🏈🎺Giving Tuesday is ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎺 🏈
Giving Tuesday is all about lifting up the programs that make our community strong—and we need YOUR help!
Our Band and Football programs are working hard and dreaming big… but they’re in urgent need of new uniforms to keep our students performing and competing with pride.
➡️ Your Arizona Tax Credit donation can go directly to Band or Football!
This means no extra cost to you—you simply redirect a portion of the taxes you already owe to support our amazing students.
🌟 Every dollar makes a difference.
🌟 Every family can help.
🌟 Every student benefits.
🎁 Make your Giving Tuesday impact here:
https://az-vail-lite.intouchreceipting.com/
Giving Tuesday is all about lifting up the programs that make our community strong—and we need YOUR help!
Our Band and Football programs are working hard and dreaming big… but they’re in urgent need of new uniforms to keep our students performing and competing with pride.
➡️ Your Arizona Tax Credit donation can go directly to Band or Football!
This means no extra cost to you—you simply redirect a portion of the taxes you already owe to support our amazing students.
🌟 Every dollar makes a difference.
🌟 Every family can help.
🌟 Every student benefits.
🎁 Make your Giving Tuesday impact here:
https://az-vail-lite.intouchreceipting.com/

Once a Bobcat always a Bobcat!🐾
Mr. Vega just finished a successful run of the musical Evita at Arts Express Theater, getting to perform and work with 4 of his former students from Cienega: Ivan Medina (c/o 2023), Abbi Rye (c/o 2023), Tara Petersen (c/o 2016), and Tatianna Huish (c/o 2025).
Congratulations to Mr. Vega and everyone involved!
‼️📣CALLING ALL BOBCAT ALUMNI📣‼️
Stay in touch with us through our Alumni Instagram page: @chs_alum
Mr. Vega just finished a successful run of the musical Evita at Arts Express Theater, getting to perform and work with 4 of his former students from Cienega: Ivan Medina (c/o 2023), Abbi Rye (c/o 2023), Tara Petersen (c/o 2016), and Tatianna Huish (c/o 2025).
Congratulations to Mr. Vega and everyone involved!
‼️📣CALLING ALL BOBCAT ALUMNI📣‼️
Stay in touch with us through our Alumni Instagram page: @chs_alum

Congratulations to Mr. Keck on being November's Staff of the Month! Mr. Keck was voted by countless students, parents and faculty for his dedication, encouragement and love for his students! 💙🐾🧡
Mr. Keck is also the recipient of a free oil change from OOROO Auto! 🚗

Head on over to our CHS Bookstore for a Copper Friday Sale!

‼️REMINDER: HALF DAY, WEDNESDAY NOV. 19TH‼️
Students dismissed at 1PM! ⏰
Students dismissed at 1PM! ⏰

🎉 BLACK FRIDAY DEAL ALERT! 🎉
Main Event is leveling up your holiday fun with an unbeatable offer! 🤩 These are perfect socking stuffers!
Whats even better? Every purchase made goes directly to helping our Band and Football students get new uniforms! 🐾
🔥 BUY NOW, PLAY LATER!
From Nov 17 – Dec 1, grab a Play Pass for ONLY $30 (that’s a $68 value!) 👀💥
Each pass includes:
🎳 All-day bowling (shoes included!)
🎱 Billiards
🔫 Laser Tag
🕹️ PLUS a 3-hour Arcade Timecard!
Perfect for families, friends, or anyone ready for nonstop fun! 😄
Passes valid through 08/07/2027 — play when YOU want!
Don’t miss out — this deal is too good to pass up! 🙌
👉 Passes can be purchased through the link below and then picked up in our CHS front office!
Purchase pass here:
https://cat-frat.square.site/product/play-it-forward-pass-wristband-at-main-event/95
Main Event is leveling up your holiday fun with an unbeatable offer! 🤩 These are perfect socking stuffers!
Whats even better? Every purchase made goes directly to helping our Band and Football students get new uniforms! 🐾
🔥 BUY NOW, PLAY LATER!
From Nov 17 – Dec 1, grab a Play Pass for ONLY $30 (that’s a $68 value!) 👀💥
Each pass includes:
🎳 All-day bowling (shoes included!)
🎱 Billiards
🔫 Laser Tag
🕹️ PLUS a 3-hour Arcade Timecard!
Perfect for families, friends, or anyone ready for nonstop fun! 😄
Passes valid through 08/07/2027 — play when YOU want!
Don’t miss out — this deal is too good to pass up! 🙌
👉 Passes can be purchased through the link below and then picked up in our CHS front office!
Purchase pass here:
https://cat-frat.square.site/product/play-it-forward-pass-wristband-at-main-event/95

