🎉 Join Us for the 2025 Vista Grande Dance Concert! 🎭✨
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and holiday magic! The VG Dance Concert will showcase beautiful scenes from the Ballet Giselle along with high-energy dance pieces inspired by the Rockettes. You won’t want to miss it!
📅 Friday, December 12 at 6 PM
📅 Saturday, December 13 at 2 PM
📍 Vista Grande Auditorium
1556 N. Arizola Rd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122
🎟️ Tickets: $5 for ages 5 and up
Available at the concert and through the ticket link.
For questions, contact: cvaughn@cguhsd.org
Come support our talented dancers and kick off the season with an amazing show!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and holiday magic! The VG Dance Concert will showcase beautiful scenes from the Ballet Giselle along with high-energy dance pieces inspired by the Rockettes. You won’t want to miss it!
📅 Friday, December 12 at 6 PM
📅 Saturday, December 13 at 2 PM
📍 Vista Grande Auditorium
1556 N. Arizola Rd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122
🎟️ Tickets: $5 for ages 5 and up
Available at the concert and through the ticket link.
For questions, contact: cvaughn@cguhsd.org
Come support our talented dancers and kick off the season with an amazing show!
Save the Date!
Join us for the 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service on Monday, January 19th, 2026 at Peart Park.
Let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy by making it “a day on, not a day off.”
🕙 Event starts at 10 AM
📍 350 E 6th St., Casa Grande, AZ 85122
More details coming soon—mark your calendars! ❤️🤝
Join us for the 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service on Monday, January 19th, 2026 at Peart Park.
Let’s honor Dr. King’s legacy by making it “a day on, not a day off.”
🕙 Event starts at 10 AM
📍 350 E 6th St., Casa Grande, AZ 85122
More details coming soon—mark your calendars! ❤️🤝
Calling All Community Members!
Vista Grande High School is seeking volunteers for our 2nd Annual VGHS Mock Interview Event on Thursday, February 26th!
Help us prepare our seniors for life after graduation by giving them real-world interview experience. Your participation will help students build confidence and gain the critical interview skills they need for jobs, college, and beyond.
Volunteer Shifts Available:
• 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Whether you can join us for one session or all three, your support makes a big impact.
Interested in volunteering? Please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/25iudD7zft
Thank you for helping us empower our future graduates!
Vista Grande High School is seeking volunteers for our 2nd Annual VGHS Mock Interview Event on Thursday, February 26th!
Help us prepare our seniors for life after graduation by giving them real-world interview experience. Your participation will help students build confidence and gain the critical interview skills they need for jobs, college, and beyond.
Volunteer Shifts Available:
• 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
• 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Whether you can join us for one session or all three, your support makes a big impact.
Interested in volunteering? Please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/25iudD7zft
Thank you for helping us empower our future graduates!
VISTA GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL – PICTURE RETAKES
Thursday, December 4th
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Agora
Does your student need a new photo?
Send them to the Agora during retake hours!
🖼️ Still Want to Order Pictures?
Orders can be placed through Rembrandt Photography:
🌐 rembrandtpics.com
📞 520-797-9200
📦 Already Paid for Pictures?
Students who purchased photos on the original Picture Day and did not receive them today will receive their photo packages on Monday by their 2.5 Spartan Time teacher.
📚 2025–2026 YEARBOOKS & SENIOR ADS ON SALE!
Yearbooks are limited and the price will increase soon.
💲 Current Price: $65
🛒 Order at yearbookordercenter.com
🔢 Order Number: 16131
Secure your copy now before they’re gone!
Thursday, December 4th
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Agora
Does your student need a new photo?
Send them to the Agora during retake hours!
🖼️ Still Want to Order Pictures?
Orders can be placed through Rembrandt Photography:
🌐 rembrandtpics.com
📞 520-797-9200
📦 Already Paid for Pictures?
Students who purchased photos on the original Picture Day and did not receive them today will receive their photo packages on Monday by their 2.5 Spartan Time teacher.
📚 2025–2026 YEARBOOKS & SENIOR ADS ON SALE!
Yearbooks are limited and the price will increase soon.
💲 Current Price: $65
🛒 Order at yearbookordercenter.com
🔢 Order Number: 16131
Secure your copy now before they’re gone!
FAFSA Assistance Opportunities
Parents and Guardians,
We want to ensure your student receives the support they need to complete the FAFSA and access financial aid opportunities.
We will be hosting a FAFSA Workshop this Friday, December 5th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Front Office. Please register for FAFSA Friday by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/wWxsK6ysyr
GearUp NAU is also providing virtual FAFSA assistance available on most weeknights and weekends, please scan the QR code on the flyer. Support is offered in both English and Spanish to accommodate your family’s needs.
