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San Pedro High School
Sports
SPHS Female Volleyball Team Wins Regional Tournament
On October 25th, the San Pedro High School (SPHS) female volleyball team clinched the regional championship at the Orange Walk Sports Complex. The knockout-style tournament featured four female and four male teams from across the northern region, each competing in high-intensity, best-of-five matches for a chance to advance to the next round. SPHS secured the title after defeating Orange Walk Technical High School (OWTH) in their opening game and later triumphing over Corozal Community College (CCC) in the finals.
Sports
Shark Cup Volleyball Tournament Heats Up in Week Three
The third week of the Shark Cup Volleyball Tournament took place on Friday, October 11th, at the San Pedro High School (SPHS), featuring exciting matches across several divisions. Local teams competed fiercely in the under-15 male and female categories, as well as in the senior men’s, senior women’s, and co-ed divisions, drawing strong community support throughout the day.
Education
San Pedro Lions promote mental health awareness at SPHS
On World Mental Health Day, observed on Friday, October 10th, the San Pedro Lions Club hosted an informative program at the San Pedro High School (SPHS) focused on mental health awareness. The event featured motivational speeches and a personal testimony, reminding students that they are not alone in their struggles and encouraging them to seek support. The message emphasized that asking for help is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness.
Sports
Sharks Cup Volleyball Tournament Kicks Off with Thrilling Matchups
The Sharks Cup 2025 volleyball tournament officially launched on Sunday, September 28, at the San Pedro High School auditorium. Organized by the San Pedro Volleyball Association, the event saw 14 teams registered across five categories.
Sports
5K Run/Walk Held in Support of Suicide Awareness Week
The community running group 501 Run Club, along with San Pedro High School’s (SPHS) Francisco Castellanos and Martin Dawson, organized a 5K Run/Walk on September 25th to advocate for suicide prevention. The event drew many participants who competed in three categories, with top finishers awarded medals and gift certificates.
Community and Society
2025 Children’s Rally Brings Out Students’ Patriotism in San Pedro
On Friday, September 19th, the annual Children’s Rally was celebrated across Belize. In San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, schools marked the occasion with parades and civic events. Upper-division students from island primary schools joined San Pedro High School (SPHS) at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium, while lower-division students paraded through downtown San Pedro in a colorful patriotic display.
Education
Former San Pedro High School Educator Teaching in the United States
Kyna Cal, a former teacher at San Pedro High School (SPHS) and leader of its marching band, is now a Spanish teacher in the United States, thanks to the support and guidance of Global Teaching Partners. This program recruits international teachers annually and is part of a U.S. Department of State initiative that places educators in full-time teaching positions at various elementary institutions. After approximately five years, participants return to their home countries to share their experiences with colleagues and students.
Education
22 Islanders Complete Secondary Studies with SPACE
Graduation season continues on La Isla Bonita. On June 14th, 22 students received their high school diplomas from the San Pedro Adult Continuing Education (SPACE) program. The ceremony celebrated the academic achievements of the graduates who completed their secondary studies through the evening program.
