

The Puma PawPrint
The Official Perry High School Newsletter for 24/25
February 10-February 14
Welcome to the Puma PawPrint! This edition includes: a tribute to Black History Month, a new P18 Podcast updated athletics schedule, new sports camps, many student awards and recognitions, AP testing schedule, fundraisers, scholarship opportunities, and more.
Quarter 3 Tutoring Schedule
To find your student's teachers, please click here to be taken to the staff page.
School Tours
Every Wednesday
9:00am
No Reservations Needed
Call Ms. Nancy Martino at 480-224-2800 for more information.
Perry Fun Fridays
Has someone at Perry gone above and beyond to support you and your student? If so, please click on the link below and complete the form to submit a Perry shout out and your experience. The Perry shoutout will be shared with the the staff member on Fridays. Thank you for supporting our amazing staff and recognizing their dedication to our Pumas.
P18 Podcast
In this episode of the P18 podcast, social studies teacher David Arrington will be sharing his journey to Perry High School and his insights about what makes Perry the place to be.
Happy Black History Month
Happy Black History Month! In honor of Black History month we want to recognize our amazing staff who go above and beyond for our students. Thank you for all you do for our Pumas!
Math Teacher Honored at Sun Lakes Rotary
Math teacher Sarah Aitken was selected as the Sun Lakes Rotary Teacher of the Month for December. She was nominated by fellow math teacher Mrs. Heidi Trollope and The Rotary Club honored Ms. Aitken with a breakfast and check! Congrats, Ms. Aitken! This is well deserved!
Athletics Information
Fall Sports Calendar of Games!
Come out and support all of our Fall athletes at their matches, meets, and games!
Click on the link to find the schedules!
*Perry High School has a clear bag and clear water bottle policy for all spectators that will be strictly enforced at all athletic events. Tickets for all home and state events can be purchased on https://gofan.co/
Weekly Athletics Schedule
Camps and Clinics
Who: Current 7th-11th Graders
When Session 1: Tuesday/Thursdays April 1-17
When Session 2: Tuesday/Thursdays April 29-May 22
Where: Perry Auxiliary Gym
Time: 4:50-7:30 PM
Cost: $100 per session or $175 for both sessions
Contact: perryhighcheerleading@gmail.com
Perry Cheer Tryout Preview Week
Who: Current 7th-8th Graders
When: Monday-Friday April 21-25
Where: Perry Auxiliary Gym
Time: 4:50-7:00 PM
Cost: $50
Contact: perryhighcheerleading@gmail.com
Perry Cheer Stunt Intensive Clinic
Who: Current 7th-8th Graders
When: Saturday April 26
Where: Perry Auxiliary Gym
Time: 9:50 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $150
Contact: perryhighcheerleading@gmail.com
Perry 8th Grade Strength and Speed Camp
Who: Current 8th Graders
When: Now through April 24th, Tues, Wed, Thurs
Where: Perry HS Weight Room
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Cost: $100
Contact: Ortiz.Joseph@cusd80.com
Cheer takes on Nationals
Congratulations to our Cheer team to took away a handful of awards at the National Cheer Competition in Florida!
JV Cheer- First place!
Varsity Game Day- 3rd place!
Show Cheer- 8th in the Nation!
Half-Court Win
Congratulations to senior Brady Reynolds who made a half-court basket at last week's girls basketball game! Brady easily made the shot to win $500 cash from Avondale Toyota. Congrats, Brady!
Moveo Performs for San Tan JHS
The incredible Moveo dance team traveled to San Tan Junior High School to perform for their Multi-Cultural assembly. The team was a hit! Great job, dancers!
Math Students Do It Again
Josh Andreason, Tyler Anderson, Kaylee Messenger and Nick Carr participated in the CGCC math competition on Friday earning the highest rating possible: Platinum. Congrats, Pumas!
