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!
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!
Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16th at 7:00 P.M. for our Annual Christmas Band Concert. Also joining us this year is the CTE Stagecraft Students. Come see what they have put together to make our concert an even more exciting production.
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
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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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
https://aptg.co/Ym-JXk
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.
Incident Report — Important Safety Notice
Dear Bearcat Families:
This morning, one of our bus drivers discovered a single .22 caliber bullet on the floor of a school bus. The driver immediately followed all required safety procedures and notified District administration. An action plan was put in place right away.
Out of an abundance of caution, every student’s backpack on that bus was checked this morning, and these checks will continue daily for the time being. No firearms, ammunition, or weapons of any kind were found.
At this time, there is no evidence of a threat, and it is possible this was an accidental or isolated incident. However, student safety is our highest priority, and we take every situation seriously.
As part of our response, we will be contacting the families of all students who ride that bus to ensure awareness and to request that parents/guardians speak with their children about the importance of safety and reporting anything unusual.
Thank you for your partnership in helping us keep our students and staff safe.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeremi Brewer
Superintendent
Ray Unified School District
https://aptg.co/Kf0z4t
Dear Bearcat Families:
This morning, one of our bus drivers discovered a single .22 caliber bullet on the floor of a school bus. The driver immediately followed all required safety procedures and notified District administration. An action plan was put in place right away.
Out of an abundance of caution, every student’s backpack on that bus was checked this morning, and these checks will continue daily for the time being. No firearms, ammunition, or weapons of any kind were found.
At this time, there is no evidence of a threat, and it is possible this was an accidental or isolated incident. However, student safety is our highest priority, and we take every situation seriously.
As part of our response, we will be contacting the families of all students who ride that bus to ensure awareness and to request that parents/guardians speak with their children about the importance of safety and reporting anything unusual.
Thank you for your partnership in helping us keep our students and staff safe.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeremi Brewer
Superintendent
Ray Unified School District
https://aptg.co/Kf0z4t
ATTENTION JH Basketball Athlete Parents!!! The activity bus is canceled for today 11-19-25. Please make arrangements to pick up your athlete after basketball practice this evening. Thank you!
Attention Parents!!! RETAKE PHOTO'S for Elementary, Middle School and High School will be this Wednesday November 19th. If your child missed the original photo day or you would like retakes have them show up with their biggest smile!!
Dear Ray Unified Community:
We want to clarify that Ms. Edgemon is on approved leave. We misspoke earlier by specifying the type of leave—please disregard that detail. We respect the confidentiality of all employees and appreciate the community’s understanding and continued support.
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Develop Leaders. Inspire Innovation. Foster Curiosity.
Jeremi Brewer, PhD
Superintendent
Ray Unified
We want to clarify that Ms. Edgemon is on approved leave. We misspoke earlier by specifying the type of leave—please disregard that detail. We respect the confidentiality of all employees and appreciate the community’s understanding and continued support.
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Develop Leaders. Inspire Innovation. Foster Curiosity.
Jeremi Brewer, PhD
Superintendent
Ray Unified
Dear Ray Elementary Families,
We are excited to announce our Annual Spook Walk and Costume Day on Thursday, October 30,
2025!
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We are excited to announce our Annual Spook Walk and Costume Day on Thursday, October 30,
2025!
https://5il.co/3rmfr
Good morning, Bearcat families!
Parent-teacher conferences are being held this week and next week, depending on your student’s teacher’s schedule. These meetings are a great chance to connect with teachers and hear how your student is doing.
Please reach out directly to your student’s teachers to sign up for a conference time that works best for your family.
Thank you for staying involved and supporting your student’s success — we appreciate you!
Parent-teacher conferences are being held this week and next week, depending on your student’s teacher’s schedule. These meetings are a great chance to connect with teachers and hear how your student is doing.
Please reach out directly to your student’s teachers to sign up for a conference time that works best for your family.
Thank you for staying involved and supporting your student’s success — we appreciate you!
