BCHS Families,

I am so incredibly proud to share that BCHS has once again earned an A-rating by the Arizona Department of Education for 2024! BCHS has been an A-rated school since 2019 based on student proficiency on the ACT (state assessment), student growth, college & career readiness, and graduation rate. We are so grateful for our hard-working, dedicated teachers that collaborate and focus on growing our students. And we are grateful for our students' grit, tenacity, and dedication to their learning! Congratulations, BC! This is truly an accomplishment as this is the first year that BCHS is not only an A-rated school, but also an A+ School of Excellence! Congrats on the straight "A"s, BC!

On top of our A-rating our two Arizona Teacher of the Year Finalists, Mr. Donovan and Mr. Burnton, were recognized at the Arizona Educational Foundation Gala on October 19th! We are so proud to share that Mr. Burton was named the 2025 Arizona State Teacher of the Year! Mr. Burnton will continue on as Arizona's National Teacher of the Year representative! Mr. Burnton is currently doing many media appearances, and will get some incredible travel experiences to the White House, Google, and Space Camp! This is truly an amazing accomplishment! Congratulations! Mr. Donovan is also recognized in 2025 as being an Ambassador of Excellence for AEF and will continue to represent education in speaking engagements and other opportunities this year! We are so grateful and proud of our two incredible Jaguar teachers and can't wait to see the amazing things they do as they represent education, BCHS, and DVUSD throughout Arizona and the Nation!

And I want to remind everyone that Election Day is almost here! DVUSD has two measures on the ballot that are so important for our community to understand. Please be sure to check out https://www.dvusd.org/election regarding facts about the M&O Override and Bond election questions. The most important part of the election is to get to the polls and VOTE!

With PRIDE,

Mrs. Brittany Sutton

Principal

Brittany.Sutton@dvusd.org

623-445-8604

Homecoming 2024 was such an amazing week of Jag spirit & PRIDE! Showcasing the theme of Mamma Mia, our student government decorated the halls and had dress up days celebrating Greek life, vacationing, wedding white, duo day, and class colors! Students and staff dressed up to show their spirit!

Friday was day we were all waiting for-- our annual parade, assembly, Homecoming Varsity Football game, and the royalty announcements. We had a great surprise at our assembly as Blue Bell Ice Cream honored our Arizona Teacher of the Year, Mr. Burnton, and Arizona Ambassador of Excellence, Mr. Donovan, with a cooler filled with their favorite ice cream flavors. And then Blue Bell surprised all of our Jags with ice cream for EVERYONE! It hit the spot after a warm assembly morning! Thank you, Blue Bell, for recognizing our amazing teachers and our school!

Friday night was so much fun with a fantastic Homecoming Jaguar Varsity Football win over Valley Vista! Half time was incredible, showcasing pom, cheer, Marching Band, and royalty! The weekend ended with our Mamma Mia Homecoming Dance outdoors at BCHS! It was a week of fun and memories!

A huge thank you goes out to our Student Government for making this week possible! We are grateful for your hard work and dedication!

Saturday, October 19th, was a BIG day for two incredible BCHS Teachers. As you know, Mr. Donovan and Mr. Burnton were both finalists for the Arizona Teacher of the Year. On Saturday, the Arizona Educational Foundation held its Gala where they named the four ambassadors of excellence including Mr. Donovan! As an ambassador, Mr. Donovan will get some incredible travel and speaking opportunities in Arizona as he represents education in the state! Congratulations, Mr. Donovan! We are so proud of you!! And then at the very end of the evening, AEF named the Arizona Teacher of the Year for 2025– Mr. Burnton!! Mr. Burnton will represent the state of Arizona in the National Teacher of the Year competition as well as receive some incredible travel experiences to NASA, Google, and the White House! Mr. Burnton has already appeared on Channel 12 and AZ Family, so watch for him in the News! Congratulations to Mr. Burnton! We are so proud of you!!

Our Paw Pride, PBIS program. We want to reward students for their BC Pride Characteristic behaviors.

Here are the details:

"Be Classy" Cards: When a staff member sees a student following the monthly goal OR a student going above and beyond,, the staff member gives them a Be Classy card. The student will then fill it out and put it in the bowl at Ms. Susie's desk in the front office.

