St. David
Unified School District 21
We are short-staffed in our Transportation Department this afternoon. All students will be transported on one bus for the 2:30 p.m. routes and one bus for the 3:30 p.m. routes.
Here is the link for our combined route schedule for this afternoon. If your child's regular bus stop is not listed, please use the stop shown that is closest to your home. https://aptg.co/0mR0fF
Please expect delays and allow additional time for today's routes. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our transportation staff work to get everyone home safely.
Here is the link for our combined route schedule for this afternoon. If your child's regular bus stop is not listed, please use the stop shown that is closest to your home. https://aptg.co/0mR0fF
Please expect delays and allow additional time for today's routes. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our transportation staff work to get everyone home safely.
🍪 Birthday or Celebration Coming Up? Let Our Culinary Students Help! 🎉
Our Culinary classes are now taking orders for cookies for elementary classroom birthdays and celebrations! This is a convenient way for families to provide a special treat while helping ensure the snack follows the school’s food guidelines.
💙💛 Your purchase supports our Culinary program while helping make classroom celebrations a little easier for families and teachers.
📋 See the attached flyer for ordering information, options, and pricing.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us make celebrations at school safe, simple, and delicious! 🍪🐯
Our Culinary classes are now taking orders for cookies for elementary classroom birthdays and celebrations! This is a convenient way for families to provide a special treat while helping ensure the snack follows the school’s food guidelines.
💙💛 Your purchase supports our Culinary program while helping make classroom celebrations a little easier for families and teachers.
📋 See the attached flyer for ordering information, options, and pricing.
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us make celebrations at school safe, simple, and delicious! 🍪🐯
🌟 Tiger Teacher Spotlight: Susan Watts 🌟
We’re continuing our Tiger Teacher Spotlight series with someone who brings a lot of heart to her classroom—Mrs. Watts, our 1st grade teacher!
With 9 years of teaching experience and 16 years working in education, Mrs. Watts says her ultimate inspiration for becoming a teacher was simple: “I wanted to make a difference in the lives of children.” ❤️
Her classroom is happy, respectful, and organized, and what she hopes every student gains from their year with her is one very important thing: confidence.
Outside of school, Mrs. Watts loves being outdoors, walking, playing sports, cooking, quoting movies, and spending time with her husband and family. And when it comes to snacks? She's a fan of dark chocolate-covered nuts! 🍫
Her advice for students this year: “Look, listen and learn.” 📚
We’re grateful to have Mrs. Watts helping our little Tigers learn, grow, and believe in themselves! 🐯💙💛
We’re continuing our Tiger Teacher Spotlight series with someone who brings a lot of heart to her classroom—Mrs. Watts, our 1st grade teacher!
With 9 years of teaching experience and 16 years working in education, Mrs. Watts says her ultimate inspiration for becoming a teacher was simple: “I wanted to make a difference in the lives of children.” ❤️
Her classroom is happy, respectful, and organized, and what she hopes every student gains from their year with her is one very important thing: confidence.
Outside of school, Mrs. Watts loves being outdoors, walking, playing sports, cooking, quoting movies, and spending time with her husband and family. And when it comes to snacks? She's a fan of dark chocolate-covered nuts! 🍫
Her advice for students this year: “Look, listen and learn.” 📚
We’re grateful to have Mrs. Watts helping our little Tigers learn, grow, and believe in themselves! 🐯💙💛
🛍️ Good deals + a great cause! 💙💛
Our 6th graders are raising money for their upcoming Grand Canyon trip, and you can help while shopping Pampered Chef! 🏜️
We’re sharing a few of the items currently on sale—check them out and see if there's something you need (or didn't know you needed 😉).
Shop the 6th Grade fundraiser here: https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/6thgrandcanyon
✨ Bonus: Pampered Chef is doubling fundraiser earnings throughout August, so your purchase can make an even bigger difference for our students!
Thanks for helping our 6th graders get one step closer to the Grand Canyon! 🏜️🐯
Our 6th graders are raising money for their upcoming Grand Canyon trip, and you can help while shopping Pampered Chef! 🏜️
We’re sharing a few of the items currently on sale—check them out and see if there's something you need (or didn't know you needed 😉).
Shop the 6th Grade fundraiser here: https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/6thgrandcanyon
✨ Bonus: Pampered Chef is doubling fundraiser earnings throughout August, so your purchase can make an even bigger difference for our students!
