Algebra 2 Class Probability Carnival

Students in Algebra II applied their math lessons in probabilities in a unique way by creating a series of carnival games. Each student designed and built their own game based on what they have been learning in class, and then hosted the freshmen and sophomores for a full-on carnival, complete with prizes!

Art Class Sets for Virtual Play

Students in Amy’s art classes have been collaborating with writer-director Jana Segal on a virtual play that premiered on Friday, February 26th! Sky Islands art students were asked to create the sets for the play ReGeneration: The Tucson Story, in which a diverse group of teens looks past their cultural differences and brings their communities […]

Lead Guitar Class Virtual Fall Recital

Despite remote learning this fall, students in the Sky Islands Lead Guitar Program were still working hard, and were even able to perform as an ensemble and submit solo performances, which were then played during the school’s weekly All-School Council meeting via Zoom. A warm thank you goes out to our UA Lead Guitar designated […]

Bike Club

While we may not be able to attend in-person classes, Sky Islands is continuing to try and build community (and get students outside!) by bringing small groups of students together to enjoy the naturally socially-distant sport of cycling. Students in Bike Club meet every other week on Zoom to discuss all things bike riding, and […]

Freshmen Mentorship Program

How do you orient new students to the school community when they are forced to be remote? “M&M” is a mentorship program that pairs upperclassmen with 9th grade students and students new to the school as a way of introducing them to our school community and culture.  Though Sky Islands has had mentorship programs in the […]

Art Classes Collaboration with David Lasky

Students in the visual art classes were treated to a collaboration with David Lasky, an award-winning graphic novelist who has been making comics for almost 30 years and has been featured in many magazines and weekly papers. David showed the students examples of some of his work, including a very relevant comic funded and distributed […]

Watershed Management Class Sustainability Collaboration

How do you maintain the school’s community, culture, and emphasis on sustainability when you are learning and teaching remotely? Students in the Watershed Management class rose to that challenge by collaborating on a Padlet page where they shared their collective knowledge about sustainability issues and strategies. Besides producing a visually appealing end result, the exercise […]

Graduation 2020

Sky Islands wishes the best success to its graduating class of 2020!! Congratulations to Anthony Atkins, Michael Brooks, Chenoa Fiddler, Zander Halsey, Zoe Halsey, Sarava Hartley, Evan Keith, Isaiah Kern, Michael Linneman, Jr., Rourke Lussow, Henry Perry, Dillion Price, Olivia Rosenberg, Makayla Rowsell, Sarah Ruiz, Emily Snyder, Sarah Snyder, Tristan Speagle, Jonah Witchey, and Jasmine […]

Spring Art Classes 2020

Students experimented with a wide variety of materials and techniques this spring, including drawing, clay, paper mâché, linoleum block prints, wood, and sculpture. Students also took their art classes outside, where they toured art museums as well as the city for inspiration.

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