The Law & Public Safety II class participated in an educational field trip to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Lake Patrol Division. This specialized division is responsible for law enforcement operations across all bodies of water within Maricopa County. The area our students explored centered on the Salt River near Saguaro Lake, where they gained firsthand insight into multiple public-safety disciplines within MCSO.
Students heard from several guest speakers representing key units:
• MCSO Dive Team:
Students learned about the mission and responsibilities of the Diving Squad, whose duties include recovering evidence, vehicles, and human remains from underwater environments. Deputies demonstrated their specialized equipment, including scuba systems, underwater search technology, and an unmanned water-borne drone used for deep-water reconnaissance/retrieval.
• Lake Patrol Emergency Medical Personnel:
Deputies assigned to Lake Patrol are certified EMTs or paramedics due to the remote nature of their work. Since traditional Emergency Medical Services are not always immediately accessible in these environments, these deputies play a critical role in performing lifesaving interventions for the public.
• Mounted Unit:
Students met members of the Mounted Unit, interacted with the horses, and learned about the training and daily care required for law-enforcement animals. They brushed the horses, had an opportunity to mount them, observed arrest and control techniques utilized from horseback, and spoke with the unit veterinarian responsible for the health and readiness of the animals.
• Search and Rescue / Swift Water Rescue:
The class also received instruction from deputies assigned to Search and Rescue. Students were briefed on water-safety protocols and witnessed demonstrations of swift-water rescue techniques, including how deputies respond to rapidly changing and hazardous conditions along the river.
This field trip provided students with a valuable, real-world perspective on specialty law-enforcement operations, emergency response, and the diverse skill sets required to protect the public in unique and often challenging environments.
Students heard from several guest speakers representing key units:
• MCSO Dive Team:
Students learned about the mission and responsibilities of the Diving Squad, whose duties include recovering evidence, vehicles, and human remains from underwater environments. Deputies demonstrated their specialized equipment, including scuba systems, underwater search technology, and an unmanned water-borne drone used for deep-water reconnaissance/retrieval.
• Lake Patrol Emergency Medical Personnel:
Deputies assigned to Lake Patrol are certified EMTs or paramedics due to the remote nature of their work. Since traditional Emergency Medical Services are not always immediately accessible in these environments, these deputies play a critical role in performing lifesaving interventions for the public.
• Mounted Unit:
Students met members of the Mounted Unit, interacted with the horses, and learned about the training and daily care required for law-enforcement animals. They brushed the horses, had an opportunity to mount them, observed arrest and control techniques utilized from horseback, and spoke with the unit veterinarian responsible for the health and readiness of the animals.
• Search and Rescue / Swift Water Rescue:
The class also received instruction from deputies assigned to Search and Rescue. Students were briefed on water-safety protocols and witnessed demonstrations of swift-water rescue techniques, including how deputies respond to rapidly changing and hazardous conditions along the river.
This field trip provided students with a valuable, real-world perspective on specialty law-enforcement operations, emergency response, and the diverse skill sets required to protect the public in unique and often challenging environments.
Per Maricopa Country Sheriff's Office school has been cancelled for TVHs, RFMS, and WWES.
Other schools will resume normal operating hours.
Please be safe if you are in a flooded area.
Good morning,
We are currently experiencing flooding in some areas. TVHS, RFMS, and WWES are currently being delayed by 2 hours.
All other schools will be operating at their normal time.
We will send further communication soon. Thank you
Our Carpentry students had an incredible opportunity to tour RSI (The Refrigeration School)!
Students met with the Director of High School Recruiting, who shared an overview of the various courses and industry-recognized certifications available at RSI.
Next, we explored the welding facility, where students learned about oxy-fuel cutting and heard directly from one of RSI’s welding instructors.
Back in the meeting room, our group met with HVAC and Electrical instructors who introduced their programs. Students then toured the mock house and commercial building used for hands-on wiring training, followed by visits to the electrical classrooms for demonstrations of the equipment and tools used in the field.
We wrapped up the day with information on funding and housing options for future RSI students.
A huge thank-you to RSI for giving our students such an informative and inspiring experience.
