St. David
Unified School District 21
🌱 FFA Leadership Spotlight 🌱We are proud to recognize three of our outstanding FFA chapter officers who attended the FFA State Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) in Mesa on May 1–2.
Hosted by the Arizona FFA Association, this leadership conference was held at the Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and the nearby ASU Polytechnic Campus.
The May COLT program is designed to equip newly elected chapter officers with the tools they need for a successful year ahead, focusing on servant leadership, team building, chapter planning, meeting facilitation, member engagement, event planning, motivation, and strong team dynamics—all centered around this year’s theme: “Planting Roots.”
Who attended:
🌾 Chapter Officers: Kath Brodhagen, Samson Riesgo, and Kolton Crane
🌾 Advisor: Ms. Sharon Thomas
We are excited to see how these students bring their leadership training back to our chapter and help grow a strong foundation for the year ahead! 💙💛
Hosted by the Arizona FFA Association, this leadership conference was held at the Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and the nearby ASU Polytechnic Campus.
The May COLT program is designed to equip newly elected chapter officers with the tools they need for a successful year ahead, focusing on servant leadership, team building, chapter planning, meeting facilitation, member engagement, event planning, motivation, and strong team dynamics—all centered around this year’s theme: “Planting Roots.”
Who attended:
🌾 Chapter Officers: Kath Brodhagen, Samson Riesgo, and Kolton Crane
🌾 Advisor: Ms. Sharon Thomas
We are excited to see how these students bring their leadership training back to our chapter and help grow a strong foundation for the year ahead! 💙💛
⏰ The Leaders Save Lives Blood Drive hosted by Adyson Fry is this Monday, June 15, and we still have 16 donation appointments available between 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
We know summer schedules are busy, but the need for blood doesn't take a summer break. Every donation can help save lives and support local patients in need.
By donating, you'll also help Adyson work toward her Leaders Save Lives scholarship goal. ❤️🩸
📅 Monday, June 15
📍 St. David LDS Meetinghouse Gymnasium | 640 W. Patton St.
⏰ 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
If you've been thinking about donating, now is the time! Please help us fill every available appointment slot and make a difference for someone in need. Schedule your appointment today at redcrossblood.org.
We know summer schedules are busy, but the need for blood doesn't take a summer break. Every donation can help save lives and support local patients in need.
By donating, you'll also help Adyson work toward her Leaders Save Lives scholarship goal. ❤️🩸
📅 Monday, June 15
📍 St. David LDS Meetinghouse Gymnasium | 640 W. Patton St.
⏰ 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
If you've been thinking about donating, now is the time! Please help us fill every available appointment slot and make a difference for someone in need. Schedule your appointment today at redcrossblood.org.
Learning + Fun = Summer School Success! ☀️📚
Our elementary summer school students put their math skills to work this morning with a hands-on STEM activity exploring shapes, angles, and marshmallow fun! Using marshmallows and toothpicks, students built geometric creations while learning about engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Summer learning is in full swing at St. David Schools, where curiosity, creativity, and fun go hand in hand!
#StDavidSchools #SummerSchool #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #LearningIsFun #TigerPride
Our elementary summer school students put their math skills to work this morning with a hands-on STEM activity exploring shapes, angles, and marshmallow fun! Using marshmallows and toothpicks, students built geometric creations while learning about engineering, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Summer learning is in full swing at St. David Schools, where curiosity, creativity, and fun go hand in hand!
#StDavidSchools #SummerSchool #STEMEducation #HandsOnLearning #LearningIsFun #TigerPride
We are currently seeking passionate, dedicated educators to join our school community for the upcoming school year, and we need your help spreading the word!
We have immediate openings in Elementary Education & Middle School Math.
If you are an educator—or know someone who may be a great fit—we would greatly appreciate you sharing this opportunity. Referrals from our community are incredibly valuable as we work to fill these important roles.
Apply online at https://stdavidschools.schoolspring.com/
We have immediate openings in Elementary Education & Middle School Math.
If you are an educator—or know someone who may be a great fit—we would greatly appreciate you sharing this opportunity. Referrals from our community are incredibly valuable as we work to fill these important roles.
Apply online at https://stdavidschools.schoolspring.com/
April 29 - Students in Mrs. Brown’s and Mrs. Wilson’s classes enjoyed a walking field trip to the Gallery of Dreams. They explored a variety of local artwork, connected classroom learning to real-world creativity, and had the opportunity to meet sculptor Tim Trask while observing him at work.
Students also got hands-on experience working with clay to create their own pieces, bringing the artistic process to life in a meaningful and memorable way.
A sincere thank you to the Gallery of Dreams for welcoming our students and for continuing to support creative learning in our community.
St. David is coming together to support recent graduate Jaxon Savage following an accident that resulted in severe burns and ongoing medical treatment.
