The Next Sonora Principal Has Been Selected!

Please see the announcement below from our Superintendent, Dr. McLaughlin, and join us in welcoming and congratulating Principal Maggie Crail!

Allen Whitten

Interim Principal

Dear FJUHSD Students, Staff, and Families,

It is with great excitement that I share the appointment of Maggie Crail as the new Principal of Sonora High School, pending board approval on April 14, with her assignment beginning on June 1, 2026.

Mrs. Crail brings a deep commitment to student learning, strong relationships, and collaborative leadership. She currently serves as Assistant Principal of Student Affairs at Sonora High School, where she has played a key role in supporting student programs, strengthening school culture, and advancing instructional practices through Professional Learning Communities. Her leadership has been instrumental in areas such as student activities and athletics, schoolwide events, staff collaboration, and data-informed decision-making.

Throughout her career in FJUHSD, Mrs. Crail has demonstrated a passion for fostering environments where every student is known, supported, and challenged. As a longtime educator and instructional leader, she has contributed to

curriculum development, professional learning, and student-centered programs that emphasize both rigor and creativity.

Mrs. Crail’s leadership philosophy centers on being a “lead learner” who builds strong relationships, establishes clear expectations, and creates systems that support both students and staff. She is dedicated to ensuring that all students

have access to meaningful learning experiences, co-curricular opportunities, and the support they need to succeed. Her continuity at Sonora High School, combined with her vision for shared leadership and student success, positions her well

to lead the Raider community forward.

Please join us in congratulating Maggie Crail on her new role and welcoming her as the Principal of Sonora High School. We look forward to the continued growth and success of the Sonora High School community under her leadership.

Sonora High School — Athletic Signing Day!

This past week, we celebrated a special milestone for some of our incredible student-athletes at Sonora High School — Signing Day!

Our Raiders have officially committed to continuing their academic and athletic journeys at the next level, and we couldn't be more proud. This moment represents years of hard work, early mornings, late nights, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in both the classroom and competition.

Signing Day is more than just putting pen to paper. It's a celebration of dedication, perseverance, and the support from families, coaches, teammates, and staff who helped make this dream a reality.

To our student-athletes: You have set the standard and inspired the next generation of Raiders. We know you will represent Sonora with pride as you take this next step in your journey.

Once a Raider, always a Raider.

#RaiderPride #SigningDay #NextLevel #StudentAthletes #SonoraStrong

🌾 FFA – Celebrating Excellence, Raider Style

Our Sonora FFA students recently earned the incredible honor of receiving their State Degrees, a testament to their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence in agricultural education.

Although these students were unable to attend the official State Degree Banquet due to a scheduling conflict with Prom, our amazing FFA advisors made sure their achievements did not go unrecognized.

Right here on campus, they created a special mini banquet to celebrate our students and this major accomplishment. From start to finish, it was a meaningful event filled with pride, recognition, and Raider spirit.

This moment is a perfect example of what makes Sonora so special — a community that shows up, supports one another, and celebrates student success no matter what.

Congratulations to our State Degree recipients! We are so proud of you!

#RaiderPride #FFA #StateDegree #StudentSuccess 💙🌾💛

🥎 Softball – Raider Comeback Magic!

Our Lady Raiders pulled off an unreal comeback against the first-place Mustangs of Yorba Linda! Down 4-3 in the bottom of the 6th, the Raiders stayed composed and manufactured a clutch run to tie the game and keep the fight alive.

The momentum carried into extras, where our defense came up HUGE — 1, 2, 3 innings to shut the door on the Mustangs!

Then came the moment…

🔥 Bottom of the 7th

💥 Ashlyn Pantages steps up and CRUSHES a leadoff home run

🚨 WALK-OFF WIN for the Raiders!

An incredible team effort, grit, and Raider resilience on full display. That’s how you compete!

#RaiderPride #WalkOffWin #SoftballStrong #NeverQuit

⚾ Baseball – Battle Tested & Bounce Back

Our Raiders went toe-to-toe with first-place Yorba Linda in a hard-fought battle, holding a 4-3 lead heading into the final inning. The Mustangs rallied late to take a 5-4 win, but our boys showed grit, toughness, and the ability to compete with the best.

And respond they did…

On Friday, the Raiders came back strong and took down Esperanza in dominant fashion, 8-2!

That’s Raider resilience — compete, respond, and finish strong.

#RaiderPride #BounceBack #BaseballStrong #FinishStrong

📣 STUNT – Statement Week for the Raiders!

Our STUNT team put together their best week of the season with an incredible showing on the road!