We’re excited to announce that our Football Team has qualified for the 1A State Playoffs and will be hosting Valley Union on Friday, October 24th at 7:00 PM!
🎟️ TICKETS:
Online only through GoFan – No cash sales at the gate
Purchase here: https://gofan.co/event/5072910
Staff and students without an AIA pass will need to purchase a ticket through GoFan to attend the event.
Family passes and gold passes will not be accepted for entry.
ENTRY CHECK-IN:
No cash boxes will be needed as tickets will be sold online
Two staff members will be stationed at the gates to verify GoFan ticket purchases
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION for the following groups
AIA Pass Holders
Children age 5 and under
Players in uniform entering with their School Board-approved Football Coaching Staff
School Board-approved Varsity Football Staff
Team Support Staff
Up to 20 Spirit Line members (in uniform) with their sponsor(s)
Band members (in uniform) with their sponsor(s)
All AIA Tournament Workers
Media with proper AIA Credentials
AIA Lifetime Pass Holder + One Guest
AIA Complimentary Pass Holder + One Guest
🎟️ TICKETS:
Online only through GoFan – No cash sales at the gate
Purchase here: https://gofan.co/event/5072910
Staff and students without an AIA pass will need to purchase a ticket through GoFan to attend the event.
Family passes and gold passes will not be accepted for entry.
ENTRY CHECK-IN:
No cash boxes will be needed as tickets will be sold online
Two staff members will be stationed at the gates to verify GoFan ticket purchases
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION for the following groups
AIA Pass Holders
Children age 5 and under
Players in uniform entering with their School Board-approved Football Coaching Staff
School Board-approved Varsity Football Staff
Team Support Staff
Up to 20 Spirit Line members (in uniform) with their sponsor(s)
Band members (in uniform) with their sponsor(s)
All AIA Tournament Workers
Media with proper AIA Credentials
AIA Lifetime Pass Holder + One Guest
AIA Complimentary Pass Holder + One Guest
📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: PK–12
🍂 Fall Break Updates
1️⃣ New Bell Schedule Approved!
9-12 Grade Students are now in every core class for at least 50 minutes daily, plus Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Sqooasha tutoring sessions. That’s a lot of learning time!
2️⃣ Leadership Update – Mr. Fuerstenberg
Mr. Joe Fuerstenberg is returning to the classroom to teach Career Exploration (9th) and History/Civics (10–12) while continuing to serve as Director of Student Success for grades 6–12.
3️⃣ Leadership Update – Ms. Edgemon
Ms. Edgemon will temporarily focus on the PK–5 campus, providing concentrated support to grades 4 and 5 to strengthen classroom instruction, improve student behavior systems, and ensure consistency across the elementary program.
🔔 Note:
The new Bell Schedule approved by the Board brings only minor adjustments, primarily affecting grades 9–12 as students return from break.
💪🐾 Ray Schools are focused, aligned, and ready for a strong Quarter 2!
🍂 Fall Break Updates
1️⃣ New Bell Schedule Approved!
9-12 Grade Students are now in every core class for at least 50 minutes daily, plus Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Sqooasha tutoring sessions. That’s a lot of learning time!
2️⃣ Leadership Update – Mr. Fuerstenberg
Mr. Joe Fuerstenberg is returning to the classroom to teach Career Exploration (9th) and History/Civics (10–12) while continuing to serve as Director of Student Success for grades 6–12.
3️⃣ Leadership Update – Ms. Edgemon
Ms. Edgemon will temporarily focus on the PK–5 campus, providing concentrated support to grades 4 and 5 to strengthen classroom instruction, improve student behavior systems, and ensure consistency across the elementary program.
🔔 Note:
The new Bell Schedule approved by the Board brings only minor adjustments, primarily affecting grades 9–12 as students return from break.
💪🐾 Ray Schools are focused, aligned, and ready for a strong Quarter 2!
Senior Progress and Graduation Readiness
Quarter 1 Reflection
