Villago Middle School

Dear Titan Families,

We have had a fantastic week on campus, and it has been a true joy having our Titans back in the classrooms! As we settle into the rhythm of the school year, we want to share a few important reminders and guidelines to help keep everything running smoothly and safely.

🚌 Bus Transportation & Student IDs
Please help us ensure your child is ready for the bus each morning:
ID Required: Students must have their ID to ride the bus. Please help your student check for their ID before leaving home and remind them to keep it in a safe place.
Replacements: If your student needs a new ID, they should see Ms. Teer in the front office.
Policy: All students receive two free IDs. Any subsequent replacement IDs will cost $5.
📲 For full details, please check out our complete ID policy posted on our page!

📚 Navigating Academic Lab & Lunch Schedules
We know middle school schedules can be a bit tricky! To clear up any confusion around Academic Lab and Lunch times, here is how to read your student's schedule:
ALA (Academic Lab A): Student goes to Academic Lab from 12:24–12:59 PM, then Lunch B from 1:03–1:33 PM.
ALB (Academic Lab B): Student goes to Lunch A from 12:24–12:54 PM, then Academic Lab from 12:58–1:33 PM.
Rule of Thumb: A student’s Academic Lab letter and Lunch letter are always opposites—ALA pairs with Lunch B, and ALB pairs with Lunch A.

🚗 Traffic Safety: Drop-Off & Pick-Up Guidelines
To keep our students, staff, and families safe, please adhere to the following traffic procedures every day:
Follow Traffic Rules: Obey all driving rules and directions given by staff members.
Keep Lanes Clear: Never block the Special Education bus lane or the fire lane.
Parking Guidelines: Use designated parking spots only. Do not park in the dirt, along the roadside, or in the ECLC lot.
Parent Loop: Stay in the middle lane and remain inside your vehicle. Please be patient—pick-up lines are always longest right at 4:15 PM!
Pedestrian Safety: We will have crossing guards stationed at the 4-way stop sign and the small parking lot entry. For everyone’s safety, students are not permitted to run across the road for pick-up.

⏰ End-of-Day Transportation Changes & Pick-Up
Dismissal Changes: If you need to make changes to how your student is getting home, please call the front office before 3:30 PM. This ensures our staff has adequate time to deliver the message to your student before the day ends.
Late Pick-Ups: Any students not picked up by 4:30 PM will be brought into the front office to wait safely with Ms. Teer, where they will have access to a phone and air-conditioned comfort.

Thank you so much for your continued partnership and support. We are looking forward to a safe, fun, and successful school year ahead!

Warm regards,
School Administration

Join our team.

We had a great first day welcoming all our Titans back! Can’t wait for tomorrow!

Thank you to our talented PE teacher Mrs. Asis for this beautiful sign!

Important Update for the 2026-2027 School Year: Arizona Healthy Schools Act

Starting this school year, public schools across Arizona are implementing new guidelines under the Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. 15-242.02) to restrict ultra-processed foods on campus.

Here is what families, staff, and community members need to know during school hours (8:00AM - 4:15PM):

🏁 Where does this apply?
These guidelines cover all foods served, sold, or given to students during the regular school day. This includes classroom celebrations, birthday parties, snacks, fundraisers, and rewards.

⛔ What is no longer permitted?
Foods containing the 11 specific additives (like certain artificial dyes, titanium dioxide, and potassium bromate) - such as non-compliant cupcakes, pizza, candy, and sugary drinks - cannot be served or distributed at school.

✅ What is allowed?
All fresh fruits and vegetables.
Pure water (no added ingredients)
Compliant store-bought snacks (like SkinnyPop, Pirate's B***y, Cheez-It, That's It bars, GoGo SqueeZ, and more - check the flyer attached!)

Lunches and snacks brought from home for individual students are always permitted.

Take a look at the attached infographic for a quick visual guide and a list of compliant snack ideas!

Have questions?
Villago: 520-423-0176
CGESD Nutrition Services: 520-876-3411

Dear Titan Families,

We are excited to welcome you to the 2026–2027 school year! We hope your summer has been restful and enjoyable. As we prepare to kick off another fantastic year of learning The Titan Way, we’d like to share some important updates to help ensure a smooth, safe start for everyone.

📅 Key Details
First Day of School: Monday, July 27th
Student Hours: 8:40 AM – 4:15 PM
Gates & Front Office Open: 8:00 AM

Note: Please do not drop students off before 8:00 AM, as there will be no supervision available prior to that time.

🆔 Student ID Policy & Campus Security
Please help us keep our campus secure by reminding your student to check for their student ID before leaving the house each morning.

Bus Transportation: Students must have an ID to ride the bus.
ID Replacement: All students receive two free IDs. Any replacement IDs after that will cost $5.
For full details, please check out our complete ID policy posted on our page!

🕒 Navigating Academic Lab & Lunch Schedules
We know school schedules can be a bit tricky! To help clear up any confusion around Academic Lab and Lunch times, here is how to read your student's schedule:

ALA (Academic Lab A): Student goes to Academic Lab from 12:24–12:59 PM, then Lunch B from 1:03–1:33 PM.
ALB (Academic Lab B): Student goes to Lunch A from 12:24–12:54 PM, then Academic Lab from 12:58–1:33 PM.
Rule of Thumb: A student’s Academic Lab letter and Lunch letter are always opposites—ALA pairs with Lunch B, and ALB pairs with Lunch A.

🚗 Arrival & Dismissal Safety Reminders
To help keep our students and staff safe, please follow these guidelines during drop-off and pick-up:
Follow Traffic Rules: Obey all driving rules and staff directions on Monday and every day.
Keep Lanes Clear: Do not block the Special Education bus lane or fire lane at any time.
Parking Guidelines: Use the designated parking lot if you need to park. Do not park in the dirt, along the roadside, or in the ECLC lot.
Parent Loop: Stay in the middle lane and remain inside your vehicle. Please be patient—lines are always longer right at 4:15 PM.
Pedestrian Safety: We will have a crossing guard at the 4-way stop sign and the small parking lot entry to safely assist students. For everyone’s safety, no students may run across the road for pickup.

🌐 Stay Connected
Visit our school website to view the 2026–2027 Student-Parent Handbook. While you're there, scroll down to the "News" section for our monthly newsletters and other important updates throughout the school year.

We’re looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and community building. Together, we will make this school year a fun and successful one for all students as we continue to strengthen our Villago Community!

Warm regards,
Stephanie Sander
Principal
Villago Middle School

Please help us keep our campus secure by reminding your student to check for their ID before leaving the house each morning!

Hey Parents & Families! 👋

We know navigating school schedules can be a bit tricky! To help clear up any confusion around Academic Lab and Lunch times, we’ve created a quick reference graphic below.

Take a look so your student knows where to be and when!

We are so excited to welcome everyone back and can’t wait to see all of our students on Monday! 🎒✨

Update on McCartney Construction:
McCartney Road will reopen to traffic at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, with temporary traffic restrictions in place through Monday, Aug. 3 at the Casa Grande Avenue intersection.

Please note the following restrictions through Aug. 3:

No left turns at the McCartney Road/Casa Grande Avenue intersection.
From Casa Grande Avenue, motorists may only turn right onto McCartney Road.
From McCartney Road, motorists may only turn right onto Casa Grande Avenue.

Open house is Thursday. Come meet your teachers, see where your classes are, find out what supplies you may need, and get answers to your schedule from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm in teacher classrooms. Come hear the leadership team present on Villago's goals, and other important information in the cafeteria starting at 5:45 pm.