Students recognized for perfect scores on state test
Yuma School District One recognized 58 students that got perfect scores on the Arizona’s Academic Standards…
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AWC to host Legislative Town Hall
The Town Hall will take place Tuesday, September 22, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Schoening Conference Center at AWC Yuma…
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APS surprises local Yuma teachers with gift cards
Arizona Public Service (APS) gave away $500 gift cards to 62 teachers in Yuma County, and the goal is to support schools with much needed…
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AZ529 Essay Contest now open
The Arizona Treasurer’s Office is asking students to write about their dream job, and how they plan to achieve…
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Kofa MCJROTC program named Naval Honor School
In a press release, this is the fourth consecutive year Kofa MCJROTC has earned the title, as well as sixth time…
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Cibola student selected to serve on Governor’s Youth Commission
Yuma Union High School District said Talim Arzola, a Cibola High School student, has been selected to serve on the 2026-27 Governor’s Youth…
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Kofa sophomore to attend Ballet Magnificat summer intensive program
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Alycia Swope, a sophomore at Kofa High School, has been selected to attend the month-long Ballet…
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YUHSD announces all time low dropout rate
The seven high schools in the district each have a dropout specialist who reach out to students before considering dropping…
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YSPC holds annual food safety refresher training for local agriculture workers
YSPC said it was founded by food safety professionals to strengthen education in the community and help protect public health through safe,…
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IVC and University of Arizona Yuma formalize partnership
Imperial Valley College (IVC) and the University of Arizona Yuma are teaming up to give local students more ways to earn a four-year degree without…
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AWC expands access to AI education
In a press release, this is part of an effort to expand access to AI education in order to ensure “faculty, students, businesses, and community…
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Yuma resident Cristina Luera receives scholarship from Rio Colorado Republican Women
The scholarship will alleviate financial stress and help her empower current and future nurses, particularly women, to excel in their roles and…
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Gila Ridge High School closed due to water and power issues
In a message sent out to parents, this is due to water and power malfunctioning at GRHS and the surrounding…
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Two men inducted into the AWC Hall of Fame
Arizona Western College (AWC) says Luis Barajas and Richard H. Schuman have been inducted into the 2026 AWC Hall of…
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Local high school earns top ‘safety committee’ award
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Vista High School has received the top “safety committee” award of $8,300 during a Governing Board…
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YUHSD receives $14,000 grant from Albertsons Companies Foundation
In a press release, superintendents within YUHSD “were invited to apply for the grant” in an effort to give back to the community following the…
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Local middle school strengthens cardiac emergency preparedness
Yuma School District One said Castle Dome Middle School earned a Heart Safe School designation through Project ADAM’s Heart Safe School…
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AWC receives $5 million grant to bring more manufacturing jobs to the Desert Southwest
In a press release, the grant will invest in “existing technical education programs to train small manufacturers and strengthen the nation’s…
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Kofa High School opens Thursday
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Kofa High School will open as regularly scheduled…
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Local school teacher selected as National DoW STEM Ambassador
Yuma School District One said Jonathan Bailey, an eighth grade science teacher at Gila Vista Jr. High School, was selected as the 2026-27 Department…
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