WEEKLY EBLAST -- 12/5/2025 | | |
2026-2027 SIBLING ENROLLMENT FORMS DUE MONDAY!
This is a reminder that we have made a change to the enrollment process for siblings of current Horizon Honors students for the 2026-2027 school year.
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To receive sibling priority in the 2026-2027 New Student Lottery, parents with new students who are siblings of current Horizon Honors students must complete the Enrollment Application by noon on Monday, December 8, 2025.
- Siblings who do not have a completed Enrollment Application by the deadline may be placed on a waitlist.
- Current Horizon Honors students do not need to reapply.
SIBLING 2026-2027 ENROLLMENT APPLICATION FORM
| | WINTER WONDERLAND HOLIDAY MOVIE PJ PARTY TONIGHT! | | |
Friday, December 5th from 6-8 PM
Multi-Purpose Room
Bring $10 and ID
Movie: Home Alone
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SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 18th:
Block 5 - 8-8:55 AM
Block 6 - 8:58-9:53 AM
Break - 9:54-10:04 AM
Block 7 - 10:07-11:02 AM
Block 8 - 11:05 AM-12PM
Friday, December 19th:
Block 1 - 8-8:55 AM
Block 2 - 8:58-9:53 AM
Break - 9:54-10:04 AM
Block 3 - 10:07-11:02 AM
Block 4 - 11:05 AM-12PM
Students will be released at NOON and must be off campus by 12:15 PM. There will be NO lunch on Early Release Days.
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CHOIR CONCERTS THIS WEDNESDAY!
Join us on Wednesday, December 11th for our choir concerts:
Horizon Harmonies & Eagle Echoes @ 5 PM
Salendo @ 6 PM
Bella Voce & Cantabile @ 7 PM
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SIGN UP FOR 3RD QUARTER ILP CONFERENCES!
3rd Quarter ILP Conferences are Thursday, January 8th and Friday, January 9th.
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 12:05 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.
Horizon Honors Secondary School uses an online organizational tool called SignUp.com that helps make signing up for your ILP Conference easy and efficient.
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**
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WE NEED COOKIES!
Help us celebrate the Horizon Honors Staff by baking your favorite holiday cookies! The Staff Appreciation Committee needs volunteers to bake and donate sweet treats for their annual Cookies & Cocoa event. We will be collecting cookies before school on Thursday, December 11th and Friday, December 12th.
Click HERE to sign up!
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The Winter Athletic Fee of $250 is due TODAY , to maintain athletic eligibility. Please remember that all other fees must be paid before the athletic fee can be paid.
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 ATHLETICS.
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2026 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS DUE MONDAY!
Horizon Honors Athletics is pleased to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame. We invite community members, alumni, former athletes, coaches, and supporters to submit names of individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional achievement, sportsmanship, and lasting contributions to the Horizon Honors Athletic program.
Please follow the link HERE to complete the nomination form. Nominations are due by December 8th, 2025.
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REMIND YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY:
2026-2027 ENROLLMENT FORMS DUE MONDAY!
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We know that most of our families "discover" Horizon Honors from a friend who already has a student attending our schools. We are asking you to share Horizon Honors Schools with another family.
Please remind your friends and family to join our interest list to get information on completing the Enrollment Application, info sessions, tours & more!
Enrollment Application Forms must be completed by noon on Monday, December 8th to be included in the 2026–2027 New Student Lottery so act now!
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STILL TIME TO ORDER K-11 PICTURES!
The last day to order late package prints for shipment from School Pics prior to Winter Break is December 8th. Be sure to check out the holiday ornaments that are available for purchase as well. Please refer to your proofs for ordering information. Digital download orders will be available for instant download as well. If you have any challenges with ordering, email customerservice@schoolpicsaz.com. Include your child’s school, name, and teacher, and they will reply back.
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COME SUPPORT COMPETITIVE PICKLEBALL
The Competitive Pickleball Team will be playing in the State High School Pickleball Championships at Dink and Dine at 1017 North Dobson Road in Mesa. This is a free event. Come check our players out.