Jaxon is currently receiving care at the Tucson Burn Center. As he begins what will likely be a long recovery journey, dear friends have organized an online fundraiser to help his family with medical expenses.
If you would like to support Jaxon and his family, please consider making a donation and/or sharing the fundraiser link: 🔗 http://spot.fund/c5bq91pss
Jaxon, your Tiger family is behind you every step of the way!! We are rooting for you and wishing you a strong and speedy recovery. ❤️❤️ #TigerStrong #StDavidCommunity #SupportJaxon
Jaxon is currently receiving care at the Tucson Burn Center. As he begins what will likely be a long recovery journey, dear friends have organized an online fundraiser to help his family with medical expenses.
If you would like to support Jaxon and his family, please consider making a donation and/or sharing the fundraiser link: 🔗 http://spot.fund/c5bq91pss
Jaxon, your Tiger family is behind you every step of the way!! We are rooting for you and wishing you a strong and speedy recovery. ❤️❤️ #TigerStrong #StDavidCommunity #SupportJaxon
🎉 Congratulations to Anna Daley, a member of the St. David High School Class of 2026! 🎉
We are proud to announce that Anna was selected as a recipient of the 2026 Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) Jack Peterson Scholarship and has been awarded $1,250 to support her higher education journey.
The Jack Peterson Scholarship recognizes outstanding Arizona students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, citizenship, community involvement, and a commitment to their future educational goals.
Anna's hard work, dedication, and service to her school and community have earned her this prestigious honor. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishment and look forward to seeing all she achieves in the future.
Please join us in congratulating Anna on this well-deserved recognition! 🎓👏
#StDavidTigers #TigerPride #ScholarshipRecipient #FutureEducator #ASBA #JackPetersonScholarship
We are proud to announce that Anna was selected as a recipient of the 2026 Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) Jack Peterson Scholarship and has been awarded $1,250 to support her higher education journey.
The Jack Peterson Scholarship recognizes outstanding Arizona students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, citizenship, community involvement, and a commitment to their future educational goals.
Anna's hard work, dedication, and service to her school and community have earned her this prestigious honor. We are incredibly proud of her accomplishment and look forward to seeing all she achieves in the future.
Please join us in congratulating Anna on this well-deserved recognition! 🎓👏
#StDavidTigers #TigerPride #ScholarshipRecipient #FutureEducator #ASBA #JackPetersonScholarship
🚨 FFA Student-Built Projects FOR SALE! 🚨Support our students and take home a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted piece while helping fund our FFA program! 💙💛 All proceeds go directly to our FFA chapter.
🪵 Handmade Wooden Bench w/ Built-In Planters – $125
Built by Mira Judd, Payten McWhorter & Sophia Salinas
Perfect for porches, patios, gardens, or outdoor spaces! This sturdy handmade bench features built-in planter boxes on both sides and can be custom painted to match your style—solid colors, school colors, farmhouse, sports themes, cow print, and more! 🎨🌿
🌱 Cedar Raised Bed Planter Shelf – $75
Built by Ethan Lesiczka & Kolton Crane
A sturdy elevated garden planter made from cedar and 2x4 framing. Includes a spacious planting box for flowers, herbs, or vegetables plus a lower shelf for tools and supplies. The raised design makes gardening easier and more comfortable while adding a natural outdoor look.
😎 Steel Frame Porch Swing – $200
Built by our FFA students in the ag shop
A strong, custom-built porch swing designed for comfort, durability, and relaxing evenings outdoors. Perfect for sunset watching, coffee sipping, and porch living!
📍 Payment can be made at the school office. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
🪵 Handmade Wooden Bench w/ Built-In Planters – $125
Built by Mira Judd, Payten McWhorter & Sophia Salinas
Perfect for porches, patios, gardens, or outdoor spaces! This sturdy handmade bench features built-in planter boxes on both sides and can be custom painted to match your style—solid colors, school colors, farmhouse, sports themes, cow print, and more! 🎨🌿
🌱 Cedar Raised Bed Planter Shelf – $75
Built by Ethan Lesiczka & Kolton Crane
A sturdy elevated garden planter made from cedar and 2x4 framing. Includes a spacious planting box for flowers, herbs, or vegetables plus a lower shelf for tools and supplies. The raised design makes gardening easier and more comfortable while adding a natural outdoor look.
😎 Steel Frame Porch Swing – $200
Built by our FFA students in the ag shop
A strong, custom-built porch swing designed for comfort, durability, and relaxing evenings outdoors. Perfect for sunset watching, coffee sipping, and porch living!
