What an incredible day at our annual Health Holbrook Staff Wellness Day!
This year's theme: Wellness on Route 66: Cruisin’ to Better Health!
Our campus was buzzing with energy as our team took a proactive leap toward a healthier, more balanced lifestyle! Our HUSD #3 staff works tirelessly to Help our Unique Students Develop and today was their day!
Roadrunners dove into a variety of sessions focused on:
💰 Financial Fitness: Strategies for a secure future.
💪 Physical Health: Getting moving and prioritizing our bodies.
🧠 Mental Wellbeing: Mindfulness and stress-management tools.
Thank You to those that made it happen! This day wouldn't have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our organizers and partners.
A huge shout-out to:
Anne Lang, Bernice Gover, Michaela Saxton, and Lauren Maestas for their incredible planning, vision and activities! Thank you Ray and food services for the fresh, healthy snacks! All the local companies and organizations who joined us to share their expertise and resources.
The HUSD #3 Staff: Thank you for showing up for yourselves and each other. Your energy is what makes this district great!
When we take care of ourselves, we are better equipped to take care of our students and our community which fulfills or mission to Help our Unique Students Develop!
Stay healthy, Roadrunners!
Holbrook High School made its debut at the Shizaad Hiiná Diné Language Competition today!
Our students did an incredible job representing HHS for the first time at the Winslow High School Performing Arts Center.
We are thrilled to announce that Kayonabah Begay and Keenara Begay took First Place in the Duet category!
Two more of our students, Zoe Begay and Jaylah Paddock, also gave impressive performances in the Individual Poem Readings. It was a wonderful day of learning and celebrating our language.
Ahéhee’ Stephanie Nelson & the WHS Tribe of Many Feathers for being such wonderful hosts and WUSD #1 Indian Education Program for coordinating this vital event.
Also, Ahéhee Mr. Loren Silver for his dedication to getting our students stage-ready.
Huge Congratulations to Tucker Orton!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Tucker Orton’s phenomenal performance at the National Hoop Shoot Competition in Chicago! Tucker stepped onto the big stage and locked in, sinking a stellar 20 out of 25 free throws.
Competing at the national level takes more than just skill—it takes Roadrunner nerves of steel, hours of practice, and a true competitive spirit. Tucker showed all three , representing our school and community with class and precision.
Tucker has a chance to return to the free throw line for 3 more years in the Elks Hoop Shoot Competition!
Keep hooping Tucker and to all Roadrunners ages 8-12, YOU could be next! Start shooting free throws now! The next competition will be in December!
A huge thank you to everyone that supported Tucker on this journey!
By the way, 25/25 won it all! Amazing! Tucker is on his way to this level of perfection!
Out of 14 schools, HJHS rose to the top to claim the 2026 Overall Runner-Up title at the Window Rock Middle School Track and Field Meet!
Check out these standout performances from the meet:
Track Highlights
100M: Cadence Taylor (2nd), Gabby Gallegos (8th)
200M: Cadence Taylor (2nd), Gabby Gallegos (3rd), Isadora Sanchez (9th)
400M: Gabby Gallegos (2nd), Kimora Boyd (3rd), Jasmine Knight (8th)
800M: Tasheena John (10th)
1600M: Tasheena John (6th)
Boys 1600M Placer: Zayn Kee (9th)
Field Highlights
High Jump: Kimora Boyd (5th), Ayano Sakurai (6th), Penalope Begay (9th)
Long Jump: Kadence Brinjak (4th)
Shot Put: Isadora Sanchez (2nd), Tasheena John (5th), Ayano Sakurai (7th), Khomehya Sakurai (10th)
Relay Success
4x100 (Group A): Kadence Brinjak, Jasmine Knight, Isadora Sanchez, & Cadence Taylor – 3rd Place
4x100 (Group B): Kylie Smith, Kimora Boyd, Penalope Begay, & Gabby Gallegos – 4th Place
OVERALL TEAM RUNNER UP!
A huge shoutout to our coaches—Farrel Yazzie, Phoebe Adrales-Torres, and Patrick Torres—for leading these incredible students to success.
Way to go Roadrunners!
Huge congratulations to our Navajo-Hopi Area Junior High League JV Soccer Champions!
Our Indian Wells Elementary Roadrunners showed incredible speed, heart, and teamwork to bring home the title.
Just like a Roadrunner, this team was too fast to catch and too determined to quit.
We are so proud of the hard work from our players, the dedication of our coaches, and the amazing support from the IWES community. You’ve proven that when a Roadrunner sets their sights on a goal, nothing can stand in their way!
Let’s hear it for our Champions!
Your participation and cooperation made the drill a success and helps us ensure the safety of our students and community.
A special thank you to our incredible partners who made this possible:
🚓 Holbrook Police Department
🚓 Navajo County Sheriff's Office
🚒 Holbrook Fire
🚑 Holbrook EMS
🎪 Staff of the Navajo County Fairgrounds
🎓 HHS Roadrunners
🏫 Wonderful staff at HUSD #3
We are so grateful for your dedication and commitment.
Thank you for making the drill a success and thank you for being Roadrunners!
