What an incredible night showcasing the amazing talent of our HJHS junior high students! Our guitar class truly rocked the stage with a performance that had the crowd smiling from beginning to end. The audience enjoyed a fun medley on the electric guitar, highlighting just how much these young musicians have learned and accomplished this year.
Under the direction of Mrs. Taylor, students began by learning the basics on acoustic guitar and grew into confident performers ready to share their music with the community. They played several songs making it a memorable evening for everyone in attendance.
A huge thank you to all of the parents, families, and friends who came out to support our future musicians. Your encouragement means so much to our students and helps keep the arts strong at HJHS. We are so proud of these talented students and all of their hard work!
Under the direction of Mrs. Taylor, students began by learning the basics on acoustic guitar and grew into confident performers ready to share their music with the community. They played several songs making it a memorable evening for everyone in attendance.
A huge thank you to all of the parents, families, and friends who came out to support our future musicians. Your encouragement means so much to our students and helps keep the arts strong at HJHS. We are so proud of these talented students and all of their hard work!
We had the pleasure of welcoming the 6th grade students from Indian Wells Elementary School to our campus for an exciting visit! The students toured the campus, met with administration, explored elective opportunities for next year, and even stayed to enjoy lunch while discovering what the Roost snack area is all about.
There was a lot of excitement and energy as students got a preview of junior high life and began preparing for the next step in their educational journey. We are thrilled to welcome these future students back in August and cannot wait for them to officially become part of our school family!
There was a lot of excitement and energy as students got a preview of junior high life and began preparing for the next step in their educational journey. We are thrilled to welcome these future students back in August and cannot wait for them to officially become part of our school family!
What an exciting and festive evening of music at the GGPAC! Our band students truly shined tonight with outstanding performances that showcased their talent, dedication, and hard work. We are so proud of the effort they put into preparing for this special event.
A huge thank you to our students for their commitment and passion for music, and to all of the parents, families, and community members who came out to support our young musicians. Your encouragement and support made the night even more special. It was a wonderful celebration of music, teamwork, and school pride!
Also, a very special shout out to Mrs. Taylor as tonight marked her final performance before beginning her retirement journey. Thank you, Mrs. Taylor, for the countless hours, dedication, and love you have poured into students and music education over the years. You have made a lasting impact on so many young musicians, and you will truly be missed. Wishing you a joyful and well-deserved retirement!
A huge thank you to our students for their commitment and passion for music, and to all of the parents, families, and community members who came out to support our young musicians. Your encouragement and support made the night even more special. It was a wonderful celebration of music, teamwork, and school pride!
Also, a very special shout out to Mrs. Taylor as tonight marked her final performance before beginning her retirement journey. Thank you, Mrs. Taylor, for the countless hours, dedication, and love you have poured into students and music education over the years. You have made a lasting impact on so many young musicians, and you will truly be missed. Wishing you a joyful and well-deserved retirement!
🎓 Save the Date! 🎓
Our exciting 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony is just around the corner! Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments and bright futures of our amazing students.
📅 May 21
🕚 11:00 AM
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our students, families, and community!
Our exciting 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony is just around the corner! Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments and bright futures of our amazing students.
📅 May 21
🕚 11:00 AM
We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our students, families, and community!
Join us as we celebrate an incredible year of achievement at our End of the Year Awards Assembly on May 11, 2026 at 9:00 am at the George Gardner Performing Arts Center. This special event will honor the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our students.
We have many awards to present and plenty to celebrate. We hope you will be there to share in this memorable occasion and support our students as they are recognized for their success.
We have many awards to present and plenty to celebrate. We hope you will be there to share in this memorable occasion and support our students as they are recognized for their success.
This week, we celebrated our amazing teachers during Teacher Appreciation Fiesta Week! A huge shout out goes to our fantastic Student Council members and their parents for wrapping up the week with a wonderful Fiesta Luncheon. Everything was absolutely delicious, and our staff truly enjoyed the thoughtful celebration.
Our students went above and beyond by bringing food, drinks, and desserts, and we were especially honored that they took the time to serve the staff themselves. Their kindness, leadership, and appreciation made the event extra special.
A special thank you as well to Ms. Jimenez and Mrs. Paschal for sponsoring and supporting these outstanding young leaders. Your dedication and guidance are greatly appreciated!
A big thank you to Casey Rapacki for driving from Flagstaff every Wednesday to meet with a group of students during lunch, providing fun yet community-reflective activities for our students.
We also want to extend our appreciation to Rebecca Corrigan, Director of TEENS MAKE HEALTH HAPPEN in Northern Arizona, for seeking out HJHS and providing such a meaningful service to our students.
The positive connections and experiences you both brought to our campus are truly appreciated. We hope to see you back again next school year!
We also want to extend our appreciation to Rebecca Corrigan, Director of TEENS MAKE HEALTH HAPPEN in Northern Arizona, for seeking out HJHS and providing such a meaningful service to our students.
