Dear Cienega Parents and Families, Each year the Vail School District needs to survey parents to support one of the Guiding Principles, to continuously improve. We can only do that with your feedback. If you have already completed the online survey, thank you. If not, there is no better time than now. Do you have a teacher or staff member you would like to recognize? Do you want to share a success or an area that we need to refine? You comments are important to us and constructive criticism helps us to improve our school. Here is the survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V7QNC6G There is so much to celebrate as our school year comes to a close: - Cienega High School was selected as an A+ School of Excellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation.
- CHS Band students were in record numbers in statewide music competitions
- Varsity Football team advanced to State Championships
- Academic achievement scores have increased
- Class sizes will decrease
- A full fine arts department will continue
- More Advanced Placement courses will be offered
- We are a C2G (Commitment to Graduate) Model School
- Senior Exit projects were an overwhelming success
- Students graduating from JTED courses with a Career and Technical education certificate
As a staff, we are fortunate to have many successes. Our successes are because of our partnerships with our parents and the community. Another dynamic year will start on July 20, with students attending one of the five district high schools. The district continues to grow and for the upcoming year, we welcome Andrada Poly High School to the community. Have a wonderful (yet short) summer break. We will continue to Facebook and Tweet announcements as the new year gears up. Make sure you like us on Facebook to get the most current information. We will be rolling out our new web page soon as well as our own APP, with a goal to keep you in touch with your school. Thank you for being a part of our selection as an A+ School of Excellence. Sincerely,
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SUMMER SCHOOL 2012
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This year we will be conducting summer classes a bit differently.
The majority of classes will be offered as hybrid courses through E2020 where students will physically attend classes each morning and at midday be expected to continue their work at home.
● A large number of approved courses will now be offered for accelerated credit. Counselor approval and signature will be required for enrollment in accelerated credit courses.
● Recovery credit courses will end June 28th, while students working on accelerated courses will have the ability to continue working on coursework at home until July 19th.
● All students will be required to have physical seat time through the end of June.
● Accelerated courses will require counselor approval.
A couple of FAQ's about Summer School:
When:
* 1st semester May 29th -June 12th (No School June 8th)
* 2nd semester June 14th- June 28th (No School June 22nd)
How long?
* 8:40am-3:20pm (Physics, Economics)
* 8:40am-12pm (Hybrid Courses)
What content areas?
* English, History, Math, Science, Freshman Physics, Spanish, Economics, and Health
Where?
All classes are held at Cienega High School.
Summer School registration forms can be picked up at the front office.
SUMMER SCHOOL 2012 FLIER
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CHS BOYS BASKETBALL YOUTH CAMP
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This camp is open to all players who will be incoming 9th graders and younger with a cut off age of 8 years old. Campers will be separated by age. The camp will focus on the following skills: dribbling, passing, shooting, offensive skills, defensive skills, and team concepts. The camp runs from June 25 through June 27th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. The cost of the camp is $45 for Pre-registration and $55 at the door.
Matt Johnson will be going into his Sixth year as the varsity basketball coach at Cienega High School. In his first three seasons Coach Johnson has lead CHS to back to back to back Kino Region Basketball Championships. He was voted 4AI Coach of Year in his first two years as head coach. Coach Johnson is on his way to making this program into a state contender year in, year out!
Click the link below for a registration form. We hope to see you there!
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ART SHOW 2012
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On April 25th, the students in CHS art classes had their last art show in the library. It was one of the best art shows in years. Many styles and techniques were represented, including but not limited to: Beginning Art: Georgia O'Keefe style rendering of still life, Impressionism, Value and Color studies, Abstract Expressionism, and Computer tops painted in either Surrealism, Expressionism or Cubism that will be put on mobile computer labs for Cienega.
Intermediate Art: Still Lifes in Charcoal, Chalk, Acrylic Paint, and Watercolor .
Advanced Art: Human Figure studies, and Progressive Magnification drawings (realistic drawings that get closer and closer).
Computer Art: Digital Collage that addresses a controversial topic.
