Ray Unified School District No. 3

Dear Bearcat Community:
Renew Announcement

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are writing to remind families of our school’s policy regarding student-issued iPads.

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Dear families of 8th graders,

Your student will be bringing home a letter today regarding the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which will be administered to 8th grade students at Ray on February 18th.

The letter includes important information about the assessment, including the testing date and what families can expect.

Please review the letter carefully. If you have any questions after reviewing it, feel free to contact the school.

Thank you.

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PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN P.E. OR WEIGHTS: Dear Parents and Guardians, We are writing to inform you of the daily dress expectations for students enrolled in Physical Education and Weights class. Proper attire is required every day in order for students to participate safely and effectively in class activities. Students are expected to dress out in: A t-shirt Athletic shorts or sweatpants Athletic shoes (closed-toe, suitable for movement and lifting) This dress code is important for several reasons. First, appropriate clothing and footwear help reduce the risk of injury during physical activity, including lifting weights, running, and other movement-based exercises. Second, proper attire allows students to participate fully and comfortably, ensuring they can meet the physical and learning objectives of the course. Please be aware that dressing out is part of each student’s daily participation grade. Students who come to class unprepared or do not dress appropriately will see their daily grade drop from Highly Proficient to Partially Proficient for that day. Repeated failure to dress out can have a negative impact on overall grades. Your support in reinforcing these expectations at home is greatly appreciated. Our goal is to help students develop responsibility, healthy habits, and a positive attitude toward fitness and physical activity. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for your continued support. Ms. Dowler and Mr. Fuerstenberg

Report Cards
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Attention parents of high school students! A reminder to please respond to the email you received from My Future AZ regarding reviewing your child’s ECAP (Education Career Action Plan) and clicking on the signature page to verify your review. As the letter you received from Mrs. Sarah Naranjo stated, this is a requirement for RUSD to meet compliance for ECAPs. Thank you!

We are writing to inform you that the Governing Board accepted the resignation of PK-12
Principal Ms. Patti Edgemon

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Important Update

Thank you to our community members who reached out with care and concern. We truly appreciate your vigilance and support. This message is being shared out of an abundance of caution, and we want to reassure everyone that there are no credible threats to Kearny or Ray Schools at this time. We remain committed to the safety of our students and staff and will continue to communicate if anything changes.

Please read this letter regarding safety precautions.

The next regular school board meeting will be January 15th at 6:00 pm due to the winter break.

Grade Adjustment Window

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Hello Ray families,

Tomorrow (12/18) is an early release day. We will follow the same schedule as the Wednesday before Thanksgiving:

K–12: 1:45pm
Big Cats: 1:15pm
Little Cats: 1:15pm

If you have transportation questions, please contact your campus front office.

Thank you for your continued support. We wish you a safe and restful Winter Break and look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year!

Simulated Weapon Announcement

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Dear Bearcat Families:

This message is to inform you that Ray Unified School District will dismiss at 1:45 PM on all early-release days, beginning immediately.

Our school day will continue to start at 7:55 AM, and students will receive lunch before dismissal. Buses will run at 1:45 PM on their normal routes.

This schedule meets all Arizona Department of Education instructional-time requirements and allows us to provide important teacher collaboration and professional development time while maintaining a full instructional day for students.

Thank you for your support and partnership. If you have any questions, please contact your school office.

Sincerely,

Jeremi Brewer, PhD
Superintendent
Ray Unified

Dear Bearcat Families:

Beginning Monday, November 24, 2025, Ray Unified School District will launch a Pro-Kindness and Anti-Bullying Campaign across all campuses.

Yesterday, Monday, November 17, 2025, we began meeting with our 6th–8th grade students to reinforce our Zero Tolerance stance on physical violence on campus. Students were reminded that our expectation is simple: every student on our campus deserves to feel safe, respected, and free from harm.

As part of next week’s efforts, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, we will welcome three Law Enforcement Officers who will visit K-12 classrooms to speak with students about the importance of kindness, respect, and refraining from physical violence. Officers will provide age-appropriate guidance on Arizona laws, school policies, and the consequences associated with harmful actions.

Throughout the week, students will also read, discuss, and learn about the different forms of bullying—physical, verbal, and online—and how each of us plays a role in creating a safe, kind, and supportive school community.

Thank you for partnering with us to help every student feel safe, valued, and empowered to lead with kindness.

Dr. Jeremi Brewer
Superintendent, Ray Unified School District

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UPDATE!!! ATTENTION JH BASKETBALL PARENTS! So sorry for the confusion. The activity bus is NOT cancelled. The JH Girls Basketball team will be having practice from 4-5pm today 11-19-25. If an arrangement cannot be made to pick them up at 5pm, they will need to ride the bus home after school. Again, this only applies for the JH Girls Basketball Team.