Saturday, December 6th:
8 AM - girls doubles
10 AM - boys doubles
Sunday, December 7th:
8 AM - mixed doubles
10 AM - girls and boys singles
| | The NJHS Toy Drive runs until Wednesday, December 10th. Collection boxes can be found in your students' 3rd Block class. The Toy Drive the NJHS hosts is for families with children who have life-threatening illnesses. You can find out more information about the organization here: https://hopekids.org/ | |
Join the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee in providing Christmas gifts to Foster Youth living in group homes. Without community support, these teens may otherwise not have gifts under the tree on Christmas morning. The Kiwanis Club is counting on people like you to make sure we reach as many Foster Youth as possible. The deadline to donate is Wednesday, December 10th. See the flyer for donation items needed and drop off locations. | | PARTICIPATE IN THE UNION FOOD DRIVE | | |
Drop off items in the boxes located in the Media Center now through December 15th by Noon.
NEEDED ITEMS:
- Shelf-Stable Milk - (Almond, Oat, Soy, Coconut)
- Baby Formula
- Pasta
- Cereal
- Peanut Butter
- Snack Items
- Rice (Brown & White)
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Canned vegetables**
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Canned fruit in water**
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Canned meats**
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Canned soups**
**Pull Tab Only
A community organization committed to solving homelessness and the stigmatization of those living with mental health challenges. For more information about other ways to help, please visit www.dsquared4homeless.org Thank you for your support!
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MAKE WAVES! SPONSOR THE VIP & ME DANCE!
Sponsoring the VIP & Me Tropical Night Events is a meaningful way to support our school community while gaining positive visibility for your business.
This special event brings students and their VIP Guests together for an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration and school spirit. Your sponsorship will help create a magical experience complete with music, dancing, photos and more. In addition, you will be directly supporting future schoolwide Community Building Committee events.
By partnering with the CBC Committee, you are not just funding an event, you are investing in joyful memories and making a lasting impact.
Limited Sponsorships are available. We encourage you to reserve your spot today. Contact Heather Cole at heather.cole@horizonhonors.org.
Paradise Partner Sponsors ($500) (3 Available)
- Logo on Flyers, Signage, Website & Social Media, Recognition During Event Announcements
- Logo Displayed in Horizon Honors Gym (Entertainment DJ Sponsor), Option to Provide Branded Welcome Leis (Welcome Sponsor), Option for Logo on Photo Keepsakes (if possible) (Photography Sponsor)
- Helps Fund: Entertainment (DJ, Welcome Gifts, Photographer & Photo Booth)
Island Experience Sponsors ($300) (3 Available)
- Logo Displayed on Snack Shack in MPR, Logo Displayed on Décor Signage, Logo Displayed on Arts & Craft Tables in MPR, Recognition in Program & Social Media
- Helps Fund: Event Decorations (Snack Shack, Décor, Arts & Craft)
Sunset Sponsors ($200) (2 Available)
- Logo Displayed on Cupcake Walk Displays & Numbers, Logo Displayed on Goodie Bags (350)
- Recognition in Program & Social Media
- Helps Fund: Cupcake Walk or Goodie Bags
Contact Heather Cole at heather.cole@horizonhonors.org for more info!
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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Explained
It is time for bold solutions to the problem of social media in young people's lives. So many harms have been happening for too long.
Just last month, a study published in JAMA (an excellent medical journal), showed that when teens went off social media for a week, their mental health improved. There is no shortage of research showing similar findings.
So what can be done on a large scale? Australia is leading the way by banning social media for all under-16s.
This is a major move, and I want us all to understand five key points about what they are attempting to do. I also want our kids and students to understand these five points because it will help them see how serious this is.
Many countries have passed laws to ban cellphones in schools, but Australia is going far beyond that.
Read today’s blog to learn five key points about this bold policy.
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