Tempe Union Native Am. Program

And that’s a wrap on Week4!, ⭐️and another incredible Native American Summer Education Program!

Week 4 is always one of our favorite weeks because it’s when we get to celebrate everything our students have accomplished. Throughout the summer, we usually recognize student achievements by filling our walls with stars so they can see their progress in real time. This year, our students were completing courses so quickly and earning credits at such an amazing pace that we simply couldn’t keep up with adding all the stars, and that’s a great problem to have!

To every student who worked so hard this summer, we are incredibly proud of you. Your determination, perseverance, and commitment to your education did not go unnoticed.

A special congratulations goes out to our 12 graduates who completed the Native American Summer Education Program and are now members of the Class of 2026! We are so proud of everything you have accomplished and can’t wait to see where your journey takes you. Always remember that your Native American Summer Program family will always be here cheering you on and supporting you whenever you need us. 🧑🏽‍🎓👩🏻‍🎓

Finally, thank you to our amazing teachers and staff. Your dedication, patience, and willingness to go above and beyond for our students made this summer a success. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Have a safe and wonderful summer, everyone. We’ll see you next year!

This week was a busy one, but we wanted to make sure we shared this moment from Friday.

The Native American Program at Marcos de Niza was honored to welcome Pascua Yaqui Tribal Councilman Jose Saldaña, who was on campus for the annual Tribal Consultation. He took time out of his schedule to stop by our room early and have lunch with our students, something they truly appreciated.

Fun fact: Councilman Saldaña is also a proud Padre! 🤎💛

Thank you for taking the time to connect with our students.