📍 Payment can be made at the school office. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Don't forget to stop by the school today to pick up free summer meals for kids! Check out the flyer for pickup times/details. This week's menu (subject to change):
🥪 Monday: PB&J
🌯 Tuesday: Bean Burrito
🥐 Wednesday: Turkey Croissant
🍗 Thursday: Chicken Waffle Sandwich
🍕 Friday: Calzone
🥪 Monday: PB&J
🌯 Tuesday: Bean Burrito
🥐 Wednesday: Turkey Croissant
🍗 Thursday: Chicken Waffle Sandwich
🍕 Friday: Calzone
Help us fill every donation slot for Adyson Fry's Leaders Save Lives Blood Drive on June 15 and make a life-saving impact for patients in need.
🩸 Several Whole Blood donation appointments remain available.
❤️ Only 7 Power Red donation appointments are left for eligible donors with A-, B-, or O blood types.
Every donation can help save lives, and your participation supports Adyson's opportunity to earn a scholarship through the Leaders Save Lives program.
📅 Monday, June 15
📍 St. David LDS Meetinghouse Gymnasium | 640 W. Patton St.
⏰ 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Whether you're a regular donor or considering donating for the first time, this is a great opportunity to make a difference right here in St. David.
Schedule your appointment today at redcrossblood.org and help us fill every available spot! 💪❤️
🩸 Several Whole Blood donation appointments remain available.
❤️ Only 7 Power Red donation appointments are left for eligible donors with A-, B-, or O blood types.
Every donation can help save lives, and your participation supports Adyson's opportunity to earn a scholarship through the Leaders Save Lives program.
📅 Monday, June 15
📍 St. David LDS Meetinghouse Gymnasium | 640 W. Patton St.
⏰ 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Whether you're a regular donor or considering donating for the first time, this is a great opportunity to make a difference right here in St. David.
Schedule your appointment today at redcrossblood.org and help us fill every available spot! 💪❤️
Before we completely close the book on another great school year, we wanted to share this fun memory from our 1st & 4th grade reading buddies!
Mrs. Brown & Mrs. Wilson's students had a pasta-tively awesome time together! After reading Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, they watched the movie adaptation while feasting on homemade spaghetti and meatballs. There were full bellies, lots of laughs, and thankfully no giant meatballs falling from the sky! 🍝📖
🍎☀️What a great first day! Thank you, St. David, for helping us kick off our Summer Meals Program with an amazing turnout☀️🍎
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first day of our FREE Summer Meals Program! We appreciate the support from our community.
Meals are available Monday–Friday through June 30 from 10:15 AM–11:45 AM via curbside pickup in front of K-Hall.
This week's remaining menu (subject to change):
🥪 Tuesday – Ham Sandwich
🧀 Wednesday – Grilled Cheese
🌭 Thursday – Corn Dog
🌮 Friday – Taco on a Stick
✅ Free for children 18 and under
✅ Child does NOT need to be present
✅ First come, first served
✅ Curbside pickup only
Thank you for helping make our first day a success. We look forward to serving more families throughout the summer! 💙
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first day of our FREE Summer Meals Program! We appreciate the support from our community.
Meals are available Monday–Friday through June 30 from 10:15 AM–11:45 AM via curbside pickup in front of K-Hall.
This week's remaining menu (subject to change):
🥪 Tuesday – Ham Sandwich
🧀 Wednesday – Grilled Cheese
🌭 Thursday – Corn Dog
🌮 Friday – Taco on a Stick
✅ Free for children 18 and under
✅ Child does NOT need to be present
✅ First come, first served
✅ Curbside pickup only
Thank you for helping make our first day a success. We look forward to serving more families throughout the summer! 💙
🎨 Congratulations to our talented student artists, Samson Riesgo and Jennifer Tahe, for their outstanding achievements in the District 6 Congressional Art Competition!
🏅 Samson Riesgo earned 3rd Place for his piece, “Tribute to FFA in Arizona.” His artwork will be displayed for one year in the Tucson office as part of this prestigious national competition sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives.
👏 Jennifer Tahe received an Honorable Mention for her painting, “Friends.”
It is a rare and remarkable honor for two students from the same school to receive recognition in this competition. We are incredibly proud of Samson and Jennifer for representing our school with creativity, dedication, and artistic excellence!
A special thank you to our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Score, for sharing this opportunity with students, encouraging them throughout the process, and personally delivering their submissions to the Tucson office. Your support and dedication make opportunities like this possible!
#StudentSuccess #CongressionalArtCompetition #ProudSchoolMoment #YoungArtists #FFA #ArizonaArts
🏅 Samson Riesgo earned 3rd Place for his piece, “Tribute to FFA in Arizona.” His artwork will be displayed for one year in the Tucson office as part of this prestigious national competition sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives.
👏 Jennifer Tahe received an Honorable Mention for her painting, “Friends.”
It is a rare and remarkable honor for two students from the same school to receive recognition in this competition. We are incredibly proud of Samson and Jennifer for representing our school with creativity, dedication, and artistic excellence!
