We would like to recognize our November Students and Staff of the Month. Congratulations to Sandra Padilla classified staff, Stella Brewer, Jaidyn Kinlicheenie, Rudy Fischer, Cruz Barreras, Callie Orton, and Karen Estridge certified staff. Not present was Solaya Smith.
Every Thursday was designated as Traditional Dress Day. Thank you to all students and staff who participated as we wrapped up Native American Month. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the HUSD Indian Education Committee for their hard work and thoughtful planning of this month’s activities.
Wednesday- Students proudly displayed their jewelry with their traditional clothing. Thank you parents for letting your children wear such beautiful jewelry to school.
Wednesday was Hair Bun and Jewelry Day for students and staff. Several people did their hair in a Navajo Hair Bun or tsiiyééł.
Congratulations to our amazing students who participated in the Honors Regional Music Festival!
We are incredibly proud to support the arts and celebrate the hard work and talent of our musicians.
This was an all-day event that took place at St. Johns High School.
Choir Participants:
Aaliyah Quintana
Kensley McGee
Tatum Manygoats
Cadence Taylor
Sadie Smith
Bentley Gardner
Easton Carbonneau
Band Participants:
Isadora Sanchez
Darrell Nez
Tasheena John
Haylee Kabinto
A special thank you to Mrs. Taylor for her dedication and support in preparing our students for this exciting opportunity. We are proud of each of you.
We are incredibly proud to support the arts and celebrate the hard work and talent of our musicians.
This was an all-day event that took place at St. Johns High School.
Choir Participants:
Aaliyah Quintana
Kensley McGee
Tatum Manygoats
Cadence Taylor
Sadie Smith
Bentley Gardner
Easton Carbonneau
Band Participants:
Isadora Sanchez
Darrell Nez
Tasheena John
Haylee Kabinto
A special thank you to Mrs. Taylor for her dedication and support in preparing our students for this exciting opportunity. We are proud of each of you.
We are excited to share that several of our students have been selected as winners in the annual Arizona Department of Homeland Security “Kids Safe Online” Cybersecurity Calendar Contest! Their artwork was chosen from many entries across the state and will be featured in this year’s published calendar.
The purpose of this contest is to promote safe internet and computer practices by encouraging students to creatively illustrate important cybersecurity themes. Winning artwork is showcased in a statewide calendar to help raise awareness and inspire safe online habits.
This morning, the virtual announcement was made, and we are proud to recognize our talented winners:
• Cover Winner – 6th Grade: Clarice Pack
• February – 8th Grade: Starla Harragarra
• April – 6th Grade: Jessica Lerma
• July – 6th Grade: Tatum Begay
Congratulations to all our incredible student artists! Your creativity, effort, and digital safety messages will be shared across Arizona!
The purpose of this contest is to promote safe internet and computer practices by encouraging students to creatively illustrate important cybersecurity themes. Winning artwork is showcased in a statewide calendar to help raise awareness and inspire safe online habits.
This morning, the virtual announcement was made, and we are proud to recognize our talented winners:
• Cover Winner – 6th Grade: Clarice Pack
• February – 8th Grade: Starla Harragarra
• April – 6th Grade: Jessica Lerma
• July – 6th Grade: Tatum Begay
Congratulations to all our incredible student artists! Your creativity, effort, and digital safety messages will be shared across Arizona!
On Tuesday, HJHS celebrated Rock Your Moccasins Day as part of the activities provided by our HUSD Indian Education Committee . Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the day meaningful for our school community.
Monday was Native T-Shirt day. It was a cold day so most students had their jackets zipped up.
Congratulations to Kristin Manning, our 8th-grade science teacher, and Karen Estridge, our Special Education teacher, on being selected as 2025–26 Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers recipients! Your wish is being granted!
The Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers program awards $2,500 classroom grants to Arizona K–12 public and charter school teachers. Recipients are selected through a random drawing, and the program’s mission is to support and celebrate educators by helping fund meaningful classroom needs that directly benefit students.
The Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers program awards $2,500 classroom grants to Arizona K–12 public and charter school teachers. Recipients are selected through a random drawing, and the program’s mission is to support and celebrate educators by helping fund meaningful classroom needs that directly benefit students.
Volleyball & Wrestling photos, scheduled for Monday Dec 1, 2025
Here are the links to order the picture packages.