Parents and Guardians,
We want to ensure your student receives the support they need to complete the FAFSA and access financial aid opportunities.
We will be hosting a FAFSA Workshop this Friday, December 5th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Front Office. Please register for FAFSA Friday by completing this form: https://forms.office.com/r/wWxsK6ysyr
GearUp NAU is also providing virtual FAFSA assistance available on most weeknights and weekends, please scan the QR code on the flyer. Support is offered in both English and Spanish to accommodate your family’s needs.
‼️📆 Important Upcoming Dates 📆‼️
Please note the important upcoming dates below. As the semester comes to an end, be sure to remain on target with your attendance and grades.
📝Check in with your teachers to ensure missing assignments are turned in, mastery assessments are completed at your best level, and grades are updated.
⏰Monitor your absences and tardies on PowerSchool. If you believe there are errors, meet with your teacher to remedy. PNCs (Potential No Credit) can affect your overall success.
17 days left until winter break, finish strong. 💪
Please note the important upcoming dates below. As the semester comes to an end, be sure to remain on target with your attendance and grades.
📝Check in with your teachers to ensure missing assignments are turned in, mastery assessments are completed at your best level, and grades are updated.
⏰Monitor your absences and tardies on PowerSchool. If you believe there are errors, meet with your teacher to remedy. PNCs (Potential No Credit) can affect your overall success.
17 days left until winter break, finish strong. 💪
🎁 VGHS Holiday Toy Drive is here! 🎄
Help us spread joy this season by donating new toys for the Toys for Tots Organization! Turn donations in to your 4th-period class from Dec. 1–12.
🍕 The class that brings the MOST toys wins a pizza party!
Let’s make the holidays brighter for kids in need — Spartans, we’ve got this! 🖤💛
Help us spread joy this season by donating new toys for the Toys for Tots Organization! Turn donations in to your 4th-period class from Dec. 1–12.
🍕 The class that brings the MOST toys wins a pizza party!
Let’s make the holidays brighter for kids in need — Spartans, we’ve got this! 🖤💛
Join the CGUHSD AI Taskforce Committee!
We’re forming a team to help guide how artificial intelligence will be thoughtfully integrated into our educational practices. Members will use the CGUHSD Generative AI Guidance document to inform decisions and support implementation.
🗓 First Meeting: November 20, 2025
🕓 3:45 PM
📍 District Office 1362 N. Casa Grande Avenue
Be part of shaping the future of learning — we’d love your input and perspective!
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/1CWP50Xu3s3
We’re forming a team to help guide how artificial intelligence will be thoughtfully integrated into our educational practices. Members will use the CGUHSD Generative AI Guidance document to inform decisions and support implementation.
🗓 First Meeting: November 20, 2025
🕓 3:45 PM
📍 District Office 1362 N. Casa Grande Avenue
Be part of shaping the future of learning — we’d love your input and perspective!
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/1CWP50Xu3s3
Vista Grande AP Club Fundraiser! 🥐📚
We’re raising funds for our AP testing fees, and we’ve partnered with Uplifting Promotions to sell Butter Braid® pastries—a fan favorite sold exclusively through fundraisers!
Support our AP students by placing your order before Monday, December 1, 2025.
Orders will be delivered on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Thank you for helping us raise some dough!
We’re raising funds for our AP testing fees, and we’ve partnered with Uplifting Promotions to sell Butter Braid® pastries—a fan favorite sold exclusively through fundraisers!
Support our AP students by placing your order before Monday, December 1, 2025.
Orders will be delivered on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Thank you for helping us raise some dough!
🎉 VGHS Student Council Popcorn Fundraiser! 🍿
Support your VGHS Student Council now through Saturday, November 22nd by grabbing some delicious popcorn! Every purchase helps us raise funds for paint, brushes, and other supplies to make posters and decorations for all our upcoming school events. 🎨✨
✅ Popcorn is delivered right to your door!
📱 Scan the QR code below to order and support!
Let’s make VGHS events more colorful and creative—one bag of popcorn at a time!🖤💛
Support your VGHS Student Council now through Saturday, November 22nd by grabbing some delicious popcorn! Every purchase helps us raise funds for paint, brushes, and other supplies to make posters and decorations for all our upcoming school events. 🎨✨
✅ Popcorn is delivered right to your door!
📱 Scan the QR code below to order and support!