A special thank you to our amazing art teacher, Mrs. Score, for sharing this opportunity with students, encouraging them throughout the process, and personally delivering their submissions to the Tucson office. Your support and dedication make opportunities like this possible!
#StudentSuccess #CongressionalArtCompetition #ProudSchoolMoment #YoungArtists #FFA #ArizonaArts
🚨 FOR SALE: The Best Seat on the Porch 🚨
Warning: This handmade FFA porch swing may cause excessive relaxing, sunset watching, coffee sipping, and neighbor jealousy. 😎 Built by our hardworking students in the ag shop, this custom steel-frame swing is strong, stylish, and made with a whole lot of Tiger pride. When you buy student-built projects like this, you help support hands-on learning and give students opportunities to build skills that matter beyond the classroom. 💙💛
📍Payment can be made at the school office. $200.00 to claim it before someone else swings into it first!
#FFA #StudentBuilt #AgEducation #PorchGoals #SupportOurStudents #Handmade
Warning: This handmade FFA porch swing may cause excessive relaxing, sunset watching, coffee sipping, and neighbor jealousy. 😎 Built by our hardworking students in the ag shop, this custom steel-frame swing is strong, stylish, and made with a whole lot of Tiger pride. When you buy student-built projects like this, you help support hands-on learning and give students opportunities to build skills that matter beyond the classroom. 💙💛
📍Payment can be made at the school office. $200.00 to claim it before someone else swings into it first!
#FFA #StudentBuilt #AgEducation #PorchGoals #SupportOurStudents #Handmade
🩸 There are still plenty of appointments available for Adyson Fry’s summer “Leaders Save Lives” Blood Drive! ❤️
📅 Monday, June 15
📍 St. David LDS Meetinghouse Gymnasium | 640 W. Patton St.
⏰ 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
We’d love to see our community show up in a big way to support one of our students and help patients in need. Friends, family, and first-time donors are all welcome!
Schedule your appointment today at redcrossblood.org 💪🩸
📅 Monday, June 15
📍 St. David LDS Meetinghouse Gymnasium | 640 W. Patton St.
⏰ 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
We’d love to see our community show up in a big way to support one of our students and help patients in need. Friends, family, and first-time donors are all welcome!
Schedule your appointment today at redcrossblood.org 💪🩸
🍎☀️ FREE SUMMER MEALS ARE BACK at St. David School! ☀️🍎Our rock-star cafeteria crew is ready to serve up FREE meals for kids all month long this June! 💙
📅 June 1–30, 2026
📍 Curbside Pickup in front of Khall
⏰ Monday–Friday | 10:15 AM–11:45 AM
✅ Child does NOT need to be present
✅ First Come, First Served
✅ Curbside Pickup Only
Let us help make summer a little easier with delicious, nutritious meals for kids. We look forward to serving our community again this summer! ☀️
📅 June 1–30, 2026
📍 Curbside Pickup in front of Khall
⏰ Monday–Friday | 10:15 AM–11:45 AM
✅ Child does NOT need to be present
✅ First Come, First Served
✅ Curbside Pickup Only
Let us help make summer a little easier with delicious, nutritious meals for kids. We look forward to serving our community again this summer! ☀️
We are looking forward to celebrating our students at tonight’s high school graduation and middle school promotion ceremonies.
Today, while contractors were working on planned upgrades to our air conditioning system, an unexpected issue occurred that caused the air conditioning in the high school gymnasium to become unavailable. While both events will proceed as scheduled, we want to make everyone aware that temperatures inside the gym may be warmer than usual.
We encourage guests to dress comfortably, stay hydrated, and arrive prepared for the warm conditions.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we celebrate these important milestones for our students. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to honoring our graduates and promoting middle school students tonight.
We are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026 at Commencement tomorrow!
Ceremony Information
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: HS Gym
Below is the digital program for the ceremony. Families may access it using the link or by scanning the attached QR code.
Program Link: https://aptg.co/6SCLPx
This link is also available on our school website under the Parents tab for easy access.
We recommend arriving early to allow time for parking and seating. Please keep in mind that the middle school promotion ceremony begins at 5pm and guests will need time to exit the gym before high school graduation seating begins.
Thank you for your support throughout the school year. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 and share this exciting milestone with you and your students!
Sincerely,
St. David Schools
8th -11th grade Parents: This is a reminder to please help your child complete preregistration for next year’s classes. Forms are due tomorrow. Please make sure selections are submitted to the front office so students can be scheduled appropriately for next year.
We are excited to celebrate our students at the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony!
Ceremony Information
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: HS Gym
Below is the digital program for the ceremony. Families may access it using the link or by scanning the attached QR code.
Program Link: https://aptg.co/6cG4T4
The program link is also available on our school website under the Parents tab for easy access.
We recommend arriving early to allow time for parking and seating.
Thank you for your support throughout the school year. We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with you and your students!
