James B. Rolle Elementary School releases students early due to power outage
District One says they’re releasing them as early as 1:00 p.m. Tuesday due to a power outage near the school, and says Arizona Public Service is…
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Yuma School District One students outperform Arizona state average
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the MSAA is the state’s “annual assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities,”…
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YUHSD achieves new low dropout rates
The Yuma Union High School District continues its trend of decreasing their dropout rate each year by achieving a 1.13%…
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AWC Foundation to celebrate two 2025 Hall of Fame inductees
The event, taking place at the AWC Schoening Conference Center on Friday, October 3 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., will honor Maria Chavoya and Moses…
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Experts share financial tips for young adults heading to college or the workforce
There are a variety of apps and programs that can help you track your spending, including Rocket Money and others. Experts say you can also use a…
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Imperial Valley Mall to host fashion show for back to school season
The fashion show is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16 at the Imperial Valley Food…
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon kicks off tour to promote local school control
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is kicking off a tour of all 50 states Monday morning to tout the potential benefits of local decision-making in…
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City of El Centro launches 2025 Mayor of the Day Essay Contest
According to a press release, the program is to help “engage young people in civic education and encourage the next generation of community…
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YUHSD offers tips and useful resources for successful school year
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) is reminding families and students about key resources available to help ensure a successful school…
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Parents concerned after Yuma school bus catches fire on Interstate 8
On Tuesday evening, a school bus caught fire on Interstate Eight near Araby Road. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. However, the incident…
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Tips to a successful school year for elementary students
Whether students are catching up or wanting to get ahead, resources like tutoring, after-school programs, and regular parent-teacher communication…
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Crane schools strengthen campus safety with dedicated officers
Students at Crane and Centennial Middle Schools will now see more safety support on campus, thanks to a new move by the Crane Elementary School…
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Teachers across Los Angeles call for protections for immigrant students
Just one week before Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) students return to school, teachers across L.A. stepped out to the streets to demand…
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YUHSD to implement new cellphone policy
The new policy mandates students to put cell phones away and keep devices out of sight during times of instruction with exceptions, including medical…
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AWC’s Small Business Development Center announces new entrepreneur pitch competition
Arizona Western College would like to invite everyone to come and join them to Arizona Western Entrepreneurial Colleges Small Business Development…
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Back to school vaccines available
As kids start going back to school, it’s necessary to stay up to date with vaccinations to keep them safe and…
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Local medical group is giving back to educators
Legacy MD Medical Group says they are giving out 150 bags to school teachers for the new school…
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Local physician shares tips for a healthy and successful school year
Crowded classrooms and sharing supplies make it easy for viruses like the flu, RSV, and the common cold to…
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Yuma native and former Division I player Kourtney Celaya returns to AWC as assistant coach
AWC says Celaya, a Yuma native, will serve as the assistant coach to the Women’s Soccer Team. She played for the Matadors for one season before she…
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Lerner & Rowe give back to the Yuma community with backpack giveaway
Lerner & Rowe started by presenting a $5,000 check to the Yuma Community Food Bank, which will support local food…
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