Hello Apollo Parents,

It’s hard to believe, but the first semester is almost over, and we’re only about a month away from winter break! I want to take a moment to thank the entire Apollo community for the incredible support you've shown me during my recovery. I’m beyond excited to return to Apollo High School, the best high school in Arizona!

I also want to give a special shout-out to our interim principal, Mr. Rob Ambrose, for his exceptional leadership. Under his guidance, Apollo continues to thrive, and I couldn’t be prouder of the success we’ve achieved together. Most importantly, I want to recognize our amazing students, supportive parents, and dedicated teachers and staff for making Apollo such a special place. Your encouragement over the past three months has meant the world to me.

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news: at the end of October, the Arizona Department of Education officially recognized Apollo as an “A” school! This achievement reflects the hard work of our students, the excellence demonstrated daily by our teachers in the classroom, and the incredible support from our parents who set high expectations for success. This accomplishment belongs to all of us, and I couldn’t be prouder!

Lastly, as we wrap up the semester, a friendly reminder: final grades will be posted at the end of the first semester. Students and parents, please check StudentVue and ParentVue regularly to monitor grades. If things aren’t where you want them to be, now’s the time to reach out to teachers for support. We have tutoring and learning center opportunities available before and after school, so there’s no reason why every student can’t finish strong!

In closing, I want to express my deepest gratitude once again to the Apollo community for your unwavering support. I’m looking forward to being back and seeing our students continue to succeed in all aspects of their Apollo journey.

Choose Excellence, and have a great day!

Ben White

Principal