The positive connections and experiences you both brought to our campus are truly appreciated. We hope to see you back again next school year!
We are grateful for our teachers every single day of the year, but this past week gave us a special opportunity to celebrate them in a fun way during Teacher Appreciation Week! From treats and activities to lots of laughter, it was a great week recognizing the amazing work our staff does for students each day.
Our students joined in on the appreciation too, and we want to give a big shout out to 7th grader Cooper Wilson for making the day extra special by bringing snacks for teachers along with a fun note on each package. That thoughtful gesture was truly appreciated and meant so much to our staff. Thank you, Cooper, for spreading kindness and appreciation!
Our students joined in on the appreciation too, and we want to give a big shout out to 7th grader Cooper Wilson for making the day extra special by bringing snacks for teachers along with a fun note on each package. That thoughtful gesture was truly appreciated and meant so much to our staff. Thank you, Cooper, for spreading kindness and appreciation!
Congratulations to our outstanding April Students and Staff of the Month! We are incredibly proud to recognize these individuals for their hard work, positive attitudes, dedication, and the difference they make at HJHS each day.
From left to right: Mr. Paul Agramont, Tasheena John, Kadence Brinjak, Julian Quezada, Tatum Manygoats, Evan Sanchez, Mrs. Phoebe Adrales-Torres, and Alice Meeks.
Thank you for representing our school with excellence and for the impact you have on our students, staff, and school community. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are proud to celebrate each of you. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
From left to right: Mr. Paul Agramont, Tasheena John, Kadence Brinjak, Julian Quezada, Tatum Manygoats, Evan Sanchez, Mrs. Phoebe Adrales-Torres, and Alice Meeks.
Thank you for representing our school with excellence and for the impact you have on our students, staff, and school community. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are proud to celebrate each of you. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
A heartfelt congratulations to all of our students who participated in tonight’s production of Willy Wonka. Your performances were incredible and each of you brought energy, talent, and enthusiasm to the stage. From the magical costumes to the creative props, every detail helped bring this story to life in a truly special way.
We are so grateful to our parents and community members who came out to support our students. Your presence and encouragement mean so much and help make events like this unforgettable.
A very special and heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Taylor. Producing a musical of this caliber is no small task, and she does it with dedication, professionalism, and a true passion for our students. As she prepares for retirement at the end of this school year, we want her to know just how deeply she is appreciated. Her impact will be lasting and she will be greatly missed.
Tonight was a wonderful reminder of what makes our school community so special.
We are so grateful to our parents and community members who came out to support our students. Your presence and encouragement mean so much and help make events like this unforgettable.
A very special and heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Taylor. Producing a musical of this caliber is no small task, and she does it with dedication, professionalism, and a true passion for our students. As she prepares for retirement at the end of this school year, we want her to know just how deeply she is appreciated. Her impact will be lasting and she will be greatly missed.
Tonight was a wonderful reminder of what makes our school community so special.
Congratulations to our incredible student-athletes who competed in the White Mountain League Track Finals held in Winslow.
Your hard work, determination, and commitment were evident in every event, and we are so proud of how you represented our school with pride and sportsmanship.
Track & Field Results:
Shot Put
Isadora Sanchez – 3rd place
Long Jump
Kadence Brinjak – 3rd place
400M
Gabby Gallegos – 4th place
800M
Leo Benton – 2nd place
Penalope Begay – 4th place
1600M
Leo Benton – 1st place
Zayn Kee – 4th place
Tasheena John – 2nd place
Kylie Smith – 3rd place
4x100M Relay
Kadence Brinjak, Kimora Boyd, Isadora Sanchez, and Gabby Gallegos – 4th place
Your hard work, determination, and commitment were evident in every event, and we are so proud of how you represented our school with pride and sportsmanship.
Track & Field Results:
Shot Put
Isadora Sanchez – 3rd place
Long Jump
Kadence Brinjak – 3rd place
400M
Gabby Gallegos – 4th place
800M
Leo Benton – 2nd place
Penalope Begay – 4th place
1600M
Leo Benton – 1st place
Zayn Kee – 4th place
Tasheena John – 2nd place
Kylie Smith – 3rd place
4x100M Relay
Kadence Brinjak, Kimora Boyd, Isadora Sanchez, and Gabby Gallegos – 4th place
Don’t forget to bring the whole family and join us for the final night of our musical Willy Wonka! The show is free and begins at 6:00 PM at the GGPAC. You won’t be disappointed. Our students have put in a tremendous amount of hard work to make this a truly fabulous production, and it’s a great opportunity to come out and support them.
Today, 34 of our students had an incredible opportunity to participate in an immersive “Game Day” experience hosted by the American Council of Engineering Companies at Northern Arizona University.
During this STEM-focused experience, students toured the football stadium and explored the innovative engineering behind its design and construction. They gained valuable insight into the wide range of STEM careers involved in bringing a “Game Day” to life at NAU—from structural design to operations and technology.
This was a meaningful, real-world learning experience that helped connect classroom learning to future career pathways.
