Weekly Eblast -- 8/28/2026

SPIRIT WEEK STARTS MONDAY!

Monday, August 31: Disney vs Dreamworks

Tuesday, September 1: Anime Day

Wednesday, September 2: Wednesdays We Wear Pink 

Thursday, September 3: Favorite Movie Character

Friday, September 4: Marvel vs. DC

Make sure you are following dress code!

MOVIE NIGHT NEXT FRIDAY!

Horizon Honors High School Student Council invites all high school students to their welcome back Spider-Man Movie Night

Friday, September 4th from 7 to 10 pm

Movie Starts at 8 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room

High School only!

$10 Admission

Food & Drink Provided

Must bring ID to enter

We hope to see you there!

PICTURE MAKEUP DAY THIS THURSDAY

• If you missed Picture Days for Grades 9-11, your photo will be taken Thursday, September 3.
• No group/class photos are taken.
• No money required! School Pics will send you a digital proof via email for photo selection and ordering!

JOIN THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT TEAM

We invite our parents and guardians to be a part of the K-12 Horizon Honors Schools Improvement Team (SIT) for the 2026-2027 school year. The theme of this year's work will be related to Giving Tuesday, including a potential revamp of the campaign. Please note that the Schools Improvement Team will consist of not only parents/guardians but may also include staff, alumni, and students.

Community members who apply must be able to attend most of the meetings listed below. Meetings will be held in person from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. on the following dates:

Monday, September 28 at 3:30 p.m.

Monday, November 2 at 3:30 p.m.

Monday, January 25 at 3:30 p.m. 

Monday, April 12 at 3:30 p.m.

If you would like to be an official representative of the Schools Improvement Team, please submit your application by Monday, September 14. A lottery drawing will be held at the September 22nd School Board Meeting. You will be notified after the meeting of the lottery results. 

DUAL ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION

Dual Enrollment Registration Events:

August 28: College Algebra students sign up in class

September 2 OR September 4 OR September 9: All other dual enrollment students, new and returning, can choose to attend one after school session with Driggs and Tagle.

New dual enrollment students will need photos of: 

• High school ID AND birth certificate OR 
• AZ State ID (Identification card, permit, or driver's license) OR 
• Valid US passport including signature page (must be signed) 
• Optional: Social security number (This helps you recover your account and is needed if your parents plan to claim tuition costs on their taxes. We recommend you memorize your social security number.)

When taking pictures of documents, please have good lighting and all four corners showing. All images or PDFs must be in color. For driver's license, permit, or state ID, you need a photo of the front and back. Please do not bring your ID documents to school.

Save the date for the Band & Guitar performances this year!

October 28 

Concert Band & Symphonic Band

December 4

Guitar showcase

February 11

Intermediate Band, Concert Band & Symphonic Band

May 7

Guitar Showcase

May 19

Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Concert Band & Symphonic Band

GET THE 2025-2026 YEARBOOK 
FOR ONLY $30!

We have a few more 2025-2026 Yearbooks left! Log into PowerSchool or stop by the Secondary Office to get your copy for only $30!

1.    Log In to your PowerSchool Account. (Use a Web Browser, not the PS App.)

2.    Select Purchases & Payments from the Sidebar.

3.    Select the Student you are Shopping for.

4.    Select Items At Student’s School and then click on HORIZON STORE/APPAREL.

SPRING BREAK TRAVEL TRIP

NEW YORK CITY!

High School Spring Break Travel 2027

Join us for this six-day trip–a Broadway and the Arts tour! See art museums, all of the sights, and three Broadway shows. For more information on this EF tour, use this LINK. 

Sign up by September 4th for $100 off. 

Questions? Email Mrs. Wood at jennifer.wood@horizonhonors.org.

REMINDER: STUDENT FEES DUE TUESDAY!

All Student Fees must be paid by Tuesday, September 1.

Login to your PowerSchool account and select "Purchases and Payments" from the menu on the left. NOTE: You must use a computer to pay your fees. Mobile devices will not work properly. 

Here you'll be able to see all of your students and view any fees or fines already assessed, including any unpaid fees from prior years.

As the school year progresses, we'll add those additional items like Athletics, Clubs, and Field Trips.

For additional information regarding fees or donations, contact a Horizon Honors Office at 480-659-3000.

REMINDER: FALL MAP TESTING

Secondary students will be taking MAP tests during their CCR, DC Tech and SLab classes from August 24th through September 4th. MAP is a computer-adaptive test that measures your student's learning level and academic growth in math, reading, language and science. Unlike traditional tests, it adjusts its difficulty based on your student's answers - becoming more challenging when answered correctly and easier when they struggle. This allows us to find your student's exact learning baseline.

How you can help at home: 

• Arrive to school on time
• Ensure a good night's sleep
• Provide a healthy breakfast
• Keep it stress free - encourage your students to simply do their best and remind them that this test is just a tool to help their teachers help them learn.

REMINDER: SIGN UP FOR PSAT!

October 15 or 16 (students specify which date when registering) at 1 PM

Sign up now!

$20 via Powerschool Account. Register by October 2.

1. Log in to your Powerschool account

2. Select Purchases & Payments from the sidebar

3. Select the Student you are shopping for

4. Select Items at Student's School and then click on EXAMS.

Cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) - often shortened to PSAT - is a standardized test targeting 10th and 11th graders in the U.S.. One of the test's primary purposes is to act as a precursor to the SAT - as the name suggests, as an SAT practice test. Thus, the PSAT and SAT heavily mirror each other in regard to content, structure, and even scoring.

REMINDER: FALL INTO FUN!

Join us for an evening of games, food, music and family fun at our Horizon Honors Fall Into Fun on Friday, September 25 from 5- 8 PM on the Horizon Honors Field.

This year there will be inflatables, a rock wall, a ballistic swing and a dunk tank! Take fun photos at the photo Booth and get 360 degree videos as well. Horizon Honors Clubs and Teams will have fun carnival games and snacks. The Sweet Magnolia's Smokehouse Food Truck will be here, but families are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. 

Fall Into Fun is a CASHLESS event. Carnival Tickets can be purchased in advance and bonus tickets will be available for all presale ticket purchases. Get yours today! 

Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are available! For more information, contact Heather Cole at heather.cole@horizonhonors.org

REMINDER: GET YOUR TICKETS FOR BINGO!

Parents! Get your tickets and plan to join us for an afternoon of fun with Bingo!

Saturday, October 24

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

American Legion Post 35

2240 West Chandler Blvd

Chandler, AZ 85224

With amazing raffle baskets, cash prizes and plenty of chances to win, you will not want to miss it! Grab your Bingo Packs & Raffle Tickets in advance! Space will be limited!

This adult-only (18+) fundraiser is being hosted by the Horizon Honors Community Building Council (CBC) and Ahwatukee American Legion Post 64.  For more information, contact Heather Cole at heather.cole@horizonhonors.org.

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16233 South 48th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85048

480.659.3000

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