Each month, we will draw 10 winners for our PAW PRIDE Winners of the Month to recognize their demonstration of BC PRIDE!

October Winners are:

Addison Boyer-Wabli

Taliya Briskin

Camilla Villalobos

Simon Doster

Kolten Lewis

Torin Hamilton

Olivia Vallow

Madison Hoelzer

David Linden

Joe Claver

November Goal: Attendance Matters Goal

By November 2024, increase our school’s attendance by 2%! We'll reach this goal by highlighting the importance of showing up every day through morning announcements and fun reminders. Let’s all work together to make each day count! We'll track our progress through the November attendance data.

We can do this Jags!

If your student is marked absent accidently by a teacher, please contact the teacher or have your student pick up an attendance change slip at the Attendance Desk. The teacher needs to verify and sign off to make the correction to fix your student's attendance.

We are happy to assist our parent and guardians at our reception desk in the front office; however, please remember parents/guardians must show proper photo identification so we can verify who we are speaking to or releasing students to for student safety and security. We so appreciate your understanding and support!

We are so excited to welcome the class of 2029 to BCHS! Our Future Freshman Night is Monday, November 18th from 6-7:30pm. We will start in they gym with a quick orientation with Principal Sutton, and then there is lots of time to explore campus, meet some teachers, get ideas about course options, and learn what it's like to be a Jaguar! We can't wait to meet you!

Jaguar Parents,

Please join us for an informational session on Substance Abuse & Vaping to support you and your student presented by Not My Kid at BCHS on November 12th from 6-7pm in the Auditorium. This is an information session to learn about the impact of vaping on teenagers as well as learning about identifying risk factors and warning signs in teens. We hope you join us for the FREE community session! No sign up necessary.

The team held their strong pack times and finished with Boulder Creek's best combined State Championship performance with the boys finishing 9th and the girls finishing 7th.

Congratulations to:

Ryah

Averi

Jayden

Eve

Karys

Sofia

Adi

Chayce

Jeremiah

Greyson

Evan

Jeffrey

Matthew

Serafin

Final results from NW regionals.

Team scores: Girls 1st

Boys 4th

Overall combined 1st

Relays:

girls:

Medley 1st place: Karen Chang, Kelly Chang, Mya McLeod, Delaney Barbee

200 free 1st place: Mollie Newell, Natalia Salazar, Reilly Cox, Kelly Chang

400 free 1st place: Delaney Barbee, Mollie Newell, Karen Chang, Mya McLeod

Boys:

Medley 3rd: Isaiah Gradillas, Adrian Zolniercyzk, Blayse Quinlan, Hunter Hazy

200 free 4th: Eric Boulware, Griffin Jaquish, Blayse Quinlan, Hunter Hazy

400 free 3rd: Eric Boulware, Isaiah Gradillas, Griffin Jaquish, Adrian Zolniercyk

Dive:

Boys 1-4: Braeden, Lucas, Nathan, Kohen

Girls Lainey 4th

Swim individual: (top 4)

Delaney:100 fly 1st, 100 back 1st

Eric B: 2nd 100 back

Griffin J: 3rd 100 back

Karen: 100 fly 4th, 100 back 3rd

Kelly: 100 free 1st, 100 breast 3rd

Isaiah 500 free 4th

Mya 200 IM 3rd

Mollie: 50 free 4th, 100 free 3rd

Natalia: 200 IM 4th

Adrian: 100 fly 1st, 100 breast 1st

Japneet won DESERT VALLEY PLAYER OF THE YEAR!

Japneet got 3rd in Individual State Badminton Championships

Cassie and Brylee battled hard in doubles, winning their first match but falling short overall. Great Job ladies!

We use GOFAN for all home events!

Types of ticketing available

1. Single game tickets on GOFAN - https://gofan.co/app/school/AZ12766

2. Boulder Creek Student pass, online or in the bookstore for $30. Please add the athletic pass symbol to your students I.D. by having it re-printed at the Bookstore, prior to an event.

