Little Falcons Preschool

Hello Little Falcons Families

The students are having so much fun in preschool. The preschoolers love writing with shaving cream, writing their own grocery list, having tea with bears, and playing in the dramatic play area.

Students learned about the different worlds of animals including pets as well as animals from the desert, farm, and zoo. They had a blast reading animal books to acting out their actions and using creativity in many different art projects. 

The preschoolers have enjoyed saying “Good morning” and “Hello” to the bird that has made a nest near our playground.

Pre-K is ready for Kindergarten!

Summer School

Registration is due Friday, May 17th.  Please call Priscilla at 480-664-5100 if you have any questions.

May 23rd: Last Day of School

9:00 am- Senior Walk at LFPS

9:15 am Preschool Program graduation 

10:00 am- Refreshments & Photos 

• Preschoolers will be dismissed after Graduation
• No afternoon Club Falcon

WOW, what an amazing year at Little Falcons Preschool! It has been a pleasure and privilege to watch the students learn and grow this school.  Have a wonderful summer.

Leah Gleason

Director of Early Childhood

Little Falcon Preschool

McDowell Mountain Elementary School

Hello Falcon Families!  

On Saturday, May 4th the FH Chamber of Commerce, many Falcon Families and community members joined Dr. J for the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the newly renovated MMES library, complete with planetarium and 105 inch interactive TV. A special thanks goes out to Peter and Theresa Conti, Dwight Johnson and Fountain Hills PTO for their generous donations to the library and planetarium.

Photo courtesy of FH Times Independent

Camp Invention

Camp Invention® is bringing new, imaginative experiences for grades K-6 to MMES the week of June 17th, 2024! Register for the all-new program, Illuminate, at invent.org/mylocalcamp. Use promo code SUM15 by 5/16 to save $15!

Early Release Wednesdays

A list of all our Early Release days can be found here. Our last early release day at MMES for the school year is next Wednesday, May 15th. 

Upcoming Important Dates @ MMES

• Early Release - May 15th
• Talent Show - May 20th, 1:15 pm
• 5th Grade Promotion - May 21st, 10 am
• Kinder Moving Up - May 23rd, 10:30 am
• Last Day of School - May 23rd, Half day

Fountain Hills Middle School

Hello FHMS Students and Families,

As we approach the end of the school year, it's incredible to think that we only have two weeks left. Despite the countdown, it's crucial to emphasize that attendance remains as important as ever. Learning doesn't stop just because the year is winding down. Our teachers continue to pour their efforts into ensuring that every moment in the classroom is filled with engaging activities

and, most importantly, fun!

At FHMS, we're more than just a school; we're a family. Together, we've cultivated an environment where students not only learn but also thrive and feel supported. It's the dedication and passion of our entire school community that truly makes FHMS the best place to be. Without a doubt, we have the best team ever!

This week, we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff. A huge shoutout goes to our amazing FHUSD PTO for their continuous support and for spoiling us each day from May 6th to 10th. Their efforts are deeply appreciated and contribute immensely to the positive atmosphere here at FHMS.

Every spring, the FH Coalition hosts a poster contest with a new theme for all Fountain Hills Middle School Students. The goal of the contest is to bring awareness to the students around ways they can live a drug and alcohol-free life. There are prizes for the first, second, and third place winners of each grade. The 2024 theme for Grades 6, 7, and 8 is “Be Smart, Don’t Start, Living Above the Influence” and students are to show visually as a poster what that means to them. Shawn Uphoff with the FH Coalition and Dr. Weeldreyer announced the winners in their classes on May 2nd. Congratulations to our Poster Winners!!! 

Poster Winners & Photos 

6th Grade

• Bellatrix Lawrance - 1st place
• Kaylee Aguilar - 2nd place
• Adrian Nunez - 3rd place tie
• Elijah Norris - 3rd place tie

7th Grade 

• Miley Sager - 1st place
• Dasia Scheller - 2nd place
• Jacob Holmes - 3rd place

8th Grade 

• Antigone Lawrance - 1st place
• Damon George - 2nd place
• Kyra Antone - 3rd place tie (not pictured)
• Jessica Lugo Peralta - 3rd place tie

8th Grade Catch My Breath Vaping Prevention Workshop

Photos of students compiling and learning which chemical ingredients in e-cigarettes affects what part of the body (1st two Photos). The 3rd photo is of students watching a video of their peers discussing how e-cigarettes negatively affect their mental health, family and friend relationships, sports and school work. A special shout out to FH Coalition for all they do for our students, families, community, and staff! For additional information please click here https://www.fhcoalition.org/catch-my-breath/. 

Upcoming Dance Concert is next week Thursday, May 16th & 17th, 7pm $5 tickets in the FHHS Gym.

In Mrs. Flowers' English class they said good-bye to their student teacher, Amy Ficula, who will graduate from Northern Arizona University tomorrow. Miss Ficula has been with our 8th grade English class since January and has taught throughout their unit on Touching Spirit Bear. We will miss her and wish her well! 

On Friday, May 10, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation held its 32nd annual Sovereignty Day Celebration commemorating one of the most important days in Fort McDowell’s history.

