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CFHS Falcon Flash 11/3 - 11/8
CATALINA FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL
“A Global Learning Community of Academic and Social Excellence”
Parent & Student Falcon Flash
November 3rd - November 8th
Administration Students with Last Name Counselor
Dr. Chris Lambert Principal A-C Dana Michaels
Ms. Jennifer Miller Assistant Principal, Seniors D-H Lori Leary
Dr. Mary Franco Assistant Principal, Sophomores I-Me Robin Larson
Mr. Anthony Gerrettie Assistant Principal, Freshmen Mi-R Randie Collier
Mr. Charles Pierce Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, Juniors S-Z Lyanne Glasner
Ms. Andrea Tellez CTE/JTED Director All Freshmen Kathleen Graham
College & Career Chris Hsieh
CFHS Student News
Dear CFHS Community,
We are pleased to share that Catalina Foothills High School has earned an “A” letter grade from the Arizona Department of Education for the 2024–2025 school year. This honor reflects the steady work of our students, the skill and dedication of our teachers and staff, and the support of our families.
An “A” rating recognizes a broad set of outcomes, including academic growth, proficiency, graduation, and readiness for college and careers. More importantly, it signals that daily classroom experiences at CFHS are challenging, purposeful, and well supported. We are so proud of what our students and staff have accomplished! Congratulations, Falcons.
Catalina Foothills Students Earn AP Honors
CFHS Choir
Last week CFHS hosted the Arizona Choral Educators Fall Festival, where 23 different choirs from around the region competed for ratings in performance and literacy. All 3 of our auditioned choirs from CFHS received the highest possible rating of Superior with Distinction, and our Concert Chorale received the highest scores of the festival in both performance and literacy, with one of the judges giving a perfect score. Congratulations singers!
CFHS Band
Congratulations to the Foothills Falcon Band who placed second overall out of 25 bands last weekend at the Dobson Invitational in Phoenix. The band won outstanding music and outstanding visual captions for scoring the highest in the competition in those two areas. Congratulations on your persistence and effort in achieving this recognition!
CFHS National Honor Society Tutoring
If any student is interested in tutoring or extra help in any subject area, we offer FREE, walk-in peer tutoring from National Honor Society students. This is available every morning in the CFHS Library starting 45 minutes before school begins. Please consider taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity. No appointments or advance notice required - just walk in. For any questions, please ask your school counselor.
Counseling News
Click here for the latest Counseling update.
Athletic News
Fall Signing Day Ceremony
11/21/25
8:40am
CFHS Gym
All students that have signed a letter of intent to play sports in college. Please email Charles Pierce, the Athletic Director by 11/18/25 to participate. cpierce@cfsd16.org
Winter Sports Begin November 3rd
Please complete your sports registration on Register My Athlete. Go to
https://cfhs.cfsd16.org/home/activities-sports/athletics for instruction to complete the registration.
Winter sports include boys and girls basketball, soccer, and wrestling.
● Boys Basketball Tryouts:
Monday, 11/3:
Freshman: 4:30pm-6pm
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: 8pm-9:30pm
Tuesday, 11/4, Wednesday, 11/5:
Freshman/Sophomores: 3:45pm-5:15pm
Juniors/Seniors: 5pm-6:30pm
Thursday, 11/6, Friday, 11/7:
All groups 4pm-6pm
For any questions, contact japodaca@cfsd16.org
● Girls Basketball Tryouts:
Monday 11/3, Wednesday 11/5:
6pm-8pm
Contact Coach Martinez with any questions jmartinez@cfsd16.org
● Boys Soccer Tryouts:
Monday - Thursday 11/3 - 11/6 4pm-5:45pm, Softball field.
Contact Coach Whitney with any questions gwhitney@cfsd16.org
● Girls Soccer Tryouts:
Monday-Thursday 11/3 - 11/6 6pm-8pm, Softball field.
Contact Coach O'Connell with any questions koconnell@cfsd16.org
Approved Community Announcements/Learning Opportunities
Upcoming Events
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Monday November 3rd
8:00am - 9:00am NHS Monthly Meeting House 1 Seminar
8:30am - 8:55am Academic Assistance
10:05am - 10:35am Link Crew Academic Follow-Ups CFHS Gym
Tuesday November 4th
3:30pm - 4:30pm Mock Trial Meeting House 1 Seminar
6:00pm - 8:00pm Band - End of Season Party CFHS Cafeteria
Wednesday November 5th
6:15am - 6:30pm Field Trip - HOSA Conference
3:30pm - 5:00pm Model UN Meeting House 3 Seminar
4:30pm - 6:30pm Cross Country @ SoAz Sectionals @ Rio Rico
Thursday November 6th
All Day All State Jazz Choir Festival
3:30pm - 4:30pm Mock Trial Meeting House 1 Seminar
3:30pm - 6:00pm Pioneer Robotics Club Meeting House 1 Room 110
7:00pm - 9:00pm Guitar Concert CFHS Music Hall
7:00pm - 9:00pm Theatre ATA/ATP #1 CFHS Falcon Theatre
Friday November 7th
All Day All State Jazz Choir Festival
All Day Swim/Dive @ State
8:45am - 9:30 DECA Meeting House 3 Seminar
8:45am - 9:30am Academic Assistance
8:45am - 11:45am STAMP Testing House 2 Room 403
7:00pm - 9:00pm Theatre ATA/ATP #1 CFHS Falcon Theatre
Saturday November 8th
All Day All State Jazz Choir Festival
All Day Swim/Dive @ State
All Day Field Trip - Student Council
8:00am - 3:30pm Field Trip - Mock Trial Competition
11:00am - 12:00pm Cross Country Banquet CFHS Cafeteria
2:00pm - 4:00pm Theatre ATA/ATP #1 CFHS Falcon Theatre
7:00pm - 9:00pm Theatre ATA/ATP #1 CFHS Falcon Theatre
CFHS Meetings/Event Counseling Events Away Competitions/Field Trip Community Schools/Governing Board
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
January 19 No School (MLK Day)
February 26-27 No School (Rodeo Break)
March 13 Half Day Grading Day
November 11 No School (Veteran’s Day) March 23-27 No School (Spring Break)
November 26-28 No School (Thanksgiving) May 15 Seniors’ Last Day
December 17-19 Final Exams Schedule May 18-20 Final Exams (Gr. 9-11) Schedule
December 22-Jan 2 No School (Winter Break) May 20 Graduation/Last Day of School
CFSD The Boarder Newsletter
The CFSD newsletter (The Boarder) is from the recent CFSD Board Meeting. The newsletter has information
from the meeting along with student accomplishments and all current news discussed during the public Board
meetings. Please click here to view the October 28th newsletter.
CFSD Governing Board Members
Amy Krauss, President
Eileen Jackson, Vice President
ejackson@cfsd16.org
Jacquelyn Davoli, Board Member
jdavoli@cfsd16.org
Tom Logue, Board Member
Gina Mehmert, Board Member
gmehmert@cfsd16.org
Dr. Denise Bartlett, Superintendent
State of Arizona Legislative Representatives for CFSD
(please check www.azleg.gov for contact information)
Legislative District 18
Representative Nancy Gutierrez
Representative Chris Mathis
Senator Priya Sundareshan