Pinnacle High School - PVSchools

Attention Juniors! The Desert Ridge Bus Application is now OPEN! Limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t wait—apply now to secure your seat! Check out the post for next steps.

Link to Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14dst3QPwG93NqunqW-ipIjT17rOlVu89vcgZpAAM-5k/edit?usp=sharing

Congratulations to Senior, Wyatt Horton on his recent commitment to continue his academic and athletic career with . We are proud!

Huge congrats to the entire group, especially Pinnacle students Parker, Andi, and Alex! What an accomplishment! 🙌

Students of Paradise March Through the Summer Several current and former students have joined "The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps," the only competitive marching band of its kind in Arizona.

📅✨ Save the date for Fall Club Rush! Join us to explore campus clubs, meet student leaders, and get involved. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved and make new friends! 🤝📚

📅✨ Parents, mark your calendars! Save the dates for our upcoming Open House and Parent/Teacher Conferences. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with teachers, see your child's progress, and get involved in their education journey. Stay tuned for more details! 📚🤝

Attention, Class of 2025!

Senior Business Days are on July 29th and 30th! It's a time to get your parking passes, student IDs, senior shirts, and more. We look forward to seeing you! The process typically takes less than 30 minutes, and seniors can pop in at any time during their scheduled time.

📣 Attention Pinnacle Parents! Join Us for Parent Night! 📣

We invite you to meet the Pinnacle Administration and hear about the exciting plans we have for the 2024-2025 school year. It's a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and get involved in our wonderful community.

🗓️ Date: August 6th
🕒 Time: Freshman Sophomore Parents 5:30PM-6:30PM. Junior and Senior Parents 7:00PM-8:00PM
📍 Location: Pinnacle Auditorium

We can't wait to see you there and share what's in store for what's sure to be a great school year!

📸 Say Cheese! It's Yearbook & ID Photo Time! 📸

Make sure to check the graphic for your grade level's specific date and time to get your yearbook and ID photos taken. Don't miss your chance to capture this year's memories!

Seniors - Please note that ID photos are taken at Senior Business Day but Graduation/Yearbook Photos need to be scheduled with Grads Photography by October 1st.

🎉 Welcome New Students to the Pinnacle Campus! 🎉

We're thrilled to host two exciting events to help you kick off the new school year:

👩‍🎓 Freshman Camp: All incoming freshmen, join us on August 2nd from 7:30 AM to Noon for a fun and great way start to your high school journey! We will start in the Large Gym.

📚 New Student (& Parent) Orientation: New sophomores, juniors, and seniors, this one's for you (and your parents)! Come get acquainted with Pinnacle on August 2nd from 3PM-4PM in the Cafeteria.

📅 Mark Your Calendars! The First Day of School is August 5th! 📅

We're excited to welcome our students back! Students - On the first day, be sure to visit the designated locations between 6:45 AM and 7:25 AM to pick up your official schedules.

🎉 Meet Our 24-25 School Year Admin Team! 🎉

Our dedicated administration and administrative assistants are back and ready to rock the new school year! With enthusiasm, expertise, and a shared passion for education, they're here to support our students, staff, and community. Let's give them a warm welcome as we embark on another fantastic year together! 🌟📚✏️

Join us in welcoming our new Dean of Students, Ms. Corri LaCombe! 🎉✨ We're excited to have her join the administrative team.

And a special congratulations to Mr. Brady on his promotion to Assistant Principal in a neighboring school district! We wish you all the best in your new role!

Join us in welcoming our incredible new teachers to the team! 🌟📚 We're so excited to have you and can't wait to see the amazing impact you'll make.

We would like to recognize 3 of our current seniors in the Big Blue Band, Parker Corwin, Alex Blecha, and Andi Lasku.
The 3 of them were contacted earlier in the year to perform with The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps, a world-class level marching band. Beginning shortly, they will go on tour with The Academy to compete against other professional bands around the country, showcasing their skills in music and marching. Good luck guys!

We look forward to the coming school year. Counselors are on Summer Break until July 24th, but we wanted to take the time to welcome Ms. Groff to the Counseling Team! There has been a slight change in our alphabet assignments due to our change in staffing.

More updates to come about the next school year as we move through July.

First day of school is August 5th.

You make the Pinnacle community very proud, Alexa! 🙌 Way to go, Teraya! 👏

Congratulations to Pinnacle Football on winning the ASU 7-on-7 tournament this past week. The team now has hit the road and is playing in a tournament in California.

It may be summer, but many of our athletes are still working hard and gearing up for their next season. Pinnacle Football took the road this past weekend to participate in a tournament in Flagstaff.

Thank you to Theresa Pinder Photography for sharing these great photos!

Incoming Seniors - Summer is a great time to schedule an appointment with Grads Photography for your Senior Portrait and their schedule just opened up to The Class of 2025! Visit www.gradsphotography.com to schedule your session at their studio. You can get a standard portrait picture taken and many other options as well. Seniors must get a photo through Grads in order to appear in the yearbook.

We hope you are enjoying your summer! School resumes on August 5th.

We will be posting a few other dates to save (freshman camp, senior business days, etc.) soon!

Fantastic news from ! Opportunity awaits this summer as the College and Career Department will provide valuable FAFSA support for recent graduates. Beginning June 10, students can receive expert guidance on completing the FAFSA, creating a user ID, troubleshooting applications, and comprehending financial aid options. Best of all, filling out the FAFSA form is completely free and more user-friendly than ever. This initiative will unlock incredible possibilities for students to access federal student aid.

Summer FAFSA Support It's not too late to apply for FAFSA student financial aid. ​​​​​​​

We are excited to announce that Mr. David Abrams will be serving as our new Athletic Director this Fall! Mr. Abrams comes to Pinnacle with many years of experience working in athletics. Join us as we welcome him into the Pinnacle Community!

Keep the learning momentum going this summer!

Families of high schoolers, don't let the summer slide set your student back. Summer school is the perfect opportunity for your teen to catch up, get ahead, or explore new subjects. Whether it's reinforcing core skills or diving into a passion project, summer school offers a supportive and enriching environment.

Sign up today and give your teen the academic boost they need for the upcoming school year! Visit https://www.pvschools.net/programs/summer-programs!

is thrilled to share some incredible news: for the second consecutive year, every single Certified Nursing Assistant student has successfully passed the State Board of Nursing exam! Congratulations to these outstanding students for their remarkable achievements as they continue their journey of excellence!

Students Pass State Boards PVSchools’ certified nursing students earn outstanding achievement

📢 Early Dismissal Today! 📢

K-12 early dismissal happening today. LAST DAY OF CLASSES!

View the PVSchools calendar at https://www.pvschools.net/calendar .

📢 Early Dismissal Today! 📢 Early dismissal for high school students happening today.

View the PVSchools calendar at https://www.pvschools.net/calendar.

Ms. Kevric, Ms. Groff and Ms. Sage were given their employee of the year plaques today by Dr. Smith. We are grateful for their hard work and dedication to making Pinnacle a great school for students.

Truly a team effort!

is excited to share the exceptional achievement of Horizon and Pinnacle High Schools! Their dedication to FAFSA completion has led them to the Top Ten in Arizona, showcasing their commitment to student success. Congratulations on securing the Outstanding FAFSA Performance Award! Your hard work is shaping futures.

To learn more, please visit https://bit.ly/3V72jnD!

College Ready AZ

Graduation is coming up quick! And some of our Seniors are beginning to make decisions on their next steps after high school. As we approach graduation, we will be celebrating our seniors on our social media platforms. We are proud of the Class of 2024!