TICKET GATE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FLAG FOOTBALL!

We’ve added a ticket gate for all home flag football games this season, which means we need your help! We’re looking for parent volunteers to staff the gate and sell tickets. Please take a moment to review the open slots and sign up to support our Coyotes!

2027 EUROPE TRIP MEETING

There is an organizational meeting on Wednesday night at 6:00 pm for the 2027 Europe trip. This is for all students who paid the deposit. We would like one parent to attend as well so we can answer all questions. 

We have 2 or 3 spots open for other interested students who did not sign up during the summer. If you are interested in going on the trip, talk to Mr. Meyer and plan on attending the meeting.

BUILD UP AZ REMINDER

We met with all students who are not in a fall sport and introduced Build Up AZ. This program is familiar to most of you, and for new families, there was a brief introduction at New Student Orientation.

We have faithful, dedicated mentors who would love to spend some time with your child to teach them about tool safety and building things. These are terrific life skills, and they’re offering their services free of charge! And if you as parents want to be a part, you would be welcome too!

We have four dates coming up in September to be held after school, 3:15-5:15. We are asking for a commitment to attend at least three of the four to get a full taste of what this can offer. Non-sports students would have the time to be a part of this opportunity.

September dates: 9/8, 9/10, 9/15, 9/17

Please sign up on this Build Up interest form by September 4.

COYOTE FALL SPORTS GEAR

The Fall Team Shop is now open! Grab your new Coyote fall sports gear before the shop closes on December 14, 2026.

FOOTBALL STREAMING 8.28.26

According to the Willcox athletic dept, the football game is set to be streamed tonight (8.28.26) by CoolFM on YouTube.

Please note that we cannot guarantee streaming quality.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS CONSIDERING ASU

ASU has a number of opportunities for you to learn more about its programs. Upcoming Sun Devil Days, held on each of the campuses, are one-day visits with tours and informational sessions. Other tour opportunities are also included in the above link. You can also schedule a virtual appointment with an ASU admissions counselor at any time.

SEEKING LOCKER DECORATORS!

Do you like to create craft projects? Want to make locker decorations?

Student Council is seeking creative people to make a paper locker decoration customized for each athlete & manager in each program. 

• It should adhere to the locker with a magnet. (No stickers or tape) 
• Create one per athlete & manager and list name & sport.
• Width = about 4-8 inches. 
• Contact Mrs. Solofra for team roster. 
• Deadline: please bring to school by 9/25 and Student Council can help hang them.

Printed designs and paper crafts shown above from last year. Sizes vary. 

Volunteer here.

PARENTPULSE SURVEYS

At AZ Lutheran, we seek to constantly evaluate our school from multiple perspectives, all in an effort to make this an even better place for your child and your family.

Because the parent perspective is so important to us, we've partnered with ParentPulse, a company that specializes in collecting feedback for schools. You can learn more by watching a 60-second video at https://www.parentpulse.com/school-explainer.

Going forward, each parent in our school will receive an invitation every few months to respond to a short survey. These surveys will be staggered – parents will receive the invitations via e-mail or text at different times.

We simply ask that you'd take five minutes to complete the survey. Many schools only send one (longer) survey each year, but we want to capture your thoughts and feelings in shorter surveys – and at multiple points over the year – so we can understand how things are evolving and how we can best adapt!

So, please be on the lookout for an e-mail or text from ParentPulse. The subject line will clearly identify AZ Lutheran.

The information you provide is collected solely for our analysis, and your personal contact information will not be used or shared by ParentPulse.

Thank you for partnering with us in education!

 

ATTENTION FRESHMEN PARENTS

Calling all enthusiastic, creative, and responsible freshmen! The Student Council is looking for three students to represent the class of 2030 as we plan and execute various fun activities for the rest of our Coyote family this year. If your student is interested in being a leading voice for his/her classmates, they should talk to Mrs. Orellana in Room 6. All completed applications must be submitted by Friday, September 4.

BUILD UP AZ

Today we met with all students who are not in a fall sport and introduced Build Up AZ. This program is familiar to most of you, and for new families, there was a brief introduction at New Student Orientation.

We have faithful, dedicated mentors who would love to spend some time with your child to teach them about tool safety and building things. These are terrific life skills, and they’re offering their services free of charge! And if you as parents want to be a part, you would be welcome too!

We have four dates coming up in September to be held after school, 3:15-5:15. We are asking for a commitment to attend at least three of the four to get a full taste of what this can offer. Non-sports students would have the time to be a part of this opportunity.

