

The Puma PawPrint
The Official Perry High School Newsletter for 24/25
April 28-May 1
Welcome to the Puma Paw Print! This edition includes: Senior Graduation Information, AP Exam dates, Teacher Appreciation Week preparations, the updated athletics schedule, Link Crew, Moveo auditions, fundraisers, scholarship opportunities, and more.
Note from the Principal
Dear Families,
As we enter the final four weeks of the school year, it’s more important than ever for students to stay focused and finish strong. This is the time when effort, consistency, and attention to detail can make a real difference—not just in final grades, but in preparing for next steps, whether that’s summer opportunities, graduation, or the next grade level.
We encourage parents to check in with their students about assignments, tests, and projects that may be coming up. Staying organized and making a plan for these last few weeks can help reduce stress and set students up for success. Let’s all support our students in buckling down and ending the year on a high note!
Have a great week!
Heather Patterson
Principal
480.224.2808
Class of 2025 Graduation Information
Please see Google Classroom "Class of 2025" for this information with links.
Clear Bag Policy for Graduation: click here
ASU Desert Financial Arena Parking Map: click here for map
Handicap seating is first come, first serve. Please review designated ADA seating at ASU Desert Financial Area- click here for seating map
Student Check-In Map: click here for student check in map
CUSD Graduate Spotlight Form 2025
Chandler Unified School District is very proud of all our graduates! This year, we would love to showcase as many of them as possible on our social media platforms. If you would like to have your graduate included in our spotlight campaign, please fill out the form below. You will be asked to upload a current photo of your student.
Deadline to submit: Monday, April 28.
The spotlights will be posted, starting in May. We will roll out spotlights at random weekly. So if you don't see your student's spotlight right away, please be patient!
If you have questions about this form or the campaign, contact the Chandler Communications Office at ChandlerCommunicationOffice@cusd80.com or 480-812-7649.
Follow us on social media @ChandlerUnified on Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter.
Senior Exit Survey
Quarter 3 and 4 Tutoring Schedule
To find your student's teachers, please click here to be taken to the staff page.
Final Exam Schedule
School Tours
Every Wednesday
9:00am
No Reservations Needed
Call Ms. Nancy Martino at 480-224-2800 for more information.
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
AP Testing Reminders-Please Read!
Important Reminders:
*All students must bring a Photo ID to each test –CELL PHONES & SMART WATCHES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE TESTING ROOM. Don't forget your pens, pencils, calculators (if needed), snacks, water, and lunch if needed! Your lunch may be at a different time on your test day.
FOR DIGITAL & HYBRID EXAMS, please make sure your school issued Chromebook is fully charged & don't forget your power chord.
AP Digital & Hybrid Exam Information
What to Bring on Test Day
- Your fully charged device with Bluebook installed. Your device should be able to hold a charge for 4 hours.
Your device’s power cord.
- A pencil or pen. Scratch paper will be provided—do not bring your own.
An external mouse if you use one.
Taking the Exam
- Once you’re in your classroom on test day, you’ll connect to Wi-Fi, log in to Bluebook, and complete a short check-in process in the app.
- Before the test, your proctor will read some short instructions, collect any prohibited items, and give you a start code. You’ll enter the code into Bluebook and the test will begin.
- Most AP Exams have two sections. On some exams, one or both sections are divided into two parts (Part A and Part B, for example).
- The app will let you know how much time remains in each section or part. You can move back and forth between questions in a section or part until time expires.
Between sections, you’ll get a break. Follow all instructions on the Bluebook break page.
- At the end of the test, Bluebook will submit your answers automatically. Do not close your device until you see the “Congratulations!” screen.
- If your submission fails for any reason, you’ll see instructions in the app to complete your submission. Don’t worry! All your answers will be saved to your device during testing.
AP Exam information
Exam Timing and Structure
Each exam has its own unique requirements; however, almost all of the exams have the following things in common.
Most exams are 2–3 hours long.
The first part of the exam usually consists of multiple-choice questions.
- You will choose 1 of 4–5 answer choices for each question.
- Your total exam score on the multiple-choice section is based only on the number of questions answered correctly. You won’t receive or lose points for incorrect answers or unanswered questions.
The second part of the exam usually consists of free-response questions that require you to generate your own responses. Depending on the exam, your responses could be in the form of an essay, a solution to a problem, or a spoken response.
Practice for the AP Exams:
The best way to prepare for an AP Exam is to participate in your AP class.
It also helps to set aside consistent study time, complete all assignments from your teacher, and become familiar with the exam by practicing with exam questions created by AP.
On AP Central, we release the free-response questions for exams that have them. We also post sample student responses and scoring guidelines for past exam questions so you can see why a real exam taker got the score they did.