Over the weekend, 28 NJROTC cadets from Cienega High School, Andrada High School, Empire High School and Mica Mountain High School competed at the Area 20 "Stars & Stripes" Field Meet at Socorro High School in El Paso, TX.
They did an OUTSTANDING job and took brought home the following awards!
🥇1st Place - Overall
🥇1st Place - Personnel Inspection
🥇1st Place - Physical Fitness Team
🥇1st Place - Armed Drill Team Regulation
🥇1st Place - Unarmed Drill Team Exhibition
🥈2nd Place - Unarmed Drill Team Regulation
🥈2nd Place - Color Guard
🥉3rd Place - Academic Team
🥉3rd Place - Armed Drill Team Exhibition
Madelyn Michael also won the individual award for most sit ups for girls at 178!
Huge congratulations to these cadets!
They did an OUTSTANDING job and took brought home the following awards!
🥇1st Place - Overall
🥇1st Place - Personnel Inspection
🥇1st Place - Physical Fitness Team
🥇1st Place - Armed Drill Team Regulation
🥇1st Place - Unarmed Drill Team Exhibition
🥈2nd Place - Unarmed Drill Team Regulation
🥈2nd Place - Color Guard
🥉3rd Place - Academic Team
🥉3rd Place - Armed Drill Team Exhibition
Madelyn Michael also won the individual award for most sit ups for girls at 178!
Huge congratulations to these cadets!



🎉 Congratulations, Mr. Ian Elmido! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that Mr. Elmido is the recipient of the Extra Yard for Teachers Grant! 🏆 He received a $1,000 grant to support his classroom, as well as 5 tickets to the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl! 🎟️🏈
This grant honors Southern Arizona teachers who continually go above and beyond for their students, making a positive and lasting impact in their lives. 💛📚
Thank you, Mr. Elmido, for your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to your students. You truly embody the spirit of this award! 🌟
We’re thrilled to announce that Mr. Elmido is the recipient of the Extra Yard for Teachers Grant! 🏆 He received a $1,000 grant to support his classroom, as well as 5 tickets to the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl! 🎟️🏈
This grant honors Southern Arizona teachers who continually go above and beyond for their students, making a positive and lasting impact in their lives. 💛📚
Thank you, Mr. Elmido, for your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to your students. You truly embody the spirit of this award! 🌟

📢‼️SATURDAY SCHOOL DATE CHANGE‼️📢
DECEMBER 6TH!
DECEMBER 6TH!

Congratulations to Mr. Erickson and his Astronomy classes on being award a grant from the Vail School District Foundation to purchase Mars Rover Robots!

Our Blue Star Students host their annual Heroes Day assembly today!
Thank you to all the Hometown Heroes that were in attendance! 🇺🇸⭐️
Thank you to all the Hometown Heroes that were in attendance! 🇺🇸⭐️





