Prescott High School Official Social Media Accounts

Facebook - @PrescottHighSchool

Instagram - @PrescottBadgers

Twitter - @PTownBadgers

PHS General Information Sheet 25-26

PHS update

PHS Upcoming Events for the Week of December 8th - 12th

- Saturday 12/6
  - Girls Wrestling @ Flagstaff
- Monday (12/8)
  - Boys Basketball vs. Arcadia @ PHS (4, 5:30, & 7 pm)
  - Boys Soccer @ Greenway
- Tuesday (12/9)
  - Choral Concert in RST (7 pm)
  - Girls Soccer vs. Greenway @ PHS (3 & 5 pm)
- Wednesday (12/10)
  - Girls Basketball vs. ALA Gilbert North @ PHS (4 & 5:30 pm)
  - Boys Basketball @ ALA Gilbert North
  - Wrestling @ Coconino
  - Boys Soccer @ Notre Dame Prep
- Thursday (12/11)
  - Girls Soccer @ Campo Verde
- Friday (12/12)
  - Boys @ Girls Basketball @ Mohave

Early College Program Information

There is a PHS Early College informational meeting:

Tuesday, December 9th
5:30-6:00, open question session 6:00-6:30
PHS Library

Please see the PHS Early College Program site to determine if you are interested in participating for your senior year. Successful participants are independent learners with strong time management and study skills. The PHS Early College program application opens January 1, 2026 and closes January 31, 2026. Email molly.orr@prescottschools.com if you are interested in the program but are unable to attend the informational meeting.

Cash For College Night
- Cash for College Night is coming! Remember to save the date for this great event…
  - Who: Seniors and their families
  - What: A local scholarship awareness night for students and families to learn about local scholarship opportunities… You won’t want to miss it!
  - When: Monday, December 8th from 5:00-6:30
  - Where: Yavapai College Prescott Campus - Building 19 Room 147
  - Cost: Free
  - Why: To learn about local scholarship opportunities
- Please see linked flyer for additional details.

Senior Yearbook Ads
- Attention Senior Families
  - Time is running short to order a Senior Ad for the Yearbook (Jan. 10th) . Please click the link below to complete your order.
  - https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1001215/Prescott-High-School/

2nd Quarter Attendance Adjustments
- As we complete 1st semester, it is important that all 2nd quarter attendance has been verified. Thursday December 11th will be the final day to be able to excuse any prior absences from second quarter. If you need to report an absence, provide a doctor's note, or any other attendance needs from the second quarter, please reach ASAP to make those necessary adjustments.
- To communicate any attendance concerns, please use the attendancephs@prescottschools.com email or call our attendance line at (928) 445-0900
- To excuse an absence for the entire day or for a specific class period, specific information is needed for the absence by the State Department of Education. Therefore, the attendance clerk needs to know if the absence is due to illness, doctor appointment, mental or behavioral health, homelessness, bereavement, time necessary to process for the armed forces, family emergencies, family vacation/out of town, court order absences or out-of-school suspensions. A parent, guardian, or emancipated student must excuse the absence. Students are responsible for any make-up work during their absences. Students should see their teachers for due date timelines. Excused absences count toward the nine (9) absences allowed each semester before loss of credit.

Final Exams & Attendance Reminders
- Below are important reminders about our final exams incentive, bell schedules, and final exam attendance.

Semester 1 Final Exams and Final Exams Attendance
- Final Exams will be three consecutive half days on Wednesday 12/17 (EB, 1st, & 2nd Periods), Thursday 12/18 (3rd & 4th/5th Periods), and Friday 12/19 (6th & 7th Periods).
  - All students who are participating in finals exams must stay for the entire class period in order to maintain an appropriate testing environment.
  - PHS Fall 2025 Final Exam Bell Schedule

PHS Final Exam Incentive
- Students who earn a pre-final exam semester grade of 85% or higher in a class and are not on the No Credit List (10 or more total absences or 5 or more unexcused absences) will have the option of being exempted from the final exam for that PHS-only class. Final exam exemptions for students will be finalized by their teachers by Monday 12/15 of Finals week.
  - Students who earn an exemption in a class may still have the option of taking the final exam, which will be calculated into their semester grade.
  - Dual enrollment classes, CTED classes, and online classes have separate requirements, and cannot be included in this exemption.

