STATE TESTING CONTINUES!

Horizon Honors Secondary School Families:

One week of testing down, one to go! Thank you to everyone for all of 

your efforts. Week one was a great success. Here is our Week 2 

schedule that begins on Monday, April 6. Again, note test dates

and late start times as indicated by grade level.

Keep up the great work as we finish strong!

TESTING BELL SCHEDULE:

Monday, April 6
Wednesday, April 8 &

Friday, April 10

Block 1/5 10:40 - 11:30

Lunch A and B 11:33 - 12:03

Block 2/6 12:06 - 12:59

Block 3/7  1:02 - 1:52

Block 4/8 1:55 - 2:45

MIDDLE SCHOOL: WEAR BLACK FOR THE 30TH PHOTO ON APRIL 13!

Our 20-year photo!



As part of Horizon Honors’ 30th anniversary celebration, we will be taking an all-community photo on Monday, April 13th on the Horizon Honors Field. Students and staff will be arranged to spell out “HH 30!” for the photo.

Our photography company will use a drone to capture the image, which will include more than 1,600 members of the Horizon Honors community.

To ensure the design is clearly visible, students need to wear the following:

PreK and Kindergarten: Black shirt

Grades 1–6: Blue shirt

Grades 7–12: Black shirt

Thank you for your cooperation in helping make this photo a success!

GET A 30 YEAR SHIRT!

We’re celebrating 30 years at Horizon Honors in 2026, and we’re excited to show our pride with official Horizon Honors State 48 shirts!

• Cost is $23 each
• Shirts are black
• Sizes are unisex and are available in both youth and adult sizing
• 60% cotton, 40% polyester
• Order via PowerSchool or visit a school office
• Orders must be placed by April 17! 
• Shirts will be delivered in May

Find your fit! Stop by a Horizon Honors office and check out the shirt size rack.

ORDER TODAY!

SPRING FLING IS BACK AT JAKE'S UNLIMITED!

2026 SPRING FLING

Thursday, April 30 from 4-10 PM

Jake's Unlimited

Horizon Honors - Exclusive Event

The venue has been reserved entirely for our Community for the entire evening providing a safe, crowd-free environment exclusively for our families to enjoy

Each Ticket Includes A Night Full of Fun!

• Laser Tag
• Carnival Rides (Bumper Cars, Tea Cups, Carousel, Frog Hopper)
• Arcade Games
• Bowling (12 Lanes)
• Virtual Reality Experiences
• All You Can Eat Dinner Buffet & Soft Drinks

You can also purchase $20 Fun Cards for just $10

Ticket Pricing:

• Early Bird Pricing (April 5 - April 17): $28/Person
• Regular Pricing (April 17 - April 29): $35/Person
• At The Door: $40/Person



Spring Fling Registration 

SPRING FLING SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Support. Engage. Make an Impact.

Join us in creating an unforgettable evening for Horizon Honors families while gaining meaningful visibility within our school community!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Dinner Buffet Sponsor (2) $500

Help fuel the fun by sponsoring the evening’s dining experience.

Benefits include:

- Prominent signage at buffet area

- Logo/name featured on event materials

- Verbal recognition during event

Beverage Sponsor $300

Keep Our Guests Refreshed Throughout The Night.

Benefits include:

- Signage at beverage stations

- Logo/name on promotional materials

- Event recognition

Carnival Rides Sponsor (6) $100

Bring Excitement & Smiles to Life by Sponsoring Rides!

Benefits include:

- High-visibility signage at ride area

- Logo featured on event promotions

- Recognition as a key experience sponsor

Bowling Lane Sponsor (6) $100

Spare No Fun - Sponsor A Bowling Lanes

Benefits include:

- Signage in entertainment zones

- Logo/name included in promotions

- Event acknowledgment

WHY SPONSOR?

- Connect with Local Horizon Families

- Gain Visibility in a Positive, High-Energy Environment

- Support School Wide Events & Student Experiences

For more information contact Heather Cole at heather.cole@horizonhonors.org

CONGRATULATIONS STATE SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS!

ART SHOWCASE IS COMING APRIL 17TH

You are invited to Horizon Honors Art Showcase

April 17th from 6-8 PM

Celebrate the creativity and talents of our outstanding student body and culture that is uniquely our own. Bring friends and family for a night of diverse art, great food, and video games. Admission is free!

CONGRATULATIONS CANTABILE HONORS CHORALE AND BELLA VOCE

Congratulations to the Cantabile Honors Chorale and Bella Voce for performing at the AzACDA State High School Choral Festival on March 24th at Higley Center for the Performing Arts. Both ensembles earned a Superior Rating based on their performances. Way to go singing Eagles!

UPDATED: BAND PERFORMANCE TIMES!

Concert Band & Symphonic Band:

Wednesday, May 13 @ 7 PM in the Multi-purpose Room

BIG AIR PAYMENT DUE APRIL 12TH

The Middle School PE Field Trip is April 30th and May 1st. Payment for the Field Trip is $38 and is DUE APRIL 12th. Payment is available on Powerschool.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FIELD TRIP!

Needed: 1

• Parent Volunteer for the Middle School Big Air PE field trip on April 30th from 9:30 AM -1:30 PM.
• 2 Parent volunteers for the Middle School Big Air PE field trip on May 1st 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM. 

If you are interested, please fill out a volunteer form and email susan.sorel@horizonhonors.org.

CROSS THE YEARBOOK OFF YOUR LIST!

Now is the time to secure your copy. Order your yearbook today for $75.

USE YOUR DISHES2U LUNCH CREDITS!

We’re launching a refreshed lunch program next school year! As we transition away from Dishes2u, please note:

• Credits do not roll over. Use all remaining account balances by the last day of school.
• Check your Dishes2u portal today to view your balance.
• New program details and registration info will arrive this summer.

Thank you for your support as we make improvements to our Lunch program Email questions to lunches@horizonhonors.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA'S BIG TOBACCO MOMENT TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT THE META AND YOUTUBE RULING

Last week, a jury in Los Angeles made history. For the first time ever, Meta and YouTube have been found liable for designing platforms that addicted a child and harmed her mental health. 

The plaintiff, Kaley, started using YouTube at 6 and Instagram at 9. During the trial, her lawyers showed internal Meta documents, including one that said: "If we wanna win big with teens, we must bring them in as tweens." 

Meta and YouTube's defense tried to blame Kaley's struggles on other parts of her life. The jury saw through it. As a doctor who works with teens and their mental health, that defense disturbed me. It's a tactic I've seen before: deflect, minimize, point anywhere but the product. 

But the evidence told a different story. These companies had the data. Remember Frances Haugen? Her book shows how much they knew, and the personal cost of speaking out. Others, like the wonderful Arturo Bejar, have also come forward.

Read today’s blog to see what kids and teens need to understand about this landmark ruling. 

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