Back to School
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BACK TO SCHOOL "TO DO" ITEMS:
- Check your class schedule on PowerSchool.
- Buy your supplies.
- Pay your fees.
- Check the Middle School & High School Dress Codes.
- Make plans to attend the Open House on Friday, July 31!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL =
SOARIN' EAGLE DAY!
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The first day of the school year is Monday, August 3!
The first day of school will also be Soaring Eagle Day!
All students will report to their Block 1 according to their schedules. However, the day will be spent in different cohort groups to dive into Horizon values, activities, games, and team-building fun. You will get to know your peers and the amazing Horizon Honors Staff.
Whether you are a new or returning student to Horizon Honors, you will get information that is essential to the beginning of your school year. There will also be grade-level-specific assemblies.
STUDENT FEES
Student Fees are paid online via PowerSchool. All of the following items will be paid via PowerSchool:
- Student Fees
- Athletics Fees
- Club Fees
- Field Trip Costs
- Other school-related items to be announced!
Student Fees are now available to pay on PowerSchool. All Student Fees must be paid by Tuesday, September 1.
Login to your PowerSchool account and select "Purchases and Payments" from the menu on the left. NOTE: You must use a computer to pay your fees. Mobile devices will not work properly.
Here you'll be able to see all of your students and view any fees or fines already assessed, including any unpaid fees from prior years.
As the school year progresses, we'll add those additional items like Athletics, Clubs, and Field Trips.
For additional information regarding fees or donations, contact a Horizon Honors Office at 480-659-3000.
FALL ATHLETICS REGISTRATION IS LIVE!
To begin the Athletics registration process and review requirements, students must register with Aktivate. Please note that a sports physical is required BEFORE tryouts along with all the required sports paperwork.
HIGH SCHOOL FALL ATHLETICS:
Forms due August 5th, Tryouts begin August 10th.
- Co-ed Cheer
- Co-ed Cross Country
- Co-ed Swim & Dive
- Girls Volleyball
- Girls Flag Football
- Boys Beach Volleyball
- Co-ed Speech & Debate Team
MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL ATHLETICS:
Forms due August 12th, Tryouts begin August 17th.
- Co-ed Soccer
- Girls Volleyball
If you need assistance, please call 480-659-3000 and ask for the Athletic Department.
GET READY TO PARTY AUGUST 1!
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Make a splash with the Community Building Committee (CBC) at our Horizon Honors Back to School Pool Party!
Saturday, August 1
5:30–7:30 PM
Nozomi Aquatic Center
250 South Kyrene Road in Chandler
- This event is limited to the first 400 attendees
- Horizon Honors families ONLY
- Children may not be dropped off and must be supervised at all times
- You may bring food and beverages. No alcohol or containers allowed
It will be an evening of swimming, laughter, and fun as we kick off an amazing new school year together. Bring your towels, swimsuits, and water bottles, and get ready for a fun-filled evening the whole family will enjoy!
ORDER YOUR LUNCHES!
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We’re excited to bring the Horizon Honors Lunch Program in-house this year! This gives us more flexibility and makes it easier to serve our families. In an effort to reduce rising costs, we have moved away from Dishes2u and are managing our lunch program in house.
IMPORTANT: Due to program changes for the 2026-2027 school year, ALL returning & new families MUST CREATE a NEW account.
- Visit Boonli and bookmark the page for easy access.
- Click on "Create an Account"
- Select NEW TO BOONLI? Click here to create your account.
- Enter the password: HHS1
- Fill in your details to set up your account, then click "Submit."
- Add profiles for each student you'll be ordering for. Once done, click "I’m Done."
- Sign in to start placing your orders!
Ordering is now open! The lunch program begins the first day of school!
Some of the benefits of our updated program include:
- Lower prices on many menu items
- One simple ordering system for all participating restaurants
- More menu options throughout the year
- Direct customer support from Horizon Honors
PLEASE NOTE:
To give our restaurant partners enough time to prepare orders, all order changes and cancellations must be made by 11:00 a.m., two days in advance. This helps reduce food waste, prevent ordering errors, and keep the program running smoothly.
As we make this transition, a few other program policies have changed. We appreciate your patience during this adjustment and are confident these updates will help us provide a better lunch program for our families.
Questions? Send an email to lunches@horizonhonors.org or check out our webpage!
REMINDERS:
STUDENT SCHEDULES
Student schedules for students in Grades 7-12 are now available in PowerSchool.
Returning families should log in to PowerSchool.
New families may set up their PowerSchool account with PowerSchool using the instruction sheets they received during the registration process.
If you have any questions or need more info, please visit PowerSchool. We will also have printed student schedules at the Open House on July 31st.
PowerSchool also has a mobile app!
After you create your account, feel free to use the app! You will need a district code to make the app work.
District Code: BSTP
Download the app today!
Apple App Store
Google Play Store
NEW TO HORIZON HONORS SCHOOLS?
