Dear Teachers, Parents, and Students,

May has finally arrived. There are now very few days until approximately 180 students from the 53rd graduating class at Page High School walk across the stage and receive their ticket to the future, a key to unlock the gate to the world that lies ahead of them.

Finals week for seniors will begin on Friday, May 11 and continue through first hour of Thursday, May 17. Please refer to the finals schedule that will be sent home within the May newsletter. For the rest of the student body, finals will begin on Thursday, May 17 and conclude on Friday, May 18. Only students who have a funeral to attend, a ceremony, are in the hospital, or are attending the graduation of an immediate family member will be allowed to take finals early. Please see Mr. Gagnon for an appointment if this is necessary. On Friday, May 18, students are required to check out of the high school, which includes paying all fines, returning all textbooks, and returning all equipment they have checked out this school year. Please make sure your student checks out properly before going on summer break.

Summer school will begin on May 29 this year. If your student needs to make up a credit, there are many options in English, math, and elective courses (via the A+ credit recapture program). Please contact your school counselor to make sure you get an opportunity to attend summer school this year. In addition to the academic portion of summer school, there will be afterschool clubs and games taking place from approximately 12:30-2:45 p.m. Please take advantage of the opportunity to work out in the weight room, game on the computer, or hone in your skills in a specific sport. Feel free to contact Mrs. Bono at 928-608-4134 for more details.

May 7 kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week. While there will be fun things done for teachers by our student council members, it would be nice for all of our students to show some gratitude for the job their teachers have done for them. The simplest, easiest way to do so is to say “Thank You.” Please take the opportunity to say thank you to your teachers at some point during the week for the education they have given you this school year. There are few benefits to teaching that are more rewarding than a simple, sincere thank you.

Finally, the first day back from summer vacation is August 6. You will receive a letter from me in June and again in July detailing information about the upcoming school year. It has been a pleasure to serve you all as principal of Page High School. I look forward to the 2012-2013 school year.

Yours in Education,

Mr. Paul Gagnon
Principal