Sculpture: Papier-m�ch� sculptures and Plaster Craft Architectural sculptures
AP Art: Works by Zack Ledesma and Nikki Hernandez.
The Art Club: The Cienega Unmasked Project - an installation artwork that shares secrets anonymously in an attempt to raise awareness and empathy for fellow students.
By Monica Gaylor and Elizabeth Miller
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CHS BAND 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT & SILENT AUCTION
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CHS Band Boosters is holding its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on July 14th at Del Lago Golf Club. This event benefits the band and guard programs at Cienega. The tournament will begin at 7:30am followed by lunch and a silent auction. Visit our website for additional information or click below for the Tournament Flier.
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BACCALAUREATE 2012
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Baccalaureate 2012 Sunday, May 20, 2012 6:00 PM Vail Theater of the Arts @ Empire High School Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] or calling 520-879-2861 and let us know the name of the student and and how many guests will join the senior at this ceremony. Refreshments will follow the ceremony. Graduating seniors will be required to wear their cap and gown for Baccalaureate ceremony.
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YEARBOOKS FOR SALE
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There is still time to purchase your yearbook for the 2011-2012 school year. Yearbooks are being sold for $80.00 in Mr. Tatham's room (325) First come, first served. Please make checks payable to Jostens, although cash is preferred.
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CHS GO KART TEAM GRAND CHAMPS!
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Here is the run down about the Solar Go Kart Race WITHOUT the Sun at the UofA Tech park on Saturday, April 14th.
The event went on in the rain with team presentations given first inside the Vail Academy MPR. After the presentations, some waiting and a great Sonoran hot dog lunch, the teams were able to head outside and prepare the cars for the two race events, Time Trials and the Enduro. First up was two Time Trials - each about an 1/8th of a mile. Cienega had the lowest combined time total for the two runs, so Cienega won the Time Trials. Next up was the timed 2 mile endurance race. It was a staggered start with Sunnyside going first with a 1/2 mile head start, Cienega was second, then Pueblo a 1/2 mile start behind Cienega. Cienega's Kart was designed to run on the sun, it can run all day if the sun is out, with the solar panels putting "juice" in two small 12 volt house alarm batteries. The other school's Karts were using two big automotive batteries each. Because of the heavy overcast, it would be a battle of who's batteries would last the longest in this 2 mile Enduro race. Sunnyside's Kart, the first one started, made it almost to the one mile turn-around before it ran out of juice. Cienega caught them and passed them before that one mile mark. Meanwhile, Pueblo started strong, but also lost all power at the one mile mark. Cienega's Kart, with the little batteries that were down to a 75% charge after the Time Trials, went on to the 1-1/2 mile mark before slowing to a crawl. Our kids built their Solar Go- Kart to run on the sun, so hoping the sun would come out, they kept their hands off and walked with the Kart as it continued on with what little sun there was to charging the batteries. The other teams pushed their Karts across the finish line ahead of Cienega. Eventually, the Cienega Kart got across the finish line in this wacky Enduro. Along with the sun, driver Josh Velasco did some "Flintstone" foot work to "get er" done." The sun did finally come out while the judges were adding up the team points for the Kart prep, presentations, safety, and the two races. Cienega was declared the "Grand Champion." It was a great effort and nice work by the Cienega students and all the advisors and community businesses that rallied around with their time, expertise and donations.Thank you Cienega parents and Vail Community for your help with the Solar Go-Kart project this year. Planning is already in the works for next year's competition and once again we will be looking for interested parents, businesses and individuals to help with this fatastic project. If you are interested in being a part of this build please contact Cienega teacher Michael Keck at [email protected] or 879-2826.
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YOUTH VOLUNTEER CORPS INFO
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Are you looking for a way to get your child involved in the community? Volunteer Southern Arizona's Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) creates volunteer opportunities for youth ages 11 to 18 years old. We have fun weekend projects during the school year and intense week-long projects in the summer. Youth build friendships, teamwork skills, and their resume or college application all while making a positive difference in the community.
