🏐🔥 BOBCATS PUNCH THEIR TICKET TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP! 🔥🏐 WHAT A COMEBACK! Our girls’ volleyball team defeated Leman in an epic battle to earn a spot in tomorrow’s championship at Pusch Ridge! After dropping the first set, the Bobcats rallied from 24–19 to win 26–24! In the deciding third set, they overcame deficits of 6–0 and 10–6 to win 15–12! The heart, determination, and resilience these girls showed were incredible. We are so proud of this team! ONE MORE MATCH! 🏆 Championship tomorrow at Pusch Ridge! GO BOBCATS! 🐾💙

Save the date Sport Tryouts

🏐 Emily Gray Girls Volleyball Our Bobcats are on a roll! The girls volleyball team dominated once again last night against Leman East, continuing to showcase their talent, teamwork, and competitive spirit. They’re back in action this Thursday at 4:00 p.m. as they travel to Leman Marana. Let’s keep the momentum going! Good luck, Bobcats! 💙🐾

🏈 Emily Gray Flag Football Our Bobcats had an outstanding season! Although they came up short against Desert Christian last night, we are incredibly proud of their hard work, teamwork, and determination throughout the season. Advancing to the second round of the playoffs is a great accomplishment, and these athletes have a lot to be proud of. Congratulations on a fantastic season, Bobcats! Way to compete! 💙🐾

🏐 Congratulations, Lady Bobcats! 🐾 Our girls volleyball team earned a BIG playoff victory last night, dominating 2–0 and never looking back! 🎉 The team is back in action TONIGHT as they host another playoff game right here at Emily Gray Junior High. Admission is just $2 per person. Come out, show your support, and help cheer our girls on to another victory! We hope to see you there! GO BOBCATS! 💙🏐

🏈 Congratulations to the Emily Gray Flag Football Team! Congratulations to our Emily Gray flag football team on a big victory over Leman Central last night! The team came together with an outstanding team effort to earn their first playoff win of the season. We are proud of their hard work, teamwork, and determination! The team travels to Desert Christian today for their next playoff matchup. Let’s keep the momentum going and bring home another win! Go, Emily Gray! 🐾

🐾 What’s Happening at EGJH? 🎃

🎃 Halloween Spirit Week | October 26–30

Monday: Teacher-Student Swap

Tuesday: Rhyme Without Reason

Wednesday: White Lie Wednesday

Thursday: Meme Day

Friday: Halloween Costumes

Get creative and show your Bobcat spirit! Costumes must follow the school dress code. Inflatable costumes requiring an air pump, masks, and weapons of any kind are not permitted on campus.

🚲 Walk ‘N’ Roll to School! Walk, bike, or roll your way to school next week for a chance to win a grand prize!

🏐🏈 Good luck to our Bobcat volleyball and football teams as they compete in their home playoff games on Monday! Go Bobcats!

🎭 Musical Theater Shout-Out! Thank you to everyone who joined us Wednesday evening for a fantastic performance. Our students were amazing, and we are so proud of them and our wonderful teacher, Mrs. Johnson!

🎨🎬 Save the Date: Join us November 4 for our Chalk Art & Animation Film Festival celebrating our talented student artists and filmmakers!

💃 School Dance Update: The dance has been rescheduled to December 11.

Have a wonderful weekend, Bobcat families! Let’s make it a fantastic week! 🐾💙

🏐 Hey Bobcats! Volleyball Playoffs Are Here! 🏐 Our Bobcats volleyball team will host a home playoff game on Monday, October 26th, right here at Emily Gray Junior High! Please note that the Tucson Independent Athletic League requires a $2 entry fee for admission. All entry fees go directly toward covering the cost of game officials. Please bring cash if possible! We look forward to seeing our Bobcat community come out, fill the stands, and cheer on our volleyball team as they compete in the playoffs! Go Bobcats! 🐾🏐

🏈 Hey Bobcats! Playoff Football Is Here! 🏈 Our Bobcats football team has earned a spot in the playoffs and will host their first home playoff game on Monday, October 26th, right here at Emily Gray Junior High! Let’s pack the stands, show our Bobcat pride, and cheer on our team as they begin their playoff run! We look forward to seeing our Bobcat community come out and support our athletes. Go Bobcats! 🐾🏈

Read up on our Elementary PE and CTE Computer Science Classes in the Fall Edition of the TVUSD News & Views: https://www.tanqueverdeschools.org/page/district-newsletters

Musical Theater Concert

🐾 Welcome Back, Bobcats! Happy Quarter 2!

We hope everyone enjoyed fall break! Quarter 2 is a fresh start and a great opportunity to set goals, grow, and make the most of every day.