We are excited to host this year’s Senior Exit Project (SEP) presentations, where our seniors have the opportunity to professionally demonstrate their hard work, dedication, and creativity.
We are seeking volunteer judges to support our students on this important milestone. Your role would be to attend presentations and help score students’ formal projects, providing valuable feedback to celebrate their efforts and growth.
Your involvement makes a meaningful difference in the journey of our seniors, and we would be grateful for your time and expertise.
Please see the attached flyer for more details, including dates and how to sign up.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCOhXBxsJ_0yKmlP28zrcxB9wOY1oVkO62VtmX6Uky7zHQ0Q/viewform
We are seeking volunteer judges to support our students on this important milestone. Your role would be to attend presentations and help score students’ formal projects, providing valuable feedback to celebrate their efforts and growth.
Your involvement makes a meaningful difference in the journey of our seniors, and we would be grateful for your time and expertise.
Please see the attached flyer for more details, including dates and how to sign up.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCOhXBxsJ_0yKmlP28zrcxB9wOY1oVkO62VtmX6Uky7zHQ0Q/viewform

🍫 See’s Candies Fundraiser is Here! 🍬
It’s the sweetest time of year! Start stocking up on your holiday gifts (and maybe a few treats for yourself 😉) with the infamous See’s Candies everyone loves.
From now until December 5th, you can place your order by clicking the link below
https://www.yumraising.com/store/winter-2025-cienega-catfrat-pto-759f/Colchs13132
It’s the sweetest time of year! Start stocking up on your holiday gifts (and maybe a few treats for yourself 😉) with the infamous See’s Candies everyone loves.
From now until December 5th, you can place your order by clicking the link below
https://www.yumraising.com/store/winter-2025-cienega-catfrat-pto-759f/Colchs13132

We are officially in our winter sports season! Lets get the season started with our Boys and Girls Basketball Teams Copper Navy Scrimmage!
Thursday, November 13th!
Game starts at 6:30PM
🏀
Thursday, November 13th!
Game starts at 6:30PM
🏀

Wednesday, November 12th! Stop on by Mod Pizza to support National Art Honor Society! 🍕

Help spread some holiday cheer by donating toys to the NHS Toy Drive — all donations go to Aviva Children’s Services! 💕
🗓️ Nov. 10 – Dec. 5
🎯 All toys are welcome!
🍫 The top three teachers with the most toys donated will win sweet prizes for their first-period class:
🥇 Hot Chocolate Party
🥈 Cookies
🥉 Candy
🗓️ Nov. 10 – Dec. 5
🎯 All toys are welcome!
🍫 The top three teachers with the most toys donated will win sweet prizes for their first-period class:
🥇 Hot Chocolate Party
🥈 Cookies
🥉 Candy

Come enjoy your favorite Blizzard or ice cream treat while helping our choir students and program! A portion of every purchase goes directly to new uniforms. 😋
Bring your family, friends, and your sweet tooth! 🍦🎶
Bring your family, friends, and your sweet tooth! 🍦🎶

Congratulations to the following classes for increasing scores on their formatives!
English 9 teachers and students increased their proficiency by 12%
English 10 teachers and students increased their proficiency by 17%
Algebra 1 teachers and students increased their proficiency by 26%
#SharpeningOurClawsForTheACT 🐾💙🧡✏️
English 9 teachers and students increased their proficiency by 12%
English 10 teachers and students increased their proficiency by 17%
Algebra 1 teachers and students increased their proficiency by 26%
#SharpeningOurClawsForTheACT 🐾💙🧡✏️

Rev up your engines and grab your clubs — it’s time for the Street’s, Drags & Checkered Flags Toys for Tots Charity Golf Tournament, Car Show & Christmas Market!
📅 Date: Friday, November 15, 2025
📍 Location: Del Lago Golf Club – Vail, AZ
📱 Scan the QR Code on the flyer or click on the link below to register!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE8n44egH0qkRH2UT4-mgzcU-jd-zyiZNO6N0YJ0mRexP6-Q/viewform
📅 Date: Friday, November 15, 2025
📍 Location: Del Lago Golf Club – Vail, AZ
📱 Scan the QR Code on the flyer or click on the link below to register!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE8n44egH0qkRH2UT4-mgzcU-jd-zyiZNO6N0YJ0mRexP6-Q/viewform

Huge congratulations to our Girls Varsity Volleyball Team & Coach Aurora—Regional Champions! 🏐🎉
Their dedication and hard work this season have brought home the title!

