St. David

Pioneer Days is a beloved annual tradition in our small town—a time to honor our heritage and celebrate the pioneering spirit that helped shape our community. 🌾

We’ve attached flyers with all the event details—please take a moment to check the times and make plans to join in. Let’s come together to support all the hard work that’s gone into making this weekend special.

State Test Score Reports Are Ready! Spring 2025 state assessment score reports are now available for pickup at the front office. These include: AzSCI (Grades 5, 8, & 11) AASA Math & ELA (Grades 3–8) Pickup Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🩸 Blood Drive TOMORROW, Tuesday, July 15! Support future medical professional Emelynn Jacquez as she hosts a life-saving blood drive! 💉❤️Date: Tue. 7/15 Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: St. David LDS Meeting House gymnasium, 640 W. Patton St, St. David, AZ. For more information or to make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 800-733-2767 or log onto redcrossblodd.org and use sponsor code: LSL. Give blood July 15-31 for a Fandango Movie Reward by email to see a movie on us! rcblood.org/July.

Tiger Youth Football Camp! July 16–19 | 8:00–10:00 AM Middle School Baseball Field Open to grades 4–8 Join Coach David Kartchner for 4 days of football fun, including: Offensive & defensive drills, Scrimmages & game situations, Teamwork, sportsmanship & character building, Skill-based grouping & individual coaching, $25 per student | $20 for additional siblings. Check-in starts at 7:45 AM on Wed. July 16. Includes participation in the Pioneer Day Flag Football Game – Sat. July 19, 5:00–6:15 PM. Register at the St. David School Office (Summer office hours M-Th 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Make checks payable to St. David Schools.

Reminder: Free Sports Physicals Today! The Chiricahua Mobile Clinic is on campus at St. David School until 3 PM offering free physicals for student-athletes. Walk-ins welcome — no appointment needed! Make sure to get your physical done before the season starts.

🩸 Blood Drive – this Tuesday, July 15! Join us in supporting future medical professional Emelynn Jacquez as she hosts a life-saving blood drive! Help Emelynn reach her goal by scheduling your donation today. Every drop counts! 💉❤️Date: 7/15 Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: St. David LDS Meeting House gymnasium, 640 W. Patton St, St. David, AZ. For more information or to make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 800-733-2767 or log onto redcrossblodd.org and use sponsor code: LSL. Give blood July 15-31 for a Fandango Movie Reward by email to see a movie on us! rcblood.org/July.

BAND CAMP Join us for four days of music, fun, and skill-building as we get ready for the new school year! Where: Band Room & Football Field When: July 14–17 Time 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Cost: $20 (includes lunch!) Band Camp is open to returning middle and high school students and students looking to participate in band this year. Mornings will be outside, so come prepared with: Hat, Sunscreen, Athletic clothes & Water bottle. Afternoons will be spent inside focusing on music and building essential skills. Questions? Contact Miss Dickey at savannah.dickey@stdavid.org.

We’re Hiring! Join our school family as a Cafeteria Team Member! Do you enjoy working with kids and being part of a fast-paced environment? We're looking for someone dependable, friendly, and ready to help nourish young minds and bodies. Apply online at https://stdavidschools.schoolspring.com/

We're Hiring: Full-Time Evening Custodian! St. David School is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our team as a Custodian. Hours: Monday through Friday 2:30 - 10:30 pm Duties include: General cleaning of classrooms, hallways and restrooms, and helping ensure a safe, welcoming environment for our students and staff. If you're interested or know someone who might be a great fit, please apply online https://stdavidschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Attention Cochise County parents! Did you know student vaccinations are free through the Cochise Health and Social Services clinics? Book your appointment today and give your kids a healthy start to the new school year!520-586-8201 Located in Benson at 126 W. 5th St.

🏐 Summer Youth Volleyball Camp - Join us for three fun-filled days of volleyball at our Summer Youth Volleyball Camp! Dates: July 14–16 Location: St. David High School Gym Cost: $15 per child (pay at check-in on the first day) FREE for those who attended Coach Rubio’s Camp (June 26–27)! Session Times: Grades K–4th: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Grades 5th–8th: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Come sharpen your skills, have fun, and get ready for the season! Questions? Email Coach Tillett btillett@stdavid.org

🏀 Reminder: Free Sports Physicals This Thursday! 🏈The Chiricahua Mobile Clinic will be on our St. David School campus this Thursday, July 10, offering free sports physicals for student-athletes! Appointments are still available, so be sure to call the school office to reserve your spot. Physical forms can be downloaded from the Athletics page on our school website. Remember: All student-athletes must have a current physical on file to participate in school sports. Don’t miss this convenient opportunity to get your physical done before the season kicks off!