The Raiders came out strong with a sweep of Katella and Bellflower, taking down Katella 20-9 and battling through a tough matchup to earn a gritty 17-12 win over Bellflower.

The momentum continued as our ladies competed at Villa Park. While they fell to a strong Spartans squad, they didn’t back down — bouncing right back to take down Troy AGAIN, 20-8!

This team continues to show resilience, toughness, and Raider pride every time they take the mat. What a week!

#RaiderPride #STUNT #BestWeekYet #Compete

Boys Golf – Strong Showing

Our Boys Golf team picked up an impressive win over Troy this week, continuing to build momentum as the season winds down. ⛳

They’ll take a well-earned week off before closing out the regular season with key matchups against El Modena and Villa Park. Let’s finish strong, Raiders!

Boys Tennis– Battling Through

Our Boys Tennis team faced a tough matchup against Pacifica this week, falling 17-1. Despite battling through injuries, this group continues to compete with resilience and toughness.

The Raiders are back home next week, hosting El Modena and La Habra — ready to bounce back!

#RaiderPride #Compete #FinishStrong

🏊 Swim – Dominant Day in the Pool!

Our Swim team made a splash this week, hosting El Modena, winning 3 out of 4 meets in an impressive showing!

The Girls Varsity, JV Girls, and JV Boys all came through with big wins over the Vanguards, highlighting the depth and strength of our program.

💥 The Lady Raiders Varsity team DOMINATED, cruising to a commanding 133-31 victory!

💪 The Varsity Boys battled hard in a competitive race, falling just short in a close 92-76 matchup.

Great effort across the board — Raider pride was on full display in the pool!

#RaiderPride #SwimStrong #Dominate

🏐 Boys Volleyball – Battling Through League Play

Our Boys Volleyball team continues to grind through a tough league schedule with resilience and determination.

On Tuesday, the Raiders traveled to Esperanza and dropped a hard-fought first set 25-23, ultimately falling in the match despite a strong effort. In league play, they now sit at 1-4, but the fight is far from over.

On Thursday, the Raiders responded in a big way, traveling to Samueli Academy and coming away with a 4-set victory (3-1)!

Overall, the team sits at an impressive 12-5 record, showing their strength outside of league play.

The Raiders are back home Tuesday to host Yorba Linda — ready for another battle. Let’s go!

#RaiderPride #BoysVolleyball #Compete #BounceBack

🏃 Track & Field – Athlete of the Week Spotlight

While our Track & Field teams had a bye week from competition, we're still celebrating an outstanding performance from one of our own!

Athlete of the Week: Hallie Nakla

Hallie put together an incredible showing in the tri-meet vs. La Habra and Pacifica, taking 1st place in:

🥇 200m

🥇 400m

🥇 4x100m Relay

A dominant day on the track and a true display of speed, strength, and Raider excellence. Way to represent!

#RaiderPride #TrackAndField #AthleteOfTheWeek #Dominance

ALL Sports Including Cheer, Dance, JROTC, & Band Must Register

1) Go to homecampus.com/login

Please use the following Handout to help guide you through the Athletic Clearance process.
Create an account and complete all sections: Watch the VIDEO for detailed instructions.
**Very Important** Choose “Sonora” (CIF-SS)” on the list and the School Year "2023/2024".

2) You must upload Page 4 of the PHYSICAL FORM

Downloadable Physical Form

Print & Fill Out the Physical Form for your visit to the doctor.
Page 4 MUST BE COMPLETED (MEDICAL CLEARANCE STATUS MARKED AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS FILLED OUT), SIGNED, STAMPED & DATED BY A PHYSICIAN.

Only the signature from an MD, DO, or PA will be accepted. Signatures from Chiropractors and Nurse Practitioners are NOT accepted.

Page 4 of the Physical Form must then be uploaded to Home Campus.
There is no form under the signed Confirmation Page. Please skip that and go back to upload the form at the end of the process.

3) Once you have completed the signatures and uploaded the physical form on Home Campus, Print out the Confirmation Page from homecampus.com/login

Print & Complete (Both parent & student signatures are required).
Please be advised that each sport/activity must be listed at the top of the page in order to be cleared for that sport during the 2023-24 school year.
Go back into Home Campus and upload the Confirmation Page into the Signed Confirmation Page Form

You are not cleared until you receive a clearance email from Home Campus. Our Admin team must review all submissions prior to your student-athlete receiving clearance. You may follow the status of your clearance on the Home Campus website.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs, Crail, Assistant Principal, at mcrail@fjuhsd.org

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