Tucker Orton has had an outstanding Elks Hoop Shoot journey since January and seeing a Roadrunner represent Arizona on the national stage in Chicago is truly special.
For those following along, here is the breakdown of the big event:
The 2026 Elks Hoop Shoot National Finals
When: This Saturday, April 18, 2026
Where: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois
Tucker is competing in the Boys 10-11 division. He earned his spot by winning the Arizona State Championship and then clinching the West Regional title in Las Vegas with a clutch performance.
Tucker isn’t just a sharp-shooter; he’s a great example of the "Roadrunner Way." To make it to the National Finals, a contestant typically has to beat out thousands of other kids across local, district, state, and regional levels.
Check out Tucker's introduction by the National Elks Association: https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxeVJT5X60LaY4TxRI8ayrY1vA1DWiGAfV
A huge thank you to the Holbrook Elks Lodge #2450 and the Arizona Elks Association for creating these opportunities for kids!
Whether that final ball swishes or rattles, Holbrook is already incredibly proud of your grit, hard work, and dedication!
Good luck in the Windy City, Tucker! You will have Roadrunners at home cheering you on!
The Navajo School Clothing and School Supplies (NSCSS) portal is officially OPEN!
PROGRAM DETAILS:
✅ Up to $200 per eligible child (Ages 3–18)
✅ Funds can be used for school clothing and supplies of your choice
✅ URGENT: The portal will automatically CLOSE once 200 children have been reached.
APPLY NOW AT: 🔗 https://ndcfs.org/navajo-school-clothing-school-supplies-program/
⚠️ IMPORTANT:Because this is no longer an HUSD #3 internal process, please reach out to the Navajo Financial Assistance Unit (FAU) directly with any questions: 📞 928-871-6556 📧 fau_submissions@ndcfs.org
Don’t wait—apply today to ensure your students have everything they need to succeed! 📚✨
A quick public service announcement that the City of Holbrook will be chip and sealing 8th Avenue next week Monday through Friday. 8th Ave runs in front of Holbrook High School and up the hill by the District Office. They are requesting that no cars are parked along 8th Avenue next week while road work is being conducted.
Thank you for helping with this project and thank you for being Roadrunners!
1st Place-Milo Jaime (who went undefeated all season), Josiah Aguilar, Zayn Kee, Zuri Kee, Manuel Whetten, Harper Carroll, Haidyn Carroll, Jeff DeWitt and Stella Brewer.
2nd Place-Aaliyah Quintana, Kayiah Simpson, Cruz Barreras, Alex Dawson, Joey Padilla, Jaxon Patterson and Rudy Gurule.
3rd Place-Mac DeWitt, Vicente Gurule, Elijah Jaime and Elena Simpson.
4th Place-Hyrum Carroll, Tony and Robert Mann
The Holbrook Wrestling Club is looking forward to seeing the names of one or more of these kids on the Wall of Fame that’s inside the high school wrestling room.
A big thank you to the Hashknife Pony Express for sponsoring the club! Thank You to all the parents for their support and donations!
Congratulations to all that participated and made the tournament a success!
The HUSD #3 phone lines are currently down. The source of the outage is unknown but we are working to get them back up as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience!
Twelve of them placed 1st through 4th.
1st place- Adriel and Milo Jaime, Aaliyah Quintana, Manuel Whetten, Stella Brewer and Josiah Aguilar
2nd place- Kayiah Simpson, Joey Padilla
3rd place- Cruz Barreras
4th place- Elijah Jaime, Taylor Tsaipi and Jaxton Martinez
Congratulations to all who participated!
The HUSD #3 , in partnership with Heart of America, Cal Poly students, Next Power and Solv, have completed a third solar installation project which was a massive success! This project was only possible through the combined efforts of an amazing team.
A huge thank you to CalPoly, Heart of America, Next Power, and Solv, alongside the vital local leadership including Indian Education Director, Bernice Gover and HUSD #3 Liaison Heather Manygoats; as well as, the many great people at HUSD #3 that made this project happen!
These partnerships do more than just complete projects—they truly strengthen the fabric of our community.
By bringing such a large, dedicated group of volunteers to Holbrook, we were thrilled to provide a much-needed economic boost to our beloved local businesses:
Our volunteers rested up at a local hotel- over 50 volunteers!
Enjoyed fantastic meals at local restaurants!
Frequented many other business in their days spent in Holbrook!
They participated in the Holbrook Junior High School CAFE event on Tuesday night!
They even took time to explore the breathtaking Petrified Forest and Painted Desert!
By visiting our town and supporting the local businesses who make Holbrook thrive, these amazing volunteers invested directly in our community's future and most importantly installed solar on 15 Roadrunner family homes!
Thank you to everyone who made this happen.
Together, we are Energizing our Roadrunners!
NOMINATE A ROADRUNNER/RURAL SCHOOLS TEACHER OF THE YEAR!
The Arizona Rural Schools Association has been privileged to honor educators from around the state that are making an impact in their rural communities. We are pleased to continue this tradition of recognizing excellence!
