I want to share with the community an amazing project that we have been working on this year, the Veterans Heritage Project. This program was founded here in Fountain Hills by Barbara Hatch. I met with Barbara last year and we put together a plan to bring the VHP to FHHS. I am happy to report  that four of our students were published in the book released this year. The project consists of our students meeting with a veteran, interviewing them and writing their story. This is a great opportunity for our students to see history right before their eyes. I want to thank our wonderful students and their sponsor, Randy Bragg for making this happen. A copy of this year's book is on display at the high school for anyone to stop by and look through. 

Veterans Heritage Project students Noah Ohnsorg, Kyle Clark, Riley Gant and Michelle Murray attenting The Reception and Book Signing with Mr. & Mrs. Bud Fischer.

I also would like to commend our Fountain Hills Coalition for another amazing year of service to the children of our town. We had our last meeting of the year yesterday and I am pleased to report that the coalition is truly making a difference in our town and in our schools. This partnership to keep students drug and alcohol free is working and is highly effective. The support we receive is truly unique. With the lunch speaker series, the essay contest, and the safe homes network, among others, the coalition is a valued partner to the district. We want to say thank you for all you do!

Falcon Fiesta 2018- Graduation Celebration

Below please find a general overview of what Falcon Fiesta is all about and what typically happens. The information below is subject to change.

What is Falcon Fiesta? It is a well supervised, drug and alcohol-free graduation celebration which provides graduates with a safe evening of music, games, prizes and food ... all night! Falcon Fiesta takes place at the High School in the Gymnasiums and lasts from 10 pm until about 4 am the next morning. Graduates earn Tickets throughout the night by playing the games, which later can be used for drawings or to bid on and win some amazing prizes!. Everyone has an opportunity to leave with a prize and terrific memories. This event has been a huge success in the past years with an average of 80% of the graduating class attending.

Who can attend Falcon Fiesta? All Graduates can attend and may invite one guest ... however, that guest MUST have completed 11th grade or older AND must arrive with the inviting Graduate. Guests may be friends, family members or graduates from another high school. Guests may not be over the age of 20 years old.

When is Falcon Fiesta? Doors open at 10 pm after the graduation ceremony (Friday, May 25) and are closed at midnight. No one will be allowed into the event after midnight and no one will be allowed to enter if they are under the influence. If a graduate decides to leave early, they are signed out and are not allowed to return. Falcon Fiesta ends around 4 am.

How much does it cost to attend? The fee for Falcon Fiesta is $50 per Graduate and $50 per guest; once inside everything is free! The ultimate goal is for ALL Graduates to attend. If this is cost prohibitive for any Graduate, please contact the graduate's school counselor.

How do I register? Graduates can register one of three ways ... (1) at the School/Student Store; (2) with Cheryl DuBois, Student Activity Secretary; or (3) by mailing a check to FHHS, 16100 E. Palisades Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. Checks should be made payable to Falcon Fiesta, with the graduate's name placed in the memo line. Registration begins on Monday, March 19.

How can I help with this event? We welcome your involvement! We need assistance with planning as well as help before, during and after the event. Please contact organizers by email at falconfiesta85268@gmail.com, or by phone 480-463-0120 to volunteer. FHHS endorses this event and provides the facilities, but does not sponsor it. The Falcon Fiesta Committee is entirely responsible for this nearly $25,000 event, so we need your help. Your sponsorship can be in the form of financial contributions and/or gift cards. Checks can be made payable to Falcon Fiesta and mailed to the school (address above). If you are interested in being a sponsor, please email us at falconfiesta85268@gmail.com or contact Denise Weinreich at (480) 612-1068.

 

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