St. David
Unified School District 21
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.
Due to last night's storm, buses cannot safely access the Golden Bell and South Miller bus stops this morning. Thank you for your understanding.
🏐 Middle School Girls Volleyball is Here! 🏐 Practice begins Tuesday, August 4 with Coach Jessica Harris!
📍 K-Hall
⏰ 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Students must have a white card before participating. Visit our Athletics page for details and stop by the front office to complete paperwork and pay fees.
📍 K-Hall
⏰ 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Students must have a white card before participating. Visit our Athletics page for details and stop by the front office to complete paperwork and pay fees.
🏈 Middle School Football is Back! 🏈 Practice begins Tuesday, August 4 with Coach David Kartchner!
Students must have a white card before participating. Stop by the front office to complete athletic paperwork and fees, and visit our Athletics page for participation details.
We can't wait to see our Tigers on the field! 🐯💙💛
Students must have a white card before participating. Stop by the front office to complete athletic paperwork and fees, and visit our Athletics page for participation details.
We can't wait to see our Tigers on the field! 🐯💙💛
🍎 Teacher Spotlight: Our 3rd–5th Grade Team 🍎 Monday these smiling faces will be ready to welcome their new students! Introducing our amazing 3rd–5th grade team:
💙 Celi Martin
💙 Sky Estrella
💙 Barbie Grapp
💙 Joyce Mayberry
💙 Kim Bullington
💙 Ashley Merrill (and baby!)
💙 Natasha Krebs
When we asked how many years they've been teaching, their answer was: "Zero to Forty-One. You have to guess. Counting wrinkles doesn't work." 😂
What inspired them to become teachers? "It was too far to travel to be Disney Princesses." 👑
Outside of school, they say there's "maybe a little" life beyond the classroom. This talented team includes a ski instructor, snake charmer, raccoon chaser, motorcycle enthusiast, amazing mothers, and readers. (We'll let you figure out who's who!)
Their classrooms are a judgment-free zone, and they hope every student learns that learning is interesting, you can have fun while you're working, and that you'll always remember your fabulous teacher!
Their advice for students this year? "Find the fun in learning! It's cool to be smart." 💙💛
We're so excited for our Tigers to meet this incredible team tomorrow. Here's to a fantastic school year!
🐯 #TeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #TigerPride #BackToSchool
🎉 The countdown is on... just one more day until our Tigers are back! 🐯💙💛 We're excited to welcome students and staff for an amazing new school year, and one of the biggest improvements on campus is something everyone will appreciate: brand-new HVAC systems throughout our school to help provide a more comfortable learning environment for our students and staff. A huge thank you to everyone who made this long-awaited project possible. We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back on Monday!
📣 The future is bright for the St. David Spiritline! 🩵💛 A huge thank you to our sponsors, parents, our generous last-minute donors, and especially The Spirit Consultants for making today's choreography clinic possible!
Today marked the beginning of our journey toward the 2026 AIA Game Day Competition. Our athletes learned a bandstand routine, situational and crowd-leading cheers, and choreography for our fight song—the routine they'll perform at State!
We're also giving a shout-out to Rayna and Georgianna, who aren't pictured but were just as successful during today's choreography lesson. We're so proud of these girls and can't wait to see what they accomplish this season! —Coach Smith
Let's go, Tigers! 🐯📣 #StDavidTigers #TigerPride #Spiritline #GameDay #GoTigers
Today marked the beginning of our journey toward the 2026 AIA Game Day Competition. Our athletes learned a bandstand routine, situational and crowd-leading cheers, and choreography for our fight song—the routine they'll perform at State!
We're also giving a shout-out to Rayna and Georgianna, who aren't pictured but were just as successful during today's choreography lesson. We're so proud of these girls and can't wait to see what they accomplish this season! —Coach Smith
Let's go, Tigers! 🐯📣 #StDavidTigers #TigerPride #Spiritline #GameDay #GoTigers
🍎 Tiger Teacher Spotlight 🍎 Please join us in welcoming Andrew Krebs to the St. David Schools family! Mr. Krebs will be launching our brand-new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Career & Technical Education (CTE) program, giving students an exciting new pathway to explore careers in emergency medical services and healthcare.