Students met with the Director of High School Recruiting, who shared an overview of the various courses and industry-recognized certifications available at RSI.
Next, we explored the welding facility, where students learned about oxy-fuel cutting and heard directly from one of RSI’s welding instructors.
Back in the meeting room, our group met with HVAC and Electrical instructors who introduced their programs. Students then toured the mock house and commercial building used for hands-on wiring training, followed by visits to the electrical classrooms for demonstrations of the equipment and tools used in the field.
We wrapped up the day with information on funding and housing options for future RSI students.
A huge thank-you to RSI for giving our students such an informative and inspiring experience.
Big shoutout to our CTE Graphic Design class and Mr. Deschenes! They designed, created, and installed these beautiful data boards that will help us celebrate student growth and support strategic planning across our campus.
Our teachers began displaying and interacting with the data during our after-school meeting on Wednesday, and these visual tools are already strengthening our conversations about student success.
We are so proud of the creativity and collaboration from our Phoenix crew! ❤️🖤🔥
Our teachers began displaying and interacting with the data during our after-school meeting on Wednesday, and these visual tools are already strengthening our conversations about student success.
We are so proud of the creativity and collaboration from our Phoenix crew! ❤️🖤🔥
Please take a look at our third installment of our "Day in the Life" video series. This one features Josh Hanger, from the SMUSD Maintenance Department.
https://youtu.be/fFTrVjI6WLA
https://youtu.be/fFTrVjI6WLA
⭐ TVHS Student & Staff Spotlight – November 2025 ⭐
🎓 Student of the Month: Jaelyn Anchondo
Please join us in celebrating Jaelyn Anchondo, our TVHS Student of the Month! Jaelyn continues to shine with her strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to academic success. She represents what it means to be a Phoenix—determined, respectful, and willing to go above and beyond. We are so proud of you, Jaelyn! Keep soaring! 🔥🖤❤️
🌟 Saddle Mountain Spotlights of the Month 🌟
This month, we are proud to recognize two outstanding members of our TVHS team whose dedication helps keep our school moving forward every single day.
🔹 Heather Richardson – Dropout Prevention Specialist & West-MEC Counselor
Mrs. Richardson has jumped into her new role with passion and purpose. She is working tirelessly to ensure that every senior stays on track for graduation, supports credit recovery, guides students through West-MEC pathways, and assists with countless behind-the-scenes systems that keep our students successful. We appreciate her commitment to student achievement and her heart for our Phoenix community.
🔹 Tina Dennis – HotSpot Clerk
Mrs. Dennis is the smiling face of our HotSpot, helping students and families handle fees and supporting our HotSpot store. She also plays a vital role behind the scenes by processing trip requests, assisting with student activity funds, and helping ensure students are cleared for athletics. In addition, she spends countless evenings assisting with ticket sales for school events. Her reliability, kindness, and service make a tremendous impact each day, and we are grateful for all she does to support our students and families.
🎓 Student of the Month: Jaelyn Anchondo
Please join us in celebrating Jaelyn Anchondo, our TVHS Student of the Month! Jaelyn continues to shine with her strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to academic success. She represents what it means to be a Phoenix—determined, respectful, and willing to go above and beyond. We are so proud of you, Jaelyn! Keep soaring! 🔥🖤❤️
🌟 Saddle Mountain Spotlights of the Month 🌟
This month, we are proud to recognize two outstanding members of our TVHS team whose dedication helps keep our school moving forward every single day.
🔹 Heather Richardson – Dropout Prevention Specialist & West-MEC Counselor
Mrs. Richardson has jumped into her new role with passion and purpose. She is working tirelessly to ensure that every senior stays on track for graduation, supports credit recovery, guides students through West-MEC pathways, and assists with countless behind-the-scenes systems that keep our students successful. We appreciate her commitment to student achievement and her heart for our Phoenix community.
🔹 Tina Dennis – HotSpot Clerk
Mrs. Dennis is the smiling face of our HotSpot, helping students and families handle fees and supporting our HotSpot store. She also plays a vital role behind the scenes by processing trip requests, assisting with student activity funds, and helping ensure students are cleared for athletics. In addition, she spends countless evenings assisting with ticket sales for school events. Her reliability, kindness, and service make a tremendous impact each day, and we are grateful for all she does to support our students and families.