3. Family pass punch cards, $60 at the bookstore only. 20 punches per card, can use 1 or 20 punches at each event.

4. There are NO backpacks or water bottles allowed into any BCHS event. please plan accordingly.

Follow Boulder Creek Athletics!

Insta - @BCAthleticsjags

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We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Jaguar Pride Marching Band, whose talent and dedication have brought accolades and pride to our school community. Our band has had an incredible season of performances, awards, and memorable moments, showcasing the hard work and commitment of our students and staff.

Marching to Victory: The Corona Del Sol Invitational
BC Marching Band competed at the Crown of the Sun Marching Invitational hosted by Corona Del Sol High School. Our talented musicians performed exceptionally well and earned Third Place in Division II.

Fall into Music Concert: A Showcase of Talent
On October 17th, Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band at the "Fall into Music" concert last Thursday. The evening was filled with captivating performances that displayed the remarkable musical talent of all our band members.

Rising to the Challenge: A First-Place Finish at AZMBA
On Saturday, our Jaguar Pride Marching Band traveled to Canyon View High School to compete in the AZMBA, where they delivered a performance that scored an impressive 76.525—the highest score of the night! Our Jaguars triumphed with first place in the 5A division and received every 5A caption award. Congratulations to all our band members on this well-deserved recognition!

DVUSD Band Exposition: Bringing the Community Together
The band’s schedule continued with the DVUSD Band Exposition, hosted right here at Boulder Creek. It was a wonderful event featuring all five district bands performing on our stadium field. A big thank you goes out to our band boosters, students, and staff for making this event a success. It was a true showcase of community, passion, and talent.

Winning Big at the NAU Marching Band Showcase
The Jaguar Pride Marching Band and Guard wrapped up an eventful week by taking their 2024 show Rise to Flagstaff, where they competed at the NAU Marching Band Showcase against eight bands from across Arizona and New Mexico. Our band performed magnificently, earning first place with a score of 73.588 and sweeping the captions in auxiliary, percussion, and general effect. The energy and enthusiasm of our band and guard were remarkable, and we are immensely proud of their accomplishments!

State Semi-Finals Top Five!

Congratulations to the Jaguar PRIDE Marching Band! The Jags competed at The Arizona State Marching Band Semi-Finals and they did fantastic!! The Jags scored 5th in the Division 2 competition which qualifies them to move on to the Super State competition on November 16th. This is the first time the Jags have made it to Super State in 15 years! Congratulations, Marching Band, and to your director Mr. Burrola! We are so proud of you!

This October has been an extraordinary month for Boulder Creek Choir, marking achievements in state and national recognition that bring pride to the entire community. The Jags began October with a phenomenal fall concert showcasing all BC Choirs.

Our students then excelled in the All-State Jazz Choir and All-State Show Choir auditions. Boulder Creek stood out among schools across Arizona with a remarkable number of students selected, including Jeremy Wood, who earned top honors as the first chair tenor for the All-State Show Choir.

Our All-State Show Choir honorees are as follows:

• Alto - 9th Chair: Grace Palmer
• Bass - 2nd Chair: Erik Lucas | 4th Chair: Jonny Nielsen | 5th Chair: CJ Dent | 7th Chair: Jacob Romero | 13th Chair: Dean Nielsen
• Soprano - 8th Chair: Elia Garcia | 9th Chair: Bianca de Guzman
• Tenor - 1st Chair: Jeremy Wood | 10th Chair: Aerom Sainsbury | 11th Chair: Jayden Hawley | 12th Chair: Jason D'Onofrio

Our students also made a strong showing in the All-State Treble Show Choir:

• Soprano - 5th Chair: Chloe Villa | 6th Chair: Kristen Walters | 8th Chair: Rosie Andersen | 9th Chair: Regan Kroeger | 12th Chair: Lora Lee Elison
• Alto - 8th Chair: Camryn Thirsk | 12th Chair: Angelina Garlutzo | 19th Chair: Giada Miel | 20th Chair: Kaitlyn Baird | 21st Chair: Katie Kirsch

Notably, Boulder Creek is the only school in the state represented in every all-state ensemble this year—a testament to our students' dedication and their teachers' support. Our representation extends to the All-State Jazz Choir, where Jonny Nielsen and Berkeley Yano secured chairs in the Jazz Choir and Jazz Clinic Choir, respectively. These two groups are made up of the top 20 high school jazz musicians in Arizona and are directed by esteemed jazz clinicians from around the country.

