Book vending machine now at Desert View Academy
As some students head back to school this week, there is a lot to look forward to. Seeing friends and their favorite teachers, and of course recess.
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A new normal for students in the upcoming school year
While masks are not required at schools, the youngsters are still not eligible to receive the COVID vaccine. Parents, faculty, and staff are left with decisions to make about each student as the Delta variant is making its way through Yuma County.
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Yuma Superintendent: some students achieve perfect test scores despite “a year of unprecedented challenges”
The 2021 AzM2 state standardized tests scores are in, bringing Yuma School District One some fantastic news. 11 students from across the district proved their academic excellence by earning perfect test scores.
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Mexican Consulate donates money to AWC for scholarships
The Mexican Consulate recently donated nearly $10,000 for local students.
Continue ReadingFree lunch for kids at Yuma charter school
A local school in Yuma announced it will be offering free meals to their students.
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School drive to provide 1,000 backpacks to kids in Yuma this weekend
The Kuttyz annual back-to-school take-over is happening Saturday, July 24 YUMA, Ariz. – (CBS 13) – The fourth annual Kuttyz Back-To-School Take-Over is happening Saturday, July 24 at the Joe Henry Optimus Center from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the goal is to hand out 1,000 backpacks for students in need. The free Saturday
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Somerton gets funding for new high school
After six-years of hard work and planning, Somerton is getting its own high school. Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) announced it’s getting the more than $33-million dollars needed to construct the campus and begin classes ahead of schedule.
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A local school lays out the ‘welcome mat’ with a special event
Harvest Prepatory Academy prides itself in its out-of-box approach to teaching. The school goes well beyond what traditional schools would be tasked to do.
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Education drive helps local students stock up head of school year
Students of all ages will be getting a whole lot more than just pencils this year, thanks to the efforts of San Luis resident Gary Snyder and other local citizens, students will be completely prepared to go back to the classroom.
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Yuma County Back to School Starting Dates
Institutions and academies across Yuma County are opening back up; here are their first days of school.
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City of Yuma holds 10th Annual Back To School Rodeo
While some parents may be heading to the store to get their children back to school supplies for this time of year, others went to the yearly Back To School Rodeo event at the Yuma Civic Center on Saturday July 17.
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Local students learn about the heart of the matter
Each year Yuma Regional Medical Center hosts its Career Camp. The hospital invites area high school and college students to get an up-close look at the medical field.
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10th annual back to school rodeo to give out 1,800 backpacks to students
Each child will receive a free synch style backpack filled with school supplies this Saturday at the Yuma Civic Center.
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AWC to host Reg Fest event in Somerton for Fall 2021 semester
AWC says it’s now enrolling for the Fall 2021 semester. The event will be from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the AWC Somerton Center located at 1011 N Somerton Avenue.
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Gadsden school board recall effort withdrawn
The recall effort launched against three Gadsden Elementary School District board members has been withdrawn.
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Health professionals raise concerns over ban on Arizona mask policy
Health professionals are up in arms after the Arizona legislature banned schools from forcing students to wear masks.
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Yuma Young Marines honor local vet
The Yuma Young Marines are at it again. The non-profit organization provides community services while instilling structure in the youth, a win for everyone.
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APS offers teacher grant programs
Arizona Public Service is awarding 500 K-12 public school teachers with $500 Visa gift cards.
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Band teacher accused of sex crimes no longer affiliated with GESD
The Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD32) says the band teacher being accused of sexually abusing a minor is no longer associated with the district.
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Gadsden band teacher arrested on sexual misconduct charges
A Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD32) band teacher is facing 10 counts of sexual conduct with a minor.
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