Summer program registration begins at our summer kick-off event on May 12th from 10 am to 4 pm at Volunteer Southern Arizona, located at 3130 N. Dodge Blvd. At this time, you and your child(ren) can meet the YVC team leaders, learn about the summer projects, and register for one or more weeklong projects for $100 per week. Full and partial scholarships are available. If you are unable to attend the registration event, you can contact us at (520)881-3300 any time after May 12th to register.
We also offer weekend youth leadership trainings as part of our nationally-recognized Greater Tucson Youth Leadership program. These workshops allow your child to learn and practice community leadership skills that will boost their confidence and again, their resume. We will have a highly interactive two-week summer leadership program that will take your child to meet officials and go behind-the-scenes at different businesses and organizations to learn about a variety of community issues and to have the chance to impact them.
Call us, email us, or view our website: For YVC, contact Bridgette Schneck at or 881-3300 x124
For leadership programs, contact Melissa Godar at or 881-3300 x117
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FIRST PLACE WINNERS AT JTED BUSINESS ANALYTIC CONFERENCE
| We congratulate Esther Bee and Zoe Normand for winning first place at the JTED Business Analytic Conference on Friday. Esther was a member of the team that won first place for their presentation on marketing strategies to increase in-state enrollment at the University of Arizona. Zoe was a member of the team that won first place for their presentation on marketing strategies to increase out-of-state enrollment at the University. They competed against five other teams in their assigned case study. CTE business and marketing students from southern Arizona high schools competed at this conference. They all did a great job!! |
A NOTE FROM THE LIBRARY
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Parents: Please make sure your student has returned all library books and taken care of overdue fines before they leave for summer break. Students with overdues and/or fines will not be able to pick up take-home textbooks or get their new ID for next year. We don't charge fines on days the library is closed, but it is always easier to start a new year without the need to pay for last year's fines! |
A NOTE FROM OUR
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
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Dear Parents:
Provided below are two links to notices that we are required to provide you on an annual basis.
Please review the material. If you have any questions regarding any of the notices, you may contact the person listed on the notice, the principal of your child's school, or me directly at 879-2005. Thank you.
Sincerely,
John Carruth
Assistant Superintendent
Vail School District
Annual Notice to Parents
Annual Notice to Parents - McKinney-Vento
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FIX THE HURT ASSEMBLY FOR FRESHMEN
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Today served as both an interesting and fulfilling day after going out with Fix the Hurt Organization to educate a group of high school freshman on the dangers of domestic violence in dating and marriage relationships. It was great to see the young audience get so quiet and listen intently as Linda shared her personal story of losing her precious daughter to domestic dating violence. It was a serious topic that I found the students not only taking an interest in, but routing for the King family and Tennessee. I was able to share some dating, rape, and domestic violence statistics with the crowd towards the start of the presentation. I could feel their attention and interest in each statement I made. Having 12% of the audience stand up to illustrate the amount of their age group that would experience domestic violence in dating relationship was an effective visual to allow them to gain an understanding of how common it is. When Linda discussed the events leading up to her daughter's death and the feelings that came afterward it was very emotional. The room was completely filled with students and I know many of them were enlightened and empowered by the presentation. A sign language interpreter was used in order to reach those that were hearing impaired. Following the presentation the males left and with the group of females held back it was great to hear their questions. Many asked for advice on what to do in certain situations. This was a great opportunity to get to know the group better along with some of the personal challenges and struggles they are faced with. When time was up a smaller group stayed back to talk with Linda, many of which poured out their hearts and gratitude for her coming and discussed some very personal things; sharing a moment of deep reflection and connection that led to hugs and tears in many instances. It was very rewarding to be a part of their day and encourage healthy dating behaviors. The surveys the students turned in served as a point for a greater understanding of what the students thought as they shared their comments about the presentation. My hope is that each student was able to take something from the presentation today that will make them a better person and better their life and the lives of those around them in some fashion. If at least one person was moved or changed for the better after the visit today I know it was worth it. I know, however, that many were influenced and changed for the better; making today more than worth it. Adrianne Prado Thank you to the JCC for sponsoring this assembly. |