Adding to their outstanding achievements, Autumn Stanley was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the West Valley Chorale Young Singer Competition. In the Junior Division of the Upscale Singer Competition, Lottie Andersen won first place and a $500 scholarship, while Jacob Romero earned $500 for his second-place finish in the Senior Division, with Jeremy Wood receiving an honorable mention.

On October 24th, our Varsity Concert Choirs and Honor Choir showcased their talents at the Bella Voce and Arizona Choral Educators (ACE) Fall Festival. Both choirs received "Superior with Distinction" ratings, the highest recognition awarded at this festival based on national standards, excelling not only in their choral performances but also in sight-reading.

Our students’ achievements this month are truly commendable, and we couldn’t be prouder. We invite you to celebrate with us on November 9th at Horizon High School, where these exceptional students will perform alongside Arizona’s best at 7:00 PM. Your ongoing support inspires our students and enriches our community, fostering an environment where they can thrive and succeed. Congratulations Choir on your amazing accomplishments and to your Director, Mr. Douglas!

Mr. Rice's Law in Society classes got to experience the investigative and judicial systems through a crime scene in the classroom. Students gather evidence, review documentation, and make a case from relevant data! Such a powerful, fun way to learn!

Congratulations to NHS on a successful blood drive! They made the 100 Unit Club with 91 successful donations yielding 102 blood components on a goal of 80. The Jags crushed their goal!!! Outstanding effort!! Keep in mind this generosity will reach over 300 patients with transfusable medicines! Truly, an amazing drive. Well done, NHS!

Congratulations BC Theatre who had the cover of the October 2024 Edition of Images Arizona Magazine! The Jags were featured as they continue on with their new theatre teacher Ms. Fitzgerald. Their upcoming production of Tinker Bell is also featured! Congratulations!

Checkout the article here: https://issuu.com/imagesaz/docs/10-24_iaz_a

And congratulations to theatre on their very successful Haunted House! The Jags raised money for their program while also creating a fun, spooky event for the community!

Be sure to come out and support BC Theatre Co at their upcoming production of Tinker Bell November 6, 7, and 9! Ticket information is below.

Congratulations to Ben Heiner who was recognized by the DVUSD Governing Board for his National Merit Semifinalist Status! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to our employees of the month!

Certified Employee of the Month:

August: Lupita Hamilton, Spanish Teacher & Spanish Cultural Liaison

Classified Employee of the Month:

August: Lydia Figueroa, Plant Foreman

Thank you for making BCHS AMAZING! #JagPride

Rocky has been up to some antics at home football games! Do you think you know who is in the suit and is showing that Jaguar PRIDE? Submit your guesses to the box in the student lobby of the admin building!

Yearbook

The 2024-2025 Yearbook is available to purchase online through Jostens using this link. The link is also available on the DVUSD online payment system and on the Boulder Creek web site.

Our BCHS Parent Association is incredible! This month our Parent Association provided a grab & go breakfast to get the morning running. We are so grateful for this wonderful support!

Our Parent Association is always looking for membership to do amazing things for our students and staff! Please reach out to Beverly Jones about supporting BCHS through our Parent Association! bcjagparents@gmail.com

BC Jaguar PRIDE means that our Jaguars are Prepared, Respectful, have Integrity, are Disciplined, and show that Everyone is united! To ensure a safe, focused, and positive learning environment, we PRIDE expectations with students on Thursday in second period.

• This includes our expectation that students keep their cellphones on silent mode in their backpack so students can properly engage in learning.
• Students should be prepared with a fully charged iPad each day and any other items required for class to help with their success.
• It is also critical that students are in class and on time to be present for learning which is critical for their success.
• We also expect our students to be respectful of classrooms, school and personal property each and every day.

Please review our BCHS PRIDE expectations in our Student/Parent Handbook . Taking time to show Jaguar PRIDE is important as we work toward our mission of providing “a safe learning environment with rigorous academic opportunities for all students to graduate as productive, responsible, and contributing citizens!”

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