Casa Grande Union High School

🎾 NOW HIRING: Girls Tennis Coach 💙💛

Casa Grande Union High School is looking for a Girls Tennis Coach for the upcoming school year!

📅 Fall Season: Begins August 10, 2026
📅 Spring Season: Begins February 8, 2027

💰 Stipends are available for both seasons.

If you're passionate about mentoring student-athletes and building a successful program, we'd love to have you join Cougar Athletics!

🖥️ Apply today through our District Job Openings:
https://cguhsd.schoolspring.com/

🏫💙💛 You're Invited to CGUHS Open House!

Join us for an evening of connection, information, and Cougar pride at Casa Grande Union High School's Open House!

📅 Thursday, August 6
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 CGUHS Gym

Come meet our outstanding teachers, staff, and administrators, explore our academic programs, athletics, clubs, and student activities, and get answers to your registration, advising, and PowerSchool questions.

🌭 Enjoy free hot dogs, chips, and cookies while you discover everything CGUHS has to offer. We can't wait to welcome our Cougar families—see you there! 💙🐾

🍎 Good News, CGUHSD Families! 🍎

We're excited to share that all students enrolled in Casa Grande Union High School District are eligible to receive FREE breakfast and lunch every school day during the 2026–2027 school year!

Nutritious meals help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Every enrolled student can enjoy one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day, regardless of household income.

Please note: Additional à la carte items or extra meals may have an additional charge.

If you have questions about the school meal program, please contact the CGUHSD Food Services Department.

🍎📚 Meet the Teacher: John Craig 📚🍎

John Craig teaches 12th Grade U.S. Government, AP Government, and AP Human Geography at Casa Grande Union High School!

Mr. Craig is beginning his 32nd year in education—all of them at Casa Grande Union High School! As the district's most tenured teacher, he has inspired generations of students through his passion for government, history, and civic engagement.

Originally from Illinois, Mr. Craig and his wife, Beth, have two daughters, Ellie and Zoey. When he's not in the classroom, he enjoys playing guitar and says that when he grows up, he wants to be a rock star! 🎸

📚 Favorite book: Life of Pi
☕ Favorite drink: Coffee!!
🎵 Favorite artist: Van Halen
🐶 Favorite animal: Dogs! He and his family have a Chihuahua named Dora, and she is the best.
😄 Fun fact: Mr. Craig does almost all of the cooking in the Craig household! 👨‍🍳

💬 Favorite quote:
"I cannot live without books." — Thomas Jefferson

Thank you, Mr. Craig, for your 32 years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to the students of Casa Grande Union High School. Your impact on our school and community is truly remarkable!

🎉 Calling the CGUHS Bicentennial Class of '76! 💙💛

It's time to reconnect, remember, and celebrate! Join your classmates for the Casa Grande Union High School Bicentennial Class of 1976 50th Reunion this October.

📅 October 9 – 5:00 p.m.
📍 BeDillions Restaurant – Adobe Room

📅 October 10 – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Casa Grande Lakes Club House

Reconnect with old friends, share memories, and celebrate 50 years together!

For more information, contact Teresa Duran Gordon at (801) 362-9758.

We hope to see the Class of '76 there! 🐾🎓

Building classroom community one cup at a time!
CGUHS students in Mrs. Carter’s classes kicked off the year with a Cup Stacking Challenge focused on communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. A fun way to connect, collaborate, and start the year strong! 💙💛

🎥 Give Me 5 Friday featuring John Craig!

This week, we're sitting down with John Craig, U.S. Government teacher at Casa Grande Union High School and the most tenured teacher in Casa Grande Union High School District!

Mr. Craig began his teaching career at the original Casa Grande Union High School campus and has spent decades inspiring generations of students through his passion for history, government, and civic responsibility.

In this episode of Give Me 5 Friday, you'll get to know the man behind the classroom. Thank you, Mr. Craig, for your years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of so many students.

▶️ Watch the full interview and get to know one of the incredible educators who has helped shape the Cougar legacy!

Give me 5 Friday with John Craig Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

🌟 Last Chance to Nominate CGUHSD! 🌟

⏰ Today is the final day to submit your nominations for Greatest of the Grande!

Help shine a spotlight on the outstanding students, staff, programs, and schools that make Casa Grande Union High School District an exceptional place to learn and grow.

Consider nominating CGUHSD in categories such as:
🏫 Public School
👩‍🏫 Principal
🍎 Teacher
🏈 Coach
⭐ And any other category where you believe our district deserves recognition!

🗳️ Nominate today:
https://www.pinalcentral.com/greatest_of_the_grande/

How to nominate:
• Shopping & Services – Public School & Employer categories
• People – Teacher, Coach & Principal categories

Every nomination brings us one step closer to the Top 3 and helps celebrate the incredible work happening across our district every day.

💙 Thank you for supporting Casa Grande Union High School District!

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