Local school impacted by ESA program
The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program offers the opportunity for parents who want to send their children to a private school or educate…
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Eligible AWC students can be reimbursed for childcare expenses
Arizona Western College (AWC) and the Child Development Learning Lab were awarded grant funding to reimburse students for childcare…
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AWC students nominated for All-Arizona Academic Team
Arizona Western College (AWC) said its four students received nominations to the All-Arizona Academic…
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First class from the regional Fire Academy graduates
Arizona Western College (AWC) said it held an inaugural graduation ceremony for the first class of the regional Fire…
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Mohawk Valley teacher wins award
The Yuma County Superintendent’s Office kicked off a new program Tuesday, surprising one great teacher across the county each month, with a little…
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Two local high schools win appeals to raise state letter grades
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said two high schools were approved by the Arizona State Board of Education to approve an increase in…
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Essay and speech contests for local students
A local non-profit is still receiving applications for a couple of contests they’re having next…
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Local high school teachers awarded APS and Phoenix Suns STEM grant
Two local high school teachers received the Arizona Public Service (APS) Phoenix Suns Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM)…
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Local students win top awards in robotics and math
Students from Harvest Preparatory Academy (HPA) took first place in the Robotics Competition Games category and received the Robot Performance Award…
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Local high schools to host Great Southwestern Soccer Shootout
Kofa High School and Cibola High School will co-host the first-ever Great Southwestern Soccer…
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Two contests aimed towards local youth in Yuma County
The Sunrise Optimist Club of Yuma is sponsoring two contests for the youth in the community and will have cash prizes and a chance for a…
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Alice Byrne second graders donate to Amberly’s Place
Elementary students continue their annual donation to a local non-profit…
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Yuma police accepting applications for its Citizens Police Academy
If you’ve ever thought about a career in law enforcement, the Yuma Police Department (YPD) is offering a behind-the-scenes…
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District One Human Resources Director receives Administrator of the Year Award
Yuma School District One has announced that Luciano Munoz has won the Human Resources (HR) Administrator of the Year by the Arizona School Personnel…
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AWC to host “A Christmas Carol” fundraiser
In a press release, the Radio Active Players will present Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and will include performances by the choir and band…
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Local students explore career expo
South County students had the chance to see firsthand what could be their future…
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New roadway extension at Gadsden Elementary School District #32 now open
In a press release, the ceremony took place on November 21, and Gadsden ESD #32 says the extension is to “enhance school transportation in the…
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Yuma Crossing receives grant to provide all-expenses paid field trip
In a press release, YCNHA received the grant from the National Park Foundation to provide all-expenses paid field trip to Yuma’s two state historic…
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Yuma County schools receive letter grades for 2022-23 school year
Yuma County Schools received letter grades from the Arizona State Board of Education (AZSBE) based on the 2022-2023 school…
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Local arts program to host open house
The event will be happening on Wednesday, November 29 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Snider Hall on the Yuma High School campus and will be free and open…
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