A NOTE FROM PRINCIPAL THOMAS

We want to apologize for the technical-network issues this week. We are currently working through fixes, and most of our systems are up and running, but we are still going to have challenges with our RTI/Viper Connect Platform. It appears that we will have to adapt our Viper Connect process for the next couple of weeks. Here's what it will look like. Beneath that, you will see the rest of the pertinent information!

RTI - VIPER CONNECT SCHEDULE - THIS WEEK

Monday 1/22: BMX NO HATE TOUR

Tuesday 1/23: ADVISORY

Wednesday 1/24: NONE

Thursday 1/25: Report to 1st Hour

Friday 1/26: Report to 2nd Hour

RTI - VIPER CONNECT SCHEDULE - WEEK OF 1/29

Monday 1/29: Report to 3rd Hour

Tuesday 1/30: Report to 4th Hour

Wednesday 1/31: NONE

Thursday 2/1: Report to 5th Hour

Friday 2/1: Report to 6th Hour

~ONE VERRADO~

1. BMX NO HATE TOUR: JANUARY 22ND

2. VIPER SCHOWCASE NIGHT (FUTURE FRESHMAN NIGHT): JANUARY 23rd

• Viper Showcase Night is this Tuesday, January 23rd from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
• Incoming freshman (class of 2028) and their families have the opportunity to visit our campus to learn about what we have to offer at Verrado High School.

3. SPRING TRYOUTS - GENERAL INFORMATION

• Students MUST BE CLEARED IN AKTIVATE (REGISTER MY ATHLETE]. Clearance packet is available online or in the Athletic Office with Mrs. Gaylen Barnes. For general athletics questions, please email gbarnes@aguafria.org.
• TRYOUTS BEGIN THE WEEK OF FEB.5TH - - You MUST be cleared to tryout (see above).

For More Information see the Athletics Section Below!

4. COUNSELOR CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER:

• Welcome to semester 2! Check out the VHS counseling department newsletter to stay up to date with the counseling department. https://www.smore.com/aceur

Student Journalism at VHS 📰

• Please check out The Viper Times, for digital journalism regarding all things Verrado High School, reported by Verrado High School Students!

Student News Network at VHS 📽️

• Please check out KVHS for video reporting on all things Verrado High School, reported by Verrado High School Students!

• WINTER SPORTS! (Basketball, Wrestling and Soccer)! Check out https://azpreps365.com/schools/verrado for schedules 🏀⚽🤼(BOLD = HOME)

  • Monday, Boys soccer VS. Desert Edge (Girls @ Desert Edge)
  • Monday, Boys basketball VS. Canyon View (Girls @ Canyon View)
  • Wednesday, Girls soccer VS. Millennium (Boys @ Millennium)
  • Wednesday, Boys and Girls wrestling VS. Barry Goldwater (Senior Night)
  • Wednesday, Boys basketball VS. Westview
  • Thursday, Boys basketball VS. La Joya (Girls @ La Joya)

  
  

• BMX NO HATE TOUR (January 22nd, during the School Day) 🚲
• VIPER SHOWCASE NIGHT-January 23rd: Viper Showcase Night is on Tuesday, January 23rd from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Incoming freshman (class of 2028) and their families have the opportunity to visit our campus to learn about all we have to offer at our A rated school.
• SENIOR NIGHT for WRESTLING- January 24th
• ARMY CAMPUS VISIT- Monday: During both lunches
• MARINES CAMPUS VISIT- Tuesday: During both lunches
• US NAVY CAMPUS VISIT- Thursday: During both lunches

Hello, Vipers!

We are excited for you to join Verrado Athletics! Verrado High School has been the home of many athletic successes since we opened, and we are thrilled for you to continue that tradition. Winter sports are upon us- basketball, soccer and wrestling. For sports schedules, please visit https://azpreps365.com/schools/verrado. Please contact GBarnes@aguafria.org, for more information).

All student-athletes will need to create a Register My Athlete (Button Below) account and upload all required forms prior to participating in any athletic activities (including tryouts).

If you’re looking to support our Vipers, visit the Bookstore and/or Verrado Athletics Store (Button Below) online for spiritwear and other merchandise.

Visit verradovipers.com (Button Below) for more info!

Garrett Maier

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Gaylen Barnes

Athletics Admin Assistant

623-932-7400 x4003

Spring Coaches List

• Tennis -Boys dduplain@aguafria.org (Tryouts)

• Tennis - Girls cleoni@aguafria.org (Tryouts)

• Track & Field - Girls nolveda@aguafria.org (Non-Cut Sport)

• Track & Field - Boys amorris@aguafria.org (Non-Cut Sport)

• Baseball agarcia@aguafria.org (Tryouts)

• Softball thampton@aguafria.org (Tryouts)

• Boys Volleyball mlopez@aguafria.org (Tryouts)

• Beach Volleyball mbowen@aguafria.org (Tryouts)

• Tryouts begin the Week of February 5th, with Sport Specific Times Coming Soon. Register My Athlete MUST BE DONE FOR YOU TO TRYOUT.

• MUST COMPLETE SEASON WITH WINTER SPORT BEFORE trying out for a spring sport (Spring Sport Coaches need to Know you Intend on Trying out)

• MUST WEAR ATHLETIC CLOTHING AND ATHLETIC SHOES; BRING WATER; BRING NEEDED EQUIPMENT

Purchasing Parking Passes: For the safety and security of our students and staff, parking permits are required to park on campus. We need to be sure that the cars parked on our campus are that of our students, and want to ensure that we are doing our best to ensure the safety on campus. The application can be filled out here. Payment can be made in the bookstore. Thank you!