A proud St. David alumnus (Class of 2007), Mr. Krebs has dedicated 16 years to Fire/EMS and has spent the past 10 years teaching outside the public school system. Inspired by his father, an EMT instructor, he's passionate about giving back to the community that helped shape him.
When he's not teaching, you might find him playing bass guitar—he even used to be in a band called Mindless Mayhem! 🎸
Mr. Krebs hopes every student leaves his class with professionalism, integrity, accountability, and strong communication skills, and he describes his classroom in three words: Caring. Professional. Rewarding.
We're excited to welcome Mr. Krebs and can't wait to see the opportunities our new EMS program will provide for our students. 💙💛🐯
#TeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #CTE #EMS #TigerPride
A proud St. David alumnus (Class of 2007), Mr. Krebs has dedicated 16 years to Fire/EMS and has spent the past 10 years teaching outside the public school system. Inspired by his father, an EMT instructor, he's passionate about giving back to the community that helped shape him.
When he's not teaching, you might find him playing bass guitar—he even used to be in a band called Mindless Mayhem! 🎸
Mr. Krebs hopes every student leaves his class with professionalism, integrity, accountability, and strong communication skills, and he describes his classroom in three words: Caring. Professional. Rewarding.
We're excited to welcome Mr. Krebs and can't wait to see the opportunities our new EMS program will provide for our students. 💙💛🐯
#TeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #CTE #EMS #TigerPride
🐯 A special message from our Student Government... ▶️ Check it out! https://youtu.be/8EI1G4tXJic
#StDavidTigers #BackToSchool #TigerPride
#StDavidTigers #BackToSchool #TigerPride
🐯 Did You Know? 🐯 St. David has a rich football tradition!
The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) recently released its 100 Club in Football, recognizing coaches in Arizona history who have achieved 100 or more career victories.
We're proud to share that two St. David coaches earned a place on this prestigious list:
🏈 Jim Crawford
🏈 John Bryant
This recognition reflects the lasting impact both coaches have had on St. David football and the countless student-athletes they have mentored over the years. Their dedication and leadership helped build the proud Tiger tradition that continues today. 💙💛
#StDavidTigers #DidYouKnow #TigerPride #AZPreps #FootballLegacy
The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) recently released its 100 Club in Football, recognizing coaches in Arizona history who have achieved 100 or more career victories.
We're proud to share that two St. David coaches earned a place on this prestigious list:
🏈 Jim Crawford
🏈 John Bryant
This recognition reflects the lasting impact both coaches have had on St. David football and the countless student-athletes they have mentored over the years. Their dedication and leadership helped build the proud Tiger tradition that continues today. 💙💛
#StDavidTigers #DidYouKnow #TigerPride #AZPreps #FootballLegacy
🌟 Tiger Teacher Spotlight 🌟 Every great school is built by great teachers, and today we're shining the spotlight on Ms. Betty Fry, who will be teaching Preschool and working with our K–1 Special Education students this year. With nearly three decades of experience, Mrs. Fry has dedicated her career to helping young learners grow, thrive, and believe in themselves.
🍎 Years Teaching: 28
❤️ Why teaching?
Mrs. Fry has always enjoyed working with children. She believes, "We all need the help from others to grow, and I feel teaching is such a rewarding job."
👨👩👧👦 Fun Fact:
Mrs. Fry has raised five children and is now enjoying time with her 10 grandchildren! ❤️
🏡 Outside the classroom:
Nothing is more important to Mrs. Fry than spending time with her family.
📚 Her goal for students:
She hopes every child leaves her classroom knowing they matter and believing they can succeed.
✨ Three words that describe her classroom:
🎉 Fun
💛 Caring
📋 Structured
💬 Advice for students:
"If you believe you can succeed, you will!"
🎉 Just for fun...
🍭 Sweet or Salty? Sweet
🏖️⛰️ Beach or Mountains? Both!
Mrs. Fry believes every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and capable of success. Her caring heart, years of experience, and dedication to helping students grow make her a wonderful part of the St. David team. We're so grateful to have her encouraging our youngest Tigers every day! 💙💛
#TigerTeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #TigerPride
🍎 Years Teaching: 28
❤️ Why teaching?
Mrs. Fry has always enjoyed working with children. She believes, "We all need the help from others to grow, and I feel teaching is such a rewarding job."