Final Exam Attendance Reporting
- If your student will be excused for any (or all) of their final exams, they must be excused by a parent. It will only take one email (attendancephs@prescottschools.com) to excuse student absences for final exam week. Please just identify the class periods you would like to excuse them for (this one email message can include classes who’s finals are Wed, Thurs, and/or Fri) and attendance will be entered for the entire final exam week.

2nd Quarter Attendance Adjustments
- As we complete 1st semester, it is important that all 2nd quarter attendance has been verified. Thursday December 11th will be the final day to be able to excuse any absences from second quarter. If you need to report an absence, provide a doctor's note, or any other attendance needs from first quarter, please reach ASAP to make those necessary adjustments.

Josten's Graduation
- Hello Seniors and Parents,

Just a quick reminder if you have not placed your order for your graduation announcements and accessories, the group deadline is November 28th and fast approaching. Make sure to get your orders in by November 28th. There are many payment options available. Thank you. www.jostens.com

Yearbook - Best Friends Photos
- The yearbook is searching for pictures of "Best Friends" (especially of male students). Please send your photos of your student and their best friend to pam.willard@prescottschools

Yearbook - Senior Ads
- SENIOR ADS:
  - All ads have to be created online with Jostens, but it's an easy process.
  - A video in the link below shows you what to do and will show the prices.
  - https://sites.google.com/a/prescottschools.com/the-hassayamper/ads
  - Here's the link to order at Jostens.com.
  - https://www.Jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1001215/Prescott-High-School
  - Buy soon. Prices go up on October 1.

Free & Reduced Lunch
- Attention all students/families on free and reduced lunch. Your current application will expire on 09/11/2025. If you have not already please reapply or apply for the first time with the link below.
  - Click this link to apply online: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx

School Portraits
- School Pictures are Ready!

- View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

PRESCOTT HIGH SCHOOL
Event Code: FE725
Also Needed: Powerschool Student ID

- If a retake is needed for either the cap/gown or regular photo, there is a check box (for retakes) on the header of the website linked below. PLEASE check that box. This will allow the photo company a chance to schedule a second photographer on retake day if necessary.

Jostens Mascot Shop
- Hello Badger families,

Check out our new Mascot Shop where you can get all kinds of Badger apparel.

Use promo code HOCO10 at checkout to receive 10% off + free shipping.

Promotion Ends: 09/23/25

https://themascotshop.jostens.com/1001215

PHS Bell Schedule 25-26
- Prescott High School Bell Schedule 25-26

PHS Cell Phone/Personal Electronic Devices Policy (UPDATED FOR 25-26)
- Why?
  - Cell phones are valuable and important communication devices in today’s world. Prescott Unified School District schools are committed to an academic environment where students are engaged in their learning, actively participating, and building academic endurance. However, use of cell phones during the instructional day severely impedes and distracts from the learning process.
- CELL PHONES / EARBUDS / PERSONAL ELECTRONICS USE POLICY
- Cell phones MAY be brought on campus and to school activities/events. According to Arizona State Law (HB 2484), all electronic devices, including cell phones, ipods, earbuds/headphones, etc, are not allowed during instructional time (during class) and must be placed in classroom personal electronic device holders when initially entering each classroom.
- Students will not use their personal devices (phone, earbuds, etc.) during class time.
- All teachers will have a personal electronic device holder in their classrooms that has assigned numbers corresponding to each student's classroom needs (ex: chromebook, seat, supplies, etc.).
- Personal electronic devices will be expected to be silenced during the class period and will not be taken out of the classroom during the class period.
- In urgent situations, students can be sent/called to the office for communication purposes.
- If a student is using their personal electronic device during the class period or otherwise contributes to a classroom disruption, the teacher may contact security/administration to remove the student from class and the personal electronic device will be held by administration for the rest of the school day.

1st Offense: Phone confiscated student can pick up/referral to administration
2nd Offense: Phone confiscated parent must pick up/referral to administration
3rd Offense: Phone confiscated with parent pick up/referral to administration/Out of School Suspension

If students need to be contacted during school hours, please go through the school office. A phone is also available in the front office for students to use to communicate with parents. The school is not responsible for lost, damaged or stolen cell phones and/or electronic devices.

If your student will not be bringing a personal electronic device to school, please contact their teachers with a direct phone call or email to let them know that your student will NOT have a personal electronic device on campus.