🌟 Congratulations, Ms. Kerri Marquardt! Our STEAM, Computer Science, and Yearbook teacher has been named a 2026 TVUSD Legendary Teacher Award recipient! We are so proud of you, Kerri!

🎃 Halloween Holiday Grams: NJHS will sell mystery fidget grams before school October 19–23. Send a friend a BOO for $3 each or 2 for $5. Cashless payments only. Proceeds support NJHS projects and events.

🎶 Musical Theater Concert: Join us Wednesday, October 21, at 6:45 p.m. All are welcome!

🚲 Walk ’N’ Roll to School Day: Tuesday, October 27! Walk, bike, skip, scoot, or roll and help keep our air clean.

🤖 AI and Learning: During WIN Time, students explored how AI can support learning without doing the learning for them. At EGJH, the goal is to think critically and value the learning process, not just the answer.

💃 Save the Date! Our school dance is Friday, October 30, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. More details coming soon!

Let's make it a fantastic quarter, Bobcats!

The Board Summary from the October 14, 2026 Governing Board Meeting is now posted: https://www.tanqueverdeschools.org/o/tvusd/page/board-summary

Dear Parents and Families, We are excited to begin implementing our Healthy Schools Initiative, with a focus on raising awareness about the risks of vaping and promoting healthy, informed decision-making among our students. Through this initiative, we will provide students with age-appropriate education about the health risks associated with vaping, the importance of making positive choices, and strategies for resisting peer pressure. Our goal is to foster a safe, healthy school environment where students feel empowered to make decisions that support their overall well-being. We appreciate your partnership in reinforcing these important messages at home. Together, we can help our students build healthy habits and make choices that positively impact their futures. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Dear Parents and Families, We recently completed the first of four sessions in our AI Literacy Workshop Series, designed to help students understand the appropriate, responsible, and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). Throughout this series, students will explore how AI can be used as a tool to support learning, when its use is appropriate, and when it can interfere with academic growth and integrity. Through these sessions, we aim to strengthen students’ critical-thinking skills, promote responsible technology use, and help them understand the importance of using AI as a resource rather than a replacement for their own thinking, creativity, and effort. As technology continues to evolve, it is essential that our students are equipped to navigate these tools thoughtfully, ethically, and responsibly. We look forward to continuing this important learning journey and appreciate your ongoing partnership in preparing our students for success in an increasingly technology-driven world!

Congratulations Ms. Kerri Marquardt, STEAM, Computer Science and Yearbook Teacher at Emily Gray Junior High for being selected as a 2026 Legendary Teacher Recipient !

Nominate a TVUSD Teacher today ! The Arizona Bowl has $20,000 to award to 20 of Southern Arizona's top educators!

Go to thearizonabowl.com/game/charities/extrayardforteachers/ to nominate your favorite teacher before the end of the day Thursday!

Welcome to EGJH, Jenny Doyle!

We are delighted to welcome Jenny Doyle to the Emily Gray Junior High family! Many in the Tucson community may know her as Jenny Gould from her distinguished career at St. Michael’s School, where she spent more than 20 years inspiring middle school students through mathematics instruction and STEM programming.

Jenny holds a master’s degree in education from UCLA and brings a wealth of experience, a passion for learning, and a commitment to helping students become confident, capable problem-solvers. Her dedication to student growth and success makes her a wonderful addition to our Bobcat community.

Beginning October 12, Jenny will join our math team, teaching seventh- and eighth-grade mathematics and Math 8 Essentials. We are excited to welcome her experience, enthusiasm, and love of teaching to EGJH!

Please join us in giving Jenny a warm Bobcat welcome. We are so happy to have her on our team!

🐾 Attendance Matters, Bobcat Families!

We hope your family enjoyed Fall Break and had a chance to rest and recharge! We look forward to welcoming our Bobcats back on Monday, October 12, as we kick off Quarter 2.

As we start a new quarter, let's make consistent attendance a priority. Every day in class is an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Even a few absences each month can add up and impact student success.

💙 Check out the flyer for helpful tips on how you can support your Bobcat's attendance.

Thank you for your continued partnership. Let's make Quarter 2 a great one!

Show up, shine bright, and keep that Bobcat pride strong! 🐾

🏐 Volleyball: Great Night for the Bobcats! Our girls volleyball teams had an outstanding night against Casas Christian, with both teams coming away with a win! The Bobcats continue to improve, compete, and make their presence felt on the volleyball court. Great teamwork, great energy, and a great effort from both teams. Keep it rolling, Bobcats! 🐾🏐