👨👩👧👦 Fun Fact:
Mrs. Fry has raised five children and is now enjoying time with her 10 grandchildren! ❤️
🏡 Outside the classroom:
Nothing is more important to Mrs. Fry than spending time with her family.
📚 Her goal for students:
She hopes every child leaves her classroom knowing they matter and believing they can succeed.
✨ Three words that describe her classroom:
🎉 Fun
💛 Caring
📋 Structured
💬 Advice for students:
"If you believe you can succeed, you will!"
🎉 Just for fun...
🍭 Sweet or Salty? Sweet
🏖️⛰️ Beach or Mountains? Both!
Mrs. Fry believes every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and capable of success. Her caring heart, years of experience, and dedication to helping students grow make her a wonderful part of the St. David team. We're so grateful to have her encouraging our youngest Tigers every day! 💙💛
#TigerTeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #TigerPride
📅 K–12 starts Monday, August 3; Preschool (approved/enrolled students) starts Tuesday, August 11.
🚌 Updated bus routes are available.
📚 Grades 6–12 schedules are available in the office before the first day.
🍎 Elementary families who didn't receive a teacher assignment should call the office.
✏️ School supply lists are on the website in the Parents tab.
🚗 K–5 parents are welcome to walk students to class on the first day and should let the teacher know the student's dismissal plan.
📌 Reminder that Back-to-School Night was canceled.
We can't wait to welcome our Tigers back! If you have questions before school starts, please contact the front office. Go Tigers! 💙💛
📚 Attention Preschool Families! If your child has been approved and enrolled in our preschool program, classes will begin on Tuesday, August 11.
Schedule:
🗓️ Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
We look forward to welcoming our preschool students!
Schedule:
🗓️ Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
We look forward to welcoming our preschool students!
🌟 Tiger Teacher Spotlight 🌟 Today we're excited to introduce you to Mrs. Theresa Hardman, our Elementary & Middle School Physical Education teacher! Mrs. Hardman brings incredible enthusiasm, a passion for healthy living, and a love for helping students discover the joy of being active.
🏃 Years Teaching: 3
❤️ Why teaching?
Mrs. Hardman believes that "we are all blessed with unique talents." Her lifelong love of sports, fitness, and working with children made becoming a PE teacher the perfect fit. From playing soccer, basketball, field hockey, track, and cross country as a child to now being a proud mom of six and grandmother of five, she's grateful to combine her passion for exercise with her love of helping kids grow.
🌏 Fun Fact:
Mrs. Hardman has traveled extensively, and her favorite destination was Australia, where she even got to hold a cuddly koala! 🐨
🥾 Outside the gym:
She enjoys hiking, camping, exploring Arizona's beautiful mountains and deserts, weight training, daily Tae Bo workouts, cooking, reading, journaling, and spending time with her amazing husband, children, and five granddaughters. She also recently celebrated having her poetry published in a poetry collection!
🏅 Her goal for students:
Mrs. Hardman hopes every student discovers at least one activity they truly enjoy and learns that "fitness and exercise are fun and important to keeping a healthy heart, body, and mind."
✨ Three words that describe her class:
⚡ Positive
🏃 Energetic
🎉 Fun
💬 Advice for students:
"Give each game and activity a positive try! Our attitude toward new things can open our hearts to finding a sport or game that brings us joy."
🎉 Just for fun...
🍭 Sweet or Salty? Both, of course!
🏖️⛰️ Beach or Mountains? Both! Growing up in Virginia Beach and now calling Arizona home has given her an appreciation for the beauty of both.
Mrs. Hardman's enthusiasm is contagious, and her goal is to help every student build healthy habits, discover new interests, and have fun along the way. We're excited to have her encouraging our Tigers to stay active, stay positive, and enjoy the journey! 💙💛
#TigerTeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #TigerPride
🏃 Years Teaching: 3
❤️ Why teaching?
Mrs. Hardman believes that "we are all blessed with unique talents." Her lifelong love of sports, fitness, and working with children made becoming a PE teacher the perfect fit. From playing soccer, basketball, field hockey, track, and cross country as a child to now being a proud mom of six and grandmother of five, she's grateful to combine her passion for exercise with her love of helping kids grow.
