Perry High School

Last Friday, Perry High proudly recognized ~180 students during our 2025–2026 CTE (Career & Technical Education) Completers & Honorees Celebration.

Perry High offers outstanding CTE programs that provide students with hands-on learning experiences, industry certifications, leadership opportunities, internships, and real-world career preparation. Our programs are among the top-rated in Arizona and are led by an exceptional team of educators:

• Culinary Arts – Mrs. Stutz & Mrs. Albornoz
• Digital Photography – Mr. Lundahl
• Early Childhood – Mrs. Pryor
• Film & TV – Mr. Bernier
• Graphic Design & Internships (MIC) – Mr. Adams
• Marketing – Mr. Fields
• Sports Medicine – Mrs. Romero
• Technical Theatre – Mrs. Marquis

Beyond technical skills, Perry CTE students develop critical soft skills that are essential in today’s workplace, including communication, teamwork, leadership, integrity, creativity, innovation, and critical thinking.

Congratulations to all of our CTE Completers & Honorees! Your Perry family is proud of you and excited to see the incredible things you will accomplish in the future. 💙

Congratulations to Perry senior, Sophia Lattuf, for being selected as the recipient of the DAR Good Citizen Award! 🇺🇸

Members of the DAR Gila Butte Chapter recently visited Perry High to honor Sophie with a certificate, commemorative pin, scholarship check, and a special invitation to join them for lunch next week. This award recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism.

We are incredibly proud of Sophie and all she has accomplished during her time at Perry. After graduation, she plans to join the NAVY and pursue her dream of becoming a surgeon — an inspiring path of service and dedication to helping others.

Congratulations, Sophie! We wish you the very best as you begin this exciting next chapter. Your Perry family is proud of you!

Track Runner is State Runner Up and Record Be**er

Perry's very own Maclane Clark achieved a new school record in the 300 hurdles this weekend! She ran her event in 42.65 seconds! Not only did she break a record, she earned Division 1 State Runner up! Well done, Maclane!

Volleyball Coach Named Coach of the Year

Gilbert Town Council's Student Citizen of the Month for April

Tegan Gurecki was awarded Gilbert Town Council's Student Citizen of the Month for April. She is an outstanding example of what it means to be a compassionate, responsible, and a community-minded student. Tegan embodies the qualities of good citizenship that this award seeks to recognize. She is considerate of others, responsible in her actions, and consistently demonstrates a willingness to help wherever she is needed. More importantly, her positive attitude and quiet leadership make a lasting impact on both her peers and the broader community.

Juniors/Rising Seniors - Grand Canyon University is coming to Perry this Thursday during block period to meet with juniors interested in applying!

Come learn more about:

- A Christian-based private university in the heart of Phoenix with a beautiful and welcoming campus atmosphere
- Academic programs & majors
- Scholarships & financial aid
- Campus life & student opportunities
- The admissions process and application tips

If you’re considering GCU, this is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn what makes GCU unique!

“Why GCU?” Come find out!

🍎Friday - The Final Day of Teacher Appreciation Week at Perry 🍎

What a truly wonderful and celebratory week it has been honoring the incredible teachers and staff of Perry High! As we wrap up the final day of Teacher Appreciation Week, we were reminded once again how fortunate we are to be part of such a supportive and caring community.

This morning, our teachers and staff were treated to a fantastic breakfast featuring a Coffee Bar in the Cafeteria along with Egg Bites & French Toast on a Stick, generously provided by our Softball Boosters. Thank you for helping our staff start their Friday feeling appreciated and celebrated!

Lunch was another amazing treat as Barro’s Pizza was sponsored by our wonderful Principal, Mrs. Patterson, along with a generous Puma parent. Thank you for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and continued support of our Perry staff.

Throughout this entire week, our teachers and staff have enjoyed so many thoughtful meals, treats, prizes, and moments of appreciation — and none of it would have been possible without the generosity of our incredible sponsors, boosters, parents, student groups, community partners, and supporters. Thank you for pouring so much love into making this week special for the people who give so much to our students every single day.

Most importantly, thank you to our Perry teachers and staff for another amazing school year. Your dedication, compassion, hard work, and commitment to students do not go unnoticed. Perry High is such a special place because of all of you. 💙

🍎 Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Week at Perry 🍎

What a fun and memorable week it has been celebrating our amazing teachers and staff at Perry High — and we’re not done yet!

Today started with a delicious breakfast sponsored by our Flag Football Boosters. Thank you for treating our staff to freshly made pastries, bagels and iced beverages to start the morning off right!

Brunch was especially special as our two Vice Principals, Mr. Beauer and Mr. Ames, rolled up their sleeves and cooked a fantastic breakfast skillet with eggs, meat, bacon, and a delicious homemade salsa made by Mr. Beauer. A huge thank you to Perry StuGo for sponsoring today’s brunch and helping make our staff feel so appreciated.

It has been wonderful seeing so many smiling faces throughout the week as our Perry family comes together to celebrate one another. While this week is dedicated to honoring our teachers, the truth is that all of our staff members are deeply valued and loved here at Perry High. Thank you for everything you do each and every day for our students and community! 💙

And for those who haven’t had a chance yet to stop by and enjoy the special treats during the morning or lunch — tomorrow is the final day of Teacher Appreciation Week celebrations! Be sure to come down to the Teacher’s Lounge on Friday and treat yourself to something special as we wrap up an amazing week of celebrating our Perry staff.

🍎Day 3 of Teacher Appreciation Week at Perry 🍎

Another amazing day celebrating our incredible teachers and staff! We loved seeing so many smiling faces this morning and throughout lunch as everyone took a moment to enjoy some well-deserved treats. You truly deserve it all and more!

A huge thank you to our generous donors who made today so special: Our Baseball Boosters and Grand Canyon University kicked off the morning with delicious muffins, treats, and beverages—such a perfect way to start the day!

For lunch, our Football Boosters treated our staff to a fresh and healthy option from Salad & Go, along with cookies, chips, and plenty of drinks. Thank you for making sure our staff felt appreciated and cared for!

It’s been wonderful to see our Perry teachers and staff coming together, enjoying these moments, and being recognized for all they do. We appreciate you more than words can express—thank you for everything you bring to our students and our campus each and every day! 💙

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week at Perry 🍎

We are so grateful for the incredible teachers who show up every day for our students with dedication, passion, and heart. This week is all about celebrating YOU and the impact you make on our campus!

A special thank you to our Student Dean, Mrs. Maggie Borze, for her amazing work organizing all the food, treats, and prizes to make this week so special for our staff. Your thoughtfulness and effort truly make a difference!

We’re also incredibly thankful to this week’s generous donors who helped us kick things off in such a meaningful way—thank you to our Cheer Booster for Monday’s lunch and our Band Booster for today’s lunch!

Teacher Appreciation Week is off to a fantastic start, and we look forward to continuing the celebration. Thank you, Perry teachers, for everything you do! 💙