Additionally, Reteach made a huge impact with 22% more students passing their formative after attending Reteach during Power Up!
📚 English 10 Achievement – Mr. Bliss, Mr. Nosal, and Mrs. Winters’ classes also celebrated a 10% higher passing rate on their formative compared to last year.
👏 These results show the power of persistence, reteach, and teamwork. Every step forward is preparing our students for success on the ACT and beyond!
#SharpeningOurClawsForTheACT
📣CALLING ALL FRESHMEN 📣
Come on out NEXT Friday, August 29th for Freshman Fiesta! Lets kick off the first Varsity Home Football Game of the season with Music, Dancing, Games and Nachos! Then head on over to the stadium and watch our Varsity Football team in their game against Buena High School! 🏈
*This is a Freshman ONLY event*
Come on out NEXT Friday, August 29th for Freshman Fiesta! Lets kick off the first Varsity Home Football Game of the season with Music, Dancing, Games and Nachos! Then head on over to the stadium and watch our Varsity Football team in their game against Buena High School! 🏈
*This is a Freshman ONLY event*
Hey Seniors!
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
Students need to be graduating high school during the 2025-2026 school year, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcript by September 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Application can be found here:
https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 150 college scholarships worth $20,000 to high school students across the United States through the Coca-Cola Scholars Program.
Students need to be graduating high school during the 2025-2026 school year, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcript by September 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Application can be found here:
https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf
Save the date for our our district-wide Diaper Drive in support of the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona! This is a wonderful opportunity for our schools to give back and support families in need. District Diaper Drive: September 2 – September 12
🤝 This year, we’re teaming up with Arby’s!
All proceeds collected from both Arby’s and our schools will go directly to the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona.
🤝 This year, we’re teaming up with Arby’s!
All proceeds collected from both Arby’s and our schools will go directly to the Diaper Bank of Southern Arizona.
Girls Volleyball: COPPER/NAVY SCRIMMAGE! 💙🐾🧡🏐
Friday, August 22nd
6PM!
Friday, August 22nd
6PM!
📝 Get the memo?
Now thru Sunday, score 20% OFF + $4.95 shipping on custom spirit styles that take you from work to the game and back again.
Use code: GAMEON20.
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/arizona/vail/cienega-high-school
Now thru Sunday, score 20% OFF + $4.95 shipping on custom spirit styles that take you from work to the game and back again.
Use code: GAMEON20.
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/arizona/vail/cienega-high-school
That's a wrap on our 2026 Copper Navy Assembly! Be sure to come on out TONIGHT for our annual Copper Navy Scrimmage as our boys kick off the 25/26 Football Season! 🧡🐾💙
SENIORS OFFICIALLY ONLY HAVE 160 DAYS LEFT UNTIL GRADUATION!!!! 🎓
Congratulations to our ACT Scholarship Winners!
William H., Kara K., Noah M., Bobbi J., Aidan P., Giovani G., Reese W., Ava R., Elizabeth B., Aymee D., Bethany J., Saylor M., Liam N.
Good luck on your upcoming test! For more information about ACT opportunities reach out to Mr. Gonzalez and Mrs. Myers! #catfrat #act
William H., Kara K., Noah M., Bobbi J., Aidan P., Giovani G., Reese W., Ava R., Elizabeth B., Aymee D., Bethany J., Saylor M., Liam N.
Good luck on your upcoming test! For more information about ACT opportunities reach out to Mr. Gonzalez and Mrs. Myers! #catfrat #act
🚨 Emergency Communications Test 🚨
The District Office will be conducting an emergency communications test on Friday, August 15th. Please be on the lookout! If you do not receive the alert, please contact our CHS front office so we can make sure your information is accurate and up to date.
📢Yearbooks are now on sale for the EARLY BIRD special price of $87. 📢
This is the lowest the price will ever be! Order your yearbook now on jostens.com.
Senior Recognition Ads are also available for purchase!
This is the lowest the price will ever be! Order your yearbook now on jostens.com.
Senior Recognition Ads are also available for purchase!
Dear Bobcat Families,
Due to the road closure at Colossal Cave Rd and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, there will not be any transportation available for Zero Hour classes on Monday, August 11th. Students that are not able to attend zero hour due to lack of transportation will not be penalized academically nor for attendance.
Please note that all tardies and absences related to this closure will be excused. Please contact our attendance office at 520-879-2803.
Our school gates will open at 7AM to allow for early drop off and stay open later for an extended pick up to ensure we take good care of your Cat.
Additionally, extra-curricular activities will still take place, however there will NOT be an Activity Bus available after school on Monday. We encourage you to please plan accordingly and make alternate transportation arrangements, if needed.
We truly appreciate your flexibility and support as we navigate this temporary road closure together.
Due to the road closure at Colossal Cave Rd and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, there will not be any transportation available for Zero Hour classes on Monday, August 11th. Students that are not able to attend zero hour due to lack of transportation will not be penalized academically nor for attendance.
Please note that all tardies and absences related to this closure will be excused. Please contact our attendance office at 520-879-2803.
Our school gates will open at 7AM to allow for early drop off and stay open later for an extended pick up to ensure we take good care of your Cat.
Additionally, extra-curricular activities will still take place, however there will NOT be an Activity Bus available after school on Monday. We encourage you to please plan accordingly and make alternate transportation arrangements, if needed.
We truly appreciate your flexibility and support as we navigate this temporary road closure together.
📚 Book Drive Alert! 📚
Help us turn pages into possibilities!
We’re partnering with the Friends of the W. Anne Gibson Esmond Station Library (FESL) for a special Book Drive — and we need your support!
🗓️ August 11–22, 2025
📍 Drop off gently used books in our Front Office.
Your generous donations will be sold at upcoming book sales — including the VPD Book Fair in February! Proceeds benefit our community by:
✅ Offering affordable books to families
✅ Raising funds for FESL programs
✅ Supporting free events & activities for children and adults at our local W. Anne Gibson Esmond Station Library
Let’s come together to share the love of reading and give back to our community. Every book counts! ❤️📖
Help us turn pages into possibilities!
We’re partnering with the Friends of the W. Anne Gibson Esmond Station Library (FESL) for a special Book Drive — and we need your support!
🗓️ August 11–22, 2025
📍 Drop off gently used books in our Front Office.
Your generous donations will be sold at upcoming book sales — including the VPD Book Fair in February! Proceeds benefit our community by:
✅ Offering affordable books to families
✅ Raising funds for FESL programs
✅ Supporting free events & activities for children and adults at our local W. Anne Gibson Esmond Station Library
Let’s come together to share the love of reading and give back to our community. Every book counts! ❤️📖