🌏 Fun Fact:
Mrs. Hardman has traveled extensively, and her favorite destination was Australia, where she even got to hold a cuddly koala! 🐨
🥾 Outside the gym:
She enjoys hiking, camping, exploring Arizona's beautiful mountains and deserts, weight training, daily Tae Bo workouts, cooking, reading, journaling, and spending time with her amazing husband, children, and five granddaughters. She also recently celebrated having her poetry published in a poetry collection!
🏅 Her goal for students:
Mrs. Hardman hopes every student discovers at least one activity they truly enjoy and learns that "fitness and exercise are fun and important to keeping a healthy heart, body, and mind."
✨ Three words that describe her class:
⚡ Positive
🏃 Energetic
🎉 Fun
💬 Advice for students:
"Give each game and activity a positive try! Our attitude toward new things can open our hearts to finding a sport or game that brings us joy."
🎉 Just for fun...
🍭 Sweet or Salty? Both, of course!
🏖️⛰️ Beach or Mountains? Both! Growing up in Virginia Beach and now calling Arizona home has given her an appreciation for the beauty of both.
Mrs. Hardman's enthusiasm is contagious, and her goal is to help every student build healthy habits, discover new interests, and have fun along the way. We're excited to have her encouraging our Tigers to stay active, stay positive, and enjoy the journey! 💙💛
#TigerTeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #TigerPride
🏃♀️🏃 MS/HS Cross Country Season Starts Monday, August 3! 🐅💙
Ready to hit the trail? Our first Cross Country practice is on the first day of school!
Before you can participate, be sure to:
✅ Get your White Card! Visit our Athletics page on our website for White Card requirements and details, pick up your packet in the office.
✅ Bring your running shoes and a water bottle. Meet on the track, practice goes until 5pm.
We can't wait to kick off another great season. See you after school on Monday! – Coach Michelle Fry
🌟 Tiger Teacher Spotlight 🌟 Today we're proud to introduce our community to Mrs. Samantha Langlois, who teaches 9th Grade English Language Arts, U.S. History, and World History. Mrs. Langlois brings a heart for students and a passion for helping every learner realize their potential.
🍎 Years in Education: 23 years in education, including 4 years as a classroom teacher.
❤️ Why teaching?
Mrs. Langlois shared, "Teaching is about much more than education. It is about building meaningful relationships, creating a safe and supportive environment, and showing students that they are valued." She loves those "ah-ha" moments when a student gains confidence or realizes they are capable of more than they thought.
🏰 Fun Fact:
Mrs. Langlois is a huge Disney fan! Her favorites are Cinderella and Ursula, and she loves making magical memories with her family.
🏕️ Outside the classroom:
She enjoys spending time with her daughters, camping, playing softball, being outdoors, and making memories with her family and their animals.
📚 Her goal for students:
"I hope every student leaves my class with more confidence in themselves and their abilities." She also wants students to understand the importance of accountability, perseverance, and taking ownership of their learning.
✨ Three words that describe her classroom:
🤝 Welcoming
🎨 Creative
🙌 Hands-on
💬 Advice for students:
"Believe in yourself, be willing to try, and take responsibility for your choices. Mistakes are part of learning, and every day is a new opportunity to grow."
🎉 Just for fun...
🥨 Sweet or Salty? Salty
⛰️ Beach or Mountains? Mountains
Mrs. Langlois believes in encouraging students, believing in them, and helping them discover their potential. As she shared, "If I can make a difference in even one student's life... then I know I am doing something meaningful." We are grateful to have her as part of the Tiger family! 💙💛
#TigerTeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #TigerPride
🍎 Years in Education: 23 years in education, including 4 years as a classroom teacher.
❤️ Why teaching?
Mrs. Langlois shared, "Teaching is about much more than education. It is about building meaningful relationships, creating a safe and supportive environment, and showing students that they are valued." She loves those "ah-ha" moments when a student gains confidence or realizes they are capable of more than they thought.
🏰 Fun Fact:
Mrs. Langlois is a huge Disney fan! Her favorites are Cinderella and Ursula, and she loves making magical memories with her family.
🏕️ Outside the classroom:
She enjoys spending time with her daughters, camping, playing softball, being outdoors, and making memories with her family and their animals.