A big thank you to Ms. Jimenez for organizing this opportunity and to Ms. Estridge for supporting our students as a sponsor.
During this STEM-focused experience, students toured the football stadium and explored the innovative engineering behind its design and construction. They gained valuable insight into the wide range of STEM careers involved in bringing a “Game Day” to life at NAU—from structural design to operations and technology.
This was a meaningful, real-world learning experience that helped connect classroom learning to future career pathways.
A big thank you to Ms. Jimenez for organizing this opportunity and to Ms. Estridge for supporting our students as a sponsor.
If you missed tonight’s performance of Willy Wonka, you truly missed something special. The energy in the room was electric, the crowd filled every seat, and our students delivered a performance that was nothing short of incredible. After nearly a full semester of hard work, their talent, dedication, and excitement lit up the stage and brought the story to life in a way that had the audience completely captivated.
The good news is you still have one more chance to experience it. Join us this Friday at 6:00 PM at the GGPAC and see for yourself what everyone will be talking about. Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an evening of outstanding entertainment at this free event.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our Choir teacher, Chantelle Taylor, whose commitment and passion made this unforgettable production possible. You will not want to miss it this time.
The good news is you still have one more chance to experience it. Join us this Friday at 6:00 PM at the GGPAC and see for yourself what everyone will be talking about. Bring your family, invite your friends, and enjoy an evening of outstanding entertainment at this free event.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our Choir teacher, Chantelle Taylor, whose commitment and passion made this unforgettable production possible. You will not want to miss it this time.
Come out and support our students tonight and Friday night for their musical. Show time is 6:00 PM at the GGPAC! This musical is a FREE event. Enjoy an evening of entertainment that will leave you smiling. Grab your family and friends and join us for a sweet adventure you won’t forget!
Mrs. Visser’s 7th grade English classes recently explored blackout poetry, and the students did an excellent job. She consistently finds creative ways to engage learners through a variety of activities while still meeting state ELA standards.
Blackout poetry is a form of found poetry in which a writer uses an existing text, such as a newspaper, book page, or article, and blacks out most of the words, leaving only selected ones visible to create a new poem. It is both a literary and visual art form that transforms existing text into a new and often meaningful message.
Blackout poetry is a form of found poetry in which a writer uses an existing text, such as a newspaper, book page, or article, and blacks out most of the words, leaving only selected ones visible to create a new poem. It is both a literary and visual art form that transforms existing text into a new and often meaningful message.
Kindness Week is coming to HJHS with our theme Hearts in Action! ❤️
Each day, students can participate in a fun dress-up theme and a simple kindness challenge that can be done in just a few minutes. From greeting someone new, to writing uplifting notes, sharing positive messages, and helping keep our campus clean, every small act makes a big difference.
Let’s work together to spread positivity, build connections, and show what our Roadrunner community is all about. We can’t wait to see everyone join in!
Each day, students can participate in a fun dress-up theme and a simple kindness challenge that can be done in just a few minutes. From greeting someone new, to writing uplifting notes, sharing positive messages, and helping keep our campus clean, every small act makes a big difference.
Let’s work together to spread positivity, build connections, and show what our Roadrunner community is all about. We can’t wait to see everyone join in!
It’s that time of year again for promotion pictures. This order form is for photos taken during the promotion ceremony as each student receives their certificate. All 8th grade students have also been given a copy of this form.
Please remember that 8th grade promotion will take place on May 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Roadrunner Stadium.
Please remember that 8th grade promotion will take place on May 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Roadrunner Stadium.
SAVE THE DATE
Join us as we celebrate an incredible year of achievement at our End of the Year Awards Assembly on May 11, 2026 at 9:00 am at the George Gardner Performing Arts Center. This special event will honor the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our students.
We have many awards to present and plenty to celebrate. We hope you will be there to share in this memorable occasion and support our students as they are recognized for their success.
Join us as we celebrate an incredible year of achievement at our End of the Year Awards Assembly on May 11, 2026 at 9:00 am at the George Gardner Performing Arts Center. This special event will honor the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our students.
We have many awards to present and plenty to celebrate. We hope you will be there to share in this memorable occasion and support our students as they are recognized for their success.
Our students have been pouring their hearts into this semester’s musical, and it’s finally showtime! This year, they’re bringing the magic of Willy Wonka to life, and you won’t want to miss it.
From colorful characters to unforgettable songs, our talented students have worked incredibly hard to create a performance that is fun, energetic, and full of surprises. Their dedication and passion truly shine on stage.
Come out, support our students, and enjoy an evening of entertainment that will leave you smiling. Grab your family and friends and join us for a sweet adventure you won’t forget!
From colorful characters to unforgettable songs, our talented students have worked incredibly hard to create a performance that is fun, energetic, and full of surprises. Their dedication and passion truly shine on stage.
Come out, support our students, and enjoy an evening of entertainment that will leave you smiling. Grab your family and friends and join us for a sweet adventure you won’t forget!
