Ash Fork School District

Spring Events:

Graduation/ Promotion:
- Kindergarten Promotion - May 7th , 9:00 AM
- 8th Grade Promotion - May 11th , Parade begins at 5:00 PM
- High School Graduation - May 14th , 6:00 PM
Multipurpose Room
You must have a ticket to attend!

Community Events/ Opportunities for Community Service:
- Dance-a-thon (April 23rd, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Dance the night away and earn prizes!
- Ash Fork Clean Up Day (April 25th, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Clean up our town and earn community service hours)
- Freshmen Orientation (April 30th, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)

Summer Melt:
- Summer Melt is a free program that helps our graduates transition to their next steps (college, military, workforce, etc). Reach out to Ms. B for details. kberisford@afjusd.org

Sports:
- HS Baseball Home Game: April 20th - 3:00 PM Playing Salome
- HS Baseball Away Game: April 25th - 1:00 PM Playing Joseph City
- Congrats to our Middle School Volleyball A Team for taking 3rd place in their final tournament!
- Coming up: Basketball camp for elementary Students! Details to come!

Upcoming Fieldtrips:
- Diamondbacks Game for students who donated blood this year! Thank you for saving lives! April 21st
- 4th & 5th Grade Prescott Pops Symphony Music Memory Program. May 7th
- Kinder & 1st Grade Bearizona May 11th
- High School Team Building Picnic May 11th

Navajo Taco Sale:
- Tickets on sale now! Purchase from any of our Seniors!
Pick-up: May 2nd

We’ve had such a great response to our Throwback Shirts that we’re extending the order deadline through Thursday!
Order forms are still available in the front office. Don’t miss your chance to grab one of these Ash Fork throwback designs before it's too late! Shirts will be ready for pickup next week in the front office.💙💛

Building Real-World Readiness: Senior Mock Interviews in Action
Staci Martin, M. Ed.

Fourth quarter in Senior English took a deliberate shift away from traditional instruction and toward real-world application through a structured mock interview unit. While public speaking and communication are core components of the Arizona English Language Arts standards, this experience pushed students beyond academic expectations and into authentic workplace preparation.

Over the course of several days, seniors participated in multiple rounds of mock interviews, rotating between the roles of interviewee and interviewer. This repetition proved to be one of the most impactful elements of the experience. With each attempt, students demonstrated noticeable growth in their ability to maintain eye contact, speak clearly, and organize their thoughts into more complete and meaningful responses. Just as importantly, they began to sound less rehearsed and more natural: an essential skill in any real interview setting.

One of the more surprising outcomes of this unit was how quickly students adapted to the role of interviewer. Approximately two-thirds of the class initially performed more confidently as part of an interview panel than as the interviewee. When placed in the position of evaluating others, students showed strong instincts in identifying effective answers, asking follow-up questions, and recognizing the difference between vague responses and those supported with clear examples. This shift allowed them to better understand what employers are actually looking for and, in turn, apply those insights to improve their own performance.

As the unit progressed, students began to bridge the gap between academic skills and workplace expectations. They moved from giving surface-level answers to providing evidence-based responses that reflected responsibility, effort, and problem-solving; thus, demonstrating qualities that extend far beyond the classroom.

The culmination of this experience highlighted an important takeaway: success in interviews is not about perfection, but about preparation, clarity, and the ability to communicate one’s value. While this unit aligned with Arizona English standards in speaking and listening, its true impact reached further. Students were not only practicing communication skills, however, they were developing the confidence and awareness necessary to navigate real-world employment situations.

By the end of the process, students demonstrated growth not only in their speaking abilities but in their understanding of how to present themselves as capable, reliable, and ready to take the next step beyond high school.

Event Cancellation Notice
K–5 Family Plant Time

We regret to inform you that the K–5 Family Plant Time event scheduled for April 14th has been canceled due to a high number of staff members being sick.

What’s Next?

We plan to reschedule this event at a later date and will share updated details as soon as they are available.

Thank You

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you at the rescheduled event!

The Class of 2026 is excited to offer Cinco de Mayo Grams! 🌮🎉

Send a fun surprise to a friend, student, or staff member on May 5 for just $8 each. Each gram includes festive treats and goodies to celebrate the day!

📍 Order forms are available in the Ash Fork Schools Front Office
📅 Delivery: May 5
⚠️ Limited quantity available (only 96 total!)

Support the Class of 2026 and help make their upcoming events and activities possible—grab your order form soon before they’re gone!🎊