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Welcome to Tempe Union High School District's Newsroom
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What's going on [IN] and around our schools? This page is dedicated to the many wonderful things that are happening at our campuses or District Office. With so much going on, here is a place to find out what stories are [IN] the News, big happenings and events, academic and athletic accomplishments. TUHSD is very proud of all the good work each person invests in our vision and mission.
Media Contact: Megan Sterling Executive Director of Community Relations, (480) 839-0292 x11021 or msterling@tempeunion.org
TUHSD Newsroom
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TUHSD | January Message from Superintendent Mendivil
January 12, 2023 – As we embark on the second half of the school year, 2023 brings much hope and opportunities for our students. During this second semester, we will also be revising ...
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TUHSD | December Message from Superintendent Mendivil
December 5, 2022 – As we end the first semester of school for 2022, I am very pleased and encouraged to see the efforts by our students and teachers to keep a momentum of focus. Focus on quality teaching. Focus from our students with their learning.
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DV | Wellness Week (11/28 – 12/2) raising money for Teen Lifeline
November 30, 2022 - Our students at Desert Vista High School are hosting a wellness week this week (11/28 – 12/2) in hopes of spreading awareness about mental health, suicide prevention, and overall wellness all while raising money for Teen Lifeline.
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TUHSD | 2022 Election Results
November 21, 2022 – On Nov. 8, 2022, voters in the Tempe Union High School District re-elected Governing Board Member Andres Barraza and also elected Amanda Steele.
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TUHSD | November Message from Superintendent Mendivil
November 4, 2022 – November is here and the second quarter of learning and activities for our students is very much alive and well. November is also a time for ...
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TUHSD News Release | Desert Vista Taps Alumna to Lead Cross Country Program
October 14, 2022 – Desert Vista High School has brought on Jessica Millanes Shearer as Head Coach for their Girls’ Cross Country program.
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TUHSD | October Message from Superintendent Mendivil
October 11, 2022 - October is here and it is actually starting to feel like fall ... We ended the first quarter successfully and today was the first day back for students after the fall break.
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DV | Desert Vista Selects Walter Bonner To Lead Boys’ Basketball Program
September 6, 2022 – Desert Vista High School has recommended Walter Bonner as their next Boys’ Head Basketball Coach. The recommendation is ...
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TUHSD | September Message from Superintendent Mendivil
September 2, 2022 - September is here at our doorsteps already and I am pleased that we began the 2022-2023 school year strong. I continue to be ...
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TUHSD | Welcome Back From Dr. Mendivil
August 2, 2022 - I hope that you have all had the chance to rest and relax over the past few months. We look forward to welcoming ...
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Class of 2022 Graduation
April 18, 2022 - Join us in celebrating our Seniors, as each school will be hosting Graduation on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 7 PM.
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TUHSD | Face Masks Now Optional Indoors
February 17, 2022- As a result of our metrics being in a favorable position and in consultation with our TUHSD Governing Board, beginning Tuesday, February 22, 2022, face masks will be optional indoors on all TUHSD campuses.
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Padres to Host Event in Support of Former MDN Kicker Krysten Muir
January 27, 2022 – Marcos de Niza High School will host a special event on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 1 PM, in support of former Marcos varsity football kicker Krysten Muir. Muir was involved in a serious car crash in January 2021 and was diagnosed with a broken vertebra and damage to her spinal cord. This Saturday, just a year after the crash, she will be kicking through the uprights at Marcos once again.
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Desert Vista DECA Earns Chapter Honor!
January 4, 2021- Desert Vista DECA was recently awarded the commendable Achievement Level Award for the 2021-2022 school year! Each year, DECA recognizes leading chapters that have built strong local programs focused on serving an exceptional number of members, advisors, alumni and business partners.
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TUHSD | Second Semester & Masks
December 16, 2021 – As we begin the second semester of the school year, Tempe Union High School District will continue to require face coverings indoors at all of our school sites as well as the District Office.
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TUHSD Safety & Social Media Update
December 16, 2021 – It has come to our attention that there is a TikTok ‘challenge’ circulating on social media regarding potential threats to schools that are allegedly scheduled for Friday, December 17, 2021. These posts appear to be generic and do not specifically reference any of our TUHSD schools.
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TUHSD Students Honored at the 2021 Tempe Festival of the Arts Competition!
December 10, 2021- Congratulations to the following TUHSD art students from Desert Vista, Marcos de Niza, and McClintock High School who were selected as winners in the Tempe Festival of the Arts competition! Student work was displayed over the weekend during the festival in the Young Artist Exhibit.
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Tempe High Orchestra Holds Concert with MusicNova Orchestra Professionals!
December 9, 2021- Tempe High’s orchestra hosted their winter concert last week, where the Buffaloes were able to perform with professionals from the MusicNova Orchestra! Tempe High is honored to have a partnership with MusicNova Orchestra, where professionals mentor and teach the Buffalo students and provide them the opportunity to perform like a professional.
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2021 On Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament!
November 9, 2021- Join us for the Tempe Union High Schools Education Foundation (TUHSEF) On Par for a Purpose Golf Tournament on November 18, 2021. The event will take place at the Arizona Grand Golf Course, with the shotgun start at 8:00 am!
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[cdstv] Takes Home a Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy!
November 9, 2021- Congratulations to Corona del Sol’s Film and Television Program for taking home a 2021 Rocky Mountain Southwest Emmy! The Rocky Mountain Emmys are awarded by the Southwest division of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
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Corona del Sol and Desert Vista Film and TV Students Honored at 2021 AIPA State Awards
October 27, 2021- Congratulations to our [cdstv] and DVTV current students and alumni who were honored at the 2021 Arizona Interscholastic Press Association (AIPA) State Awards! The Aztecs of [cdstv] also took home 1st place in General Excellence for Broadcasting!
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Social Media Challenges
October 11, 2021 – As you may already be aware, there are a variety of social media challenges that have been circulating online. These challenges are primarily posted on TikTok, and encourage students to film themselves damaging school property, or physically attacking teachers, among other actions.
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Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe Participate in 2021 Arizona Safety in Sports Campaign
September 12, 2021- Throughout the month of September, Desert Vista High School and Mountain Pointe High School actively participated in the 2021 Arizona Safety in Sports campaign organized by the Arizona Athletic Trainers' Association.
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Congratulations to our TUHSD 2022 National Merit Semifinalists!
September 29, 2021- Congratulations to our 2022 National Merit Semifinalists! This year 19 Tempe Union students from Corona del Sol, Desert Vista, McClintock, and Mountain Pointe high schools are in the running for the National Merit Scholarship program. Students are selected for this program based on their PSAT scores, which are amongst the top in the state of Arizona.
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Marcos de Niza DECA Students Develop Career Readiness Team to Mentor Freshmen
September 29, 2021- Marcos de Niza DECA seniors are teaming up this year to mentor freshmen through the creation of a Career Readiness Team. DECA, (Distributive Education Clubs of America), is a career and technical student organization.