Casa Blanca Community News
We will update this page regularly with interesting and exciting events going on at Casa Blanca Community School, so bookmark this page and check back often!
We are excited to announce that Native American Recognition Days (NARD) will be returning this year! Last year, NARD was combined with Grandparents Day, but this year, we are bringing back this special celebration to honor culture, language, and student learning. Please see the NARD letter to families for more information.
Congratulations to the newly-elected members of our board of trustees! Welcome, Phillip Ahmsaty and Kenyen Thompson.
Take the first step in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, join us for a one-mile walk/run on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the District 3 Mul-Chu-Tha Fairgrounds from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration will be onsite. Participate to receive a t-shirt.
Another activity provided is in-person education on September 3, 8, and 18 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Topics include:
- September 3: Stress and Self-Care - District 1 Service Center
- September 8: Meth Awareness - District 5 Service Center
- September 18: QPR Suicide Prevention - District 7 Service Center
Bring a friend! Attend a session to receive supplies! Receive a certificate of attendance! If you have questions, email Ariana Gonzales or call her at (520) 610-5406. Services provided by Behavioral Health Services.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Gila River Indian Community Crisis Hotline: 1-800-259-3449
The fourth edition of Active Parenting classes is in September. Each class encourages discussion about the important tool parents use to parent their child(ren). The classes are online from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- Thursday, September 4, and Friday, September 5: Active Parenting (0–5 years)
- Monday, September 15, and Tuesday, September 16: Active Parenting General
Please see the Active Parenting flyer for more information and a QR code to register. Active Parenting trainings are six hours, and certificates will be given upon completion of the class. A minimum of three participants is needed for each class. For more information, please contact Shayla Narcisco at (520) 610-3445 or by email.
Gila River Health Care BHS Prevention Program, in collaboration with Huhugam Heritage Center, presents two unique events centered around culture as a strategy for substance use prevention.
- Friday, September 12, 2025:
Presenter: Andrew Pedro
Topic: Environmental Stewardship Through O’odham Himdag - Wednesday, September 24, 2025:
Presenter: Leland Thomas
Topic: Connection to the Land
Email Ariana Gonzales or phone her at (52) 610-5406. Funded by AHCCCS through Behavioral Health Services.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Gila River Indian Community Crisis Hotline: 1-800-259-3449
Bring the family to enjoy a night of self-care and creativity through painting with Paul Molina. Supplies are available for the first 20 families:
- Wednesday, September 10, 5:00–7:00 p.m.: District 7 Service Center
- Wednesday, September 17, 5:00–7:00 p.m.: District 2 Service Center
Scan the QR code in the Guided Painting flyer to register. Or contact Emily Davie at (520) 610-5693.
Services provided by Behavioral Health Services.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Gila River Indian Community Crisis Hotline: 1-800-259-3449
Connect with other teens in fun, hands-on sessions around self-care, mental health, and ways to support yourself and others.
- Saturday, September 13, 2025: District 7 Service Center, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
- Thursday, September 18, 2025: District 3 Multipurpose Building, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Participate to receive a t-shirt. Lunch will be provided. Contact Emily Davie by email or call (520) 610-5693 to register.
Services provided by Behavioral Health Services.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Gila River Indian Community Crisis Hotline: 1-800-259-3449
Join us for a teen movie night on Tuesday, September 23, at the District 5 Service Center and on Tuesday, September 30, at the District 7 Service Center, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The movie is Inside Out 2. Join us for an evening of mental health education and a fun movie! If you have questions, email Ariana Gonzales or call her at (520) 610-5406. Services provided by Behavioral Health Services.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Gila River Indian Community Crisis Hotline: 1-800-259-3449
District Six Recreation and Behavioral Health Services presents Yes to Life Glow in the Dark Bingo on Tuesday, September 23, at the District Six Learning Center on 5230 W St. Johns Road from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Join us in raising awareness for suicide prevention and mental health. One bingo win per person. For more information, contact the recreation center at (520) 610-610-7975 or (520) 562-3805, ext. 2948.
Join us for Bracelet-Making Family Night! The family fun will be on Monday, September 8, at the District 1 Service Center and Thursday, September 25, at the District 4 Multipurpose Building from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Get creative, get informed; bracelet making with a purpose! Food, education, and Narcan.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Gila River Indian Community Crisis Hotline: 1-800-259-3449
Join us on Thursday, September 25, to recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month as we make tie-dye items. The event will be at the District 3 Multipurpose Building from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information, call D3 Recreation at (520) 562-2706 or Latonya at (520) 610-2394. Funding is provided by Behavioral Health Services and was made possible by grant number 6H79TID875787 from SAMHSA.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Gila River Indian Community Crisis Hotline: 1-800-259-3449
The 2025–2026 school year is right around the corner! Please join us for our meet the teacher night on Thursday, July 24 from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Meet your teacher, take a tour of the school campus, and pick up your school uniforms. The first day of school is on Monday, July 28. We will have breakfast, general classes, lunch, recess, and specials. Please see our back-to school information flyer for more information.
Casa Blanca Community School (CBCS) is now open for registration for the 2025–2026 school year. The first day of school is on July 28, 2025. Special classes offered include culture class, traditional song and dance class, art and musics class, PE class, and agriculture class. CBCS is providing every enrolled student with two sets of school uniforms. Pick up will be available at meet the teacher night on July 24, 2025, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. Additional school uniforms will be available for purchase for your student in the front office.
Our benefits are specials classes, GRIC health class, and a friendly environment. Limited seats are available, so enroll now!
Please visit us at 5297 West Nelson Road, Bapchule AZ 85121 or call (520) 315-3489 for more information.
Enrollment is now open for preschool through fifth grade! See our enrollment flyer for more information.