Our Early Childhood Education students had a busy and meaningful week!
On Friday, our COOP Preschoolers joined the high school Early Childhood class to make Veterans Day thank-you cards and deliver them to teachers and spouses who are veterans. ❤️💙
Earlier in the week, our FCCLA members attended the Fall Leadership Conference, learning about leadership, colleges, career pathways, and community building.
So proud of these future educators for their creativity, compassion, and dedication! 🌟
#CTE #EarlyChildhoodEducation #FCCLA #VeteransDay #TVHS #StudentLeaders #FutureEducators
On Friday, our COOP Preschoolers joined the high school Early Childhood class to make Veterans Day thank-you cards and deliver them to teachers and spouses who are veterans. ❤️💙
Earlier in the week, our FCCLA members attended the Fall Leadership Conference, learning about leadership, colleges, career pathways, and community building.
So proud of these future educators for their creativity, compassion, and dedication! 🌟
#CTE #EarlyChildhoodEducation #FCCLA #VeteransDay #TVHS #StudentLeaders #FutureEducators
Frios will be on campus tomorrow. Enjoy a tasty treat and support the SMUSD Odyssey of the Mind program. Pops are $4 and 20% comes back to our students.
Good afternoon, several bus routes have changed for TVHS. Please see the attached document for updated times. Thank you https://aptg.co/ZbqdrT
Come out and support the TVHS Band today!
Grab some pizza and enjoy Monday Night Football (Cardinals vs. Cowboys) at Barro’s Pizza in Verrado from 4–10 PM.
Whether you’re dining in or carrying out, 25% of your order goes directly to the Tonopah Valley High School Band ! Just show a screenshot of the flyer when you order!
Let’s pack Barro’s tonight and show our band some love!
🎃 The CTE Department is getting into the Halloween spirit — well, most of us! 👻 Those who chose not to participate… faced some serious consequences! 😈 #CTE #HalloweenFun #SchoolSpirit
Good morning, construction on I10 may cause transportation delays. Please be patient as we transport students safely to school. Thank you.
🐾 Exploring Careers in Law & Public Safety! 🐾
Last week, our Law & Public Safety students had a special visit from Mac, an Electronic Detection Dog who plays a vital role in law enforcement. 🐶💼
Mac helps locate child abuse materials and also serves as an emotional support dog for child victims — an incredible example of how technology and compassion come together in public safety careers.
This hands-on experience gave our students valuable insight into the many career paths within Law Enforcement and the impact they can have in protecting and supporting their communities. 💙👮♀️
Last week, our Law & Public Safety students had a special visit from Mac, an Electronic Detection Dog who plays a vital role in law enforcement. 🐶💼
Mac helps locate child abuse materials and also serves as an emotional support dog for child victims — an incredible example of how technology and compassion come together in public safety careers.
This hands-on experience gave our students valuable insight into the many career paths within Law Enforcement and the impact they can have in protecting and supporting their communities. 💙👮♀️
🎉 Congratulations TVHS Football! 🎉
The TVHS Phoenix Football Team has officially made the playoffs!
They will face Tanque Verde this Friday at 7:00 PM at Tanque Verde High School.
For those unable to attend in person, you can watch the game live using the link below:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/the-varsity-show/gam50e87504bc
Let’s cheer on our boys as they continue their playoff run — It’s a GREAT day to be a PHOENIX! 🔥🏈
The TVHS Phoenix Football Team has officially made the playoffs!
They will face Tanque Verde this Friday at 7:00 PM at Tanque Verde High School.
For those unable to attend in person, you can watch the game live using the link below:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/the-varsity-show/gam50e87504bc
Let’s cheer on our boys as they continue their playoff run — It’s a GREAT day to be a PHOENIX! 🔥🏈
👮 Our Law & Public Safety students and MCSO Cadets proudly represented TVHS at Tartesso’s annual Trunk-or-Treat! 🍬🎃 They volunteered alongside Maricopa County Sheriff’s Deputies—passing out candy 🍭, connecting with families, and leading fun, hands-on safety activities like impairment-simulation goggles and kid-friendly driving challenges. Huge thanks to our amazing students and MCSO partners for showing true Phoenix pride and supporting our community! ❤️🖤
#TVHSPride #CTELawAndPublicSafety #MCSOCadets
#TVHSPride #CTELawAndPublicSafety #MCSOCadets
❤️ Huge shoutout to our amazing substitute teachers!