Don’t miss a special orientation for all NEW Horizon Honors Secondary School students and their family members on Friday, July 31st at 8:30 a.m. in the Multi-purpose Room (enter through the Elementary School front doors on the east side of campus.) This event is tailored to meet your needs as a new family and to get you up to speed as we welcome you to Horizon Honors.
NOTE: A new Horizon Honors family with a 9th grader, for example, should attend both the new family session and the 9th Grade Parent Orientation.
9TH GRADE & 7TH GRADE PARENTS:
THE TRANSITION YEARS
Parents of Freshmen and 7th Graders! Please join us for an orientation designed to help you and your child successfully navigate this next developmental milestone. Topics covered will be specific to the social, emotional, and academic needs you and your child will experience this school year. All sessions will be held in the Multipurpose Room – please enter through the Elementary School doors.
NOTE: These sessions will not repeat anything presented to New Families. A new Horizon Honors family with a 9th grader, for example, should attend both the new family session and the 9th grade Parent Orientation.
Welcome to Middle School Orientation for Parents of 7th Graders
Wednesday, July 29th @ 5 p.m. (Parents ONLY)
Welcome to High School Orientation for Parents of 9th Graders
Wednesday, July 29th @ 6:30 p.m. (Parents ONLY)
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND OUR
OPEN HOUSE!
Horizon Honors Secondary School will host an Open House on Friday, July 31st. Students and family members are welcome to drop in anytime between 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Stop in and walk your schedule, meet your teachers, and check out your textbooks. If you have materials from last school year, please turn in those items during the Open House.
SCHOOL HOURS
8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
7:55 a.m. - transition to classrooms
Block 1/5: 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Block 2/6: 9:33 to 11:08 a.m.
Block 3/7: 11:11 a.m. to 1:12 p.m.
Lunch A: 11:11 to 11:41 a.m.
OR
Lunch B: 11:55 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.
Block 4/8: 1:15 to 2:45 p.m.
For more information, see the Silver/Blue Day Schedule.
2026-2027 LUNCH DETAILS!
Every student is assigned to a Lunchtime:
Lunch A: 11:11 to 11:41 a.m
OR
Lunch B: 11:55 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.
The assigned lunch is dependent on your Blocks 3 & 7 teachers.
LUNCH A TEACHERS (11:11-11:41 AM):
Andrew
Barden
Bors
Cavaleri
Davis
Finnerty
Gonzales
Heinrich
Maglunog
McKinney
Neel
Nicholls
T. Nichols
Rosenkranz
Sorel
Wolf
LUNCH B TEACHERS (11:55 AM - 12:25 PM)
Baird
Bennett
Britt
Buttrey
Cahill
Di Chiara
Driggs
Holst
Huck
Kingman
Korycanek
Lara
Loncar
Ramm
Santillan
J. Wood
Wyvern
IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFO
In order to be completely informed for the beginning of the year, please check out the links below or visit our Horizon Honors Secondary School Resource Library.
2026-2027 HORIZON HONORS CALENDAR
SECONDARY SCHOOL EVENTS CALENDAR
MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 7-8) DRESS CODE
HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-12) DRESS CODE
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK
SCHOOL COMMUNICATION INFO!
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Horizon Honors utilizes Parent Square for school-to-home communication. The platform provides a safe way for staff and families to:
- Receive school and class information
- Share pictures and files
- See calendar items
- Answer attendance notifications
and much more . . . all in one centralized place!
Parents/Guardians will receive automated emails, text messages, and/or phone calls via Parent Square. Create a Parent Square account to adjust your communication preferences.
For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (available for free for iOS and Android devices) and view past messages and receive immediate notifications.
Have questions? Click the question mark in the top right corner of the desktop version or the Help tab on the app (tap the triple bar icon at the top left) to find answers to most of your questions.
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TELL YOUR FRIENDS!
Do you know a family looking for a unique, supportive, and engaging school community? Spread the word—Horizon Honors Schools is enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year and immediate openings are available at some grade levels!
Our current families are our strongest advocates, and your referrals make a big difference. If you love being part of Horizon Honors, let your friends and neighbors know—we’d love to welcome them, too!
👉 Start the enrollment process today.
Thank you for helping us grow our community!
BUY YOUR YEARBOOK NOW AND SAVE!
Horizon Honors Secondary School Yearbooks are on sale now! Use code YBPERSONALIZATION for a free line of personalization before August 21. Order now!
QUESTIONS? NEED HELP?
We hope to answer many of your questions at the events mentioned in this email. However, if you have any questions, you may send an email to news@horizonhonors.org or call us at 480-659-3000.
PLEASE NOTE: Horizon Honors Offices will re-open on Thursday, July 23rd.
We are all looking forward to being together with your child on the first day of school, August 3rd!
Sincerely,
Stacy Dietz
Horizon Honors Secondary School Principal