PXU Native American Education Program

🌸 NEW NAEP AUNTIE ALERT 🌸

Welcome Mrs. Starla McCurtain to PXU NAEP!

She is the NAEP advisor for Alhambra, Bostrom, Maryvale, Trevor Browne, and South Mountain! We are blessed to have her join the NAEP team for the 26/27 school year!!

🪶 PARTICIPATE IN THE MR& MISS INDIAN PXU PAGEANT🪶

You don’t want to miss this exciting opportunity to represent PXU, your high school, and your tribal community. You will have the opportunity to share your culture and traditions with others and strengthen your leadership, communication, and public speaking skills!

Application opens: Monday, September 28th
Pageant Day: Thursday, November 12th

If you would like to learn more, scan the QR code and reach out to your NAEP advisor or Ms. Marris!

🎓 NAEP DECEMBER 2026 GRADUATES 🎓

Sign-up is now open to order your cap, gown, and tassel with PXU NAEP! Reach out to your NAEP Advisor or scan the QR code to learn more!

DEADLINE: Thursday, October 1st, 2026

🍁 NAEP PARENT MEETING 🍁

Inviting all NAEP students and families to come connect with your NAEP Aunties, learn about our upcoming events, gather community resources, and enjoy a meal with us! (Potluck Style)

📆 Tuesday, September 15th
📍 Maryvale High School (Community Room)
⏰ 6:00pm-7:30pm
(Virtual Option Available)

Don’t miss the next parent meeting!

🚨CALLING ALL NAEP PARENTS 🚨
The Parent Executive Committee is back for the 2026-2027 school year! We invite our parents to learn more about our federal funding budgets and how these funds will be allocated by our program.

📆 Tuesday, August 25th
📍Microsoft Teams (Virtual)
⏰ 5:30pm-6:30pm

Your voice and insights are essential in helping us strengthen our program and ensure we are serving our NAEP students in the best way!

🎨 ANNOUNCING: NAEP ART CONTEST🎨

The PXU NAEP program is inviting student artists to submit original artwork that reflects Native American Heritage Month or showcases Native American culture and its personal meaning to you!

Three outstanding submissions will be recognized as this year’s Art Contest WINNERS!

**Please review contest guidelines & sign up using the QR code or the link in our bio**

ART SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, October 30th

⚡️WELCOME BACK PXU NAEP STUDENTS⚡️

Connect with your NAEP Aunties at the 1st Parent Meeting of the 26/27 school year!! Learn about our program and the exciting opportunities and events we have planned!

📆 Tuesday, August 18th
⏰ 6:00pm-7:30pm
📍 Camelback High School (Cafeteria)

YOU DONT WANNA MISS THE 1ST PARENT MEETING, WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

NAEP+UNITY SUMMER 2026
Phoenix✈️Oklahoma

Our PXU NAEP students had an unforgettable time celebrating 50 Years of UNITY in Oklahoma City! ✨

During this incredible experience, our students had the opportunity to:
✅Meet Lindy Waters III, Dallas Goldtooth& Paulina Alexis
✅Attend cultural workshops & discussions
✅Play in the UNITY Volleyball Tournament
✅Dress in their favorite decade& walk the UNITY Runway
✅Attend the UNITY Gala
✅Rounddance, Sidestep, & Buffalo Dance
✅Showcase their talents in the Talent Show

We are grateful to UNITY for creating a space where our Native youth can celebrate culture, build friendships, and make memories!

🪶PXU NATIVE AMERICAN CONVOCATION🪶

Join us in celebrating our 2026 PXU Native American Graduates at our annual convocation ceremony! Celebrate our NAEP students academic achievements as we commemorate their time at Phoenix Union!

📆 Saturday, May 16, 2026
📍The Academies at South Mountain-Auditorium
⏰ 2:00pm

✨END OF YEAR CELEBRATION✨

PXU NAEP invites our students and families to our FINAL parent meeting of the 25/26 school year! In addition to sharing important end of the year updates, we will be celebrating our students, families, and staff. Enjoy Navajo Tacos, refreshments, and a chance to win a raffle prize!

📍Central High School (Student Union)
📆Tuesday, May 5th
⏰6:00pm-7:30pm

Come reflect and celebrate the 25/26 year with your NAEP Aunties!!