Nomination Process:
Rural teachers can be nominated by a community member, student, co-worker, school or district administrator, or county leader through an online nomination form. To be considered for the award and continue on with the Teacher of the Year (TOY) process, the candidate must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Full time certified teacher working in a rural school in Arizona. These schools must be a state-accredited or a Bureau of Indian Education rural institution.
Teacher of Record in any content area for grades Preschool through 12th Grade.
Minimum of three years of completed teaching experience in a rural school setting.
Under contract with a rural school district for the 2026-2027 school year.
The deadline for nominations will be 12:00 a.m. April 14, 2026.
All teacher candidates that meet the qualifications will be sent an online application that must be completed and submitted once nominated to be considered for one of the Ten Finalists. Teachers that receive multiple nominations will fill out a single application.
To be considered for the ARSA Rural Teacher of the Year for 2026, the application must be completed by April 14, 2026.
Nomination Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdG5_CORY2qN86Brn5RqTn6dRmJuz-rYdWqg43lYaTGbLgdMQ/viewform
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Greg Wyman, ARSA Executive Director, at execdir@azruralschools.org.
Holbrook Junior High School will host its first Community and Family Engagement (CAFE) event of the school year!
Tuesday, March 24th from 5:30-7:30 PM (MST).
This special evening is organized in coordination with Heart of America, CalPoly, SOLV Energy, and Next Power. These partners will be in our area continuing their incredible work installing solar panels for students across Northern Arizona! HJHS is thrilled to host them.
What to Expect
The event will be a dynamic mix of community connection and student achievement:
Student-Led Presentations: HJHS students will be taking the lead to showcase their recent projects and learning.
Solar Partnership Highlights: Learn more about the solar installations happening in our community.
Come join our HJHS students, staff and community for a night of community and family engagement!
Thanks for being Roadrunners!
The Holbrook Wrestling Club had twenty one members participate in the Show Low wrestling tournament this past Saturday 3/21/26.
Twelve of them placed 1st. through 3rd.
1st. Place: Adriel and Milo Jaime and Harper Carroll
2nd. Place: Elijah Jamie, Elena Simpson, Jaxson Patterson, Joey Padilla, Haidyn and Hyrum Carroll
3rd. Place: Xavion Simpson, Horatio Ochoa and Taylor Tsipi
Manuel Whetten participated in the StarWars Under the Lights wrestling tournament in Florence Az and placed 3rd.
Congratulations to all who participated!
We are incredibly proud to announce that Holbrook High’s Chellena "Chen" Castillo has been named the 2026 Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff!
Selected from a group of five impressive finalists, Chen was recognized for her outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and her commitment to serving our community (clocking in over 30+ hours of service this year alone!).
What’s Next for Chen?
The Big Stage: Chen is heading to the state competition to vie for the title of Arizona Youth of the Year!
"Her dedication, passion and exceptional potential embody the values we seek to support and uplift in the youth we serve." — Mark Cox, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff
Chen, your Roadrunner family is rooting for you as you move on to the state level. We can't wait to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish!
Let's hear it for Chen! Thanks for being a Roadrunner!
Read more about Chen's success here: https://azdailysun.com/news/local/holbrook-high-school-student-named-youth-of-the-year-by-boys-and-girls-club-of/article_d00383a2-2a5d-4b7c-9b26-eb2b33fa8e4b.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
March 24th from 5:30-7:30 PM (MST).
This special evening is organized in coordination with Heart of America, CalPoly, SOLV Energy, and Next Power. These partners will be in our area continuing their incredible work installing solar panels for students across Northern Arizona! HJHS is thrilled to host them.
What to Expect
The event will be a dynamic mix of community connection and student achievement:
Student-Led Presentations: HJHS students will be taking the lead to showcase their recent projects and learning.
Solar Partnership Highlights: Learn more about the solar installations happening in our community.
Community Fair: A space for local organizations to connect with our families. They will also be helping with resumes and providing free professional headshots.
How You Can Join Us
We would love for you to be a part of this event! Whether you want to share resources or lend a hand, please sign up via the link below:
CLICK HERE 👉 Sign-Up: HJHS Community Event Sheet
Need ideas, here are a couple:
Informational Booths: Secure a spot to represent your organization (please note if you need tables/chairs on the sheet).
Volunteers: Sign up for a shift to help us host a seamless evening for our families.
STEM Ideas: Bring your science, technology, engineering and math skills to share demonstrations.
Also attached is the official event flyer for more details. Please feel free to circulate this within your circles!
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the bright future of our students.
Come join us for a night of Community and Family Engagement!
Congratulations Roadrunner Youth Wrestlers!
Thirteen Holbrook Wrestling Club members participated in the Redskins Rumble Wrestling Tournament this past weekend in St. Johns.
Nine of them placed 1st through 4th:
Alex Dawson, Joey Padilla and Judge Smith placed 1st.
Bohdi Smith, Elena Simpson and Cruz Barraras placed 2nd.
Aliyah Simpson and Neil Brewer placed 3rd.
Haidyn Carroll placed 4th.
Manuel Ochoa won his exhibition match.
Congratulations to all who participated!