Volleyball - https://v2.myproimages.com/www.spanglerpics.com/52205/search?code=Y6DV9
Wrestling - https://v2.myproimages.com/www.spanglerpics.com/52206/search?code=9UVG3
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We had an excellent showing at the Ganado wrestling tournament Saturday. The team as a whole placed 2nd overall out of 15 teams. This effort was lead by Zayn Kee, Haidyn Carroll and Brandon Ross all placing first in their weight class, 2nd place finishers included Cruz Barreras and Cadence Taylor, and third place finishers were Tristan Martinez, Bentley Gardner and the 4th place finisher was Arthur Baldonado.
Coach Yazzie Coach Zulu Coach Padilla
Coach Yazzie Coach Zulu Coach Padilla
HJHS is hosting a Sip and Paint!
You are invited to join us for a fun evening of painting and refreshments this Wednesday from 5:30–6:30 p.m., sponsored by the HUSD #3 JOM Program.
Please take a moment to sign up so we can prepare supplies and snacks:
https://forms.gle/ptDn5dmchHsjbwKy8
We hope to see you there!
You are invited to join us for a fun evening of painting and refreshments this Wednesday from 5:30–6:30 p.m., sponsored by the HUSD #3 JOM Program.
Please take a moment to sign up so we can prepare supplies and snacks:
https://forms.gle/ptDn5dmchHsjbwKy8
We hope to see you there!
This week is our final week to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. All students are welcome to participate in all activities. Thank you to our students, staff, parents, and our Indian Education Program for supporting and celebrating with us.
Bernice Gover, HUSD Indian Education Director, recently offered ribbon skirt classes. A variety of beautiful fabric was available for participants to choose from. HJHS teacher Ashley Speers and Andrea Tomlin, principal of Indian Wells Elementary, took the opportunity to create their own beautiful ribbon skirts. We appreciate their participation and the pride they put into their work!
We’re celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Each Thursday in November is Traditional Dress Day, and our students and staff showed their pride.
Student Spotlight!
Congratulations to Moraes James, a proud 7th grader at HJHS ! Moraes will be competing at the 2025 Las Vegas Regionals Pokémon Competition.
Pokémon has been a competitive game for over 25 years, and Moraes has already made an impressive mark, earning 18th place out of 194 competitors at the San Antonio Regionals. He has also competed at the North American International Championship in New Orleans and other regional events.
Next up is the Las Vegas Regionals, where he will take on an older playing field and showcase his skills once again.
We’re so proud of you, Moraes. Be the One Roadrunner!
Congratulations to Moraes James, a proud 7th grader at HJHS ! Moraes will be competing at the 2025 Las Vegas Regionals Pokémon Competition.
Pokémon has been a competitive game for over 25 years, and Moraes has already made an impressive mark, earning 18th place out of 194 competitors at the San Antonio Regionals. He has also competed at the North American International Championship in New Orleans and other regional events.
Next up is the Las Vegas Regionals, where he will take on an older playing field and showcase his skills once again.
We’re so proud of you, Moraes. Be the One Roadrunner!
Honoring Our Veterans
As we approach Veterans Day, we want to take a moment to thank and honor all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Your dedication and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day. We are deeply grateful.
A reminder for families:
School will be in session on Monday.
There will be no school on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
As we approach Veterans Day, we want to take a moment to thank and honor all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Your dedication and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day. We are deeply grateful.
A reminder for families:
School will be in session on Monday.
There will be no school on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Volleyball coach Ashley Attakai and her players proudly celebrated Traditional Dress Day by pairing their team shirts with traditional clothing and jewelry. A perfect blend of culture and team spirit! 💙
Traditional Dress Day at Holbrook Junior High!
Our students proudly showcased their culture and heritage by wearing traditional clothing and jewelry. It was wonderful to see so many Roadrunners celebrating who they are with pride!
Our students proudly showcased their culture and heritage by wearing traditional clothing and jewelry. It was wonderful to see so many Roadrunners celebrating who they are with pride!
Awesome job, 6th grade Roadrunners!
You’ve started your first year at Holbrook Junior High strong . Many of you missed only 1–2 days during the first quarter! Your positive attitude and commitment to being at school every day are setting the tone for success. Keep it up and continue to Be the One, Roadrunner! 💙💛
#RoadrunnerPride #AttendanceMatters #6thGradeStrong
You’ve started your first year at Holbrook Junior High strong . Many of you missed only 1–2 days during the first quarter! Your positive attitude and commitment to being at school every day are setting the tone for success. Keep it up and continue to Be the One, Roadrunner! 💙💛
#RoadrunnerPride #AttendanceMatters #6thGradeStrong