Alumni Spotlight
Caleb Ragatz (2014) is a TV colorist working in Hollywood for Panavision’s post-production division. He works with Cinematographers and Directors to help them achieve the desired look for their show, carefully adjusting every shot that is filmed. Some of the shows he has worked on include The Old Man, Grotesquerie, Lessons in Chemistry, and Modern Family. Caleb was one of Mr. Bernier's top students! Perry is so proud to call him a Puma.
Culinary Supports the Boys and Girls Club
A group of dedicated culinary students—Maddie Handschug, Hudson Dort, Jonathon Franks, Mason Bosi, James Thorpe, and Austin Weiss—stepped up to showcase their skills and generosity at the “Taste For the Tour” charity dinner at The Clayton House in Scottsdale. The event, benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Scottsdale, brought together top local chefs and passionate volunteers for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and philanthropy.
These talented students played a crucial role in the evening’s success, preparing passed hors d’oeuvres, crafting decadent desserts, and assisting at chef stations alongside renowned chefs such as Mark Tarbell, James Porter, Samantha Sands, Russell LaCasce, Peter McQuaid, and Matt Carter. Their hard work and professionalism highlighted both their culinary talent and their commitment to giving back to the community.
Their participation not only supported a great cause but also provided them with invaluable experience working alongside industry leaders. Kudos to these students for their dedication and for representing their school with excellence!
FBLA Brings Home Awards
Congratulations to Ryan Felix and Ryan Ocken who Placed First in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Regional Competition for Commercial Photography!
As a group project, students had to submit five images. They chose Monster energy drinks as their product.
Congratulations also goes out to Ryan Ocken also place 2nd in the Digital Photography Photoshop editing competition. Well done, Pumas!
Attention Student Drivers
Attention student drivers: please make sure that you are not leaving trash near your car or in the parking lot. We are starting to have issues with this, especially in the main student lot. Leaving trash may cause you to lose your parking privileges. Please clean up after yourself.
Theater Fundraiser
IMPACT Chandler Program-Update for Parents
The IMPACT Chandler program, facilitated by the Chandler Education Foundation (CEF), celebrates service leadership and academic excellence across CUSD high schools. This year, CEF made changes to expand access, streamline hour tracking, and enhance program quality.
These updates have been communicated to students, but to clarify a few key points for parents:
Hours Approval
Over 6,000 students participate in this program, and CEF has a small team processing submissions. Please allow time for approvals.
Seniors’ hours are prioritized to ensure they meet the IMPACT criteria deadline (March 24).
If a submission is missing details, students will be asked to provide more information. If students do not update within 30 days, it will be declined but can be resubmitted.
Scholarship Information
Graduating with IMPACT honors does not guarantee a scholarship.
To be considered for the IMPACT scholarship, seniors must apply by March 24.
The CEF scholarship application – for all scholarship opportunities - is now open for CUSD seniors. Some scholarships require extra materials (essays, references, etc.), so early submission is highly recommended.
The number of scholarships available each year depends on funds raised through the Winner’s Choice Car or Cash Raffle fundraiser.
Participation
Any CUSD high school student can register to participate in the IMPACT Chandler program at any time through Infinite Campus. Service hours, however, can only be submitted from the date of program registration forward. Service hours completed prior to registration in the program are not eligible.
For details on IMPACT eligibility and access to the scholarship application form, visit the IMPACT Chandler webpage.
Thank you for supporting your student’s service journey!
Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) Scholarship Opportunity
Parents of Seniors – CEF Scholarship Applications Open January 6!
The Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) offers more than 200 scholarship awards for CUSD graduating seniors.
The CEF scholarship Application portal will open Monday, January 6, and the deadline to submit is Monday, March 24. This includes the application form, essays, and all required documents for the IMPACT, Donor, and Foundation scholarships.
Winter break is a great time for students to get ahead! If they haven’t already, encourage your student to:
· Gather references (contact info and permission) from teachers, coaches, or mentors.
· Create a list of activities, awards, and leadership roles in school or the community.
· Outline their future goals for college or career and plans to achieve them.
· Include any special considerations evaluators should know.
Taking time over the break, away from classes and homework, can make their application stronger and improve their chances of earning a financial award.