PHS Dress Code Policy
- Why?
  - Prescott Unified School District encourages students to take pride in their attire as it relates to the school setting. A spirit of support and cooperation between parents and school personnel is needed to ensure that students come to school appropriately dressed in attire that is appropriate to the school environment and does not pose health or safety hazards. Students should dress in a manner that takes into consideration the educational environment, safety, health, and welfare of themselves and others.
  - The primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and parents or guardians. Prescott High School is responsible for seeing that students attire is appropriate for an educational environment and does not interfere with the health or safety of any student.
  - Allowable Dress & Grooming
    - Students must wear clothing including both a shirt with pants or skirt, or the equivalent and shoes.
    - Shirts and dresses must have fabric in the front, back and on the sides (including straps).
    - Clothing must cover all undergarments.
    - Fabric covering all private parts and must not be see through.
    - Hats and other headwear must allow the face to be visible and not interfere with the line of sight to any student or staff. Hoodies must allow the student face and ears to be visible to staff.
    - Clothing must be suitable for all scheduled classroom activities including physical education, science labs, auto shop, and other activities where unique hazards exist.
    - Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.
  - Non-Allowable Dress & Grooming
    - Clothing that resembles undergarments and is worn as an outer layer of clothing is not allowed.
    - Clothing that leaves a student excessively exposed.
    - Clothing may not depict, advertise or advocate the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, other controlled substances, violence, or weapons.
    - Clothing may not depict pornography, nudity or sexual acts.
    - Clothing may not use or depict hate speech targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation or any other protected groups.
    - Clothing, including gang identifiers, must not threaten the health or safety of any other student or staff.
  - If school administration determines a student’s attire or grooming is not appropriate for the school environment or threatens the health or safety of others, then the student will be asked to change and/or student consequences per the PHS Student Code of Conduct.

PHS Parent/Student Handbook
- Below is a link to the updated PHS Parent Student Handbook for the 2025-2026 School Year.
  - PHS 2025-2026 Parent Student Handbook

Student Drop Off & Pick Up
- For anyone dropping off or picking up students from our PHS campus, please refer to the attached map and following procedures below.

- - 1. The green dotted area is the preferred route for student drop off and pick up. Parents should pull forward as far as possible along the main building to help keep the traffic from backing up in the north lot.

- - 2. The yellow dotted section in the roundabout is reserved for buses and special circumstances only.

- - 3. The purple dotted section is our bus stop. Students who ride our buses in the morning will be dropped off at this bus stop and will make their way around to the front lawn to enter the building. After school, students who ride the bus home, will meet their specific route at this same spot.

- - PHS Drop Off & Pick Up Map

PHS Final Exam Incentive
- Students who earn a pre-final exam semester grade of 85% or higher in a class and are not on the No Credit List (10 or more total absences or 5 or more unexcused absences) will have the option of being exempted from the final exam for that PHS-only class.
  - Students who earn an exemption in a class may still have the option of taking the final exam, which will be calculated into their semester grade.
  - Dual enrollment classes, CTED classes, and online classes have separate requirements, and cannot be included in this exemption.

Attendance Reporting
- If your need to communicate any attendance concerns, please use the attendancephs@prescottschools.com email or call our attendance line at (928) 445-0900
  - To excuse an absence for the entire day or for a specific class period, specific information is needed for the absence by the State Department of Education. Therefore, the attendance clerk needs to know if the absence is due to illness, doctor appointment, mental or behavioral health, homelessness, bereavement, time necessary to process for the armed forces, family emergencies, family vacation/out of town, court order absences or out-of-school suspensions. A parent, guardian, or emancipated student must excuse the absence. Students are responsible for any make-up work during their absences. Students should see their teachers for due date timelines. Excused absences count toward the nine (9) absences allowed each semester before loss of credit.

PHS Student Parking Permits
- PHS sells parking permits for student parking for $100 per year. Please visit the bookstore with the students drivers license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration for the permitted vehicle. Parent signature will also be needed to complete the student parking permit process.

PUSD Transportation
- Prescott Unified School District Transportation Information
- Prescott Unified School District strives to provide a safe environment for all students. This includes transportation. We’ve had several vehicles approaching our school bus that have flashing red lights and the stop-sign arm out while we are loading and unloading students, driving right past the school bus. This is a huge safety concern that we feel needs to be shared with our parents and community.

Arizona State Law requires all vehicles to remain stopped until the school bus moves ahead or until the stop-sign arm and flashing lights are no longer shown.

Arizona State Law also states that you are not required to stop for a school bus on a divided roadway when traveling in opposite directions. A divided roadway is one in which the road is separated by a physical barrier such as a fence, curbing, or separation of pavement. Roadway striping by itself does not constitute a physical separation of the roadway.

