YUHSD Kick Off brings together teachers for new school year

Yuma Union High School District’s (YUHSD) faculty and staff members attended the district’s 2019 Kick-Off at Gila Ridge High School on Monday.

The YUHSD Kick-Off is an annual event that brings nearly 1,000 district employees as they return for the new school year.

This year’s event included a continental breakfast, a presentation from Superintendent Gina Thompson as well as a keynote address from renowned educator and psychologist Dr. Michele Borba.

YUHSD campuses and district offices will officially open at noon on Monday.

The first day of school is Thursday, August 1.

In addition, you can find a list of dates and times for Open House events for each campus below. At YUHSD open houses, parents are able to meet each of their student’s teachers, learn about extracurricular activities on campus, and can receive information about other campus and district programs.

Cibola: Monday, Aug. 12, 5-6:30 p.m.

Gila Ridge: Monday, Aug. 12, 5-7:15 p.m.

Kofa: Tuesday, July 30, 5-7 p.m.

San Luis: Monday, Aug. 12, 5-6:30 p.m.

Vista: To be scheduled in September

Yuma: Monday, Aug. 12, 5-7 p.m.