Dear Students and Families,

Welcome to a new school year, 2026-2027! I am excited to welcome you back and look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead for our students and our school community.

At the heart of our district is a simple but powerful motto: Dream. Learn. Lead. These three words reflect who we are and who we strive to become every day. More importantly, this district motto was a result of our staff, student and community coming together to design our district's strategic plan for years to come. We look forward to collaborating with our students, our staff and community to make sure we live up to all of the elements of our strategic action plan.

Our students are part of a vibrant and welcoming community that teaches us the value of resilience, diversity, and connection. We know our students have big dreams, and it is our responsibility to provide them with the support, opportunities, and experiences they need to turn those dreams into reality.

One of the most important elements for success is showing up. Attendance matters. Every day a student attends school will present them with another opportunity to learn, grow, build relationships, and move closer to their goals. We kindly ask our Hawk families to make school attendance a priority and partner with us in helping students be present, prepared, and engaged.

Student success is built through strong partnerships. Our teachers, counselors, and administrative team are committed to creating a school where every student feels seen, supported, and challenged to achieve their best. We encourage you to stay connected, ask questions, and reach out whenever you need us or need assistance or support from our school staff.

Thank you for trusting us to be part of your child's educational journey. We are proud to serve our Rio Rico community and we look forward to an great year ahead.

Together, we will Dream. Learn. Lead.

Sincerely,

Dagoberto López,
Principal, Rio Rico High School