We have officially inaugurated our state-of-the-art turf field. We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr. Romero and Mr. Narducci for their participation in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. This long-awaited project has been a collaborative effort, and our staff, coaches, and players are eager to begin utilizing this exceptional new resource. We are thrilled to have this field as a valuable asset for our entire school and the CUSD community. This project would not have been possible without the unwavering support of district administration, site administration, and most importantly, our community. We are deeply thankful to all stakeholders who contributed to this achievement and look forward to reaping the benefits of this new field. GO HUSKIES!

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AP STUDENTS’ DEADLINE TO CONFIRM, REGISTER & PAY FOR AP EXAMS IS OCTOBER 31ST

1. CONFIRM: Sign up for AP exams at myap.collegeboard.org/login & confirm YES to each exam
2. REGISTER at totalregistration.net/AP/30062
3. PAY at the Hamilton Bookstore or Infinite Campus Parent Portal by Oct. 31

Varsity Chess Team journeyed over to Chandler Preparatory Academy for the very first 2024 Region III Team Tournament I. The team consisting of Alex Zhu, Kevin Chen, Nivid Singhania, Shreyas Juloori, and Aarjav Kavathia won their first two team matches, fell short in their third match. Please congratulate the Varsity chess players when you see them!

Cross Country's first meet, Chandler Invitational at Tumbleweed Park today, was a huge success! Here are the highlights:

1st Place Team - Girls Freshman

Ava Clawson, Heidi Zornik, and Taylie Haskie led the freshman girls to a win with 3rd, 4th, and 6th place finishes respectively. It was a great debut for the freshman team, one of the strongest in Hamilton history for freshman girls!

1st Place Team - Senior Boys

For the 3rd time in 4 years, the boys won their team race led by Chase Markunas with a 2nd place finish, Brady Nieto in 6th, and Hunter Lipinski in 18th.

Additional standout performances include:

1st Place (sophomore) Jude Crawford

1st Place (junior) Zarian Rodriguez

28th Place (junior) Isaac Orban

29th Place (junior) Ria Gokhale

Shout out to Beniah Sigal who ran over a 1 minute faster on this course than last year!

Each month, our staff nominates students who they believe are deserving of recognition. This honor is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional efforts both in the classroom and beyond, and it is a testament to their hard work and dedication.

Congratulations! to our September of the Month winners! The recipients will be honored at a luncheon on Thursday, September 12th catered by Chef Turcotte's Culinary Arts class. Students: 9th grade – Emma Ruvalcaba, Blake Lord, 10th grade – Vivian Wickett, Elle Mramor, 11th grade – Adrian Perez-Martinez, Ben Ball, 12th grade – Karly O'Neill, Thanh Thi Nguyen.

Classified and Support Staff also nominate their colleagues that they feel have exhibited Hamilton's core values of Tradition, Integrity and Excellence.

Classified Staff: MaryAnn Trigueros, Gina Torres, Patty Ouellette, Donna Schreyer and Tammy Leddy. Certified Staff: Victoria Ellison, Tara Quinn, Monica Samour and Grace Varadin

Hamilton's Theatre Department won 4 National Youth Arts Awards and were nominated for an additional 10 for our 22-23 season. Students listed are both current and past students. Current students are in bold print below. Please congratulate them!

National Youth Award Winners:

Lead Performance in a Musical: Alyse Negroni as Elle Woods in Legally Blonde

Supporting Performance in a Musical: Alina Pierzga as Paulette Buonfonte in Legally Blonde

Featured Performance in a Musical: Sophia Sanchez Rodriguez as Brooke in Legally Blonde

Ensemble: Legally Blonde Sarah Kalman, Owen Peiffer, Savannah Carr, Arnav Rajadhyaksha, Kai Park, Cole Blubaum, Justin Kovesdy, Tori Miller, Riley Wiggins, Chloe Faria, Gwyn Bressler, Elizabeth Brown, Gabriella Li, Dylan Tainsky

Additional Nominations:

Lead Performance in a Musical: Hewitt Peterson as Emmett Forrest in Legally Blonde

Supporting Performance in a Musical: Ryley Hansen as Warner in Legally Blonde

Supporting Performance in a Musical: Ty Humphrey as Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde

Supporting Performance in a Musical: Jennifer Kao as Vivian in Legally Blonde

Supporting Performance in a Play: Maddy Gillispie as Miss Gwynne in Merry Murders of Montemarie

Supporting Performance in a Play: Justin Kovesdy as Sidney in Merry Murders of Montemarie

Ensemble: Property Rites Kai Park, Tori Miller, Gwyn Bressler

Costume Design: Alyssa Kidd, Faith Clark, Cat Graf for Property Rites

Musical Direction: Vance Acker & Mutsumi Mori for Legally Blonde

Direction: Christina Vail for Legally Blonde

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to remember lives lost to suicide, acknowledge those who have experienced thoughts of suicide, and the many individuals, families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. September is also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope. Hope is teachable. It is a resource that grows and changes as we move through life. Hope does not have to be passive. We can be intentional about cultivating a mindset of hope for our communities- hope is not just a feeling, it’s an action.

So, how do we provide our communities with hope? There is effectiveness in proactive engagement so please join us for two upcoming events and check The Department of Counseling & Social Services website for more opportunities throughout the month of September.

Events:

The City of Chandler's 2nd annual Suicide Prevention Week Gathering and Vigil will be on Sunday, September 8th. This event is for healing and connection, marking the beginning of World Suicide Prevention Week. There will be a mental health resource expo, live music, henna designs, therapy dogs, various art activities, and food as the community connects with resources and each other. The final hour of the event will be a candlelight vigil to remember those we have lost to suicide.

Tuesday, September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, and Semicolon Society is partnering with CUSD to bring a free online presentation to parents and guardians. This presentation will provide a short but impactful and detailed overview of suicide prevention for our youth. It includes practical information on how to start conversations about suicide, recognize warning signs of suicide, share concerns about suicide, and access resources. The conversation will be guided by Dr. Paula McCall, a recognized expert in suicide prevention!

If you are concerned about yourself, a family member, or friend know that that help is available, call or text 988. You can also visit The Department of Counseling & Social Service's website for additional resources as they relate to suicide prevention.

When: Wednesday, September 18, 6 - 8 p.m.

Where: Hamilton High School | 3700 S. Arizona Ave. Chandler, AZ 85248

City of Chandler Contigo Festival Events - September 14th- October 15th

https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/chandler-contigo-kickoff

https://www.chandleraz.gov/events/chandler-contigo-bilingual-storytime

Look for more EVENTS on the Chandler Contigo webpage

The Creative Expression Competition is open to all K-12 students living in Chandler or attending a school located in Chandler. Students are invited to create visual or written work reflecting on this year's theme: Inclusion is our Superpower.

Entries will be accepted at City Hall, Basha Library, Downtown Chandler Library, Hamilton Library and Sunset Library September 3 - November 1.

For complete details, visit chandleraz.gov/CreativeExpression.

Week Without Violence: October 1-7, 2024

Participate:

• Create a poem or posters on 8.5 X 11 sheet of paper. No glitter. Creation must promote peace and non-violence
• Add your name, age, grade, phone number, school email and school name
• Two winners per age group will be selected

Submit your entry:

• Drop off your work by September 4 at: Children's Benefit Foundation, Inc. 2058 S. Dobson Rd, Suite 6., Mesa, AZ 85202
• Questions? Call 480-820-4507

Celebrate:

Every participant and their family are invited to attend a special award ceremony on Saturday, October 5, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Mesa Community College Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202