Weekly Eblast -- 8/7/2026

SIGN-UP FOR FIRST QUARTER ILP CONFERENCES

First Quarter ILP Conferences are Thursday, August 20th and Friday, August 21st.

All Individual Learning Plan Conference (ILP) Days are school days with early release. Students will be released at NOON and must be off campus by 12:15 PM. There will be NO lunch on early release days. 

Conferences begin at 2 PM and students must attend with their parents. Please be prompt for your scheduled appointment and allow approximately 60 minutes for your child's conference. Sign in for your appointment with the secondary office to obtain a visitor’s badge.

SIGN UP INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: Click this link.

Step 2: Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com)

Step 3: Sign up! Choose your spot - SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. 

Please only sign up for one spot per child. Do not sign up for multiple spots. Once you arrive at the Secondary Front Office you will be directed to select what teachers you would like to see.

LAST CHANCE: CARPOOL & FAMILY DIRECTORIES!

These directories are optional but submissions must be completed by Monday, August 10.

FAMILY DIRECTORY

CARPOOL DIRECTORY

STAY SAFE, SPEAK UP!

It takes everyone working together to keep our students safe. Community members may submit a concern via the  Stay Safe Speak Up System or 1-866-547-8362. Our district code is "BLAZE."

You can also download the app on the Apple App Store  or Google Play Store . 

The online reporting system and the 1-866-listen2me phone system are for students and parents to report concerns which may affect the peace of mind of students or jeopardize the safety of people or school facilities. 



Stay Safe Speak Up will be monitored between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days. Any reports submitted outside these hours will be addressed during the following school day. Do NOT use this tipline for issues requiring immediate assistance. If it is an emergency, please call local law enforcement or 911. Also, understand that false reporting will be taken seriously, reported to law enforcement, and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

FALL ATHLETICS FORMS DUE WEDNESDAY!

To begin the Athletics registration process and review requirements, students must register at aktivate.com. Please note that a sports physical is required BEFORE tryouts along with all the required sports paperwork.

Forms due August 12th, Tryouts begin August 17th.

• Co-ed Soccer
• Girls Volleyball

If you need assistance, please call 480-659-3000 and ask for the Athletic Department.

HORIZON HONORS THEATRE ARTS PRESENTS:

The 2026-27 Theatre Arts season is officially here!

We will kick things off with two shows this fall - Clue directed by Jennifer Wood and The Granite Park Rangers directed by Joselyn Garrett.

Auditions for both shows are after school on August 10, 11, and 12 in room 108. Please pick up audition materials with more information in the Media Center. 

Email or check with Garrett or Mrs. Wood if you have questions.

GET YOUR FREE YEARBOOK SUPPLEMENT

Did you buy a 2025-2026 Secondary Yearbook? Pickup your FREE Spring Supplement in the Media Center or Office!

ALSO, Horizon Honors Secondary School Yearbooks are on sale now! Use code YBPERSONALIZATION for a free line of personalization before August 21. Order now!

STUDENT FEES

Student Fees are paid online via PowerSchool. All of the following items will be paid via PowerSchool:

• Student Fees
• Athletics Fees
• Club Fees
• Field Trip Costs
• Other school-related items to be announced!

Student Fees are now available to pay on PowerSchool. 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.

EAGLE ECO CLUB INTEREST MEETING

Want to make an environmental impact? Come to the interest meeting!

• Learn about environmental issues
• Increase community sustainability
• Community service opportunities available

Grades 7-12 are welcome to join! The interest meeting will occur Tuesday, August 11th from 2:55-3:15 PM in Room 205.

EAGLE'S NEST COMING SOON

The Eagle's Nest will open on August 25th 

See us before school and after school until 3:15 PM

Limited options available at Lunch 

Drinks, candy, snacks, and more! 

STATE TESTING REPORTS

2025-26 State Testing reports will be sent home with your student some time next week. Students will receive these reports in their English class. All grades should be receiving a report, based upon their grade level last year, except current 11th graders, as they did not have any state testing last year.

VOLUNTEER FOR STAFF APPRECIATION

Looking for a fun way to give back to our school community?

Come join the Staff Appreciation Committee as we plan special ways to celebrate our amazing staff throughout the year!

Join us for our first meeting on Wednesday, August 12th from 8:00–9:15 AM in the Media Center.

We’d love to see you there!

KTR FUNDRAISER

Jump into the fun while supporting Horizon Honors! 

Horizon Honors @ KTR

Thursday, August 20th (ILP Conference & Early Release Day!)

12 to 4 PM

KTR Ahwatukee

5031 E Elliot Rd

Phoenix, AZ 85044

Join us for an afternoon of action-packed fun. Admission is just $26.95 per person for two hours of play, and 30% of every ticket purchased will be donated back to Horizon Honors Schools. Enjoy special food deals while you are there! We hope to see you there for a great day of fun that gives back to our community.

REMINDERS:

TRAFFIC FLOW

Important Update:

The Mountain Park Church entrance on 48th Street may be closed. Families should plan to use the Frye Road entrances and exits when arriving and leaving campus each day.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Maps:

To help keep traffic moving safely and efficiently, please follow the designated traffic patterns during student drop-off and pick-up.

Please refer to the Traffic Flow Maps for detailed directions on entering campus, vehicle routes, and designated loading and unloading areas.

SPIRIT WEAR SALE

Visit our Spirit Store for your Horizon Honors wear. Use the code GEAR for 20% off of $60 or more.

ORDER HERE!

WE NEED CROSSING GUARDS!

Horizon Honors is now hiring for a Crossing Guard! We are looking for someone 18+ (no high school students) to help our community members with crossing and/or traffic flow.

• $12 / 30-minute morning shift
• $12 / 30-minute afternoon shift
• $20 / 45-minute afternoon shift

Interested? Send an email to news@horizonhonors.org .

GET YOUR LUNCHES ORDERED!

• Due to program changes for the 2026-2027 school year, ALL returning & new families MUST CREATE a NEW ACCOUNT.
• For delivery on the first day of school, orders must be placed by Saturday, August 1 @ 11 AM.

To Register:

1. Visit https://horizonhonors.boonli.com/login  and bookmark the page for easy access.
2. Click on "Create an Account"
3. Select NEW TO BOONLI? Click here to create your account.
4. Enter the password: HHS1
5. Fill in your details to set up your account, then click "Submit."
6. Add profiles for each student you'll be ordering for. Once done, click "I’m Done."
7. Sign in to start placing your orders!



Questions? Send an email to lunches@horizonhonors.org  or check out our webpage!

UNAVOIDABLE AND UNRELIABLE: A QUIZ FOR FAMILIES ON GOOGLE'S AI

We live in an "AI-saturated world," as Robbie Torney of Common Sense Media says in our soon-to-be-released film, Screenagers: Generation AI.

Today I’m sharing a quiz I created about Google’s AI Overview and AI Mode to take with the tweens and teens in your life and hopefully spark a meaningful conversation. 

Much of this quiz comes from a study just released by Common Sense Media, in which they set up two pretend Google accounts and tested the responses to queries. This was part of their Youth AI Safety Institute, and it focused on how safe the responses were.

This is a super important conversation to have, because Google now puts AI Overviews and AI Mode chats into search results whether you want them there or not. That has made it one of the main ways youth encounter AI.

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Phoenix, AZ 85048

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