St. David

Military & first responders get into the homecoming games FREE! This year as part of our Homecoming celebration, we are proud to honor our active duty military, veterans and first responders. Join us in recognizing the bravery and dedication of those who have served our country and communities. There will be a moment of recognition before the football game Friday, October 18 at 7 PM. We encourage everyone to come out and show their appreciation. Let’s celebrate our school spirit while honoring those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom & safety. Go Tigers!!

Attention St. David! We’re excited to announce the High School Homecoming Parade Friday, October 18th at 9:00 AM! Join us for a fun-filled celebration as we honor our school spirit and community hosted by our Student Government (StuGo). Route: The parade will kick off at the corner of Sibyl Road and Merrill Drive, travel down Merrill Drive, turn on Miller Lane and end at the school entrance near the bus lot on Miller Lane. Invite your neighbors, friends and family to come out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather of St. David as we line the streets and admire the hard work that has gone into building class floats and cheer for our royalty candidates. Any class reunions are welcome to join in!! Floats line up on Sibyl Road at 8:30 AM. Let’s make this homecoming event unforgettable! Go Tigers!!

Our FFA Chapter is hosting a bonfire for our high school students Thursday from 7:30-9 pm at the softball field. All community please join us for the BBQ by the football field on Friday, October 18 from 5-7 pm. $7/plate. Thanks for your support!

PET FOOD & SUPPLY DRIVE now through 10/24 - hosted by our Elementary Student Council. Show your love for animals, help animals in need and create a kinder world! Items needed: cat litter, Pedigree puppy food, Pedigree adult food, dry & canned kitten food, puppy pads, toys, collars/leashes, bedding, new & gently used towels. Donate in your child's classroom or to the front office. All donations will go to the Benson Animal Shelter.

Reminder, today is a half-day. Buses run at 12:30 pm. No school next week for fall break. School resumes Tuesday, October 15.

Support the 6th grade class Grand Canyon trip! Order a BOO-Gram for just $1 each. For sale Oct. 14-23 in the front office or from Miss Ciccariello room 905.

This week is our elementary Fire Prevention week and students are engaging in various activities designed to teach them essential fire safety skills. Don't be alarmed when you see the helicopter, EMT and firetruck on campus today.

We are excited to announce our Teachers of the Month for September! Congratulations, Mrs. Bullington (4th Grade) and Ms. Conser (HS Special Ed)! Both of these teachers have consistently gone above and beyond to create an engaging and supportive learning environment for our students. Their dedication, creativity, and passion for teaching truly make a difference in our school. Thank you, Mrs. Bullington and Ms. Conser for your hard work and commitment.

The American Red Cross has so much faith in our community that they opened up more whole blood donation appointment times! Our blood drive has 4 open appointment times! Lets fill them! www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=stdavidhs WED. OCT. 2 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM in the MPR. Those who are signed up, please check your appointment time and try to come right at that time as we have a very full day and being late or even more than 10 minutes early can slow it down. This drive will increase our scholarship money for our students by $500 if we get an awesome turnout. Thank you so much!! -Aubri Jacquez, RN, St. David Unified School District Nurse/Health Professions Educator / HOSA Advisor

K-12 Spirit Week Themes: Mon. 10/14 No School. Tue. 10/15 Minions Rise or Gru; Wed. 10/16 Hawaiian Luau; Thu. 10/17 Video Game Character. Fri. 10/18 Homecoming Game - School Spirit

Kindergarten through 8th grade students are competing to see which grade can get the most candy donations for Trunk or Treat! Community members are welcome to donate in the front office. To host a trunk, call 520-720-4781 x107. Trunk or Treat will be held on the football field on Halloween night.

Thursday, 10/3 is a half-day for parent-teacher conferences. Buses run at 12:30 pm.

Any parents or community members who would like to donate decorating supplies for the high school homecoming dance, please visit the StuGo Amazon Wishlist registry (link below). Order by Thursday, Oct. 10 . https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3394PVSOAW6AG

We're looking for a few parents that would help us pop popcorn for our elementary students on Wednesday Oct 2, @ 10a.m. Please email Mrs. Mayberry to sign up jmayberry@stdavid.org

5th–8th grade boys are invited to Basketball Open Gym over fall break on Wednesday through Friday October 9 -11 and Monday, Oct. 14th. This event will be held from 8:00- 10:00 AM in K-Hall. White cards are not required for open gym but will be required for the regular season. Official practice for 6th-8th grade middle school boys’ basketball will begin Tuesday, October 15 at 3:30 pm in K-Hall. Students must have their white card in order to practice. Requirements for Student Athletes can be found on our school website www.stdavidschools.org/page/athletics . See Mrs. Richardson in the front office for paperwork and fees. -Coach Seth Wilson

Don't forget tonight is our Elementary Career Night! We invite you r family to meet in the MPR at 6:00 pm then enjoy 10-minute rotations in the elementary classrooms for career presentations by community members.

Parents, Just a reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24, we will be combining afternoon bus routes. For estimated stop times, please refer to our transportation page on the school website. Sincerely, Transportation Department www.stdavidschools.org/page/transportation

Blood Drive Wednesday, October 2 - There are only 8 days left and we still need 25 donors! If this drive is too soon to donate, you will have another chance to support an amazing Tiger Leader on January 2nd, 2026. Save the date and plan on first, October 2nd or January 2nd or BOTH if you do not donate Power Red! Donors at this drive will receive a $10 merchant eGift Card (one of the merchants a donor can choose to redeem their card with is Amazon.com) and those over 18 years old will be entered into a sweepstakes to win one of five $5,000 eGift Card prizes! To schedule an appointment log on to redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: STDAVIDHS

Trunk or Treat is 6 weeks away and WE NEED TRUNKS! Sign up in the front office. Families, community members, businesses and organizations are welcome to host a trunk. Questions? Call the school at 520-720-4781 x107.

Be inspired by our very own community members at the St David Elementary Career Night! Parents invited. Tuesday September 24th at 6:00 p.m. Meet in the MPR then rotate classrooms for various presenters.