Check out AP Exam overview and practice: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/ap-exams-overview/practice-for-exams
Teacher Appreciation Week-We Need Your Help
As a token of our appreciation, your name and business will be included in the Paw Paw print as a sponsor!
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.
Athletics Information
Sports Calendar of Games!
Come out and support all of our 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
Please see the links for all tournament brackets.
Baseball - https://azpreps365.com/brackets/baseball/6a/1496-2025-aia-baseball-6a-state-championship
Softball - https://azpreps365.com/brackets/softball/6a/1507-2025-aia-softball-6a-state-championship
Boys Tennis - https://azpreps365.com/brackets/tennis-boys/d1/1535-2025-aia-boys-tennis-division-i-team-championship
Girls Tennis - https://azpreps365.com/brackets/tennis-girls/d1/1544-2025-aia-girls-tennis-division-i-team-championship-sv8aox.pdf
Boys Volleyball - https://azpreps365.com/brackets/volleyball-boys/6a/1522-2025-aia-boys-volleyball-6a-state-championship
Camps and Clinics
Perry 8th Grade Spring Football Camp
Who: Incoming Freshman for 25-26
When: April 28-May 15 Monday-Thursday
Where: Perry HS Pit Field
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Cost: $100
Contact: Ortiz.Joseph@cusd80.com
Perry Summer Football Workouts
Who: Perry Football Players Incoming Freshman-12th grade
When: May 27-June 26
Where: Perry HS Stadium Field
Time: 3:30-6:30 PM
Cost: $225
Contact: Ortiz.Joseph@cusd80.com
Peat Bros Sports Camp - Featuring Andrus and Koa Peat
Who: Boys and Girls Ages 6-14
When: Saturday, April 26
Where: Perry HS Main Gym and Stadium Field
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Who: Current 7th-11th Graders
When: Saturday, May 3rd
Where: Perry Auxiliary Gym
Time: 9:00-11:00 AM
Cost: $25
Contact: Howard.Tenneal@cusd80.com
Who: Incoming 7th-12th Graders
When/Time: June 3-17, Click on title for specific dates and times
Where: Perry Auxiliary Gym
Cost: $100
Contact: Howard.Tenneal@cusd80.com
Who: Current 7th-11th Graders
When Session 2: Tuesday/Thursdays April 29-May 22
Where: Perry Auxiliary Gym
Time: 4:50-7:30 PM
Cost: $100
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
Who: 8th and 9th graders for the 25-26 school year
When: Monday-Thursday June 2-26
Where: Perry Auxiliary Gym
Time: 7:20 - 11:00 AM
Cost: $215 for all 16 days or $15/day
Contact: perryhighcheerleading@gmail.com
Who: Girls entering 6th-12th grade, Boys entering 6th-8th grade
When: May 27-29
Where: Perry Main Gym
Time for High School: 9:00-11:15 AM
Time for Grades 6-8: 11:30-1:45 PM
Cost: $160
Contact: Yamashiro.Andrew@cusd80.com
Perry Puma Cub Volleyball Camp
Who: Girls and Boys entering grades 2nd-5th
When: May 27-29
Where: Perry Main Gym
Time: 1:45-3:00 PM
Cost: $100
Contact: Yamashiro.Andrew@cusd80.com
Perry Youth Wrestling Camp K-8th Grade
Who: Girls and Boys entering grades K-8th
When: June 2-5
Where: Perry Wrestling Room
Time: 8:00-9:00 AM
Cost: $65
Contact: Pavlenko.Alexander@cusd80.com
Who: 9th-12th graders for the 25-26 school year
When: June 2-26 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Where: Perry Auxiliary Gym
Time: 2:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $200
Contact: abhishektomar721@gmail.com
Perry Girls Flag Football Summer Camp
Who: Incoming 5th-12th Graders
When: June 10 - 13
Where: Perry Stadium Field
Time for High School: 5:30-7:30 AM
Time for 5th-8th Grades: 8:00-10:00 AM
Cost: $25
Contact:Celaya.Veronica@cusd80.com
Who: 9th-12th graders for the 25-26 school year
When: Aug. 4-7
Where: Perry Pool
Time: 2:30-4:30 PM
Cost: $50
Contact: Kerby.Keddi@cusd80.com
Spring Dance Concert
CUSD Annual Showcase-Come see our Award Winning Puma Artists
1st Place Sarina Frink (11) "Disconnection"
2nd Place Zoey Kader (10) "Staircase of Shadows"
3rd Place Myles Hill (12) "Caged"
The Yearbooks are Here!
The Yearbooks are here! Repeat, the Yearbooks are here! Students can come during lunch and after school to get their books in room C305. That's downstairs in the new C building. We are so excited to show off the best book yet!
SAT Seminars
College and Career Center News and Updates
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.
Why You Should Fill Out the FASFA
Free Immunization Clinic 2025
Senior Yard Signs
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
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.
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.
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