Let’s continue to BE RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, SAFE & KIND! 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

• May 15, 2024 - One Hour Early Release Day @ 1:15PM
• May 16 and 17 is the Dance Concert at 7PM in the FHHS Gym. 
• May 20 is the 8th grade Sunsplash Reward Trip, 8:30AM - 2:15PM. 
• May 22 is the 8th grade Promotion Ceremony @ 6PM in the FHHS Gym. 
• May 23 is Half Day of School @ 11:55AM 
• We encourage you to send your child to school on time so that they don’t miss out on valuable learning opportunities. ATTENDANCE is key! 
• 3 Tardies in a school week your student will earn a lunch detention on the 3rd day. 
• Lost school ID will cost you $5.00. 
• Please check your child’s lunch account balances. You are welcome to come to the school and pay the balances and add money to their account. 

Let’s continue to make FHMS a great place to be! 

Dr. Kimberly Weeldreyer

Principal

Fountain Hills Middle School

Hello Falcon Families!!

Greetings from our final Falcon Focus of the 2023-24 school year!  Last night we had Senior Awards/Scholarship Night at the Community Center and it was a great night.  Thank you to Marcia and Bernie Hoenle and the entire Golden Eagle Foundation and all the individual and Community Scholarship givers.  Thank you to the FHHS admin team, the teachers that presented, and the best admin assistant, Ali Shroyer, for all of your hard work.  Thank you to Juan Gonzalez and Senior Taco for the delicious food!  Most importantly, thank you to all the students, 12th grade and grade 9-11, for all of your hard work and dedication.  Please rest up and eat healthily and get plenty of sleep and ace all of your Final Exams next week and finish the year strong!  I look forward to seeing you around campus for the next two weeks.  It has been an honor and a privilege to be your Principal for the last three years. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the students of Fountain Hills and the Community.  Students - see you around campus for the next two weeks.  Seniors and family members - Looking forward to celebrating all of you on May 24th at 7pm!

Chris Hartmann

Principal

Fountain Hills High School

Message from Mrs. Kane

Hi Falcon Families. Unfortunately, I must share that due to budget constraints, my role will cease to exist, leading to my departure at the conclusion of this school year. This will not be easy as it has been an absolute pleasure working with your students and witnessing their growth into young adults. Our partnership and collaborative efforts in fostering student success have been truly rewarding. I’ve cherished every moment spent watching your students mature and navigate their path towards their next life chapter. While my time here may be ending, I am eager to hear about the continued success of our students in the years to come. I wish you all the best in the coming year. 

Remember, once a Falcon, always a Falcon.

Mrs. Kane

Assistant Principal

Advanced Placement Courses

Throughout the year, our students and staff dedicated themselves to  rigorous preparation for their AP Tests. We extend our congratulations to all these exceptional students who demonstrated their knowledge and skills in their chosen content areas. Their commitment to learning is truly commendable, as evidenced by their diligent efforts throughout the week to complete their tests, with a few more to go next week. Their dedication and hard work reflect their passion for excellence, and we wouldn’t be prouder of their achievements. 

Exam Schedule

There are only 10 school days left until final exams. Seniors will start their exams earlier on May 21st for class periods 2 and 4. Mrs. Kane will proctor those exams in the library during their respective class periods. 

Counseling Corner

We’d like to remind all seniors that in order to walk in graduation, it’s crucial to clear all outstanding fees, complete community service, and complete your CPR training. CPR training will be completed during your advisory period so please make sure you are present on 5/15, 5/20, and 5/21.

Fees

All students, please ensure all fees, including outstanding lunch balances, advanced placement tests, damaged chromebook fees, etc. are paid promptly.

State Testing

We had a very successful testing season. The required tests are the ACT and ACT Aspire. 

ACT Aspire: 100% of 9th graders tested

ACT: 100% of 11th graders tested

Senior Recognition Night

It was a wonderful evening recognizing our seniors and their accomplishments. There were thousands of dollars awarded to our students for their hard work and dedication to academics, athletics, and their community. Photos courtesy of George Zeliff, Independent Newsmedia.

Veterans Heritage Project Book Signing Event:

Senior Lulu Camarillo and veteran Bo James

Spring Band Concert

Great work FHHS Symphonic Band

To register for any of the above camps please click HERE. Please email Athletic Director Evelyn Wynn with any questions (ewynn@fhacademics.org). 

Thank you for supporting FHHS Volleyball, Wrestling, and Softball! 

CONGRATULATIONS KEIAN EVANS, AIA STATE SHOT PUT CHAMPION!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GOLF TEAM WHO COMPETED AT THE STATE TOURNAMENT!

CONGRATULATIONS SYDNEY BOESHANS AND BELLA GARMAN FOR COMPETING IN THE BEACH PAIRS STATE TOURNAMENT! 

CONGRATULATIONS KATIE HAMPTON, ELIANA BARTMAN, NATHAN MELLOY, KEIAN EVANS AND JULIAN SEPULVEDA FOR QUALIFYING FOR THE AIA STATE DIVISIONAL TRACK MEET

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FHHS BASEBALL FOR MAKING THE AIA STATE PLAYOFFS!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BEACH VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOR MAKING IT TO THE SECOND ROUND OF AIA BEACH VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS!

We would like to thank Tana Boersma for her amazing contributions and leadership to the Fountain Hills Athletic Booster Club. She has provided tireless support, exceptional partnering to our coaches and is an excellent advocate of our student-athletes. Thank you, Tana!

We would also like to thank all of our past Booster Board volunteers for all you have done to support our student-athletes, coaches and teams. We appreciate your contributions! 

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