WEEKLY EBLAST -- 10/24/2025

TRAVEL CLUB: ENROLL NOW

We’re heading to Washington D.C. & Williamsburg

First week of Spring Break 2026


Here’s a sneak peek of our 6 day itinerary:

Monuments & Memorials, Smithsonian Museums, The US Capitol Building, and more!


Enrollment deadline: November 1st

Price: $3,731 Price increases on October 1st!

Sign up: www.efexploreamerica.com/2888761ZP


Email Mr. Holst for more information about the tour!

CONCERT & SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERTS

Wednesday, October 29, 6PM

Multi-Purpose Room

Students need to arrive in their full concert uniform 20 minutes before the concert.

BAND DAIRY QUEEN FUNDRAISER

Come join us after the band concerts on Wednesday, October 29, at the Dairy Queen on Warner & 48th Street. Have a treat in the afternoon or in the evening after enjoying our concert!

2026-2027 ENROLLMENT REMINDERS:


  • 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.



  • If you have friends and extended family who plan to join us, have them start their process on our enrollment webpage. The information in this message and the form link is only for current Horizon Honors Families.

Pickleball Club will be 3 - 4:15 PM every Tuesday. Students will need to provide their own transportation. Parents please pick-up promptly at 4:15 PM. If you have questions, email Coach Sorel.

Ms. Bors needs bottle caps for a project. The caps can be any shape, size and color. Please bring them to Room 211. Thank you!

CHEER TEAM INTEREST MEETING

There will be a Middle School Cheer Team interest meeting on Monday, November 3 from 2:50-3:15 PM in the MS Courtyard. Bring a notebook, pen, water and questions! We will be discussing tryouts, what’s required for middle school cheer, and Coach Liz will be there to answer any questions! Contact Coach Liz with any questions. 


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To begin the Athletics registration process and review requirements, students must register with Aktivate at aktivate.com. Forms are due November 5, Tryouts begin November 17.


Winter Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Co-ed Cross Country
  • Co-ed Cheer
  • Boys Volleyball - NEW PROGRAM!


Please note that a sports physical is required BEFORE tryouts along with all the required sports paperwork. If you need assistance, call 480-659-3000 and ask for the Athletic Department.

Helping Our Kids Starts With Our Own Phone Habits


I hear from so many parents who feel conflicted about their own phone habits when it comes to modeling healthy use for their kids.


They’ll say, “I tell my kids to get off their screens, but then I’m on mine all the time.” Given that we all carry around these powerful mini computers and entertainment centers, it’s easy to understand why this is such a common struggle.


This week, I’m focusing on one simple and honestly wonderful modeling strategy: showing kids that we’re aware of our own screen habits and bringing them along as we work to change them.


In today’s blog, I introduce two moms who are taking on my One Small Change Challenge and share how you can try it too.

MEDIA CENTER PUBLIC REVIEW

The above list is available for review of newly purchased and donated books for addition to the Horizon Honors Schools Library from October 31, 2025 - January 16, 2026. Review policy is HERE.

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16233 South 48th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85048

Office: 480.659.3000

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