Prescott Unified School District would like your assistance in sharing this information with your friends and family.

Attention PUSD Parents and Guardians
- Did you know that there are often not enough substitute teachers to fill the needs of our schools? When this happens teachers and administrators often have to cover classes and programs or activities have to be cancelled for the day. You may be able to help. Have you ever considered supporting your child's school by serving as a substitute teacher? As a substitute teacher, you can select which schools you work in, the subjects or grade levels you want to support, and the days that work with your schedule. Our Teachers and Principals would love to have you serve as substitutes in their schools.
  - Substitute teachers and paraprofessionals earn $121 - $131/day depending on training.
  - Substitute teaching positions require a Bachelor's degree, IVP Fingerprint clearance card, and a criminal background check.
  - If you have any interest or have any questions, please fill out this short Interest form and somebody will contact you to discuss this further.
  - We hope that you consider supporting our students and staff by becoming a Substitute teacher!

Hungry Kids Weekend Food Bags from SFE

PTSA (Badger Student Body Boosters) Winter 2025 Fundraiser
- https://app.schoolfundr.org/fund/badgersptsawinter2025

Attention Seniors : FAFSA Resource Hub
- Hello Seniors!
  - Below are step by step instructions and detailed information for completing the FAFSA.
- Step-By-Step FAFSA Instructions (SSN)
- Step-By-Step FAFSA Instructions (No SSN)
- FAFSA Virtual Assistant
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens up October 1st! Many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid. Some private aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid as well.
- See below for the FAFSA Scholarship program for Arizona students just for completing your FAFSA!
- Another exciting opportunity: the FAFSA Scholarship program will launch in October, offering 25 scholarships of $2,000 each for Arizona students who complete the FAFSA and attend an in-state community college or public university (Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona).
- This year's FAFSA comes with some important improvements.
- Simpler contributor invite: Students now only need an email address to invite a contributor. Previously, it required the full, legal name; a social security number; and an email tied to FSA ID.
- Contributor invite at the end of the form, instead of the middle, making it easier to find.
- Faster processing: Real-time SSN match eliminates the former 1–3 day wait between creating a student account and starting the FAFSA.
- Mixed-status families supported: Identity verification is no longer required for mixed-status students. Contributors who do not verify will just enter tax information manually.

Yearbook

Partners for Healthy Students:

Cartwheel Support

Please Apply for Free or Reduced School Meals Today!

While PUSD is not able to provide free school meals for all students, you may qualify for free or reduced meals! We are requesting that ALL PUSD families complete this application because (1) families may not realize they qualify for free and reduced-price school meals, and (2) these applications are used for more than determining eligibility for free/reduced school meals; they also help link families to other benefits and qualify schools for critical educational funding.

This funding goes towards improving students' academic achievement and provides additional resources for addressing the needs of the whole child.
Many before and after school clubs, math and reading intervention, enrichment activities, staff, and supplies are funded based on free/reduced meal percentages.
You can obtain a form from the front office of your child’s school, download and print a hard copy at this link, or apply online at https://secure.ezmealapp.com or by scanning the barcode to the right. The online application is encouraged because it is more streamlined and user-friendly.

Our goal is to have 100% of PUSD families participate this year! Help us make that happen by completing your form, today!

Athletics

Download the Athletic Department APP here: https://qrco.de/phsathletics

Schedules:

Can be found on the athletics website at www.prescottbadgers.com

Tickets

Tickets and sports passes for Badger events can be purchased through our website at www.prescottbadgers.com or by downloading GoFan App. The GoFan App will allow you to purchase and store ticketing on your smartphone or other mobile device. Simply search for events by school name and zip code or save schools to your favorites to keep up on the latest events, purchase tickets, and present you digital ticket to be scanned on your way into the event!

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook @ptownathletics

Prescott High School PTSA

Badger Student Body Boosters

Join the PTSA today to support student programs, school events, staff appreciation, and more—no volunteering required!

Becoming a PTSA member means joining a community of parents, teachers, and students working together to support our school. Your membership helps fund student programs, school events, staff appreciation, enrichment activities, and PHS Student Body Boosters. Stay connected and informed, Support fun and meaningful school events, Help celebrate our amazing staff, Empower student-led initiatives. Membership is open to everyone—parents, guardians, teachers, students, and community members. No volunteering required (unless you want to!). Every membership strengthens our voice and our impact.

Join today and help us make a difference!

