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Principal's Message

Happy Friday Cougar Families!


Thank you for all of your support in helping us to celebrate all that our teachers and staff do to support our students and community at large. They are the backbone of our organization and it is never a bad time to thank them for their service.


In an effort to enhance the ability for families to provide feedback to the school, we are exploring a platform called Possip. Our first Possip survey ran last week and I am happy to report that we received responses from 530 families.


We appreciate everyone who participated and we learned that 96% of you are happy or mostly happy with STEELE CANYON HIGH SCHOOL this week. This is very encouraging to us and affirms the efforts we are making to achieve our vision where each person feels safe and welcome.

Additionally, we received many examples of praise, appreciation, and feedback or questions. Below were some of the main themes that the survey produced.


  • Praise for the excellent communication from staff and teachers

  • Praise for teachers and staff members who hold students accountable

  • Requests for the school to offer more cultural events and work to make all students feel included

  • Feedback about offering more technical courses such as financial planning, welding, home economics, and auto maintenance

  • Feedback about transportation

  • Concerns about school safety and substance use


We are taking all of your feedback and ideas into consideration for our future planning and follow-up. We hope to hear from you again on our next Possip Pulse Check on May 21, 2024!


Thanks again for sharing and we hope you have an awesome weekend!

Rah! Rah! Cougars!

Upcoming Events

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  • Sunday, May 12th - Mother's Day
  • Monday, May 13th - AP Calculus BC test 8am-12pm
  • Tuesday, May 14th - AP English Language test 8am-12pm
  • Wednesday, May 15th - AP Modern World History test 8am-12pm
  • Wednesday, May 15th - AP Computer Science Principles test 12pm-4pm
  • Thursday, May 16th - AP Spanish Language and Culture test 8am-12pm
  • Tuesday, May 21st - Senior Interviews - Minimum Day on Campus
  • Wednesday, May 22nd - Senior Interviews in the morning before school
  • Wednesday, May 22nd - School Site Council (SSC) @ 3:45pm
  • Wednesday, May 22nd - Start Smart @ 5:45pm
  • Thursday, May 23rd - Senior Interviews - Minimum Day on Campus
  • Thursday, May 23rd - Powderpuff Game
  • Friday, May 24th - Blood Drive on Campus
  • Friday, May 24th -Performing Arts Dept. Student Showcase
  • Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day - No School
  • Tuesday, May 28th - Cap & Gown Distribution
  • Thursday, May 30th: Yearbook Distribution 4-6pm
  • Thursday, May 30th: Senior Awards 5:30-7:30pm
  • Saturday, June 1st: Baccalaureate
  • Wednesday, June 5th - Last day of School - Minimum Day
  • Thursday, June 6th - Senior Breakfast & Graduation practice @ 8:30am
  • Thursday, June 6th - Seniors report to Gym by 4pm
  • Thursday, June 6th - Class of 2024 Graduation

Summer YMCA Partnership

We are pleased to share the news that SCHS will be partnering with the McGrath Family YMCA to provide free, 3-month memberships for Steele Canyon students will have a chance to focus on their physical and mental health while using the facilities and programs this summer. To participate, please review steps below. Participation limited to new memberships, subject to availability.


Memberships


  • Students/Parents fill out attached Membership form and return to mgfeedback@ymcasd.org
  • Parents will then be sent an email link from our membership team to complete on-line waiver
  • There are two registration deadlines, May 30 and June 13.
  • Membership duration will be in accordance with registration: June 10-Sept 10 or June 24-Sept 24.

Leader In Training Program (L.I.T)

Steele Canyon will cover this program cost for interested students (limited to first 20 students to apply). The LIT/CIT program is designed for teens to learn what it takes to work with campers and gain real world and life experience through communication skills, management techniques and building their self-confidence. LIT/CIT's will also receive CPR and First Aid training. Click here to submit your interest. Deadline to email interest is Monday, June 3rd.

Prom Spirit Week

Steele Canyon Dance

Our Dance Show will be on May 16th at 7pm in the Steele Canyon Theater. Thanks for supporting our program!

Broadway San Diego Awards Top 20 Finalist!

Exciting News from the SCHS Theatre Department! Danica Singer named BROADWAY SAN DIEGO AWARDS TOP 20 FINALIST! The Broadway San Diego Awards are the San Diego chapter of the Jimmy Awards® (National High School Musical Theatre Awards®).


Break-a-Leg Danica!



Steele Canyon Players previous Broadway San Diego nominations/awards include:


  • Top 10 Best Actress '23: Kamryn Stinebaugh as Serena, Fame the Musical

  • Top 10 Best Actress '19: Mary Rose Vadeboncoeur as Eponine, Les Miserables

  • WINNER Best Actress '19: Mary Rose Vadeboncoeur as Eponine, Les Miserables

  • Best Theatre Teacher '19: Nicole LaBella

  • BEST MUSICAL '18 - The Sound of Music

  • Top 10 Best Actor '18 - Jackson Shaffer as Captain Von Trapp, The Sound of Music

  • Top 10 Best Actress '18 - Leanna Neely as Mother Abbess, The Sound of Music; Mary Rose Vadeboncoeur as Maria, The Sound of Music

Blood Drive - Friday May 24th

The Red Cross Club is holding our second Blood Drive of the year Friday, May 24th from 8:30 am - 2 pm. Sign-up for an appointment time AND complete the Google Form. All donors will receive a $5 Starbucks card! Donors must be 17 or older and can include a student, parent, or staff member. Students must be at least 110 lbs.

Student Art Exhibition

Student Art Show

Every year, Steele Canyon Visual Artists showcase and compete with the twelve other GUHSD schools, and every year, Steele Canyon students receive tremendous accolades and prizes from community artist judges in all categories and disciplines.


We have a new venue, and a new way of celebrating our visual artists! Please consider stopping by the Lakeside Library during any open hours, or for the official art opening on Tuesday May 21st from 5:00 - 7:00pm.


Participating artists and examples of their fine work will be published in the near future. Thank you for supporting our hard working students and their visual creations.

ASB Cards and Cougar Pack for 2024-2025

Supporting Our Youth

Drive Safe - the Cougar Way

Friendly reminder to drive cautiously as you enter and exit the campus. Campus Supervisors are here to keep the traffic moving - please follow all traffic directions from security personnel. Reminder that we do not provide access for cars at the back of the school during the school day.

Steele Canyon High School
Location: 12440 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 619-660-3500