MCCLINTOCK HIGH SCHOOL
“CHARGING FORWARD WITH TRADITION”
January 27, 2017
From the Principal’s Office
Dear Charger Families:
Upcoming parent workshop that we’d like for you to attend.
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The Minds of Boys and Girls. Tempe Union High school District proudly presents Dr.
Michael Gurian at McClintock Auditorium on Feb. 8th from 6:30-8:00pm. His presentation will outline
ways in which adults can gather to support and bolster youth as they progress through their
formative years.
Tempe Diablo Scholarship Deadline Extended: Wednesday, February 1, 2017
I'd also like to remind you of the Tempe Diablo Scholarships that are available for
students. Each scholarship is for $2,000 the first year and renewable for three years at $2,000 per
year if all criteria are met and funding remains available. Members of the Tempe Diablos, their
spouses, children, grandchildren and/or dependents are not eligible to apply. To be eligible for a
Diablo scholarship, an applicant must:
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Currently be a senior in high school and plan to graduate from a publicly funded, accredited
high school.
Be a resident of Tempe, Arizona.
Must be classified as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes.
Meet one of the following: o Have a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average. o Be ranked in
the top 25% of their graduating class. o Have an SAT reasoning of 1040 or higher. o Have
an ACT score of 22 or higher.
Show extracurricular involvement in their school and/or community; strong leadership
abilities and communication skills.
Demonstrate the potential to continue with their college career by remaining in good
standing with the college or university and maintain all scholarship criteria.
Financial need is not a requirement but may be considered.
Application filing deadline: Wednesday, February 1, 2017. To apply or get further information,
please visit: www.tempediablos.org/scholarships/
Please join me in recognizing the happenings in the Visual Arts. Congratulations to Riley Barry for
receiving a First place overall in the Tempe Festival of the Arts student show and competition (killer
cash award). Selina Scott received a Second place in the grades 10 – 12 section as well. They were
the only McClintock 2-D students to enter. Congratulations to a number of Mrs. Smith’s photo
students for participating as well.
January 21 from 10am – 12pm will be the reception for the “New Horizons” art show at the Shemer
Art Center. Riley Barry (painting) and Janee Rector (photography) were chosen to represent
McClintock.
The Sister Cities Art Competition has been held, with a few McClintock students winning awards.
Kerrigan Cody received a 2nd place, Cassidy Allen received special recognition, and Grace Wochner
got an honorable mention in the art category. There will be a reception and awards ceremony on
February 8, from 7 – 8:30pm at the Hackett House in downtown Tempe.
In addition, the Art 7 show will be up from February 20th – April 25th, with a reception on March 1st
from 4 – 6pm. The show and reception are being held on the second floor of the Tempe Public
Library. In case you are unaware, this is the district art show that has been held annually over 40
years. The name has changed with the addition of schools in the district.
From the Athletics Office
Spring Sports are right around the corner, register at registermyathlete.com. Transferring sports,
please visit the Athletic Office. All athletes must be registered by Tuesday, January 31st to be
cleared for tryouts which start on Monday, February 6th.
Students must wear their ID’s at all times while on campus.
GO CHARGERS!
From the Academics Office
Attention all seniors planning to attend college in the fall. MHS is partnering with Mesa Community
College to host a Financial Aid Workshop this Tuesday, January 31, at 6:00 pm in the McClintock
Library. If you are planning to attend a university, community college, or technical school in the fall
and have not already completed your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Aid), this workshop is for
you and your parents. What to bring:
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Social Security Number
Alien Registration Number (if not a U.S. citizen)
2015 federal income tax returns
W-2’s and other records of money earned
2015 records of untaxed income (if applicable)
Current bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
Representatives from the following colleges and universities will be on campus on the following
dates. Please contact the guidance office for more information.
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Mesa Community College – February 2
Arizona State University – February 10
University of Arizona – February 16
Northern Arizona University – February 17
From the Activities Office
Come support the Activities occurring on campus, Chargers!
Upcoming Events:
1/26-1/28 Musical “Kiss Me Kate”
7pm, Auditorium
CONGRATULATIONS DECA students along with David Taylor and Peggy Bondurant:
Alex Hifler won top 10% in testing, 1st in section, and 3rd overall in Business Services Marketing.
Megan Greenlief won 5th overall in Business Services Marketing.
Antonio Sanchez won 7th overall in Marketing Communication.
Belany Zhang and Lina Ellis won 3rd overall in Marketing Management Team Decision Making.
Alan Perez won 7th overall in his Retail Merchandizing.
Ray Abramusic and Thomas Kaplan won top 10% in testing, 1st in section and 3rd overall in Sports
& Entertainment Team Decision Making.
FUNDRAISING:
Speech & Debate hosting fundraiser at Dairy Queen, Fri, Jan. 27th 4-7pm, 1805 E. Southern Ave,
Tempe 85282.
KEY CLUB car wash, Sat., Jan 28th 7:30-noon, Admin parking lot, MHS.
ATTENTION SENIOR parents:
Please contact 1-800-JOSTENS if you have concerns with your senior order (sizing/color). The
Activities Office only assists in distribution after JOSTENS delivers to seniors during lunch.
Attention students and parents: Regional UNITY WALK Saturday, Jan 28th at 6pm Walking
for UNITY in our CommUNITY. Please see Tempe.gov/diversity for more information.
Attention parents:
Grad night/school volunteer meeting to be held on 2-6-17 at 7:00 pm in the administration
office.Please attend and learn where you can help at McClintock.
MHS Winter Thrift Drive Saturday, February 4th 9am – 2pm in the Student parking lot
BAG it: clothing, shoes, linens, fabric, purses, stuffed animals
BOX it: dishes, knick knacks, books, games, toys, hand tools, small electronics, and sports
equipment
DROP off your donations and help keep our students safe on Graduation Night 2017.
Please adhere to the dress code:
No sexually explicit/offensive t-shirts (hats), no alcohol, drug references
No spaghetti straps tops or dresses w/out 2 finger-wide tank tops under
No backs, no behinds, no belly, no breasts showing
No pajama pants
Parking:
2016-17 Parking Permits will be distributed in the Activities Office. Please bring the following
materials:
 AZ driver’s license – use photo mode on copier so photo is clear (must have AZ
License)
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Current Arizona Registration for each vehicle (up to 3 vehicles)
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Proof of Insurance for each vehicle (up to 2 vehicles)
Have a safe weekend Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!
Mayra Arroyo
Principal
Bill Hazell
Assistant Principal
Academics
Jermaine Whitaker
Assistant Principal
Athletics
Molly Saddler
Assistant Principal
Activities
1830 East Del Rio Drive ♦ Tempe AZ 85282 ♦ 480-839-4222 ♦ Fax: 480-752-8661