Weekly Eblast -- 10/16/2026 | | |
Students are encouraged to participate in College Week activities and spirit days during the week of October 19-23, 2026! Students, be sure to keep an eye on announcements and your Google Classroom to find out how to be entered to win prizes just for participating! As a reminder, all clothing must be in dress code.
Monday, October 19: Military Academies
Represent one of the United States military academies by wearing camouflage or branch-specific clothing (i.e. U.S. Army shirt or hat).
Tuesday, October 20: In-State Rivalry
ASU vs. UofA vs. NAU! Will you choose to represent Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or University of Arizona? Let's see which university wins!
Wednesday, October 21: Private Universities
Wear college gear such as shirts, hats, or socks representing any private university. Some examples include Grand Canyon University, Embry Riddle, Brigham Young University, Stanford, and University of Southern California.
Thursday, October 22: Community Colleges & Trade Schools
Community colleges and trade schools provide an affordable path to future careers! Wear gear to represent a community college or trade school. Examples include Maricopa Community Colleges, EVIT, and Universal Technical Institute.
Friday, October 23: Favorite College
Show your college spirit by wearing gear from your favorite college or university!
| CHIPOTLE NIGHT OCTOBER 21! | |
Take a night off from cooking and support Horizon Honors at the same time!
Wednesday, October 21
4-8 PM
4111 East Chandler Blvd in Ahwatukee
Chipotle will donate 25% of event sales back to Horizon Honors. Order in Person and show the Fundraiser Flyer, or Order Online for PICKUP using code 2CR8HV3.
| SPRING BREAK TRAVEL TRIP CLOSING SOON | |
Closing Soon
Horizon Honors Secondary 7th & 8th Grade Spring Travel to Puerto Rico.
Open to 7th and 8th grade students. Registration closes 10/31/26. Sign up now or miss out on this amazing trip.
Travel window March 6-14. All expenses included.
Travel with Explore America. Group Leader Mr. Holst.
Snorkeling, Kayaking, Beach, Historic Sites, Rainforest.
Join the middle school travel club. Meetings start January. Email Mr. Holst with questions.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS
To begin the Athletics registration process and review requirements, students must register with Aktivate at aktivate.com. If you have already registered for a Fall sport, you will need to log back into Aktivate and select the Winter Sport you would like to participate in. Forms are due November 4th, Tryouts begin November 9th.
Winter Sports:
- Softball
- Baseball
- Co-ed Cross Country
- Co-ed Cheer
- Boys Volleyball
- Girls Flag Football
Please note that a sports physical is required BEFORE tryouts along with all the required sports paperwork.*
If you need assistance, please call 480-659-3000 and ask for the Athletic Department.
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GRADES PREK-11 LAST CHANCE SCHOOL PHOTOS
School Pics will host a special picture day at their Ahwatukee studio on Saturday, November 7th from 8 AM to Noon to accommodate staff or students that were newly enrolled since we took pictures or were not able to take a school portrait on those days. Their address is 9830 S. 51st Street, Suite A-130 in Phoenix. Please register and book your appointment using the “Schedule Appointment” link on their website. If you have any questions, please email tara@schoolpicsaz.com. Note: these photos will NOT be included in the Yearbook.
| | BAND CONCERT COMING SOON! | | |
Join us for our first band concert of the year and our Dairy Queen fundraiser on Warner and 48th Street after the concert.
Concert Band & Symphonic Band
October 28 @ 6 PM
Multi-Purpose Room
Students need to arrive and be on-stage 20 minutes before.
| | Middle School and High School Pickleball Club will be starting on October 27th from 3-4:15 PM at Pecos Park. Parents are responsible for transportation. Please fill out the attached permission slip. Students need their permission slip signed before they are able to participate. If you have any questions, please email susan.sorel@horizonhonors.org | |
REMINDER: GET YOUR TICKETS FOR BINGO!
Join us for an afternoon of fun!
Saturday, October 24
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
American Legion Post 35
2240 West Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224
With amazing raffle baskets, cash prizes and plenty of chances to win, you will not want to miss it! Grab your Bingo Packs & Raffle Tickets in advance. Space will be limited!
This adult-only (18+) fundraiser is hosted by the Horizon Honors Community Building Council and Ahwatukee American Legion Post 64. For more information, please contact Heather.Cole@HorizonHonors.org.
