Apache Junction High School Incoming Freshman Orientation is Tuesday, July 18th from 8:00 am - 10:00 am!
Students attending this event need to be dropped off at the North Gym, which is located near the cafeteria.
Looking forward to welcoming our AJHS Class of 2027!
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The 2023-24 school year is right around the corner! Here's our Meet the Teacher Open House schedule!
Wednesday, July 19th
Cactus Canyon Junior High - 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Thursday, July 20th
Apache Junction High School - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ALL Elementary Schools - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, July 21st
The Early Learning Center (TLC) - 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Be sure to check out your school's website for the latest information for your student!
For AJHS Students and Parents:
Good morning, Prospectors, See the attached document on how to get registered for the 2023-2024 school year. This process needs to happen for returning students as soon as possible. If you have any questions, call or email using the information in the attached image. Thank you, Mr. Lamb Assistant Principal Apache Junction High School
AJUSD Food Services department is once again hosting the USDA Summer Food Program! Free breakfast and lunch for anyone 18 years old and younger. Adult meals available as well!
The breakfast and lunch meals will be served weekdays from June 5th-30th at the Apache Junction High School Cafeteria.
Please see informational flyer for more details!
SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Completing its search for a new Superintendent, the Apache Junction Unified School District Governing Board is pleased to announce that Dr. Robert Pappalardo has been selected as the district's next Superintendent effective July 1, 2023.
"Dr. Pappalardo possesses a vested interest in the success of our District and the well being of our students," Governing Board President Dena Kimble said. "We are extremely confident that Dr. Pappalardo will lead AJUSD to become a highly rated school district and model for other communities to follow."
Dr. Pappalardo's career in education has spanned 32 years that includes administrative roles in the Florence, Laveen, Queen Creek and Apache Junction school districts. He has also earned advanced degrees from Arizona State University including a Doctorate in Educational Administration and Supervision.
Appreciatively, Dr. Pappalardo said, "I am excited to lead the Apache Junction Unified School District in their quest to become an exceptional school system.”
Congratulations to AJHS Women's Tennis doubles pairing Megan Gossmann and Bailey Furrow! The two seniors qualified and competed in the AIA State Tennis Championship tournament, becoming the first AJHS Women's Tennis doubles pair to earn a spot in the State Tournament!
Our AJHS Baseball team donned pink jerseys during their final home game to show their support for the fight against cancer with the American Cancer Society! At the ballgame, the AJHS Baseball program and spectators raised over $260 in donations for the ACS! Great job, Prospector Baseball!
DVES is very excited about the newest addition to the music program - a WM Knabe & Co baby grand piano, donated by Nanci Wilson through the Gold Canyon Arts Council. Thank you Mrs. Wilson and our friends at the Gold Canyon Arts Council!
Congratulations to the AJUSD Students of the Month!
AJHS:
Atitaya Thonsungnoen
William Culpepper
CCJH:
Ellery Brennan
Jonathan Montes
DVES:
Kaityln McBride
Jayden Contreras
FPES:
Bellamae Carpio-Wells
Cruz McIlroy
PTES:
Zoey Przybyszewski
Mason Molina
We would love to give a huge thank you to Kerry Schrand and Jan Snyder from our local VFW Post 7968 Auxiliary for donating books to AJUSD school libraries to promote literacy!
