A big CONGRATULATIONS to Deanard Walema for winning our drawing in the adult category! He ran a little over 8 miles!🏃♂️
The Glowing Bottle-Kindergarten Scientists are at it again!
Ash Fork Middle School is hosting a middle school family night this Wednesday from 5:00-6:00.
Well it was not only Homecoming this week, but also Senior Night for our volleyball players. Paola and Olivia were our captains for this season for the varsity team. Both of these young ladies have represented Ash Fork High School with great leadership and sportsmanship! Hannah and Tori have been a great asset to the teams. Congratulations Class of 2023 Volleyball Players!
Our middle school soccer team won the I-40 championship tournament for the second year in a row. They defeated Seligman 1-0 and then defeated Parks/SFdA in the championship game 2-0. Coach Jose Acosta did an amazing job with these young players. Awesome job Ash Fork Spartans!
Important information regarding both boys' and girls' basketball for high school and middle school has been posted to the school's website.
HOMECOMING ROYALTY.
Count & Countess: Jesus and Crystal
Duke & Duchess: Josue and Lesly
Prince & Princess: Gabe Z. & Violeta
King & Queen: Alberto & Olivia
Ash Fork Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Meeting
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 6:00 p.m. at Ash Fork Schools
Ash Fork PTO allows parents and teachers to work together to supplement and enrich the educational experience. Please join us Wednesday. At this meeting, some of the items we will be covering:
1. Electing a treasurer
2. Approving our bylaws
3. Discussing the following:
a. Co-Presidency
b. Teacher request for field trip monies
c. November fundraiser
Please join our Facebook page, 'Ash Fork Schools PTO' to keep up to date with our organization and give us your input.
We are looking for donations of candy/small trinkets for the PTO Truck or Treat we will do at the Class of 2024 Halloween Carnival on October 27. Bring your donations to the meeting Wednesday or drop off at the front office by October 27.
***Download the TeamReach app to get up-to-date information on our organization. Look for "Ash Fork PTO" and add the code AFPT02022***
Pamela Vazquez rocked the the Whiskey Row half marathon on 10/8/22. The Whiskey Row half marathon is considered one of the more challenging half marathons in the country with close to 2,000 feet of increased elevation change over the course of the first seven miles (5,280 feet -7,000 feet). In fact the motto for the marathon is “I Am Tough Enough.” Pamela finished in 1:44:43 and placed 1st in her age group for women, 3rd overall for women, and 11th out of 207 runners.
On Saturday, October 8, 2022, Ash Fork Spartans took on the Whiskey Row Half Marathon and proved they are tough enough by earning spots on the podium. Pamela came in first place for the women’s category ages 1-19 and third place for the women overall. Mrs. Broehm came in third place for the women’s category 30-39 and tenth place for the women overall.
Ash Fork Cross Country at Buffalo Park 10/6/22
Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up Days
Monday 10/10/22 Pajama Day
Tuesday 10/11/22 Movie Character Day
Elementary = “ A Bugs Life”
Middle School= “Lion King”
Freshman= “Minions”
Sophomores= “ Toy story”
Juniors= “Lilo and Stitch”
Seniors= “Incredibles”
Staff= “Marvel”
Wednesday 10/12/22 Frat Day
Elementary= Wacky Wednesday
Thursday 10/13/22 Class Color Day
Elementary= Orange
Middle School= Red
Freshman= Pink
Sophomores= Purple
Juniors= Blue
Seniors= Black
Staff= Spartan Apparel
There will be an informational parent meeting Tuesday, October 11, 2022, to talk about boys and girls basketball for middle school and high school. This meeting is not mandatory, but we are encouraging all parents to attend if their child is interested in playing basketball this season. The meeting will start at 4:00 PM in Mrs. Broehm’s room. (Room 116).
Ash Fork middle school participated in team building activities and took a tour of YC college in Prescott.
In the morning the students reviewed the social contract and participated in table surfing.
The middle school students also earned an awesome affirmation from the YC campus. They said, "Your students are all so bright and have great futures ahead of them. They were all excellent guests as well!"
Ash Fork cross country had a good meet in Flagstaff today. Several students set new PR times and the varsity girls took third place in the team competition.
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The middle school cross country meet in Williams tomorrow (9/15/22) has been cancelled. Their course is in bad shape due to the heavy rain they have gotten this week. We will have regular cross country practice tomorrow.
PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
ASH FORK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
7:00 PM
A parent teacher organization (PTO) gives parents and teachers the opportunity to work together to supplement and enrich the educational experience.
This is a new organization for Ash Fork Unified School District. At our organization meeting last month, we selected officers to begin forming the Ash Fork School PTO. This group has filed the correct paperwork and drafted a set of bylaws.
There are many fun activities, and events we could offer our children here at Ash Fork School District. We encourage parents to join us Wednesday and help is create an organization that will benefit your children and their teachers throughout the school year.
The middle school cross-country team competed in a co-ed relay in Flagstaff 9/7/22. They competed for the fastest relay team and for the most accurate prediction of finishing times. Brian, Ben, Eva, and Isabella were the third fastest team and Bear, Chandler, Gabby, and Laney were only off of their predicted time by 4 seconds. Great job Spartans!
Congratulations to our Spartan Athletes Gracie and Bear Staples for dominating the Leamarado Days 5K run in Utah. Gracie was the overall female winner and Bear took 3rd place in the overall standings.
