Asian Pacific American & Refugee Student Services

Email Us | 520-232-8614 | 3645 E. Pima St., Tucson, AZ 85716 (Catalina HS) | Map (google.com)

APARSS Soccer Tournament

Our department hosted an absolutely electric soccer tournament that brought the community together! The energy was on full display as Roberts Naylor K-8 and Doolen Middle School students showcased their skills, followed by a matchup between Tucson High and Rincon. Great job to all four schools!

A group of teen boys chase a soccer ball down the field

A coach in a red jersey poses next to a young boy in a colorful soccer jersey on the field

A teen boy in a green soccer jersey kicks the ball as members of the opposing team surround him

The soccer team wearing yellow jerseys goes in for a team huddle

A teen boy in a yellow jersey holds the soccer ball

UPCOMING EVENTS

About Us

Susan Osiago
Director
Languages: English & Swahili
Our Staff

Mission

By addressing language barriers, promoting understanding, and facilitating communication, Asian Pacific American Refugee Student Services supports the academic achievement, and personal growth of students and families from Asian Pacific American and Refugee backgrounds.

The departments work is grounded in progressive legal frameworks stipulated in U.S Supreme Court rulings Lau V. Nichols (1974), & Plyer V. Doe (1982) regarding non-discrimination and access to meaningful participation for English Language students in educational programs.

APARSS Strategic Plan SY 23-25
TUSD Strategic Plan

APARSS works directly with several TUSD departments and community partners to support:

Student Enrollment and Registration
Student Language and Academic Development
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Student Leadership Development, Advocacy, and Community Involvement
Student and Family Access to Community Resources, and Social Services
Community and District Intercultural Competency Trainings, and Professional Development
College Preparation and Application
Etc.

School Registration

We are committed to help students and parents/caregivers with school registration by providing translation and interpretation services in the following languages: Swahilli, French, Korean, Kirundi, Kinyawanda, Spanish, Portugese, Arabic, Aramaic, Kurdish, Dari, Farsi, Vietnamese, Pashto, Urdu and Hindi.

Registration Info

APARSS Hosts Inaugural Tip Top Event

Information sessions on Graduation requirements, scholarships and FAFSA.

Graduation Requirments

FAFSA (Federal Studnet Aid)
The 2024-25 FAFSA form is now available. They will begin sending submitted applications to colleges and states in the first half of March. Learn more about FAFSA updates. All eligible students should complete the FAFSA beginning Oct. 1st for the following school year. Watch for priority deadlines for the colleges of your choice.

Arizona Priority Deadlines (FAFSA Checklist)