Supporting Families, Strengthening Students: Parent University

The Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) is proud to share information about this school year’s Parent University series: an initiative created to help families stay informed, connected, and prepared as their teens navigate high school. Beginning January 2026, several GUHSD campuses will host evening workshops that address real issues affecting today’s students, all led by trusted professionals who bring firsthand expertise to each topic.

Parent University aims to create a welcoming space where families can learn practical strategies, ask questions, and gather resources they can use at home. Each event will also include information booths from partner agencies, giveaways, and on-site Spanish translators so every family can fully participate.

What Families Will Experience

Rather than a single presentation, Parent University brings together a variety of supports in one place, including:

• Insightful presentations from experts in cyber safety, sextortion prevention, substance-use trends, and trafficking awareness.
• Community resource tables offering materials, giveaways, and additional guidance from partnering organizations.
• Door prizes that add a fun and engaging conclusion to each event.
• Spanish interpretation, ensuring families of all language backgrounds feel supported and included.

2026 Parent University Schedule

Glendale High School

• 6216 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301
• Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5–7 PM
• Sessions: Cyber Safety & Sextortion with Emily Steele and Drug Awareness & Current Trends with Tommy Morga

Apollo High School

• 8045 N. 47th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85302
• Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 5–7 PM
• Sessions: Cyber Safety & Sextortion with Emily Steele and Sex Trafficking with Stacey Sutherland

Cortez High School

• 8828 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85051
• Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 5–7 PM
• Sessions: Cyber Safety & Sextortion with Emily Steele

Plan to Attend

All GUHSD families are invited to join any of the scheduled events. Participation is free, and each campus will provide its own welcoming environment for families to learn and connect.

For additional details, please contact Natalie Schoenbauer at 623-435-6032