SERVING BEYOND CIENEGA AND VAIL
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"We uphold traditional values such as respect, personal and social responsibility, honesty, and hard work." This quote comes from the Vail School District Guiding Principles, and this philosophy is evident in the goals of Cienega's Key Club. Each year Key Club (along with our Kiwanis sponsors) works to support different organizations, both local and international, that are looking out for the best interests of children. Our club has worked to support organizations like Streetlight Tucson, the March of Dimes, UNICEF, Intermountain Centers for Human Development, and Ronald McDonald House. This student-governed, student-lead organization seeks to teach its members to have a heart for service as they develop leadership skills. At the recent District Convention in North Phoenix, one of our members was elevated to a position of great responsibility. Cynthia Morton, a sophomore at Cienega, was recently appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of the Catalina Division of the Southwest District. Cynthia's responsibilities will include leading all of the Key Clubs in the Tucson Metropolitan area as well as sitting on the board that governs all Key Clubs in Arizona, New Mexico, and part of West Texas. Cynthia is well equipped for the task. In her two years at Cienega she has been a varsity cheerleader and a member of the National Honor Society as well as being involved with Key Club. What are her other aspirations for the 2012-2013 school year you ask? She is working to start a debate team at Cienega, she is registered for all pre-AP and AP classes, and she was elected to serve as an officer in Key Club at the school. Although she is required to resign her position at the school as she takes on the new challenges at the district level, she is committed to continue to participate in the 50 hours of service each club member strives for each year. As you are out and about in Vail, keep on the lookout for rising stars like Cynthia. We have some spectacular young people in our community and this star now has the opportunity to lead and serve far beyond the boundaries of Vail. |
BE KIND...PASS IT ON
| Students from the Kindness Club proudly show off the donations received from the April Pet Food Drive. Donations were delivered to the Pima Animal Care Center. |
SPORTS PHYSICAL NIGHT
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Monday, May 14, 2012 Cienega High School - 600 Building 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm $30 (cash or checks only: checks payable to Cienega High School)
APPOINTMENTS ARE MANDATORY! Please contact Deana Contaoi at 879-1822 to schedule your appointment today!
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IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION
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- Senior Honors night is Wednesday May 16th at 6:30. Invitations will be mailed home after May 10th if your senior is being recognized.
- All on-line classes must be completed by May 21st if the class is through our e2020 program. Failure to finish by this time will result in being pulled from the ceremony on May 24th.
- Seniors who are finishing courses to replace a low grade to be eligible for the AIMS scholarship must be done by May 24th to be eligible for the scholarship.
Nine students attended the U of A High school Ethics Forum sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers. They discussed ethical issues relevant to high school students. Questions like: "Should an employer be able to check your Facebook page before hiring you?" A good time was had by all.
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GRAD NIGHT INFO
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What does a casino, all you can eat buffet, a mechanical bull and a full service spa have in common? Vail Grad Night! Don't miss all this and more! Tickets are $75. Get forms and turn in at the front office to Karen Brandt, Volunteer Coordinator. Graduation DVD and Grad Night DVD only $25. The entire graduation ceremony is captured for you on DVD! Also included is a 40+ minute DVD of pictures and video from Grad Night. Capture the memory~ Forms are available with Karen Brandt, Volunteer Coordinator. Grad Night would like to thank Vantage West for their sponsorship! Thanks! Debbie Fitzpatrick Grad Night Chair
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CHS IS C2G!! |
WE ARE CRAZY ABOUT C2G! THE FUTURE OF OUR 2012 GRADUATES... |
PHAT CAT WINNERS! |
Congratulations to our Phat Cat Drawing Winners:
April 13, 2012 - Jenna Brockman
Skull Candy Headphone Duo Set
April 27, - Angela Gracia
2012-2013 Yearbook
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EUROPE 2013 - MADRID, PARIS, & ROME
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Over Spring Break, 2013, the Foreign Culture Club and the Latino Culture Club are joining forces with EF Tours to bring you and your students an amazing combined trip to Europe. The trip will last 10 Days and the group will visit Spain, France and Italy. The cost will be under $3000 if possible, but the price is set by the number of participants so ask all your friends and relatives to come along. Adults pay a few hundred dollars more because only two share a room with a bath instead of four.
