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San Pedro High School
Arts & Culture
San Pedro students shine at the Festival of Arts
The Secondary School Festival of Arts, an annual national programme organized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, continues to provide a platform for young Belizean talent to showcase their creativity in music, dance, and performance. The initiative brings together secondary schools from across the country to compete at the district level, with top performers advancing to the prestigious Golden Showcase. This year’s San Pedro edition formed part of that national programme, highlighting the island’s contribution to the arts.
Sports
SPHS Male and Female Teams Compete at Northern Softball Regionals
The San Pedro High School (SPHS) girls returned to the island as sub-champions in the female division of the National Secondary School Sports Association (NSSSA) Northern Softball Regionals held on March 7th in Orange Walk Town. Meanwhile, the male team finished third in the tournament after a closely contested match against their opponents. Both SPHS teams competed against male and female squads from other secondary schools, including Ladyville Technical High School (LTHS), Belize Rural High School (BRHS), and Escuela Secundaria Tecnica Mexico (ESTM).
Education
Students Encouraged to “Dream It. Plan It. Achieve It.” at SPHS Career Week
San Pedro High School (SPHS) officially launched its 2026 Career Week on Monday, February 23rd, with a vibrant opening assembly in the school auditorium. The event was organized by school counselor Pauline Buller and featured guest speaker Dr. Rene Villanueva, owner of Love FM.
Sports
Annual San Pedro Softball Tournament Returns
The San Pedro Town Council Sports officially launched its highly anticipated annual softball tournament on Sunday, February 22nd, at the Honourable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex. The tournament, featuring weekly Sunday games, opened with two competitive matchups among Marlins, RE/MAX, Crushers, and San Pedro High School (SPHS) Sharks.
Education
Former SPHS Teacher Kyna Cal Awarded at Her U.S. School
Kyna Cal, a former teacher at San Pedro High School (SPHS), continues to excel in her teaching career in the United States. She was recently recognized as Teacher of the Year at her school.
Community and Society
Valentine’s Day Cleanup Highlights Ongoing Littering Concerns on Ambergris Caye
On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, the Ambergris North Alliance organized a community cleanup along San Pedro’s North Road. Roughly 45 to 50 volunteers gathered at four starting points: the Sir Barry Bowen Bridge, Grand Caribe, X’tan Ha, and Matachica, covering the stretch from the bridge to approximately nine miles north.
Community and Society
Foundation of Belize Supports RISE Readers with Back-to-School Supplies
On Tuesday, February 4, at 3:30PM., the Foundation of Belize donated school bags stocked with essential supplies to children enrolled in the RISE Literacy Program during a session at San Pedro High School. Executive Director and San Pedro Town Councillor Dianeli Aranda, along with founders Joseph and Catherine Cooper, presented the bags to the program’s 13 students, ages six to 13.
Health
Community Unites: San Pedro Blood Drive Group Draws Donors from Across the Cayes
Island Donors Squad (IDS) and Ambergris Hope Hospital (AHH) came together for another successful blood drive on Saturday, January 24th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event recorded a strong turnout.