Thanks for helping our 6th graders get one step closer to the Grand Canyon! 🏜️🐯
Parents of Bus Riders: We have made a few additional adjustments to our bus schedules. Please review the updated bus schedule to check your child’s current pick-up and drop-off times. The updated times are effective today, Wednesday, August 19. https://aptg.co/mrHnn2
📸 Reminder, Tigers! School Picture Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19! Get those smiles ready!
We wanted to provide a quick update regarding the odor reported this morning.
Southwest Gas has completed its testing and determined that there is not a natural gas leak. The contractors who have been working in the area are continuing to investigate the source of the odor.
Our K–2 students have returned to their classrooms and are continuing their school day as usual.
This morning, we noticed an odor in our K–2 classrooms that may be associated with natural gas. Out of an abundance of caution, we temporarily moved our K–2 students to other areas of campus while the situation is being investigated.
Our Maintenance Department is checking the area, and Southwest Gas is on its way to inspect the building. Since contractors were working in the area yesterday, they are also returning to inspect their work.
Our students are safe and supervised, and we are taking these precautionary steps to ensure a safe environment for everyone. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide an update if any further action is needed.
We wanted to keep you informed and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you,
St. David Unified School District
📸 Say cheese, Tigers! School Picture Day is Wednesday, August 19! Check out the flyer for all the details and ordering information. We can’t wait to see those Tiger smiles! 💙💛
Our Transportation Department has made several updates to improve our bus schedules. Some pick-up and drop-off times have changed, in some cases by several minutes.
Please review the updated bus route and check your child’s pick-up and drop-off times. If your child’s times have changed, please make note of the new times.
The updated schedules will go into effect Monday, August 17.
📸 School Picture Day is Wednesday, August 19! Flyers with picture information were sent home with students. Please check your child’s backpack for details and ordering information.
Show your support to our Tigers Volleyball Team! Order your 2026 shirts before Monday at 9pm.
🍴 Support our 6th graders! 🍴
Our 6th grade class is fundraising through Pampered Chef to help support their upcoming Grand Canyon trip! 🏜️
Shop through the fundraiser link and help our students reach their fundraising goal. And if you know someone who loves Pampered Chef, please share the link with family and friends!
🛍️ Shop here: 6th Grade Pampered Chef Fundraiser
Bonus for August: Pampered Chef is doubling fundraiser earnings this month, so your support can go even further!
Thank you for supporting our 6th graders! 💙💛
Looking for affordable healthcare services for your child? The Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Medical Services Project may help uninsured and underinsured school-aged children access medical, vision and audiology services.
See the flyer for details and contact information.
See the flyer for details and contact information.
🩸 SAVE THE DATE! 🩸Our next St. David High School Blood Drive is coming up, and we’re getting the word out early so you can book your appointment now!
📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 St. David High School – Multi-Purpose Room
👉 Appointments are open now! Schedule yours today and mark your calendar to help us make this drive a success!
Saint David High School + American Red Cross
💙 Give Blood. Save Lives. 💙
📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026
⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 St. David High School – Multi-Purpose Room
👉 Appointments are open now! Schedule yours today and mark your calendar to help us make this drive a success!
Saint David High School + American Red Cross
💙 Give Blood. Save Lives. 💙
📣 Arizona Healthy Schools Act Information
We’re sharing information to help our families understand the Arizona Healthy Schools Act and how it may affect snacks and food brought or distributed on campus during the regular school day.
The attached Snack Shopping Guide provides helpful examples of foods that are generally compliant, foods where you should check the ingredient label, and foods that are commonly not compliant.
👉 Please remember: Always check the ingredient label, as recipes and ingredients can change.
For more information about the Arizona Healthy Schools Act, visit the Arizona Department of Education: azed.gov/healthyschools
We’re sharing information to help our families understand the Arizona Healthy Schools Act and how it may affect snacks and food brought or distributed on campus during the regular school day.
The attached Snack Shopping Guide provides helpful examples of foods that are generally compliant, foods where you should check the ingredient label, and foods that are commonly not compliant.
👉 Please remember: Always check the ingredient label, as recipes and ingredients can change.
For more information about the Arizona Healthy Schools Act, visit the Arizona Department of Education: azed.gov/healthyschools
Dear St. David Parents,
What a wonderful first week of school! We are truly honored to have your children with us and are excited for the incredible year ahead. Our goal this year is to continue the proud legacy of Tiger Pride, and this first week has been a fantastic beginning.
Throughout the week, our campus has been filled with smiles as students have been learning new routines and settling into their classrooms. Our high school students were also introduced to our new House System, which is designed to build school unity, encourage positive competition, and strengthen Tiger pride.
