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Tauscher Times 4.12.26

Dear Roadrunner,

It is championship week on campus!

First, congratulations to senior Brody Prassas who is San Tan Charter’s first-ever AIA State Track & Field Champion! This past Saturday, Brody won the Division 5 100m dash, running 11.09 seconds, while also finishing in second in the 200M. Senior Timi Akinyoyenu finished 2nd in the Triple Jump for the Roadrunners while Charlie Fritz finished 4th in the high jump.

Varsity baseball plays this Friday in the Final Four of the AIA 2A State Championships. San Tan plays at 4pm versus Benson at Tempe Diablo Stadium for a chance to play for a 2A state championship. If they win, San Tan will play the winner of Scottsdale Christian or Phoenix Christian at Tempe Diablo on Saturday.

Click here to see the baseball championship brackets

Click here to purchase baseball game tickets to the semi-finals

Congratulations are also in order to the JH boys basketball team who placed 2nd in state in the Div. 4 conference of the CAA state basketball championships.

Final Assignments Due Friday

May 15 last day for students to turn in work

Please help make sure that our students are reminded that all work for classes must be turned in this Friday, May 15, for grading.

Final Week Schedule

More events happening next week

The final week of school (May 18-22) includes preparing for and taking final examinations, with half day schedules happening on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Thursday, May 21, is 8th grade and senior graduation!

  • End of Year parent-teacher conferences (Wednesday-Thursday)
  • Final Exams
  • Friday – May 22 (Last Day of School – Senior Breakfast & Yearbook Signing)

Get your Graduation Swag

Order soon to get your 2026 graduation gear

Looking for the perfect thing to wear to graduation? Check out the San Tan Charter School graduation store: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/zQdsQQBfGt

School Supplies Fundraiser

Pre-order 2026-26 School Supplies Today!

San Tan is kicking off its annual back to school fundraiser that will save you money while making life easier!  It’s the ‘Back to School Supply Fundraiser‘ that gives back to San Tan!

Pre-order your child’s school supplies now, and they will magically arrive in your child’s classroom at the Meet the Teacher Night on July 22nd.   Avoid those long lines at the store…   Pre-Order your child’s school supplies today!

Pre-Orders are due by July 3rd!

Order online and view supply lists at www.santangiftedcommunity.org.

Athletic Summer Camps

Incoming 9-12th Grade Tackle Football: 

  • Contact Coach Cartwright regarding HS Spring/Summer Football Camp- [email protected] 

Incoming K-6th Grade Cheer/Dance Camp:

  • Location- Recker Gym
  • Cost- $200
  • Date- June 1st-11th (M-TH)
  • Time- 3:15-4:30pm
  • INFO- All skill levels welcome! Hosted by San Tan Charter Varsity Cheer team, this camp is designed to help them learn everything they’d want to know about cheerleading as well as pom dance in a single program. We will teach young athletes the essential skill in leading the crowd and supporting the Home (Roadrunner) Team.
    • What to bring: A water bottle and two snacks
    • What to wear: Appropriate cheer clothing, comfortable athletic shoes

Incoming 9-12th Grade Boys Basketball Camp: 

  • Location- Power Main Gym
  • Cost- $250
  • Date- June 1st-18th (M-TH)
  • Time- 8-9:30am
  • INFO- Head coach Kyli Crooms, Mike Cox and their coaching staff is excited to train our boys on individual offensive skills ranging from ball handling, passing, shooting and rebounding. In addition, we will work on team concepts to help build and polish their understanding of the overall game.

Incoming 4-8th Grade Basketball Camp: 

  • Location- Power Main Gym
  • Cost- $200
  • Date- June 1st-11th (M-TH)
  • Time- 10-12pm
  • INFO- Head Basketball Coach Kyli Crooms, Mike Cox and their coaching staff are excited to train your athlete this summer on individual offensive skills ranging from ball handling, passing, and rebounding. In addition, we will work on team concepts to help build and polish their understanding of the overall game.

Incoming K-3rd Grade Basketball Camp: 

  • Location- Power Green Gym
  • Cost- $150
  • Date- June 1st-11th (M-TH)
  • Time- 1-2pm
  • INFO- Head Basketball Coach Kyli Crooms is excited to train your athlete this summer on individual offensive skills ranging from ball handling, passing, and rebounding. In addition, we will work on team concepts to help build and polish their understanding of the overall game.

