Orange Grove Middle School

06/19/2026

“We have kids keep them in their backpacks. For me, it’s important since students are responsible for their devices, I prefer that they are in the student’s possession,” Mr. Rubin-Toles says. “It’s the choices that they make that matter.”

In schools across Arizona, students are prohibited from maintaining their Snapchat streaks, making TikToks with friends and texting their crushes during class time.

06/10/2026

We asked. You answered. More than 1,500 CFSD students, parents, and teachers shared their thoughts on our personal device expectations this year — and the results are in. This week, we're sharing what we heard. Spoiler: the data is encouraging. 📱➡️🎒

05/18/2026

Calling all 8th grade choir students heading to CFHS! Next year's choir calendar is in the comments.

🎶 Calling all incoming and returning CFHS Choir students and families! 🎶

A note from Mr. Jeffrey Evans, Director of Choirs at Catalina Foothills High School:

Thank you for choosing to be part of the singing community at CFHS next year. Every voice matters, and we cannot wait to hear yours.
The 2026–2027 Choir Calendar is now available and it's linked in the comments. A few important things to know:
✅ Please review the calendar carefully and add the dates to your family calendar now.
✅ A few key events take place BEFORE the school year begins, so plan accordingly.
✅ This is a working calendar — dates and times may shift, so check back regularly for the most current information.
Questions? Mr. Evans is happy to hear from you anytime at [email protected].

CFHS Choir Parent Association

Have a wonderful summer, and we'll see you in the fall! 🎤✨

05/13/2026

Today’s New York Times reports a decade-long decline in American student test scores. The drop cuts across income, geography, and race, and even most high-income districts have lost ground. We wanted to share where CFSD stands. Over the past ten years, our students gained in reading and remain well above the national average in both reading and math. We are not satisfied, but we are grateful. Thank you to the teachers and families who make this possible.

Dear CFSD community,This morning, the New York Times published a major story on a decade-long decline in American student test scores. The article, based on new data from Stanford's Educational Opp...

05/08/2026

On Wednesday morning, the team from Concord General Contracting walked into Catelin Beachy's classroom with balloons, a giant ceremonial check, and a $500 Amazon gift card to surprise her as one of their 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week winners. Catelin was selected as one of just 16 honorees out of more than 1,000 nominations across the region.

If you know Ms. Beachy, you know exactly why she was chosen.

For 16 years, she has been the kind of special education teacher who sees every student fully, meets them where they are, and walks alongside them through the work of growing up. Middle school is hard for everyone, and it can be especially hard for students who learn differently. Ms. Beachy has made Orange Grove a place where those students feel known, supported, and celebrated.

For Ms. Beachy, being a special education teacher isn't just a profession. It's a commitment to making a difference, one student, one moment, and one breakthrough at a time. Catalina Foothills School District

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

If an Orange Grove teacher has shaped your child's year, your family's experience, or your own time as a student, please take a few minutes to nominate them. Four awardees will receive a $2,500 personal cash prize and an additional $2,500 for their school district, all sponsored by Raytheon, an RTX Business. Eight more finalists will each receive $500. Every finalist will be honored at the Stand Up 4 Teachers event on November 5.

Nominate an educator for the E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Awards, sponsored by Raytheon | an RTX Business, and help recognize leadership in Southern Arizona schools.

05/06/2026

A little Orange Grove pride this Teacher Appreciation Week.

AZPM stopped by classrooms across Tucson to ask students about the teachers they will never forget, and one of our own eighth graders, Meleia Anderson, had plenty to say about Mr. Bindschadler. The Twilight Zone posters. The murder mystery trial. The future-simulation projects. A gifted English classroom she gets to "experience" every day.

The lovely full-circle bonus: the journalist behind the story, Noor Haghighi, is a former student of Mr. B's herself. His impact stretches well past eighth grade.

Thank you, Mr. Bindschadler. We are so lucky to have you.

For this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week, AZPM heads back to school to ask kiddos about their favorite teachers.

05/04/2026

Future Lady Falcons, are you looking to try basketball in high school? Start this summer!

Calling all current and future Lady Falcons! 🏀

Whether you've been hooping since elementary school or you're thinking about trying basketball for the very first time in high school, our Summer Kickoff Mixer is for you.

Monday, May 12 | 7-8 PM
Second Floor, CFHS Gym

Come meet the coaches and players, get the scoop on summer practices, tournaments, and volunteer opportunities, and ask every question you've got. Summer program is just $250 and a great way to start your high school basketball journey.

See you there! 💙💛
cfhsgirlsbasketball.com

02/09/2026

Registration is open—outdoor adventures don’t get better than this!

🌞 Registration is OPEN now for Community Schools Outdoors spring programs. Think hiking, geocaching, fishing, campouts, desert discovery, and big smiles in wide-open spaces.

👀 Even more programs drop February 11, so stay tuned. Spots fill fast and the outdoors is waiting.

👉 Enroll at cs.cfsd16.org
📍 Arizona adventures, kid-sized explorers
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