🚨 SMS Sports Update 🚨
Due to inclement weather on Thursday (01/08):
⚾ Boys Baseball Tryouts: CANCELLED
🏀 Girls Basketball Tryouts: STILL ON (Gym) 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Boys baseball players will go home using their normal transportation method.
Thank you for your understanding!
GO BRAVES! 💙💛

Tryouts for Boys Baseball and Girls Basketball are still in effect,
even in the rain (we made the necessary adjustments!)
Reminder:
Grades 5th-8th (SMS)
Tryouts are from 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM (Today and Tomorrow)
Students must have a valid physical on file to participate.
Thank you for your support. Go Braves!
Classes resume TOMORROW - Tuesday, January 6, and we’re excited to kick off Quarter 3 with energy, focus, and success. Let’s make this quarter our best one yet! See you all back at school, ready to learn and grow!

Boys Baseball & Girls Basketball
Grades 5–8 (Middle School)
📅 Jan 7–8
⏰ 3:45–4:45 PM
📍 MS Gym
✅ Sports physical must be on file to participate.
GO Braves!


Winter Break: December 22 – January 5
Students Return: Tuesday, January 6
Relax, recharge, and we’ll see you back at school in the new year!


On behalf of Sacaton Elementary School District #18, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to our students, families, and community members for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
As we pause to celebrate the holiday season, I want to personally thank our students, teachers, staff, and community for your hard work, dedication, and diligence throughout the first semester. Your continued support and commitment to education play a vital role in the success of our schools and the growth of our students.
We hope this holiday break provides you and your loved ones with a restful, peaceful, and joyful time together. We look forward to the beginning of the second semester and welcoming our students back to school on January 6, 2026, refreshed and ready for continued learning and success.
Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. Best wishes to you all for a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season.




It’s the last week of school for the quarter, and school spirit continues at the middle school! Please take note of the following Spirit Days:
Tuesday: Sports Day-Wear your favorite team gear or sports attire! Jerseys, team colors, hats, or athletic wear!
Wednesday: Candy Cane Day-Dress in red and white or wear candy cane–inspired outfits and accessories! Stripes, festive colors, and holiday cheer!
Thursday: Superhero Day-Dress up as your favorite superhero or wear your favorite clothing items featuring your favorite superhero!
Friday: Pajama Day-Wear your favorite pajamas to school! Cozy PJs, slippers (school-appropriate), and comfy attire are welcome.
📅 Friday, 12/19 – Last day of school!
Let’s finish the quarter strong and show our school spirit!
GO BRAVES!



Happy Monday! 🎄
Principal Dominguez


All games begin at 4:15 p.m.
🏈⚽ Flag Football & Girls Soccer
• Mon 12/1: @ Maricopa Wells (AWAY)
• Tue 12/2: vs. Cactus (HOME)
• Wed 12/3: @ Stanfield (AWAY)
🏃♂️ Cross Country
• Thu 12/4: HOME Meet (ALL Schools)
🏆 Playoffs
• Week of 12/8: Semifinals (TBD)
• Thu 12/11: Championship (TBD)
Come out and cheer on our BRAVES! Let’s finish Q2 strong! 💪🔥

Sacaton SMS Athletics Families,
This is a reminder that Flag Football and Girls Soccer have an AWAY game today at Maricopa Wells MS
(Location: 45725 W Honeycutt Ave, Maricopa, AZ 85139)
Game time: 4:15 p.m.
(This is a rescheduled game from a previous rain-out.)
GO BRAVES!