Let’s make VGHS events more colorful and creative—one bag of popcorn at a time!🖤💛
🎄💚 VGHS Spirit Week is Here! 💚🎄
Get ready to show your holiday spirit for “How the Grinch Stole Our Spirit Week” — Nov 17–21!
✨ Monday: Cozy Outfit Day 🧦
👨👩👧👦 Tuesday: Family Photos (match with your crew!)
🎀 Wednesday: Crazy Hair Day 💇♀️
🎅 Thursday: Holiday Imposters – dress as your favorite holiday character!
🍬 Friday: Candy Cane Wars ❤️🤍
Red (Upperclassmen) vs. White (Underclassmen) + Pep Assembly!
Let’s spread some Whoville cheer and show the Grinch he can’t steal our spirit! 💪💚
Get ready to show your holiday spirit for “How the Grinch Stole Our Spirit Week” — Nov 17–21!
✨ Monday: Cozy Outfit Day 🧦
👨👩👧👦 Tuesday: Family Photos (match with your crew!)
🎀 Wednesday: Crazy Hair Day 💇♀️
🎅 Thursday: Holiday Imposters – dress as your favorite holiday character!
🍬 Friday: Candy Cane Wars ❤️🤍
Red (Upperclassmen) vs. White (Underclassmen) + Pep Assembly!
Let’s spread some Whoville cheer and show the Grinch he can’t steal our spirit! 💪💚
📣 Basketball Team Cheer Tryouts! 🏀✨
Think you’ve got spirit? Come show it at Cheer Tryouts on November 25th from 6–7:30 PM! 💛🖤
✅ Must have an athletic clearance slip to participate — no slip, no tryout.
👟 Wear athletic clothes and closed-toed shoes/tennis/cheer shoes.
📅 Open to 9th–12th grade students.
Let’s bring the energy and cheer on our Spartans this season! 💪🎉
Think you’ve got spirit? Come show it at Cheer Tryouts on November 25th from 6–7:30 PM! 💛🖤
✅ Must have an athletic clearance slip to participate — no slip, no tryout.
👟 Wear athletic clothes and closed-toed shoes/tennis/cheer shoes.
📅 Open to 9th–12th grade students.
Let’s bring the energy and cheer on our Spartans this season! 💪🎉
Vista Grande FAFSA Night! 🎓
Seniors — it’s time to get ready for college! Join us for FAFSA Night on Tuesday, November 18, from 5–7 PM in The Agora.
💰 Get expert help completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
🎓 Meet representatives from Grand Canyon University (GCU) and New Mexico State University (NMSU)
📋 Learn about financial aid, grants, and scholarships
🙌 Bring your parents or guardians and the documents you’ll need to apply
Don’t miss this chance to get one-on-one assistance and explore college opportunities!
📅 Tuesday, November 18
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Agora, Vista Grande High School
Let’s get that FAFSA done, Spartans! 🎓
Seniors — it’s time to get ready for college! Join us for FAFSA Night on Tuesday, November 18, from 5–7 PM in The Agora.
💰 Get expert help completing your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
🎓 Meet representatives from Grand Canyon University (GCU) and New Mexico State University (NMSU)
📋 Learn about financial aid, grants, and scholarships
🙌 Bring your parents or guardians and the documents you’ll need to apply
Don’t miss this chance to get one-on-one assistance and explore college opportunities!
📅 Tuesday, November 18
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Agora, Vista Grande High School
Let’s get that FAFSA done, Spartans! 🎓
⚽️ Vista Grande Boys Soccer Tryouts! ⚽️
Get ready to show your skills and join the team! Tryouts will be held:
📅 November 3–6, 2025
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM
📍 Vista Grande Main Field
🚨 Eligibility Reminder:
All players must complete and submit their eligibility paperwork before tryouts begin. No paperwork = no participation.
💪 What to bring:
Cleats & shin guards
Water bottle
For questions, contact: rvilla@cguhsd.org
Come out and show your Spartan pride on the field! 🖤💛
Get ready to show your skills and join the team! Tryouts will be held:
📅 November 3–6, 2025
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:45 PM
📍 Vista Grande Main Field
🚨 Eligibility Reminder:
All players must complete and submit their eligibility paperwork before tryouts begin. No paperwork = no participation.
💪 What to bring:
Cleats & shin guards
Water bottle
For questions, contact: rvilla@cguhsd.org
Come out and show your Spartan pride on the field! 🖤💛
Vista Grande High School invites all students, families, and staff to join us for our Annual Suicide Prevention Walk — a morning of community, awareness, and hope.
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Vista Grande High School
1500 N Arizola Rd, Casa Grande, AZ
Join us as we walk to raise awareness, support one another, and spread hope.