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SAVE THE DATE
ART SHOW AND GUITAR SHOWCASE
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Save the date for the Horizon Honors Art Show & Guitar Showcase
Friday, December 4th
6-8 PM
| THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT FALL INTO FUN! | |
Horizon Honors Community Building Council (CBC) would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped make this year's event such a success! From our incredible sponsors and vendors to our amazing volunteers, Horizon clubs and teams, staff, and the families who came out to enjoy the evening — Fall Into Fun would not have been possible without all of you!
We are incredibly grateful to the businesses and community partners who supported our event. Your generosity, time, and willingness to be part of our Horizon Honors community helped make the evening special for our families.
A very special thank you to:
- Arizona Financial Credit Union
- Chica Hot Sauce
- AZ Inflatable Events
- Sweet Magnolias
- Jeremiah's Italian Ice
- Ed & Kids Photo Booth
Thank you to all of the clubs and teams who brought activities, games, and energy to the field. Your participation helps make our event unique. To every parent, staff member, and community member who volunteered their time — we couldn't have done it without you! Whether you helped set up, worked an attraction, sold tickets, ran a booth, or stayed late to clean up, your contribution mattered.
Finally, thank you to our families! Thank you for coming out, supporting CBC, buying tickets, participating in the activities, enjoying the food, cheering each other one, and making Fall Into Fun such a fun night for everyone.
The funds raised through CBC events, like Fall Into Fun, allow us to continue putting money directly back into our schools and create opportunities and experiences for our students.
We are so grateful for the incredible community we have at Horizon Honors and are excited to start planning for next year's event.
If you'd like to join the planning committee for next year's event or to join the CBC, please email horizoncbc@gmail.com.
| QUARTER 2 LUNCH MENU NOW OPEN | |
Lunch service begins on Monday, October 19th!
Look for new menu items from:
Zzeeks:Two & Four piece Chicken strips & Fries, Salads, Meatballs & Marinara, Fried Pickles, Mozzarella Sticks, Cauliflower Pizza, New Pastas & Dessert!
Mr. Pickle's: Toasted & warm sandwiches: Roast Beef & Cheddar, Pastrami & Swiss, Turkey & Cheddar, Chicken & Monterey, with side options of lettuce & tomato & sauce. House salad & Santa Fe Salad.
Green Chile Love: SmashBurger, Cheese Quesadilla, & Baked Potato w/chicken. (NOTE: GCL has moved to Thursday)
Wow Wow Lemonade: Maui Chicken Flatbread, Cobb Salad
Red Robin: Gourmet Cheeseburger, Hamburger & Chicken Sandwich (regular & GF option), Chocolate Chip fudge filled cookie.
All orders, changes, and cancellations must be made 2 days in advance by 11 AM.
Orders for Monday, October 19 must be placed by 11 AM on Saturday, October 17th.
Questions? Email lunches@horizonhonors.org.
Vendor Delivery Schedule:
Monday - Zzeeks Pizza, Canes & Wow Wow Lemonade
Tuesday - Chick fil A & Mr Pickle's
Wednesday - Venezia's & NYPD
Thursday - Panera, Wow Wow Lemonade, Honey Baked Ham & Green Chile Love
Friday - Red Robin & Someburros
Vendors rotate and deliver every other week in Secondary School.
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CHATGPT FOR TEENS RATED AN "UNACCEPTABLE RISK"
Newly announced research findings about ChatGPT's efforts to make its product safer for teens are unfortunately not surprising.
In August 2026, OpenAI began rolling out "ChatGPT for Teens" accounts, promising built-in protections such as alerts to parents when a teen's chats raise serious concerns, a Study mode to encourage learning rather than handing out answers, less "friend-like" behavior from the chatbot, and filters to limit exposure to harmful content.
When Common Sense Media's Youth AI Safety Institute tested these safety features, they found that ChatGPT still gave many risky responses and, even when linked to parent accounts, failed to send alerts to parents when it was supposed to.
The bottom line: they rated ChatGPT for Teens an "Unacceptable Risk" for all kids under 18, and are calling on OpenAI to keep teens off ChatGPT until it can offer a safe experience. In today's blog, I go over the key findings and talk about why calls for regulation should not be ignored.
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