📚 Her goal for students:
"I hope every student leaves my class with more confidence in themselves and their abilities." She also wants students to understand the importance of accountability, perseverance, and taking ownership of their learning.
✨ Three words that describe her classroom:
🤝 Welcoming
🎨 Creative
🙌 Hands-on
💬 Advice for students:
"Believe in yourself, be willing to try, and take responsibility for your choices. Mistakes are part of learning, and every day is a new opportunity to grow."
🎉 Just for fun...
🥨 Sweet or Salty? Salty
⛰️ Beach or Mountains? Mountains
Mrs. Langlois believes in encouraging students, believing in them, and helping them discover their potential. As she shared, "If I can make a difference in even one student's life... then I know I am doing something meaningful." We are grateful to have her as part of the Tiger family! 💙💛
#TigerTeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #TigerPride
📢 Attention Juniors & Seniors! Planning to take Cochise College Concurrent Enrollment (Dual Enrollment) classes this semester?
A Cochise College representative will be on the St. David campus to help students register on:
📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕐 1:00 p.m.
📍 School Library
Before the meeting: Parent must sign the Concurrent Enrollment Form
💻 Payment for classes will be made online, so there is no need to bring money to the meeting. Please note that enrollment fees do apply.
A Cochise College representative will be on the St. David campus to help students register on:
📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕐 1:00 p.m.
📍 School Library
Before the meeting: Parent must sign the Concurrent Enrollment Form
💻 Payment for classes will be made online, so there is no need to bring money to the meeting. Please note that enrollment fees do apply.
🌟 Tiger Teacher Spotlight 🌟Our series continues as we introduce you to another one of the amazing educators who makes St. David such a special place to learn. Today we're featuring our Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Jennie Polson!
🍎 Years Teaching: 5
❤️ Why teaching?
Mrs. Polson was inspired by two amazing teachers she had while growing up, as well as the opportunity to work in the classroom with her oldest son's kindergarten teachers. Those experiences sparked her passion for helping young learners.
🎉 Fun Fact:
Mrs. Polson was born and raised in South Carolina and is a big fan of Jack Russell Terriers! 🐶
✂️ Outside the classroom:
She enjoys creating projects with her Cricut and spending time playing with her dogs.
📚 Her goal for students:
Mrs. Polson hopes every student leaves her classroom with confidence, feels cared for, and knows they can always ask for help.
✨ Three words that describe her classroom:
🎈 Fun
💛 Nurturing
🤝 Respectful
💬 Advice for students:
"Be nice to your classmates and always be prepared."
🎉 Just for fun...
🍭 Sweet or Salty? Both!
🏖️ Beach or Mountains? Beach
Mrs. Polson brings enthusiasm, kindness, and a genuine love for her students into her classroom every day. Her caring heart and positive energy help our youngest Tigers build confidence, feel supported, and discover the joy of learning. We're grateful she's part of the St. David family! 💙💛
#TigerTeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #TigerPride
🍎 Years Teaching: 5
❤️ Why teaching?
Mrs. Polson was inspired by two amazing teachers she had while growing up, as well as the opportunity to work in the classroom with her oldest son's kindergarten teachers. Those experiences sparked her passion for helping young learners.
🎉 Fun Fact:
Mrs. Polson was born and raised in South Carolina and is a big fan of Jack Russell Terriers! 🐶
✂️ Outside the classroom:
She enjoys creating projects with her Cricut and spending time playing with her dogs.
📚 Her goal for students:
Mrs. Polson hopes every student leaves her classroom with confidence, feels cared for, and knows they can always ask for help.
✨ Three words that describe her classroom:
🎈 Fun
💛 Nurturing
🤝 Respectful
💬 Advice for students:
"Be nice to your classmates and always be prepared."
🎉 Just for fun...
🍭 Sweet or Salty? Both!
🏖️ Beach or Mountains? Beach
Mrs. Polson brings enthusiasm, kindness, and a genuine love for her students into her classroom every day. Her caring heart and positive energy help our youngest Tigers build confidence, feel supported, and discover the joy of learning. We're grateful she's part of the St. David family! 💙💛
#TigerTeacherSpotlight #StDavidTigers #TigerPride