Be sure to follow the Chandler Education Foundation on Facebook and Instagram for updates and reminders.
Questions? Contact info@chandleredfoundation.org.
Many thanks for your help!
CUSD 2025 Career Expo
Lead Chandler
Are you a high school senior or young adult (ages 17–24) ready to develop leadership skills, connect with your community, and unlock new opportunities? LEAD Chandler Youth Leadership Program | City of Chandler
Why You Should Fill Out the FASFA
El Futuro High School Leadership Program
Blood Drive
Free Immunization Clinic 2025
Fine Arts Yard Signs
Puma Pennants for Sale
This year, the Perry Graphics Club is excited to host a fundraiser to benefit our program. We are offering exclusive Puma Nation Pennants for just $10.00 each or 2 for $15.00
Don’t miss your chance to show school spirit in the classroom or at home! To order your pennant, please complete the form below.
Thank you for your support!
Payment on delivery: Cash or Check. (I know, old fashioned) All payments by check should be made out to the "Perry Graphics Club"
After you place your order, we will send you an email to let you know where and when you can pick up your pennant.
Please contact Mr. Adams with any questions. Room F404. "adams.steven@cusd80.com"
Student Use of Technology-Lightspeed Reminder
As part of our efforts to maintain a safe, secure online experience for students, Chandler Unified School District uses a technology tool known as Lightspeed in grades K-12.
Lightspeed will flag content referencing intentions of violence, drug and alcohol use, sex, self-harm, hate speech, pornography, etc. It will also analyze images to block pornography and obscene visuals from reaching students.
Lightspeed representative review google files throughout the day and night and send alerts to administrators at the school and the district office. School administrators will contact parents/guardians when an alert is received. If a parent/guardian cannot be reached, administrators will contact local law enforcement to request a well-check on students of alerts regarding threats of self-harm.
All school rules apply to the content on a student's Google Drive. Students are encouraged to practice responsible digital citizenship.
Lightspeed Alert is another tool CUSD uses. This tool is an anonymous tip line for students to share concerns about school safety and the well-being of fellow students. Trained professionals evaluate content and send an email regarding non-life-threatening items to school administrators. They will also call school officials in emergency situations and can even contact local law enforcement.
Students may report:
- Bullying
- Planned fights
Students in crisis
- Threats of violence
- Weapons brought to school
- Other urgent situations
CALL: (512) 540-3773
EMAIL: tipline@lightspeedsystems.com
Online Form: https://tipline.lightspeedsystems.app/
We look forward to continuing to collaborate with families to support and meet our students'® needs and to protect them while in our care.
THINK BEFORE YOU SEARCH THE WEB OR POST
Senior Class of 2025
Reminder-No Food Deliveries
We wanted to remind all parents and students: We do not allow outside food deliveries to campus (ex. Doordash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, parent drop-offs) or any other type of food deliveries to campus for students during the day. Deliveries will be turned away.
2024-2025 Student Advancement Placement Information
Every student must create a College Board account to have access to AP CLASSROOM and to Register for AP Exams.
● https://myap.collegeboard.org/login
● https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/access-your-ap-resources/join-your -class-online
● Receive a “join code” from teacher
● Every AP class period/subject has a different “join code”
● Mobile devices work to create an account
● Students are defaulted to a “yes” for test selection
● $100.00 per AP EXAM
$40.00 late fee per AP EXAM for any tests ordered, canceled, or unused after November 15, 2024.
Save the Dates!
November 13, 2024 AP tests are ordered (for year-long classes/first semester classes)
November 15, 2024 After this date, College Board charges an additional $40.00 late order fee per exam. Exams may be canceled after this date, but College Board charges $40.00 per canceled (or unused) exam.
January 7, 2025 AP GOV’T & AP MACRO ECON second semester students join their AP class/register/pay for second semester classes
February 3, 2025 Final date to submit payment for all AP tests (year-long/semester classes) No exam will be ordered after this date
AP Exam Dates!
