Free Día de los Muertos Event at ASU Prep South Phoenix High School

Recognizing the essential role families play in students’ success, ASU Preparatory Academy South Phoenix is honoring sacred family traditions and inviting the community to join in a Día de los Muertos celebration. The free evening of family fun and entertainment will be held at the high school from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30. A highlight of the celebration will be a special guest appearance by Daniel Suarez, the first Mexican-born NASCAR Cup Series champion. He will welcome attendees at 6:20 p.m. and host a meet and greet at a table for fans of all ages through the rest of the evening. A Mexican-American professional stock car racing driver, Suarez competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. In 2026 he will drive Spire Motorsports’ No. 7 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Cup Series. Open to enrolled families, as well as members of the surrounding community, the Día de los Muertos celebration will also feature thematic activities such as sugar skulls and paper flowers that let young artists express their creativity and a presentation by the Cihuapactli Collective. Live musical performances from mariachi and folklorico dancers will infuse energy into the evening, and other activities including a student project showcase, face painting and prize giveaways will allow participants to immerse themselves in the festivities. Food trucks will be available for families who wish to purchase food and drinks. In addition, interested families will have the opportunity to tour ASU Prep South Phoenix, a tuition-free public charter school offering ongoing enrollment for grades 7-12. Families can explore the college preparatory school, meet staff and experience some of the engaging educational activities that prepare students for success in college and beyond. Community events allow families to gather and consider new options for education. Unique teaching models at ASU Prep support K-12 students based on how they learn best using the latest technologies and layers of personalized instruction and coaching. During campus tours and information sessions, students and parents can explore how the personalized curriculum at ASU Prep empowers K-12 students to work at their own pace while developing critical thinking skills and preparing for college, careers and life. Attendees who register will be eligible for prize drawings; winners must be present. Registration is available at www.asuprepevents.com. ASU Prep is chartered by Arizona State University and serves more than 7,000 students across its network. ASU Prep uses innovative approaches to curriculum to prepare all students for success in graduating from a university. Its mission is to design new models for educational success and raise academic achievement for all learners. ASU Preparatory Academy has K-12 schools in Phoenix, South Phoenix, Mesa and Casa Grande. In addition, ASU Prep Digital serves online students in grades K-12 across Arizona; ASU Prep Digital+ serves hybrid students in grades 9-12 in the Phoenix metro area; Global Academy at ASU Prep serves online students in grades 6-12 worldwide; ASU Prep Tempe powered by The Levitt Lab serves hybrid 9-12 students onsite at ASU’s Tempe campus; and Khan World School at ASU Prep is an online honors program for students in grades 6-12 worldwide. For more information, visit asuprep.asu.edu.

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