Join or Donate Here: phs-ptsa.givebacks.com

Next PTSA Meeting: Wed, November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM

"The Prescott High School PTSA (Badger Student Body Boosters) is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive school community by empowering students, engaging families, and partnering with educators. We strive to enhance educational opportunities, promote student well-being, and strengthen connections between home and school through advocacy, volunteerism, and meaningful collaboration.

What We Do at Prescott High School PTSA

Dance Decorations – Creating memorable atmospheres for school dances and special events
Staff Luncheons – Showing appreciation through delicious meals and heartfelt gratitude
Event Support – Lending a hand at school functions, from setup to cleanup
Community Awareness – Promoting school spirit and connecting with our local community
Badger Student & Staff of the Month – Recognizing outstanding contributions and achievements
Scholarships – Supporting students’ futures with financial awards for higher education
Sober Grad Night – Hosting a safe, fun, and substance-free celebration for graduating seniors

October Scholarship Newsletter

PHS Seniors,

Happy Fall! Linked you will find the October Scholarship Newsletter. Remember to look for these scholarship opportunities monthly. If you have any questions, please reach out as I am happy to answer them.

SAVE THE DATE...

Be sure to mark your calendars and save the date for Cash for College Night on Monday, December 8th from 5:00-6:30pm at Yavapai College. Cash for College is a local scholarship awareness night for students and families to learn about local scholarship opportunities! Plus, learn about the 1 scholarship application to fill out to be matched with all eligible scholarship opportunities in their system! You won’t want to miss it!

Thank you,

Meghan Anderson

Prescott High School

School Counselor

928.445.2322

meghan.anderson@prescottschools.com

https://www.prescottschools.com/

http://phsadvisement.wixsite.com/phsadvising

New Grand Canyon University

Scholarship Opportunity

Full Scholarship at GCU - covers all tuition and fees (worth over $18,000 per year) for students who have a 3.0 GPA, qualify for a full Pell Grant (currently $7,395), and are living on campus.

GCU Canyon Rising Scholarship Information

PHS - GCU Day Field Trip Information

Student Wellbeing

Check out the new Student Wellbeing Website !

-PUSD Student Wellbeing Mission, Vision, & Model of Delivery

-Site Specific Student Wellbeing Teams & Services

-Upcoming Events

-Community Resources

-Weekly Wellbeing Tips For All To Enjoy

PUSD Student Wellbeing Website

PHS FINAL EXAM INCENTIVE

Students who earn a pre-final exam semester grade of 85% or higher in a class and are not on the No Credit List (10 or more total absences or 5 or more unexcused absences) will have the option of being exempted from the final exam for that PHS-only class.

Students who earn an exemption in a class may still have the option of taking the final exam, which will be calculated into their semester grade.
Dual enrollment classes, CTED classes, and online classes have separate requirements, and cannot be included in this exemption.

Please review this LINK for more details and answers to common questions

Free & Reduced Lunch

Click this link to apply online: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx

tax credit donations

Keep your tax dollars local with Arizona’s dollar-for-dollar school tax credit. Any amount will help PUSD and our Prescott High School students. Your tax credit goes directly to the school and eligible program you choose, and you help PUSD students get the most out of school years by designating your tax credit locally. Contributing is easy, and the impact is immense.

If you wish to support our students, you can use the convenient link provided below, and thank you for all you do to support our children.

PUSD TAX CREDIT PAGE LINK

bus routes and transportation update

Bus routes are posted on the transportation website at https://www.prescottschools.com/Page/382.
Register your student to ride the bus at https://www.prescottschools.com/transportation.
If you have any questions please call the Transportation Department at 928-717-3229.

message for phs alumni

We at The Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation would like to honor Prescott High School Alumni who have stayed in the community and have become local business owners. If you are a PHS Alumni and have your own business, please let us know your name, the name of your business, and the year you graduated by sending an email to Alumni@PUSDEducationFoundation.com.

message for parent volunteers

We greatly appreciate all the support we receive from parent volunteers. In an effort to assure we are respecting policies and laws that assure that volunteers are properly cleared, we ask that all parents complete our on-line Volunteer Application. Volunteers will not be fingerprinted, but in completing the application they are agreeing to follow PUSD policies and procedures. They also are made aware of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974.

Refer to LINK for details on how to complete our on-line Volunteer Application.

This is a one-time application for our parents. Parents need to update their application when children change schools. If assistance is needed, parents can call or email Deb Prieto at deb.prieto@prescottschools.com.