Mark your calendars: May 5-16
Payment Instructions for AP Exams
● Log into Infinite Campus Parent Portal
● Select the "More" tab
● InTouch Fee payments
● Select Student
● Under the SHOP category, select “Items at student’s school”
● Select the tab for “Testing & Test Prep”
● Select “AP EXAM”
● Select the test you wish your student to take
● Once you select a test, manually enter $100.00 as the amount
● If needed, select another exam and enter the $100.00
● At CHECKOUT, you will pay the total amount indicated
Pumas Use One-to-One Technology!
To help parents and students learn more about this initiative, we have created our 1:1 Student Guide website, which you can find at https://1to1.gse.cusd80.com. There is a lot of information on this website, but we feel it is important to the success of this initiative to clearly communicate all of it to our parents and students. We encourage all of you to review this information with your child(ren) so you have a clear understanding of device expectations, maintenance, etc.
Technology Usage
Please remind your student to use their device for educational purposes only. Students found not using their device appropriately risk possible discipline and/ or loss of technology privilege's. It is important the student devices are used properly and for the purpose of education.
Student Password Reset
Pattern: first initial + last initial + birthdate (MMDDYY format)
Example: sophomore Ani Smith whose birthday is October 3, 2007 will have their password reset to as100307
7-12 students will be forced to change their password after it is reset
Students can change their Google password by logging in to their Google account (accounts.google.com) with their reset password on any device, at school or at home
- Username for Google is s+id@gse.cusd80.com – example s123456@gse.cusd80.com
Students can change their Microsoft password by either:
· logging on to a CUSD Windows device with their reset password, or
· logging in to the Microsoft portal (myaccount.microsoft.com) with their reset password on any device at school or at home.
- Username for Microsoft is s+id@s.cusd80.com – example s123456@s.cusd80.com
All 2-12 students must change their Microsoft password after it is reset before accessing Infinite Campus.
Device Protection Plan
As part of the 1:1 technology initiative, a student fee of $25 will be added annually to InTouch to enroll in the Device Protection Plan (DPP). Annual enrollment in the plan will minimize the potential repair and/or replacement fees associated with the device.
This year, the fee will be added to accounts on Monday, August 5. The fee must be paid by the due date (Monday, September 2) in order to be enrolled in the plan (click here for instructions to pay the fee in Infinite Campus). All devices will be considered covered by the Device Protection Plan until September 2. If the fee is not paid by September 2, it is implied that the family is opting out of the annual DPP coverage, and although the fee will be shown as "overdue" in InTouch, there is no additional action required on your part. After September 2, you may enroll in the Device Protection Plan only after an inspection of the device at your school's Tech Center.
Students renewing their annual DPP will have continued coverage as long as the payment is made by Monday, September 2.
Students adding the DPP for the first time will need to have their device inspected and enrollment in the DPP does not begin until the fee payment has been received. There will be no refunds given on DPP purchase if a student leaves CUSD or upon graduation. The fee is not prorated for any reason.
Please visit the web address here for more details on the Device Protection Plan.
UPDATED CHROMEBOOK REPAIR REQUEST
From the Nurse!
Back to school means back to germs! Please remember to follow proper hygiene etiquette!
From Our Bookstore
FEE PAYMENT
All class fees are paid through the Infinite Campus parent portal.
- Log on to the home screen of the parent portal
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and press MORE
- Click "InTouch Fees and Payments"
- Click on your students’ name
- You will see all outstanding fines and fees, add them to your cart and check out:
To pay for all optional items such as activity passes, parking, PE uniforms, etc.
- Log on to the home screen of the parent portal
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and press more
- Click "InTouch Fees and Payments"
- Click on your students name
- Click on "Items at students’ school"
- Scroll through the tabs at the top of the screen, add the item to your cart and check out
Detailed Instructions for paying fees are below.
Student Parking-update 8/14/24!
Attention 24-25 SOPHOMORES- you are now able to get a parking spot! Apply today!
Juniors and Seniors! Student parking is open! Apply today!