There will be a meeting in July or early August for all those wishing to learn more about this tour: Please keep this in mind and listen for the announcement or watch the July issue of Cat Chat for more information. We are looking forward to meeting all of you.
Just to get your interest piqued, here is a bit of information about this new and exciting tour we are planning for you. Our tour will start with 2 and � days in Madrid. While in Madrid, we will see the Palacio Real, the Puerta del Sol, the Piaza Mayor, the Prado Museum, and many more amazing sites. Madrid is an art lover's mecca, with thousands of works to view and dozens of fountains and plazas representing thousands of years of history. We will view these sites with a guide who will explain the why, who, and when about each place, making the sites come to life for you.
After Madrid, you will board a high speed train and travel overnight to Paris. Imagine crawling into your bunk on the train, while the sound of the passing tracks lulls you to sleep. When will you get another chance to experience such a journey? Sleeping on a berth on a train is one of those experiences your student will remember for the rest of his or her life.
In Paris, we will have 3 days to visit Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower, the Latin Quarter, Montmartre, Artist's Square, Sacre Coeur Cathedral, Mus�e d'Orsay and Sainte Chappelle if possible. Also, we will spend a few hours exploring the most extravagant palace ever built, Versailles. We should have time to take a boat ride on the Seine, climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and visit the Catacombs below Paris, as well. And of course, there is always plenty of time for shopping. While shopping, don't forget to have lots of snacks to tickle your taste buds.
To get to Rome, we will board a quick flight, which actually costs less than other forms of transport and it would take twelve hours if we went by rail. Once in Rome, we will have two days to see one of the oldest cities in Europe. We will visit the Vatican which includes the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, all amazing. We will be guided by a local archeologist through the Roman Coliseum, the Roman Forum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and other sites from the Roman Empire. Rome by night includes several of the fountains seen in recent films, lots of Gellatto, which is Italian ice cream, and shopping, there's always time to shop. Imagine walking through more than 2000 years of history! That's Rome.
Included in your tour fee are Flights to and from Europe and the flight between Paris and Rome, the Night Train from Madrid to Paris, Metro and Bus transportation where needed, transfers by Chartered Bus to and from each hotel, airport and train station, Breakfast and Dinner each day, Entrance into included sites along the way, Local Guides such as the Archeologist who takes us through Rome, Hotel rooms with included Bathrooms, and a Professional Guide that speaks every language of our tour. The cost for this tour if you went on your own as a family would be more than double per person. Europe is more expensive than the US, and EF knows how to get us great deals.
Not included: Lunch and snacks, tipping all your guides and bus drivers, and of course, souvenirs. Since we are planning an extra day in each city just to explore and shop, you may find other museums or sites you want to visit. Plan on having a little extra cash on hand for those must-see places not included in the fees. There is always a lot to see and do, every day. The tour company plans each day fully so that students don't get bored. The tour is fast and high energy.
How do you sign up for this tour? Come to the meeting at Cienega High School in July or early August. The tour is for all members of the Vail School District and their friends and families. Please invite everyone you know to join us on this amazing tour of Europe.
If you have any questions or you are unable to attend the meeting, please feel free to contact one of us for more information. We welcome your emails and questions. Thank you for your interest.
Debora Webb at [email protected] &, Lupe Delgado at [email protected]
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Thank you parents for your support of Cienega. We truly appreciate your involvement!
Sincerely, Cienega High School
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DATES TO REMEMBER
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CHS 2012-2013 STUDENT CALENDAR
May 14 - Yearbook Signing Party - Seniors 1:00pm Underclassmen 2:00pm
May 14 - Sports Physical Night appt. required
May 18- AP Summer Work Fair - AB in Dining Aud.