Incoming 3rd-8th Grade Volleyball Camp:

  • Location- Power Main Gym
  • Cost- $200
  • Date- June 1st-11th (M-TH)
  • Time- 1-2:30PM
  • INFO- The summer volleyball camp is for girls and boys interested in learning the skills needed to be a great volleyball player. The positive environment encourages all players to learn teamwork and good sportsmanship as they build upon their skills. Girls and boys will learn passing, setting, spiking, and serving techniques throughout the weeks.

Incoming 9-12th Grade Girls Volleyball Pre-Season Camp: 

  • Location- Power Main Gym
  • Cost- $100
  • Date- July 13-17th
  • Time- 4-5:30PM
  • INFO- This summer pre-season volleyball camp is for girls interested in being a part of the 2026 HS volleyball team. This camp will help prepare your athlete for the start of the 2026 HS volleyball season. Everyone will learn passing, setting, spiking, and serving techniques throughout the week.

Incoming 5-12th Grade Girls Basketball Camp: 

  • Location- Recker Campus Gym
  • Cost- $150
  • Date- June 1st-18th (M-TH)
  • Time- 10-11:30am
  • INFO- Head coach Majestic Moler is excited to train our girls on individual offensive skills ranging from ball handling, passing, shooting and rebounding. In addition, we will work on team concepts to help build and polish their understanding of the overall game.

Incoming 4-12th Grade Soccer Camp:

  • Location- Recker Campus Gym
  • Cost- $150
  • Date- June 1st-11th (M/W/TH)
  • Time- 9-12th (12-1:30PM), 4-8th (1:30-3PM)
  • INFO- Hosted by our program soccer coach Mike Cartagena and his coaching staff. This is open to boys and girls who aspire to become better soccer players. The student-athletes will be learning; Dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, and communication. These are the foundation of soccer and will help these young athletes develop their physical fitness, mental toughness, and social skills.

Incoming 5th-12th Grade Baseball Camp:

  • Location- Power Campus
  • Cost- $200
  • Date- 1st-17th (M/W)
  • Time- 4-5:30PM
  • INFO- Hosted by Coach Cardis and his staff, this camp will focus on baseball strength and agility. This will be held in the weight room, turf, green gym and outfield grass. During this camp your student-athletes will learn training techniques that are specialized to baseball, this will help them develop a better understanding for the game and work on their craft to better enhance their skill going into the 2026-2027 season! If you are interested in additional baseball work please contact Phil Cardis ([email protected]).

Order your 2025-26 Yearbook!

📚 Yearbooks are on sale now! Capture all the memories of the AMAZING year we are having—don’t miss out!

$100 – January 31 to May 30

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2723915/San-Tan-Charter-School-7-12/2026-Yearbook/20250707181513130150/CATALOG_SHOP

Athletics Spirit Store

All-Sports Ordering

Order here: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/arizona/gilbert/san-tan-charter-high-school

Guest Teaching Opportunities

San Tan Charter School’s Power Campus is looking for dedicated and reliable Guest Teachers to support our vibrant learning community! The corporate board just approved pay raises for guest teachers.

✅ Flexible schedule
✅ Supportive and collaborative staff
✅ Great opportunity to gain experience in education
✅ Serve grades 7–12 in a mission and values-driven environment

Wanting to help?—apply today. Send your resume to [email protected] 

📍 Location: Power Campus, Gilbert, AZ

EF Tours Trip 2027

Enrollment is now open for an exciting adventure abroad.

We will spend 8 days traveling the countryside of Ireland and Scotland in March 2027. Please visit www.eftours.com/2932396XN for more information or contact Shannon Yocklin ([email protected]) at the Recker campus for more information.

Calendar Events

  • May 15 – Last Day to Turn in Assignments
  • May 18 – Spring Sports Banquet, 5pm
    • 8th Grade Field Trip
  • May 20-22 Half Day Schedules
  • May 21 – 8th grade and Senior Graduation
  • May 22 – Last Day of School (Senior Breakfast & Yearbook Signings)