SPECIAL REPORT: ‘Making a Mascot’ The Future of IVC
A time frame has not been set for when Imperial Valley College will have its new mascot but a student-run task force is working to determine the next…
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Crane Elementary School District looking at new ways to help students’ education during pandemic
The Crane Elementary School District (CESD) held its Governing Board meeting Tuesday night, touching on several topics ahead of the new school…
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Some school districts in Yuma County seeing fewer kids back in class
It’s been just over a week since Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD) resumed in-person learning, and there’s a disproportionate amount of kids…
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Kofa junior raises funds for seniors’ caps and gowns
A Kofa High School junior wants to make sure his senior classmates get to accept their diplomas in style, and he wants to make sure they do it for…
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Yuma Catholic choir wins national award
The Yuma Catholic Golden Shamrock Choir took home a second place silver prize in a virtual national competition, masks and…
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Arizona Western College unveils new mural symbolizing inclusivity
Arizona Western College (AWC) recently unveiled a new mural on campus as part of the college’s Innovation Fund 2021.…
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Woodard science students excel during pandemic
After a full year of not being in the classroom, two science students here at Woodard Junior High have successfully made it to the state science…
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Board of Supervisors now accepting applications for fellowship program
The County of Imperial announced Friday that applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Fellowship Program.…
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YUHSD: 10th graders to begin AzMerit testing
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) announced Friday that it will be administering the AzMerit (AzM2) Test to 10th grade students (Class of 2023…
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Crane School District to hold kindergarten round-up
Crane Elementary School District is holding a Kindergarten Roundup for every school on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, from 5 p.m.-…
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IID Board awards more than $68K to local school districts
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) Board of Directors awards $68,300 to 17 school districts for the 2021-2022 special projects grant…
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New sensory room offers special space for children with autism
Westmorland Elementary School students now have an escape room to take a breather. The new sensory and self-regulating room was created with students…
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ASU Class of 2021 to be celebrated in virtual ceremony
A virtual graduation is scheduled for the class of 2021. Arizona State University has its virtual ceremony scheduled for May…
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Growing number of Arizona students not in school
(KYMA, KECY) – Peoria Unified reported a drop in enrollment of over 2,000 students compared to last year. District employees are literally knocking…
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Kofa teacher earns award for work with dance program
The Arizona Dance Education Organization (AzDEO) awarded Kofa High School teacher Jennifer Florey the Bill Evans Excellence in Teaching Award for…
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Board of Supervisors approve fellowship program for college students
Imperial County Board of Supervisors established the 2021 Fellowship Program on Tuesday, March 23.…
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Sports/gyms/indoor dining are back, IID rally, remembering Chris Pelfrey
https://youtu.be/SRObPW68J3U Rewind the week with our top picks IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The desert southwest has been patiently awaiting the…
Continue Reading IVC Board of Trustees make historic vote in favor of changing Arabs mascot
The Imperial Valley College (IVC) Board of Trustees agreed with its student government on Wednesday, March 17, to retire the controversial Arabs…
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District One to raise teacher salaries in July
Teachers in Yuma County will soon start seeing a 3.5% increase in their paychecks starting in July…
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Castle Dome receives donation of 1,500 masks
A local company donates 1,500 reusable masks to Castle Dome Middle School students as they’re back on…
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