Our teachers have worked incredibly hard to get to know each of their students, and we have been so impressed with the positive attitudes, enthusiasm, and behavior our students have shown. We couldn't be more pleased with the way they have returned to school and embraced the new year.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. This week was a great start, and we look forward to many more successful weeks together.
Go Tigers!
Andrew Brogan, Principal
What a wonderful first week of school! We are truly honored to have your children with us and are excited for the incredible year ahead. Our goal this year is to continue the proud legacy of Tiger Pride, and this first week has been a fantastic beginning.
Throughout the week, our campus has been filled with smiles as students have been learning new routines and settling into their classrooms. Our high school students were also introduced to our new House System, which is designed to build school unity, encourage positive competition, and strengthen Tiger pride.
Our teachers have worked incredibly hard to get to know each of their students, and we have been so impressed with the positive attitudes, enthusiasm, and behavior our students have shown. We couldn't be more pleased with the way they have returned to school and embraced the new year.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. This week was a great start, and we look forward to many more successful weeks together.
Go Tigers!
Andrew Brogan, Principal
Beginning today, we are making a small change to the order students are lined up during parent pick-up. Kindergarten students will now be at the west end of the 1938 Building, with the remaining grade levels following behind them in order.
Please continue to pull all the way forward past the flagpole when entering the pick-up lane so we can load multiple vehicles at the same time.
Thank you for helping us get every student home safely and efficiently!
Please continue to pull all the way forward past the flagpole when entering the pick-up lane so we can load multiple vehicles at the same time.
Thank you for helping us get every student home safely and efficiently!
🧪 Laughter, curiosity, and a love of science... that's what students can expect in today's Tiger Teacher Spotlight!
Meet Mrs. Holly Hennessy, our 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade Science teacher! For the past 7 years, she's been inspiring students with engaging lessons, high expectations, and a classroom where learning is always an adventure.
🍎 What inspired her to teach?
Mrs. Hennessy credits her own 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Hamilton, with inspiring her to become an educator.
😄 Fun Fact:
She once found herself arrested in Siberia, Russia, and says an American soap opera kept her from going to the gulag! (You'll have to ask her for the full story!)
📚 Outside the classroom:
When she's not teaching science, you'll find her reading, quilting, playing MTG (Magic: The Gathering), or prank calling Mr. Brogan. 😄
🌟 Her goal for students:
She hopes every student leaves her class with responsibility, pride in their work, and a sense of fun.
🔬 Three words to describe her classroom?
"Fun, fun, and more fun." (Her words... and yes, she knows that's more than three! 😄)
💬 Advice for students:
"Come prepared."
🎉 Just for fun...
🍿 Sweet or Salty? Salty (especially if popcorn and Diet Coke count!)
⛰️ Beach or Mountains? Mountains
Mrs. Hennessy's enthusiasm, humor, and passion for science make learning memorable for her students. We're lucky to have her as part of our Tiger family! 💙💛
#TigerTeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #TigerPride
Meet Mrs. Holly Hennessy, our 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade Science teacher! For the past 7 years, she's been inspiring students with engaging lessons, high expectations, and a classroom where learning is always an adventure.
🍎 What inspired her to teach?
Mrs. Hennessy credits her own 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Hamilton, with inspiring her to become an educator.
😄 Fun Fact:
She once found herself arrested in Siberia, Russia, and says an American soap opera kept her from going to the gulag! (You'll have to ask her for the full story!)
📚 Outside the classroom:
When she's not teaching science, you'll find her reading, quilting, playing MTG (Magic: The Gathering), or prank calling Mr. Brogan. 😄
🌟 Her goal for students:
She hopes every student leaves her class with responsibility, pride in their work, and a sense of fun.
🔬 Three words to describe her classroom?
"Fun, fun, and more fun." (Her words... and yes, she knows that's more than three! 😄)
💬 Advice for students:
"Come prepared."
🎉 Just for fun...
🍿 Sweet or Salty? Salty (especially if popcorn and Diet Coke count!)
⛰️ Beach or Mountains? Mountains
Mrs. Hennessy's enthusiasm, humor, and passion for science make learning memorable for her students. We're lucky to have her as part of our Tiger family! 💙💛
#TigerTeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #TigerPride
The bus is still unable to safely access the Golden Bell and South Miller bus stops due to last night's storm. There will be no bus service to those stops this afternoon. Please make arrangements to pick up your student.