Kevin Chen, Priyanka Chudasama, Shishir Dommeti, Ruyan Dong, Alex Huang,Prisha Khemka, Rhyma Kuchhal, Gabriella Li, Caleb Liu, Victor Long, Gautam Moturu, Sushanth Narne, Deshna Navin, Advaith Neithalath, Alexander Ngo, Abhijay Tambe, Emma Xi

To engage students in fun and interactive activities relating to animals that enhance their knowledge in the realm of zoology. To make students enthralled to learn about animals and encourage them to further their knowledge.

Congratulations to our Athletic Director, Brett Palmer, for being awarded the AIA's Citation Award! "Recognized as among the best in their profession by their colleagues"?

Hamilton High School Football Coach Travis Dixon was named the Arizona Cardinals "Coach of the Week". Coach Dixon was presented with a certificate signed by NFL Commissioner Rodger Goodell, Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill and Head Coach Jonathon Gannon. Cardinals Cheerleaders, Cardinals team mascot Big Red and Cardinals alumni took part in the presentation. A well-deserved honor after a big win during the season opener! Congratulations!

Crumbl Cookies announced the recipients of the Crumbl Teacher of the Year Award. This recognition was in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day back in May, showcasing the dedication and impact of educators across local schools.

From a pool of over 60,000 nominations, these remarkable teachers have been carefully selected for their extraordinary commitment to their classrooms. There were 1536 nominations from Arizona and one of our very own Hamilton teachers was chosen, Ms. Ashley Greenlee, a Special Education teacher. Here is what was submitted about Ms. Greenlee:

"Ms. Greenlee is one of the kindest people I have ever met. Sometimes when my classmates or I are feeling down and out. She always comes in bubbly and happy. She tells us every day how wonderful and special we are. We all sometimes feel we’re different because we have special needs, but she never treats us any differently. It makes me feel I can be or do anything I want in this world. She is such a wonderful teacher.""

During Equipment Manager Appreciation Week, we would like to acknowledge the outstanding contributions of our very own, Donnie Sylvestre.

Donnie's dedication and hard work are invaluable to our athletic programs. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that coaches and players have everything they need, always with a positive and friendly attitude.

Thank you, Donnie, for everything you do for Hamilton Athletics!

On Saturday, September 7th, Cross Country competed in the Western Equinox Invitational at Freestone Park. The boys' varsity team had a decisive 1st place victory over 29 other teams with Chase Markunas and Zarian Rodriguez placing first and second in the championship division. Theo McDaid, Dominick Muller, and Brady Nieto rounded out the top 5 team scores placing 12th, 13th, and 14th. Lilly and Ava Clawson led girl's varsity placing 7th and 10th in the championship division. On the junior varsity teams, Neesa Jhaveri placed 20th in the open division, while JV boys Isaac Orban, Beniah Sigal, and Drew Boyd placed 7th, 12th, and 17th. If you see any xc runners, please congratulate them on another successful race!

Nathan Nguyen, Nivid Singhania, Shreyas Juloori, Kevin Chen, and Alexander Zhu from the Hamilton Chess Team competed at the Region 3 State Team Tournament II last weekend at Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale. They won 3.5 games out of 4, with Alex winning all 4! Shout out to Aarjav Kavarthia and Rania Sayed. Please congratulate these amazing chess players.

Hamilton chess players will compete in Tournament III being held at Lincoln Preparatory Academy, Gilbert on 9/21/24 and Tournament IV at Arizona College Preparatory on 9/28/24.

Members of Hamilton's Athlete Health and Wellness Club packed and donated nutritional snacks for athletes at Anderson Junior High.

Congrats to Unified Flag Football for beating Dobson at home 38-26!!! Way to go Athletes and Partners!!!!!

Kate Liu, a student in 11th grade, won her title as National Silver Shadow Champion at the U.S. Figure Skating National Solo Ice Dance held in Florida last week. We would like to celebrate her winning and share our joy with the school.

Each month, our staff nominates students who they believe are deserving of recognition. This honor is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional efforts both in the classroom and beyond, and it is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

CONGRATULATIONS! to our September of the Month winners! The recipients were honored at a luncheon on Thursday, September 12th catered by Chef Turcotte's Culinary Arts class. Served was a spinach salad, chicken kiev and a strawberry tart (see below). Students: 9th grade – Emma Ruvalcaba, Blake Lord, 10th grade – Vivian Wickett, Elle Mramor, 11th grade – Adrian Perez-Martinez, Ben Ball, 12th grade – Karly O'Neill, Thanh Thi Nguyen.