May 17 and/or May 21 Senior Finals-Period 1 & 5
May 21 and/or May 22 0 hour finals - all grades
May 22 - Final Exams in 0 hour, 3, & 4 - all grades
May 23 - Final Exams 2 & 6 all grades
May 24 - Final Exams 1 & 5 underclassmen only
6/2 Great Vail Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament click here for brochure
6/18 - 6/20 Nemer Hassey's Youth Football Summer Camps
click here for brochure6/18 - 6/206/25 - 6/27Cienega Boys Basketball7/5 - 7/6
Freshman Band Camp7/9 - 7/13
7/9 - Senior Book & ID pickup
7/10 - Junior Book & ID pickup
7/11 - Sophomore Book & ID pickup
7/12 - Freshmen Book, ID & Health Screening7/13 - ALL GRADE LEVEL BOOK & ID PICK UP7/14 - Cienega Football Special Teams Camp click here for brochure
7/14 - 2nd Annual Band Boosters Golf Tournament7/16 - ALL GRADE LEVEL BOOK & ID PICK UP7/17 - ALL GRADE LEVEL BOOK & ID PICK UP
7/18 - ALL GRADE LEVEL BOOK & ID PICK UP
7/19 - ALL GRADE LEVEL BOOK & ID PICK UP
7/19 - Freshmen Orientation & Parent Bootcamp7/20 - First day of School 1-6 Schedule
7/26 - Open House
Connections High Standards Success
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CHS INFORMATION
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Cienega High School
Vision Statement
Cienega High School creates an educational environment utilizing partnerships among community, parents, and staff to assist students in maximizing their academic potential and promoting life-long learning.
| Front Office - 879-2800 Attendance - 879-2803
Bookstore - 879-2824 Registrar - 879-2812
Health Office - 879-2810
Volunteer Coordinator Karen Brandt - 879-2811
Front Office/200 House
Principal Tricia Pe�a, Ed.D Secretary - Della Ruiz 879-2816 Senior Counselor John Tritz - 879-1843
300/700 House Assistant Principal Geoff Parks
Secretary - Gloria Klinicki 879-2855
Freshmen Counselor Eric Boxley - 879-2854
400/600 House/Athletics Assistant Principal Nemer Hassey Athletic Director - Whitney Holland - 879-1813
Secretary - Cathy Ochoa 879-2892 Counselor A - L Dainah Graham - 879-2819
500 House/Special Education/Security Assistant Principal Kelly Hadden Secretary - Rachel Ferrari 879-2874
Counselor M - Z Rebecca Carrier - 879-2817
Special Education Secretary Patty McKnight 879-1804 Communications Coordinator Elizabeth Taggart - 879-2878 [email protected] CHS website: chs.vail.k12.az.us
Moodle: chslearn.vail.k12.az.us/login/index.php
Silhouette Photography - 886-1710 (Senior pictures for yearbook)
Sodexho - 879-2090 or mymealtime.com District Office - 879-2000
Transportation - 879-2475Get your YEARBOOK today!
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CHS Online Store Spirit Wear & More!
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Cienega Stadium Seat Only available at our on-line store. Click here for Online Ordering Support Cienega while supporting your back. Convenient pockets hold concessions and necessities. Features include: 600 denier polyester. Adjustable straps on each side of seat for perfect fit and easy carrying. Large zippered pocket for additional storage. Dimensions: 17"w x 15.5"d (seat) ALL SALES FROM OUR ONLINE STORE BENEFIT CHS BOBCATS
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Job Openings
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Are you a parent or resident looking for a job?
Vail School District - Community Services is looking for dynamic, energetic and positive staff members. Please click on the link below for the job descriptions, qualifications, salary guide, and the application process.
Please contact Linda Jones at 520-879-2032 or [email protected] for further information.
Click for job openings here
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Cienega High School Yearbooks
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| It's that time of year again to pre-order your yearbook. Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com.
Would you like an extra 4 pages in your yearbook that you design? This year, you can buy an extra 4 pages to be put in only your yearbook. Go to yearbookyourself.com for more information. |
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