The parking application is an online application. You must have a Google email to apply for a parking permit. You can use your student GSE account or any Gmail address to apply.
Please be sure to fill out the entire application form and submit the required documents for application review. Have your required documents ready (Driver's License, Registration, Proof of Insurance).
Applications are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Once your application is approved, we will notify you via email and add the $80.00 parking fee to your account on Infinite Campus. CHECK YOUR EMAIL.
- Payments will be accepted online via your parent portal, Infinite Campus.
- Your parking pass will be available for pick up. Please see the schedule below.
- Proof of ID, Proof of Payment and your Class Schedule are required to pick up your tag.
Student Activity Pass
Tax Credit and Extracurricular Activity Fee Schedule Information
Career Center Corner
College & Career Center Tips
Check out our College & Career Center Website
Register here for our College & Career Center Events:
Get the latest updates on Scholarships & College Visitors via Instagram @ perry_college_career
Need a reminder to our events? Remind@cccf2025, cccf2026, cccf2027, cccf2028 (Opt in to your graduation class)
CGCC/Dual Enrollment? Email Krysten.marshall@cgc.edu, or visit F219 on Mon/Wed, 7:30-2:30
Welcome to the Career Center
My name is Kim Kwong; I am the College and Career Center Advisor here at Perry High. I am here to help guide you through your options for life after high school, whether that’s going to college, attending a trade school, or preparing for a job interview, etc. Check out Perry’s College & Career Center website. Visit me on campus & schedule a meeting to plan out your future! Here are some helpful tips in planning for the school year!
For All Grades
Follow postings via Parent/Student Square. This will be your greatest resource to stay up to date on college and career events, scholarships, recruiter visits, job opportunities, etc.
Join the College & Career Center Instagram @ perry_college-career! This will be your greatest resource to stay up to date on new scholarships, recruiter visits, job opportunities, etc. If you don’t have an Instagram account, follow postings on Remind @ cccf2025 (seniors), cccf2026 (juniors), cccf2027 (sophomores), cccf2028 (freshman)!
Important Information and Links
PHS Cell Phone Policy
Dual Enrollment Information
Campus Practices
Perry's Campus is Closed
TRANSPORTATION
Infinite Campus
The Infinite Campus Portal allows students and parents to log in and access grades, class attendance, assignment information, and teacher-related messages. The portal is designed to increase communication with teachers, allow you to check progress, see what's due and when, and be more successful in school. Please click on the appropriate link below:
- How to create your CUSD Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account
- Log-in for Parent and Student Portal
- How to set up the Parent-Student Mobile App
- When logging into Infinite Campus, please click on the following link or contact your school for troubleshooting problems.
Advanced Placement at Perry High
Here is an important and informative website for AP students:
https://blog.collegeboard.org/ap-action-plan-school-year?SFMC_cid=EM1025075-&rid=71541300
Dual Enrollment at Perry High School
https://www.cusd80.com/Page/76539
Tax Credit
Gilbert and Chandler New Safety Ordinances
Both the city of Gilbert and city of Chandler have issued two new safety ordinances effective June 24th: Unruly Gathering Law and Brass Knuckles Law.
Unruly Gathering Law- violators can be issued a citation and fined or they can be charged with a class one misdemeanor if any of the following occur at a gathering: person under 21 possessing or consuming alcohol, illegal drugs, act designated as a felony under state law, a physical altercation that causes bodily injury, or previous citation for unruly gatherings within 180 days.
Brass Knuckles Law- people under the age of 18 are prohibited from possessing or purchasing brass knuckles, businesses must confirm that that purchaser is at least 18 years old, people and businesses who violate this law can be charged with a class one misdemeanor.
Our Administrative Team
Perry Has A Lot to Offer
Come Check Us Out!
There is something for everyone at Perry!
Find Your Connection and Passion at Perry High School
Perry High School
Email: borze.margret@cusd80.com
Website: https://www.cusd80.com/phs
Location: Perry High School, East Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ, USA
Phone: 480-224-2800
Twitter: @PerryPumas07