In STEM class, students took on an engineering design challenge to create a pulley system capable of lifting materials. They brainstormed, planned, and then pitched their designs to an AI “Disaster Relief Coordinator” who questioned their ideas and challenged them to defend their choices.
Once their projects were approved, teams got to work building and testing their pulley systems. The AI pushed them to think deeper and refine their designs, leading to some incredible innovation and teamwork. Thank you Ms. Jimenez!
We are so proud of our creative and determined Roadrunners!



Heart + Culture + Community = Our purpose.
The HUSD #3 Indian Education Program is proud to share a snapshot of the meaningful work happening in our department! Take a look at what we've been up to:
⭐ A-Mazing Highlight: National Recognition!
We are celebrating our incredible staff! Both of our dedicated Navajo Language teachers have been recognized nationally, each earning the title of a National Johnson O’Malley Educator of the Year! 🏆 This outstanding achievement highlights the commitment and excellence driving our language preservation efforts.
📈 Success in Community Engagement
We've been strategically focused on building stronger, more authentic connections with the communities we serve. Thanks to successful family/community events, like a reading night at Park and our highly attended Native Education Summit, we've seen a significant increase in engagement! We're excited to continue this momentum with more events planned for November—check out the calendar of events: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GbtWeCFYaIUKfgetcf6qdejQxu4ze4tY/view?usp=sharing
❤️ Why We Love Our Department
Being a part of Indian Education is deeply meaningful because it gives us the opportunity to serve our Native students, families, and communities in ways that truly honor who we are and where we come from.
Every day, we help preserve our languages, celebrate our rich cultures, and empower our youth to see their identity as a source of strength and pride. Our work is about ensuring every student feels a sense of belonging and representation, knowing they are valued and capable of achieving their dreams while staying grounded in their traditions. We are connecting the past, present, and future of our people through education that truly reflects us.
Want to learn more about our upcoming events and programs? Contact: Indian Education Director Bernice Gover at bgover@holbrook.k12.az.us!
Thank you Indian Education Committee and Director Gover for Being the Ones to Help our Unique Students Develop!

This week is all about celebrating what makes Holbrook Schools amazing! ❤️💙🤍 We love our school because our teachers inspire us, our classmates encourage us, and our Roadrunner spirit keeps us moving forward even on days when we are struggling. Our encouragement to everyone is to keep spreading kindness and Roadrunner pride! 💙❤️🤍

Congratulations to our staff members who achieved perfect attendance for the 1st quarter! Your dedication, consistency, and commitment to showing up every single day make a huge difference for our students.
We are proud to have such an incredible team leading the way, modeling perseverance and passion for learning. #HJHSRoleModels #EveryDayCounts


🎶 Mrs. Taylor, our amazing music teacher, loves our school! 🎶
“I love Holbrook Junior High because we are creating opportunities for students to discover hidden talents they never knew they had and helping them connect those new skills to real world applications.
We have so much fun in music class. Learning to play instruments, sing, and create podcasts is just the tip of the iceberg. Music is a character building experience where students learn to do hard things, work together to create something bigger than themselves, and grow into who they truly want to be.”
💙 We are HJHS Roadrunners!
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Here’s what’s happening:
MONDAY: “What I Love About My School” quick write in 1st hour.
TUESDAY: Clothes Pin a Student Day—share a positive affirmation!
WEDNESDAY: Walk With Me to Be Drug Free—7:30 a.m. at the courthouse. Wear red!
THURSDAY: Post a message on our HJHS Kindness Wall—one adult, two students.
FRIDAY: Fall Festival & Costume Day! (Follow dress code; no gore, weapons, or full masks.)
Let’s make it a fun, safe, and inspiring week celebrating our school and community!

Several of our amazing teachers even came in on Sunday afternoon to prepare for the celebrations. Today, they took time out of their planning to decorate our fence with paper cups spelling out “We Love Our School!” We are so grateful for their dedication and school spirit! 💙❤️


The HJHS Cross Country team showcased their talent and determination at the recent White River Falcon Invitational, earning an impressive 2nd place overall among competing teams.
Girls Results: Abigail Chee 2nd place, Delilah Jensen 5th place, Kylie Smith 9th place.
Boys Results: Daylon Irving 5th place, Leo Benton 6th place, Bradley Nelson 7th place.
Congratulations, Roadrunners, on a great team effort!


Our phone lines at the Junior High are currently down. If you need to contact the school, please email Ms. Gishie at leag@holbrook.k12.az.us or Mrs. Padilla at spadilla@holbrook.k12.az.us.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.


They were amazed to see real cell walls, nuclei, and the difference in shape and structure between the two cell types. Hands-on learning at its best . Curiosity and discovery in every slide! Thank you Ms. Baloo.

Choir Concert: Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6:00 PM
Band Concert: Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 6:00 PM
Come celebrate the season with the incredible talent of our students ! You won’t want to miss it!

L–R: Laurel Visser, Emily McGee, Muncy Kee, Tayla Larson, Kylyn White, Akaiden Walker, and Lea Gishie.
Absent: Aiden Begay.
Thank you Roadrunners for your hard work and dedication!