If students do not have a parking pass, we are going to begin to communicate with them as they arrive to campus, to ensure they register for their parking pass.

1. Please forward your student THIS LINK if they have not yet completed the application.
2. You will be notified once your student is approved, and charges have been applied

Contact RSandiego@aguafria.org with questions.

SEE GRAPHIC FOR LOCATION OF STUDENT LOT + PAYMENT BUTTON BELOW

Please reach out to sbooth@aguafria.org for more information.

Please reach out to Coach Duplain in room E5 or email: dduplain@aguafria.org for more information.

• The last day to order a senior ad for the yearbook is February 12th 2024
• The last day to order a yearbook is April 6th 2024
• Click the image or button below to order

Towards the end of March we will begin our state testing on campus. Please check out the testing calendar and schedule below.

To contact an ASAP substance abuse team member, please call 602-434-0249 or visit https://www.asapaz.com/. Click on the buttons below for more information on the program.

Class of 2024 has until February 1st to order class rings, caps and gowns, and letterman jackets! Visit Jostens.com or click the image below to place your order.

Here is the information for your counseling department for the 2023-2024 school year!

The wing in which students attend advisory (homeroom) will determine their counselors. Students were given introductions to their counselors, and have had opportunities to meet them. Please see the list below to reference the counseling team.

A-wing Counselor - Mrs. Schepker, vschepker@aguafria.org

B-wing Counselor - Mrs. Palmgren, hpalmgren@aguafria.org

C-wing Counselor - Mrs. Enders, cenders@aguafria.org

D-wing Counselor - Mr. Pratt, spratt@aguafria.org

E-wing Counselor - Mrs. Hink, shink@aguafria.org

Please click this link, for more information from the counseling team!

Payment for AP tests aren't due until April 1st. (Note: We are working on additional discounts & possible savings -- if you already paid before we activate those, we will refund the savings to your students account). Payments can be made at the VHS Bookstore. The cost of the 1st test is $49 ($98 for all additional tests)

• The Civics Test is a graduation requirement of all Arizona H.S. Students
• Using your students chromebook, they can complete the required test!
• SEE THE INFOGRAPHIC BELOW

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST RE-REGISTER FOR RETURNING STUDENTS!

How to Apply for Transportation: Please follow the directions in the Edulog App (in the App Store, or Google Play store). NOTE: Eligible students needing transportation beginning August 7th are REQUIRED to register via the Edulog app.

Requirements: 5-Digit Student ID (visible in parentvue), plus a valid parent email address, and complete the registration in the app.

Steps: There are multiple steps, so please be diligent when completing the application. (Link to Edulog Tutorial in District website). This tutorial will walk you through the process

You will be able to see students schedules in ParentVue & StudentVue

• Can view through the apps in App Store // Google Play Store (Or use the Button Below for Browser Version)

Note: Families in need can complete the Fee Waiver request form and submit it via email or in person to Ryan San Diego at RSanDiego@aguafria.org

Why Mastery Learning?

Our district is committed to not only focusing on academic knowledge but also equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce. By helping students master skills, our high schools ensure that graduates are better prepared for the demands and expectations of the professional world. Along with key academic coursework, mastering skills in high school can have a long-lasting impact on students' careers. The skills students develop during their education can serve as a solid foundation for their future professional growth. Proficiency in skills such as technology, leadership, creativity, and collaboration can contribute to career advancement and open doors to opportunities. We believe that students who develop strong skills during their education are more likely to embrace continuous learning and seek personal and professional development throughout their lives. This is crucial in a rapidly evolving job market where individuals need to adapt to new technologies, industries, and work environments.

Lunch: Here is the link to our Food Services website. There you will also find the Food Services application (LinqConnect -- Button Below).

• We encourage all families to apply for the Agua Fria High School District Free and Reduced Lunch program.
• In addition to receiving free and reduced price lunch, it has many other cost benefits when it comes to athletic and academic programs.
• The Meal Benefit Application is available on the website by visiting: www.aguafria.org/meals.

You may also utilize the attached packets below for more information and application

• Regular student attendance is necessary to provide the greatest opportunity for student academic success.
• If you need to call in an absence for your student, please contact 623-932-7400 Extension 1 and leave your student’s name, ID number, date, and the reason for the absence and it will be processed as soon as possible.
• Students who are late to any class during the day will be marked tardy. 5 tardies to a class will be the equivalent of 1 absence for the class.
• Attendance Appeals will be held when a student misses 10 or more classes in a particular course.
• An Attendance Appeal could result in the loss of credit for the student. Please refer to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and review the district policy regarding attendance and tardiness.

Note: For further information, please see the attached document below.

If you have any medical updates please complete the enclosed form and send it directly to the school nurse directly – Michelle Fernandez, mfernandez1@aguafria.org

Please see the Button below to access the form.

Please read the following, as it pertains to parental response during safety procedures.

Please review the Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for more information

Please review the following regarding weapons detectors at AFUHSD sites.

Verrado High School and the Agua Fria Union High School District are committed to providing a safe and friendly learning environment for our students, staff and community. As a reminder, weapons detectors are placed at each entry point into the campus. All students and campus visitors must pass through the weapons detectors. The detectors are mobile and will also be utilized for entry into the school for things such as theater performances or sporting events.

Districtwide, we want to showcase our students, teachers, and programs during the school year. During the school year, there may be times when your student is photographed and/or their image is posted on social media. Please complete the link below if you do not want your student’s image to be shared. By completing this form, you are opting out of having any photos of your student(s) being displayed on our school or district websites.