Thunderbird High School AZ

Shoutout to NJROTC for staying active in the community even during summer break! Your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring!

Congratulations to the Class of 2024, who earned over $11 million in scholarships this school year!

Once again, congratulations to the Thunderbird High School Class of 2024! 🎓🎉

Congratulations to the Thunderbird High School Class of 2024! 🎓🎉

😎 Enjoy the summer break! 😎

🎉 We are incredibly proud of our amazing Titans for all their hard work and dedication this school year. 🌟 Wishing everyone a safe and fun-filled summer break! ☀️🌴

📚✨ Attention Parents! 🌟 Summer reading can boost your student's cognitive skills and academic success. 🧠📖 Encourage your student to explore the Sora Sweet Reads collection for great books that are always available through August 26, 2024. Challenge your student to take part in the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge! 🎉📚 is always open 24/7.

The last academic assignment of the year for THS NJROTC was for the cadets to create various electronic circuits, including an AM radio, solar voltage tester, played music, and a motor that launches a spinning rotor blade.

🎓Congratulations to the seniors of Thunderbird High School's Sensory Integration Program (SIP)! These students were able to celebrate their accomplishments and completion of their academic achievements in a private ceremony with their families, friends, and supporters from Thunderbird.🎓

We are so proud of their hard work and growth over their time at Thunderbird. We wish them all the best as they transition into the next chapter of their lives. Congratulations!🎉

On Friday, 10 May, THS NJROTC Drone Team spent the day learning to do electronics repair. The wildly successful drone team, under the command of Team Captain Jeremiah Moore, had dominated the drone competitions they had attended due to a challenging training schedule. The downside of flying the drones that much was the many crashes the drones had sustained, damaging the majority of the drone fleet. Many of the damages were to the connections on the electronics board and required resoldering disconnected wires. By the end of the day, 20 drones had been returned to Flight Status, saving over $2000 in replacement costs! BRAVO ZULU DRONE TEAM!

Hey students, as we are nearing the end of the academic year, it is still crucial for you to be in class every single day! Show up, show what you’re made of, and finish this race! Your perseverance and determination will pave the way for success.

📝 Final Exam Schedule 📝

At a promotion ceremony on Friday, 10 May 2024, THS NJROTC Cadet Jaylin Willcutt was promoted to Cadet Petty Officer Third Class. This promotion ceremony was special because the rank insignia was "pinned on" by the cadet's Grandfather Jim Boyd, who served in the Navy from 1966-1970, as an Aviation Boatswain Mate. The rank insignia was not the actual one Mr. Boyd had worn in the Navy but was passed down the same in spirit. The NJROTC program is not a recruiting program but borrows many of the traditions from the Naval Service, providing a rich heritage to draw from and forging an indelible connection to the past. BRAVO ZULU Cadet PO3 Willcutt!

The Outdoors Club completed an epic trip to Flagstaff. The 12 most involved students participated in the trip, which included brunch at Northern Arizona University, a driving and walking tour of Bearizona, VIP access at the Lowell Observatory, and a Walnut Canyon National Monument hike. Students saw various animals native to Arizona, ancient pueblos and artifacts, and nebulas, and even met an astronomer. To end the trip, the club visited the Yavapai Apache Reservation where they ate delicious frybread. Take a hike with the Outdoors Club!

🎉🌼 Celebrating Spring Sports Senior Athletes! 🌼🎉
As we close out the school year, let’s celebrate our senior athletes one last time who have demonstrated talent and commitment on the field and court this spring.

Parents and students, the journey’s been long, but the destination is near. Let’s rally together, attend every class, and make these final days ones to remember. The best is yet to come!

No EOP today. School starts at 8AM ⏰

On Monday, 22 April, Thunderbird NJROTC celebrated Earth Day by conducting the quarterly Adopt-a-Street, now known as "Trash of the Titans". The class hours cleaned 19th Ave to Greenway and then spent time in the Stadium cleaning up from the district track meet. Way to go Cadets!

🍎 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟 Let's take a moment to thank all the amazing teachers who work tirelessly to educate, inspire, and support their students every day. Thank you for all that you do! 🎉

🎓 We are excited to announce the Graduation Date for Thunderbird High School Class of 2024! 🎉

🎉Decision Day - Class of 2024 🎉

Today, seniors at Thunderbird celebrated Decision Day and proudly signed their arrows. Whether it's college, the military, the workforce, or technical school we are incredibly proud of your choices.🎓

🎉 As the school year comes to a close, let's finish strong! 🎉
Make use of this extra study time and resources available to you.

As the school year draws to a close, let’s make every chapter count. Show up, stay engaged, and finish strong! Together, we’ll write a success story that will be remembered for years to come!

On Saturday, Thunderbird NJROTC hosted a Drone Skills Competition.

🏆 Thunderbird Cadets won 1st place overall, keeping their 2-year undefeated streak in drone competitions intact. In the teams events, Mission Flight (obstacle Course) Cadets Theodore White and Wesley Davis took 1st place; In the Need for Speed Race, Cadets Jason Martin and Jeremiah Moore took 1st place. Thunderbird Cadets swept the individual awards for the fastest pilots of the day in combined time for all 3 events. 1st place - Theodore White, 2nd place - Wesley Davis, 3rd place - Jeremiah Moore. Congratulations Cadets! 👏🎉

High schoolers and parents, remember: Each day brings new opportunities to shine. Let’s seize every moment, attend every class, and pave the way for a brilliant future. You’ve got this!

📚 Media Center Saturdays are Back! 📚

Titans do you need:
🎧 A quiet study space
📖 Access to a wide range of academic resources
🏫 Extra help from knowledgeable staff
💻 Computer and printing services

Don't miss this opportunity to get the help you need to succeed! We look forward to seeing you there. 🌟

🎓🌟Parents! Have you activated your ParentVUE account? With ParentVUE, you can effortlessly track grades, test results, assignments, and more. Stay on top of your teen’s academic performance and provide the support they need to excel. Visit the ParentVUE link under the “Resources” tab on the school website to get started today.

The NJROTC End of Year Awards have been released, and Thunderbird was recognized as a DISTINGUISHED UNIT, an honor reserved for the top 10% of units nationwide. The award is based on a wide array of factors, including community service hours, the Annual Military Inspection, performance at the Area Field Meet, hosting of NJROTC events, and many other aspects of NJROTC activities. The last time Tbird was recognized at this level was in 2016. All members of the Thunderbird NJROTC unit will be awarded the Distinguished Unit ribbon. Well done (Bravo Zulu) Cadets!

👩‍👩‍👧Hey parents/guardians! Are you interested in staying updated with school events and important announcements? Visit our school website at www.guhsdaz.org/thunderbird and check out the calendar section for important dates to remember. As well, follow us on Facebook! By joining our online community, you’ll be the first to know about exciting happenings and gain insights into your teen’s high school experience.

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️Titans at the Track GUHSD District Championships🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️