VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOME GAMES

Volunteering is a fantastic way to connect with our school community, and we need your help to make this season’s home games a success!

We still have open slots available across several sports:

• Flag Football: Ticket sales (all home games except this Thursday)
• Football: Ticket sales (Senior Night & Homecoming)
• Volleyball: Ticket sales (Senior Night)

If you haven't signed up yet or have an evening to spare, please review the schedule and sign up on our Fall Volunteer Opportunities page today!

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK UNMASKED

The Student Council has revealed the theme for Homecoming Spirit Week. Please refer to the image below: 

HOMECOMING WEEK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Join the volunteer team during Homecoming week. (We can't do it without you!)

• Make locker decorations (by Sept. 25, if possible)
• Homecoming Gear Sales & Alumni Tent - Oct. 2
• Flag & Tackle football ticket sales - Oct. 1 & 2 
• Parking Crew - Oct. 2 
• Chaperone Homecoming Dance - Oct. 3
• Photo Booth for dance - Oct. 3

Experience the fun of Homecoming week, see your kids, and meet their friends.

See all the volunteer opportunities and sign up here.

MARY POPPINS LIVE AT PHOENIX THEATER

Fine Arts and Ceramics students got first dibs on discounted tickets to the musical Mary Poppins at Phoenix Theater. We are now opening the opportunity to the rest of the student body, but space is limited to 28 students. 

Mrs. List is taking a group of students to the local theater for a live performance of Mary Poppins the Musical. 

If you've only seen the movie, you're in for a treat—the stage production takes the magic to a whole new level with incredible choreography, flying effects, and iconic songs like Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Step in Time.

The Details:

• What: Mary Poppins the Musical (Live Stage Production)

• When: SAturday, December 5, 2026, 7 pm. 

• Where: Phoenix Theater (Downtown Phoenix)

• Cost: $25 per student (Regularly $120+—we secured a massive group discount!)

How to Reserve Your Spot:

1. Email Mrs. McKenney

2. Turn in your $25 payment (cash or check) by October 20. 

Tickets are limited at this discounted rate, so spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss out on a great night of live theater!

SCHOOL PHOTO COLLECTION

We host a website for you to view & download event and sports photos.

• View & bookmark the 2026-27 photo collections at https://sites.google.com/alacoyotes.org/ala-school-photos/home
• Fall Sports Media Day photos are now available!
• A variety of photographers (including students and staff) contribute.
• Free to download and share!
• We will continue to add photos, so bookmark it and visit often.
• The past two years of photos are still available on this same website.

Our student & staff photographers are not able to attend every event, so we'd love to see and share your photos! Please email to Photos@ALAcoyotes.org.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE PSAT

The PSAT will take place on Tuesday, October 27, on campus. Juniors planning to attend college are strongly encouraged to take it; sophomores can take it as well. Sign up using the form in your Google Classroom by tomorrow, September 10. There is no fee for this test.

If you have questions, please contact Mrs. McKenney.

VOLLEYBALL AT CAMP VERDE HIGH SCHOOL

Sept 10 (Fr/So3|JV4|V5)

Ticket Prices:

• Adults - $6
• Students / Senior Citizens - $4

(cash/card/apple pay)

Livestream: The matches will be streamed for free LIVE on Hudl TV. The link is:

https://fan.hudl.com/usa/az/camp-verde/organization/40074/camp-verde-high-school

Food & Beverage: concession stand located in the gym lobby

ARMY RECRUITER

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 10, during lunch, our local Army recruiter, SFC Alexis Maddox, will be on campus to chat with students, share information, and answer any questions they might have. If your child is interested in military service, please encourage them to stop by his table at lunchtime.

ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR

Reliant Law Group, owned and operated by AZ Lutheran alumni, invites you to a free Estate Planning seminar on the AZ Lutheran campus.

Why?

• Don't have an estate plan?
• Have an existing estate plan or trust that needs updating?
• Learn how to keep your family and assets out of Arizona Probate Court.
• Ensure you have a plan to leave a legacy!

When is the seminar? Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6pm
Location? AZ Lutheran Room 33
Next steps? Register online here: ALAcoyotes.org/Estate

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE TRIP

Last call for students who have expressed interest in the WLC trip on November 15-16. Please submit completed forms to Mrs. Stahmann as soon as possible!

JUNIOR COYOTE CHEER CAMP - STILL TIME TO REGISTER

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 ALA 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.

PICTURE RETAKES REMINDER!

If your student was absent or would like to redo their portraits, the photographer will be back for retakes THIS Wednesday, September 9. 

• Mark your calendar
• Plan your outfit and hairstyle (dress code applies)
• Practice your smile
• DO NOT WEAR GREEN

CHESS CLUB

 Have an old chess set lying around?

AZ Lutheran’s Chess Club would love to give it a second life!

• The Chess Club will gladly take any complete set. 
• However, if you would like to purchase a new one for donation, they ask that you would buy a vinyl roll-up board. (Also called tournament, competition, or regulation chess set.)

Leave donations at the office and thank you for giving our students a chance to learn the game!

BUILD UP AZ BEGINS SEPT. 8

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. 

LATE START ON TUESDAY SEPT. 8

There is no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume school on Tuesday at 9 am, following a late-start schedule. 

DRESSCODE NOTE

A note about dress code updates went out before school started. We wanted to follow up with the complete wording that is included in this year’s handbook regarding the change:

“Sleeveless shirts, blouses, and dresses are permitted, provided they are modest and appropriately fitted. Shoulder straps or fabric covering the shoulder must be at least 1 inch wide. Clothing may not be low-cut, excessively tight or form-fitting, or expose cleavage, bra straps, or midriff (includes when bending or reaching at locker). Racerback-style tank tops, spaghetti straps, halter tops, backless tops, and similar garments are not permitted.”

You are encouraged to read through the full dress code with your student here: Handbook

2027 EUROPE TRIP MEETING REMINDER

There is an organizational meeting tomorrow 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. *This trip is for juniors and seniors only. 

 

DONUTNV

DonutNV will be at the Varsity football game on Thursday, September 3, from 6 pm until the end of the third quarter. 

Thursday Night Football kickoff: 7 pm

Coyote Hype Zone theme: USA Night

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS

The PSAT will take place on Tuesday, October 27, on campus. Juniors planning to attend college are strongly encouraged to take it; sophomores can take it as well. Sign up using the form in your Google Classroom. There is no fee for this test.

Please encourage your student to sign up as soon as possible so we can plan well. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. McKenney.

PICTURE RETAKES - WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9

If your student was absent or would like to redo their portraits, the photographer will be back for retakes on Wednesday, September 9. 

• Mark your calendar
• Plan your outfit and hairstyle (dress code applies)
• Practice your smile
• DO NOT WEAR GREEN