The Puma PawPrint
The Official Perry High School Newsletter for 24/25
November 25-November 29
Welcome to the Puma PawPrint! This edition includes a new P18 Podcast, Winter Pep Assembly, State Pom and Cheer accolades, theater wins state, award winning dancer and orchestra memebers, a teacher's wish granted, Thanksgiving Meals, A Giving Tree, and more!
Note from the Principal
Dear Puma Nation,
Wishing all Pumas and their families a joyful and restful Thanksgiving. May your holiday be filled with gratitude, laughter, and the warmth of loved ones. Take this well-deserved break to recharge, enjoy some delicious food, and create special memories.
Heather Patterson
Principal
480.224.2808
School Resumes December 2nd.
Winter Break Office Hours-We are Open
School Tours
Every Wednesday
9:00am
No Reservations Needed
Call Ms. Nancy Martino at 480-224-2828 for more information.
*There will be a campus tour on Wednesday, November 27.
Quarter 2 Tutoring Schedule
To find your student's teachers, please click here to be taken to the staff page.
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, choir and guitar teacher Jameson Staley will be sharing his journey to Perry High School and his insights about what makes Perry the place to be.
Winter Pep Assembly
Perry's StuGo hosted their Holiday themed winter assembly on Friday. Students were introduced to the winter unified sports team, wrestling team, boys and girls soccer teams, boys and girls basketball teams, and celebrated the boys golf team's state runners-up title.
The students were then entertained by the fun dancing group-The Hip Hop Homies with Xtra Chromies! This dance group is based out of Home of the Homies, a nonprofit that was established to have more programs and events for adults with down syndrome. The Hip Hop Homies is a group of of adults who love to dance and bring awareness performance outreach.
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
Perry Sunkids PreK-4th Grade Wrestling Camp
Who: PreK-4th Grade
When: Mondays/Wednesdays November 4-January 15
Where: Perry HS Wrestling Room
Time: 5:00-6:30 PM
Cost: $200
Contact: Pavlenko.Alexander@cusd80.com
Perry Sunkids 5th-8th Grade Wrestling Camp
Who: 5th-8th Grade
When: Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays November 4-January 16
Where: Perry HS Wrestling Room
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Cost: $200
Contact: Pavlenko.Alexander@cusd80.com
Golf Coach named Coach of the Year
Congratulations to Perry counselor and Boys Golf coach Scott Uyeshiro for being named All Premier Region and CUSD Coach of the Year! Coach Uyeshiro and his golf team had a stellar season including being the state runners-up in the AIA state tournament!
Perry Pom Places 3rd at State
Congratulations to Coach Howard and the Pom team for playing 3rd at the AIA State Game Day competition!
All Girl Stunt Team wins State Championship
Congratulations to Perry's 5-Girl Stunt team won the 2024-25 State All Girl Stunt competition! Great job to Avery Fraer, Amaya Escalante-Chambers, Savi Ross, Peyten Bruning, and Delaney McKinley!
Varsity Cheer Team Named State Runners-Up at State Competition
Three cheers for the varsity pom team! They were named State Runners-Up at the AIA State Cheer Tournament!
Senior Dancer Wins Award
Olivia Howell, Advanced Dance Senior, was awarded winner of AzDEO’s annual student essay contest. This year’s topic was “How has dance allowed you to bridge differences and find common ground with others?” The recognition committee commented that they enjoyed her perspective and personal experiences she brought to her submission.
Olivia will receive $100 from AzDEO and be featured in their monthly newsletter. Olivia Howell is a senior in Advanced Dance, 4th year dance member, will be inducted into National Honors Society for Dance Arts, and has completed her capstone to receive her Fine Arts Seal in Dance.
Orchestra Sisters win at Arizona Music Fest
Congratulations go out to the Yeh sisters Yun-Tsai (senior) and Ruei-Shi (sophomore).
They performed their string instruments in the prestigious Arizona Musicfest performance competition this weekend.Yun-Tsai took 2nd prize for High School Juniors & Seniors from throughout the state - playing violin Sarasate and Debussy works. Ruei-Shin took 3rd prize for High School Freshmen & Sophomores from throughout the state - playing the Walton Viola concerto.
Bravo girls!
Theater Wins Superior with Distinction Rating at State Competition
Congratulations to Perry Theatre for a fantastic weekend at state. They received a Superior with Distinction rating for their performance of A Monster Calls. Additionally, they earned the Gold Honor Troupe rating, Taylor Pierce won 1st place in the knot tying competition, and Ben Harwood won the Theatre for Life scholarship. Great job, Perry Theatre!
Theater Teacher's Wish Granted by Fiesta Bowl
Theater teacher Shawna Marquis was selected as a 2024-25 Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers recipient! Mrs. Marquis put in a request to purchase a number of items from lavalier microphones, costume racks, costumes, wigs, make-up, prop making supplies, plywood, casters, hardware, and other construction materials. Her wish is to be able to come up with as many hands-on activities as possible for her students! Thanks to the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities for Teachers, her wish will come true!
This allows Mrs. Marquis to teach her students a variety of different skills. They learn the theater arts standards while also learning real-life skills. Her wish encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation! Mrs. Marquis will be honored at the Fiesta Bowl Parade where she will march with fellow recipients and attend the Fiesta Bowl Game.
Chandler Education Foundation IMPACT Service Leadership Program
The Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) IMPACT Chandler program offers CUSD high school students a unique opportunity to stand out in college applications, gain professional skills, and even win a scholarship! Last year alone, CEF awarded $111,000 in scholarships to IMPACT students in recognition of their service and achievements.
High school students can register at any time through Infinite Campus but must complete the requirements by the end of Spring Break in their senior year to qualify.
Read here for 8 reasons why your student should participate in this valuable program and how to register: https://tinyurl.com/c3t7stum
If you have any questions, please contact CEF at info@chandleredfoundation.org.
Perry Idol Auditions
Perry Alumni Spotlight
Makenzie Lockhart
Makenzie Lockhart (2018) was one of Mrs. Sadler's dance students in Moveo. Not only was Makenzie active in Perry's dance programs, she also attended EVIT where she received her license in aesthetics. While being an aesthetician is rewarding, Makenzie's love of dance is still number one. She is currently a member of a dance crew called The Lab located in West Covina, California. There, she had the opportunity to dance alongside pop stars Ciara and Missy Elliot at the American Music Awards. Perry is proud to call Makenzie a Puma.
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"
A Spirit of Giving
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.
Picture Day 2024-Music and Clubs
Semester 1 Finals Schedule
2024-2025 Perry High School Yearbook on Sale
Senior Class of 2025
The Puma Counseling Department
Need to See a Counselor?
Just scan the QR Code! The QR code will take you directly to a form to complete. The form will go directly to the department and your counselor will respond to the appointment request via email that is provided by the student!
Tutoring Schedule for Quarter 2
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 8, 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