This event is open to everyone — let’s come together as a community to show support, promote connection, and walk for awareness. 💜
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Vista Grande High School
1500 N Arizola Rd, Casa Grande, AZ
Join us as we walk to raise awareness, support one another, and spread hope.
This event is open to everyone — let’s come together as a community to show support, promote connection, and walk for awareness. 💜
🎉🏈 Hometown Tailgate Event! 🏈🎉
Join us for a night of fun, food, and community spirit!
📅 Wednesday, October 22nd
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Farmer’s Market Lot at The Promenade
🍔 FREE FOOD for all attendees!
🎶 Music • Games • Tailgate Fun • School Spirit
Bring your friends, wear your school colors, and get ready to kick off the week with some hometown pride!
Don’t miss it! 🐾🔥
Join us for a night of fun, food, and community spirit!
📅 Wednesday, October 22nd
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Farmer’s Market Lot at The Promenade
🍔 FREE FOOD for all attendees!
🎶 Music • Games • Tailgate Fun • School Spirit
Bring your friends, wear your school colors, and get ready to kick off the week with some hometown pride!
Don’t miss it! 🐾🔥
📢 VGHS Fall Break Office Hours Update 🍂
Please note our adjusted schedule during Fall Break:
🔧 Oct 6–8: Closed for campus repairs/maintenance
📅 Oct 9–10: By appointment only | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
🍁Oct 13: Closed for Columbus Day
🕒 Oct 14–17: Limited staff | Office open 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thank you for your understanding! Have a safe fall break!
Please note our adjusted schedule during Fall Break:
🔧 Oct 6–8: Closed for campus repairs/maintenance
📅 Oct 9–10: By appointment only | 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
🍁Oct 13: Closed for Columbus Day
🕒 Oct 14–17: Limited staff | Office open 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Thank you for your understanding! Have a safe fall break!
🎉 Hometown Tailgate
📅 Wednesday, Oct 22 | 7–10 PM
📍 Farmers Market Lot – Promenade
Join us for a night of food, drinks, and fun activities! Enjoy local eats, cold beverages, tailgate games, music, and more.
🎟️ Free & open to all ages.
Don’t miss it!
📅 Wednesday, Oct 22 | 7–10 PM
📍 Farmers Market Lot – Promenade
Join us for a night of food, drinks, and fun activities! Enjoy local eats, cold beverages, tailgate games, music, and more.
🎟️ Free & open to all ages.
Don’t miss it!
🎭 The VG Theatre Company Presents: Crazytown!
Mark your calendars — October 23–25!
Our cast is hard at work (and having a blast!) bringing this hilarious sketch comedy to life. With nearly everyone playing multiple roles, you’re in for a wild and unforgettable ride through the chaotic town of Crazytown!
📅 Dates: October 23–25
📍 Location & Details: See the attached poster for full info!
Come support the arts and enjoy a night of laughter — we’d love to see you there! 🎟️✨
Mark your calendars — October 23–25!
Our cast is hard at work (and having a blast!) bringing this hilarious sketch comedy to life. With nearly everyone playing multiple roles, you’re in for a wild and unforgettable ride through the chaotic town of Crazytown!
📅 Dates: October 23–25
📍 Location & Details: See the attached poster for full info!
Come support the arts and enjoy a night of laughter — we’d love to see you there! 🎟️✨
The Casa Grande Alliance Art Calendar Contest 2026 is here!
📅 Theme: Gratitude and Giving Back (Every Season of the Year)
👩🎨 Open to ALL Middle & High School Students
🖼️ Size: 8 ½ x 11 in, Portrait style only
📌 Deadline: October 24, 2025
🏆 Prizes for Winners:
🥇 1 Grand Prize – $100
🥈 25 Runners Up – $50 each
📨 Submit your artwork by dropping it off at Casa Grande Alliance or emailing it to: Destany@casagrandealliance.org
👉 Don’t forget to include: Name, School, Grade, and Parent Contact Info!
📅 Theme: Gratitude and Giving Back (Every Season of the Year)
👩🎨 Open to ALL Middle & High School Students
🖼️ Size: 8 ½ x 11 in, Portrait style only
📌 Deadline: October 24, 2025
🏆 Prizes for Winners:
🥇 1 Grand Prize – $100
🥈 25 Runners Up – $50 each
📨 Submit your artwork by dropping it off at Casa Grande Alliance or emailing it to: Destany@casagrandealliance.org
👉 Don’t forget to include: Name, School, Grade, and Parent Contact Info!
