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San Pedro High School
Sports
Shark Cup Volleyball Tournament concludes with exciting finals
The San Pedro Belize Shark Cup Volleyball Tournament concluded on Sunday, May 17th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium at San Pedro High School, bringing together youth and senior teams from across Ambergris Caye for a full day of competitive volleyball action. Matches began at 4PM and featured divisions including U13 co-ed, U15 boys and girls, senior co-ed, senior female, and senior male categories. Medal and trophy presentations followed the tournament's conclusion.
Sports
SPHS Athletes Shine at National Track and Field Competition
San Pedro High School (SPHS) students Jaylen Jex and Jazmine Cocom returned to Ambergris Caye with medals following outstanding performances at the National Track and Field Championships held at Georgetown Technical High School in Stann Creek District. Jex’s impressive showing also earned her the opportunity to represent Belize at the upcoming Council for Sports and Recreation of Central America (CODICADER) Games 2026, scheduled for September 4-13 in Honduras.
Sports
Alysha Reymundo Obtains Sports Scholarship at U.S. College
Young island footballer Alysha Reymundo is preparing to head to the United States on a sports scholarship with Motlow State Community College in Tennessee. The college’s female football team previously visited San Pedro in 2023, where they played against the local team Isla Bonita United Ballers, for whom Reymundo was a key player. Since then, the Tennessee-based team has reportedly followed Reymundo’s development through her participation with the San Pedro High School (SPHS) football team, Belize’s women's national teams, and, most recently, during this year’s National Secondary Schools Sports Association (NSSSA) women's championship.
Sports
Shark’s Cup Heads to Finals Following Competitive Semifinal Round
The Shark’s Cup 2026 semifinal and third-place matches took place on May 3rd at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium at San Pedro High School, featuring teams from the U15, U13, and senior divisions in a full day of competitive volleyball action.
Sports
Team Gladiator Delivers Standout Victory in Softball Tournament
Team Gladiator secured another decisive victory in the ongoing softball tournament, defeating the San Pedro High School (SPHS) Sharks 9-0 on April 3rd. The win strengthens Gladiator’s push toward the top of the standings, currently led by Team RE/MAX.
Community and Society
Our World Project brings real-life lessons to SPHS students
A group of first-form students from San Pedro High School (SPHS) participated in an educational workshop on April 29th, hosted by long-time island visitors Larry and Debbie Heimgartner. The session formed part of their Our World Project and featured a scripted play highlighting real-life issues relevant to San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The script, titled “One Thought,” was developed by Larry Heimgartner in collaboration with SPHS counselor Alexis Guerrero, island resident Natasha Stuart, and members of the school’s staff and student body.
Education
Rotary Club Introduces Educator of the Year Award for San Pedro
The Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye has introduced its first-ever Educator of the Year Award for San Pedro Town, with the winner to be announced during International Teacher Appreciation Week in the first week of May. The award aims to recognize teachers who shape the island’s next generation and often go unnoticed, despite the time, effort, and personal resources they invest in their students.
Community and Society
San Pedro Youth Participate in Empowerment Session
A Youth Empowerment Session was held on Thursday, April 9th, from 9AM to 12PM at San Pedro High School. The event brought together young people for interactive discussions on development topics as part of the “Leave No One Behind: Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy” project. The initiative is supported by Irish Aid, Luxembourg Aid & Development, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Belize Family Life Association (BFLA), the Department of Youth Services (DYS), the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Key representatives included Jewel Crawford and Kris Miller from UNFPA, Bryan Paul from BFLA, and Kyle Miller from DYS.