🩸 Blood Drive – Tuesday, July 15! Join us in supporting future medical professional Emelynn Jacquez as she hosts a life-saving blood drive! Help Emelynn reach her goal by scheduling your donation today. Every drop counts! 💉❤️Date: 7/15 Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: St. David LDS Meeting House gymnasium, 640 W. Patton St, St. David, AZ. For more information or to make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 800-733-2767 or log onto redcrossblodd.org and use sponsor code: LSL. Give blood July 15-31 for a Fandango Movie Reward by email to see a movie on us! rcblood.org/July.

Attention Parents of Students in Grades K–4: We are in the process of finalizing classroom placements for the upcoming school year. Before assignments are set, we would like to offer families the opportunity to submit teacher requests. If you would like to request a specific teacher for your child, please include a brief explanation of the reasons for your preference. While we cannot guarantee all requests will be fulfilled, we will do our best to accommodate those received by Monday, July 7th. Please send your request via email to kwood@stdavid.org or stop by the school office to submit your request in writing during our summer hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Kindergarten – Susan Pritchard and Terra Hatch. First Grade – Susan Watts and Serena Brown. Second Grade – Breana Tillett and Jennie Polson. Third Grade – Barbie Grapp and Celi Martinez. Fourth Grade – April Wilson and Kellie Ciccariello.

🏃‍♂️ Free Sports Physicals – On Campus! 🏃‍♀️ Chiricahua's mobile clinic will be on campus next Thursday, July 10, offering FREE sports physicals for our students! 📞 Call the front office to reserve your spot 520-720-4781 x105. 📄 Physical forms are available to print from our school website www.stdavidschools.org/page/athletics. Don’t miss this convenient opportunity!

Reminder: Back to School Fair – Don’t Miss It! ✏️ Come get free school supplies for your students! Hosted by Hope for Kids, Inc.

📅 Saturday, July 12 at the Benson School Multipurpose Building, 360 S. Patagonia Street
⏰ Starts at 8:00 AM (Line forms outside – bring water & shade!). While supplies last

Free backpacks available (students must be present to receive one) Non-perishable food donations will be collected for the Benson Food Bank—please consider bringing an item to give back!

Parents, Your student’s Spring 2025 state assessment score reports are now available for pickup. These include: *AzSCI (Arizona Science Test) for grades 5, 8, and 11, and *AASA (Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment for Math & ELA) for grades 3–8. These reports, provided by the Arizona Department of Education, can be picked up at the front office Monday through Thursday, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

🩸 Blood Drive – Tuesday, July 15! Join us in supporting future medical professional Emelynn Jacquez as she hosts a life-saving blood drive! Help Emelynn reach her goal by scheduling your donation today. Every drop counts! 💉❤️Date: 7/15 Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: St. David LDS Meeting House gymnasium, 640 W. Patton St, St. David, AZ. For more information or to make an appointment, call the American Red Cross at 800-733-2767 or log onto redcrossblodd.org and use sponsor code: LSL. Give blood July 15-31 for a Fandango Movie Reward by email to see a movie on us! rcblood.org/July.

📚 Reminder: Back to School Fair – Saturday, July 12! 🎒 Join us for the Hope for Kids, Inc. Back to School Fair as we gear up for a great school year! Location: Benson School (Open to all students in the San Pedro Valley) Time: Starts at 8:00 AM Free backpacks and school supplies will be handed out — students must be present to receive a backpack. Supplies are limited, so come early!❤️ They’ll also be collecting non-perishable food donations for the local food bank. Let’s come together to support our community!

Free Sports Physicals: Chiricahua Community Health Center will be on campus Thursday, July 10, from 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM to provide free sports physicals for students. Call the school office to schedule an appointment 520-720-4781 x107. Physical forms are available for download on our school website. https://www.stdavidschools.org/page/athletics. This is a great opportunity to get your student athlete ready for the upcoming school year!