September dates: 9/8, 9/10, 9/15, 9/17

Please sign up here by September 4.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR VOLLEYBALL ON THURSDAY AUGUST 27

We still need a parent volunteer to manage the ticket gate for this Thursday’s volleyball home game! It’s a great way to meet other parents and a huge help in keeping our game nights running smoothly.

• Time: Arrive at 4:45 PM (sell through the end of the first varsity set)
• Perks: Front-row seat to the Coyotes action!

👉 Click here to sign up for a shift!

CHEER PICTURES - NEW DATE

Cheer Pictures have been rescheduled for Thursday, September 3, 3:30 pm

All sports pictures will be taken by Jenni Petersen and students in Digital Media. Photos will be shared via a Google Drive link once they are finished. Please ensure your child brings the required uniforms and gear on their scheduled picture day.

Pictures to be taken:

1. Team Pictures
2. Individual pictures for Varsity Team members (Volleyball, Football, and Flag Football) or
Seniors (Cross Country and Cheer)
3. Senior Group Picture (for the senior banner)

Note: Individual photos will not be taken of all freshmen, sophomores, or juniors.

LAST CHANCE FOR PIZZA!

AZ Lutheran’s Mission Club is once again hosting pizza lunches to raise money to help cover the costs of upcoming summer mission trips. The first pizza lunch of the year will be Friday, August 28. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up before THIS Thursday, August 27, at noon. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice. To help beat the heat, $1 ice cream will also be available. See the sign up for more details. 

HOME GAMES

COME CHEER FOR YOUR 'YOTES!

Home game info for volleyball (Home opener tonight, 8.26.26.)

Home game info for tackle football (Next home game is Thursday, 9.3.26)

Home game info for flag football (Home opener 9.17.26.)

The pages above link to AZPreps365.com, which is the official digital media home of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), making it an essential hub for any Coyote fan looking to keep up during the season. Bookmark your favorite pages for

• Game updates & scores
• Official AIA rankings & standings
• Team schedules

JV FOOTBALL PHOTOS

Kevin French, Sports Photographer and MaxPreps Contributor, photographed our JV football game on 8/25/26. >>View photo gallery. Please be aware that there is a cost to download and use each photo.

Coming soon: photos from our own parent-photographer.

HYPE ZONE THEMES

Student Council invites students (and parents) to dress up for home game Hype Zone theme nights! If you see unique lines like "USA Night" on the calendar, it's an indicator of what Student Council's Hype Zone theme is that night. 

Student Council members are working on additional theme nights and will publish them as soon as the schedule is decided. In case you want to plan ahead, some future themes they are (tentatively) planning include:

• Camo Night
• Minion Night
• Western Night

JUNIOR COYOTE CHEER CAMP

Girls in grades K-8 will learn cheers, jumps, basic stunting and tumbling skills. Girls should wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes. A snack will be provided, and all girls will receive a cheer hair bow.

• Saturday, September 12, in the AZ Lutheran Den
• $30 per camper. Register today!
• Grades K-3, 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Parents are invited back to watch the girls showcase a short routine at 3:45 PM
• Grades 4-8, 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
• Girls will be invited to perform 1st quarter cheers with the AZ Lutheran cheerleaders and a halftime routine on September 17 during the home flag football game at 6:00 PM.

If you have any questions, contact List@ALAcoyotes.org.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY THIS THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

We need a parent volunteer to manage the ticket gate for this Thursday’s volleyball home game! It’s a great way to meet other parents and a huge help in keeping our game nights running smoothly.

Time: Arrive at 4:45 PM (sell through the end of the first varsity set)

Perks: Front-row seat to the Coyotes action!

👉 Click here to sign up for a shift!

FALL SPORTS PICTURES

Wednesday, August 26 – Cross Country, Flag Football, & Football

Friday, August 28 – Cheer & Volleyball

All sports pictures will be taken by Jenni Petersen and students in Digital Media. Photos will be shared via a Google Drive link once they are finished. Please ensure your child brings the required uniforms and gear on their scheduled picture day.

Pictures to be taken:

1. Team Pictures

          2. Individual pictures for Varsity Team members (Volleyball, Football, and Flag Football) or
              Seniors (Cross Country and Cheer)
          3. Senior Group Picture (for the senior banner)

Note: Individual photos will not be taken of all freshmen, sophomores, or juniors.

 

PIZZA, PIZZA!

AZ Lutheran’s Mission Club is once again hosting pizza lunches to raise money to help cover the costs of upcoming summer mission trips. The first pizza lunch of the year will be Friday, August 28. If interested in a day off from lunch prep, make sure to sign up before next Thursday, August 27, at noon. Pizza will be from Costco: $3/single slice, $5/double slice. To help beat the heat, $1 ice cream will also be available. See the sign up for more details.