CSHS Ranks 9th in Arizona Schools According to Newseek Magazine, Cactus Shadows High School ranks as the 1,294st best High School in the United States of America! Congratulations and keep up the hard work students and staff!
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Staff Merits |
Congratulations CS Press The CS Press recently won a Best in Show award from the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). Additionally, the following staff members have been recognized by the Arizona Interscholastic Press Association for their individual work on this year's paper:
Writing Awards: Alicia V., Honorable Mention, Sports Story
Photography Award: Becky S., Excellent, Features Photo
Editorial Cartoon Award: Bre G., Honorable Mention, Editorial Cartoon
Layout and Design Awards: Doug T., Honorable Mention, Single Page Design AND Superior, Single Page Design
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Congratulations to CSHS Counselors Melissa Beverly, Lori Dahne, Pam Menton, and Mike Sarraino on their accomplishments with our High School counseling program. These counselors are the recipients of the American School Counseling Association Recognized Counseling Model Program (RAMP) Award. This recognition is based on the commitment to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program that aligns with a nationally accepted and recognized program. " |
Congratulations Lori DiCicco Ms. Lori DiCicco was honored at the Arizona Department of Education Secondary Transition Conference in Phoenix on September 21st. She has been recognized for excellence in School-Based Secondary Transition Services for students with disabilities. Many nominations were sent in and three school-based educators were chosen to represent Northern Arizona, Central Arizona and Southern Arizona respectively. Lori is the Central Arizona award recipient for her work with the Youth Transition Program (YTP). Special Education Youth Transition Program (YTP) is an optional school-to-work initiative for students with disabilities. It is designed to assist eligible students during their last 18 months of education to transition from school into competitive employment. Cave Creek Unified School District has a collaborative agreement with Vocational Rehabilitation to offer vocational services and support to students that have a barrier to employment. Congratulations, Lori!
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Student Merits |
Sports
Seven Lady Falcons Make the 4A-I Desert Sky All Region
Team… The Cactus Shadows High School Varsity Lady Falcons Volleyball team made it all the way to the championship game! We are so proud of the team who finished second in the state. Summer Anderson was named as one of two Most Valuable Players on the 4A-I Desert Sky Regional Team. Making Region 1st Team was Shan England and Sarah Grothe. Kelsey Janke and Jordan Smith made Region 2nd Team. Cassie Beatovic and Carly Lenzen both made Region Honorable Mention. What a terrific accomplishment for the team. Our Athletics Continue to Amaze Us… Congratulations to the following teams who advanced in their respective State Tournament games recently: Lady Falcons Volleyball Team finished 2nd in the State. Cheer and Dance Squad advanced to the State Finals which will be held on January 30th in Prescott! Girls Cross Country Team finished State runner-up. Boys Cross Country Team placed 8th. Girls Golf Team placed 3rd at State. Boys Golf Team placed 6th at State We are very proud of their accomplishments! |