By Jonathan Redondo
The 2023-24 school year is definitely a school year of “new hires” at PHS. One of the more than two dozen new faces to grace our campus is our new Dean of Students, Mr. Simon Arriola.
Coming from Austin, Tex., Arriola is bringing “big” plans from the state where everything is bigger. He oversees all disciplinary actions at Pueblo, focusing on keeping students productive and maintaining order on campus.
“If you aren’t in trouble, there’s a good chance you don’t know me,” Arriola said half-jokingly.
Arriola said his first impressions at Pueblo were positive.
“It was clear from my first few days at Pueblo that this great school has many diligent students, and they have multiple opportunities to be successful,” he said. “The sheer number of students hoping to graduate and move on in their next chapter of life is very impressive.”
He added that the College Preparatory Academy is one example of offering students big opportunities for success.
“I already feel like a Warrior,” Arriola said. “I’m excited about helping students strive for excellence and success.”