Classified and Support Staff also nominate their colleagues that they feel have exhibited Hamilton's core values of Tradition, Integrity and Excellence. Classified Staff: MaryAnn Trigueros, Gina Torres, Patty Ouellette, Donna Schreyer and Tammy Leddy. Certified Staff: Victoria Ellison, Tara Quinn, Monica Samour and Grace Varadin

Graduation is coming!!! It is time to order graduation items! Jostens met with seniors on September 12th to discuss "All Things Senior". Please visit www.jostens.com for more information

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”

Pictures included: MEChA and Chandler Contigo Quinceanera Fashion Show (Maria Julia Avila, Siri Hiremath, Chloe Mares, and Chloe Reyes) Saturday September 15th, School Board presenters (Laisha Deleon and Melanie Sandoval) September 11th.

Join the City of Chandler’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division for Chandler Contigo, a month-long series of family, cultural, and educational events celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! From our libraries to our museums, you'll discover a variety of experiences and learning opportunities to honor Hispanic heritage.

For a full list of events, visit chandleraz.gov/Contigo

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office "Report, Don't Repost" campaign urges teens, teachers, and parents to report teen violence content instead of sharing it online. Teen violence is a growing issue, and the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is seeing more cases of teen-perpetrated violent crime. Reporting these types of incidents helps keep communities safe. Youth violence harms individuals, families, and communities. If not reported, law enforcement can't submit cases for prosecution. Use the tool kit below to help spread the message: Report, Don't Repost!

If you witness a fight:

• Don’t post videos of the fight on social media.
• Don’t try to break up the fight.
• Call the local police to tell them about the fight.
• Never assume someone else will call the police or already has.
• If you don’t feel safe reporting an incident, you can do so anonymously.
• Let those involved know police have been called and are on their way.

Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) students from all seven high schools achieved an impressive total of more than 1,700 AP awards for the 2023-2024 school year. These awards include AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, AP Scholar with Distinction, AP International Diploma, AP Capstone Diploma, and AP Seminar and Research Certificate.

Breakdown of AP awards per school:

• Arizona College Prep High School: 512
• Basha High: 313
• Casteel High: 105
• Chandler High: 71
• Chandler Online: 1
• Hamilton High: 576
• Perry High: 165

Upcoming Fall Workshops:

When: September 23, 2024, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Where: Chandler Unified School District Office 1525 W. Frye Road, Chandler AZ, 85224

Additional workshops will be held in the Spring.

Click Link to Register

This workshop provides a Health Care Power of Attorney with HIPAA professionally prepared by Keystone Law Firm (value up to $495).

For a $35 donation (per student) to Chandler School Boosters, Keystone Law Firm will prepare and walk you through executing these documents.

Presented by Keystone Law Firm Managing Attorney, Michelle Dexter.

All Proceeds Benefit Chandler Students!

Join the Chandler Police Department for the Guardian Academy, a comprehensive training session aimed at equipping parents with vital skills and knowledge to help keep their children safe. Topics covered include Teens and Social Media, Teen Mental Health, Drug Trends and Prevention, and Human Trafficking.

The next cohort will be on September 21, 2024 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration is now open on the website above.

Contact Officer Noah Dueker or Crime Prevention Specialist Blanca Quezada if you have any questions. Or call 480-782-4960.

For the fifth year, Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee and the AZ529 Education Savings Plan are hosting an essay contest for kids. The 2024 Essay Writing Contest invites Arizona 5th and 6th graders to submit essays explaining their dream job and the steps they’ll take to reach it. Winners will receive $529 toward an AZ529 Education Savings Plan to fund their future educational aspirations!

Essay Prompt: Answer the question, “What is your dream job and how do you plan on achieving it in the future?” Responses should be a minimum of three (3) paragraphs with a maximum of 350 words. The more creative, unique, and thought-provoking the better!

Deadline: Entries will be accepted through October 6, 2024

Learn more about the contest online here.

Up to 10 outstanding public, school, or academic librarians will each receive a $5,000 prize in recognition of their dedication. Winners will be celebrated at the American Library Association’s LibLearnX event in January 2025.

Need tips for submitting a strong nomination? Check out our helpful guide to ensure your submission stands out.

Nominations close September 30, so don't delay.

Dance Guest Applications can be picked up in students' administrator's office. (Counselor's Office)