This past Friday, we had 10 teachers out attending CTE professional development and several staff members supporting our Phoenix athletes at away games. Thanks to 10 incredible substitutes, we were able to keep classes covered and protect our teachers’ prep time. 🙌
We were lucky to catch six of them in these photos before they headed out to enjoy their weekend — thank you for stepping up and keeping our campus running strong! 🖤❤️
The Saddle Mountain Unified School District is always welcoming new substitute teachers!
👉 Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/SMUSD90/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute
#WeAreThePhoenix #WeAreSaddleMountain #TVHSPride #ThankYouSubs #SMUSD
This past Friday, we had 10 teachers out attending CTE professional development and several staff members supporting our Phoenix athletes at away games. Thanks to 10 incredible substitutes, we were able to keep classes covered and protect our teachers’ prep time. 🙌
We were lucky to catch six of them in these photos before they headed out to enjoy their weekend — thank you for stepping up and keeping our campus running strong! 🖤❤️
The Saddle Mountain Unified School District is always welcoming new substitute teachers!
👉 Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/SMUSD90/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute
#WeAreThePhoenix #WeAreSaddleMountain #TVHSPride #ThankYouSubs #SMUSD
Hello Parents, Guardians, and Community Members. Please take a quick moment to watch this video from SMUSD Superintendent, Dr. Michael Winters, about the 2025 General Election ballot deadlines.
https://youtu.be/dRA5jMk4lmM
https://youtu.be/dRA5jMk4lmM
💻 The Software & App Development program empowers students to turn ideas into digital solutions! Students learn coding, app design, and software problem-solving while building real-world projects and portfolios. With opportunities to earn industry certifications and prepare for careers or further education in tech, this program launches students into the fast-growing world of technology.
Hello Seniors and Parents,
Your Son or Daughter will be receiving their graduation packets this week. The graduation packets contain information on placing orders for Graduation announcements, accessories, and deadlines. Enclosed are 2 sample announcements to view, as well as over 60 Photo announcements to choose from in the brochure to announce their Graduation day. All senior gear ordered will be mailed home in approximately 2 weeks. Announcements will be delivered at the end of March or April. Jostens will be on Campus Thursday, October 30th, during lunch, set up in the Auditorium hallway to answer any questions you might have.
Also, if you are interested in a Graduation ring or letterman jacket, you can place your order or get sized as well. letterman jacket Pre-Christmas deadline is Friday, October 31st.
This is the time to place your order for your graduation rings. There is a huge sale that ends Thursday, October 6th. Prices are reduced by over $200 on most rings. Take advantage of this offer, as there are several payment plans to choose from. You can order your graduation supplies, Letterman Jacket, and design your Class ring at www.jostens.com
Thank you and Go Phoenix!
Your Son or Daughter will be receiving their graduation packets this week. The graduation packets contain information on placing orders for Graduation announcements, accessories, and deadlines. Enclosed are 2 sample announcements to view, as well as over 60 Photo announcements to choose from in the brochure to announce their Graduation day. All senior gear ordered will be mailed home in approximately 2 weeks. Announcements will be delivered at the end of March or April. Jostens will be on Campus Thursday, October 30th, during lunch, set up in the Auditorium hallway to answer any questions you might have.
Also, if you are interested in a Graduation ring or letterman jacket, you can place your order or get sized as well. letterman jacket Pre-Christmas deadline is Friday, October 31st.
This is the time to place your order for your graduation rings. There is a huge sale that ends Thursday, October 6th. Prices are reduced by over $200 on most rings. Take advantage of this offer, as there are several payment plans to choose from. You can order your graduation supplies, Letterman Jacket, and design your Class ring at www.jostens.com
Thank you and Go Phoenix!