ICS to offer healthy meals every school day
As a part of the program, ICS says they will offer healthy meals every school day. Breakfast will cost $2.50 and lunch will cost…
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AWC welcomes new president with special reception
Dr. Reetika Dhawan shared how she feels about the new chapter in her life, and what will be her main focus in her new…
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Yuma High School to hold band registration
YHS says the registration is taking place Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the school from 5 p.m. to 7…
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Lerner & Rowe Gives Back to bring Backpack Tour to Yuma
The event is taking place Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Yuma County Fairgrounds at 2 p.m., and will give away 1,000 to…
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SLHS senior named school’s first Flinn Scholarship recipient
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Mae Gomez, a San Luis High School senior (Class of 2026), is one of the recipients of the Flinn…
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AWC celebrates first female president
Arizona Western College (AWC) welcomed a new chapter in its history this week as Dr. Reetika Dhawan officially began her tenure as the institution’s…
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Strong Beginnings launches community funded sensory classroom grant contest for teachers
A local nonprofit is giving Yuma-area teachers an opportunity to enhance their classrooms through a new community-driven grant program focused on…
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Valley Horizon Elementary School opens Callahan Care Community Center
According to Crane School District, the center is to help “students and families by providing access to essential resources in a welcoming and…
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Strong Beginnings Project holds Sensory Classroom Initiative
The Strong Beginnings Project is inviting the Yuma community to nominate teachers who they think would benefit from a sensory-friendly…
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District One superintendent appointed to State Council on the Education for Military Children
Yuma School District One says their superintendent, Denis Ponder, has been appointed to Arizona’s State Council on the Education for Military…
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AWC celebrates first day under new president
Arizona Western College (AWC) is celebrating Dr. Reetika Dhawan’s first day as their 10th president…
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Yuma School District One offers kids free meals for summer
As summer break begins, Yuma school districts are continuing to support local families by providing free meals to children throughout the summer…
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Yuma Catholic Valedictorian reflects on journey from Mexico to graduation stage
One Yuma Catholic High School student is graduating at the top of her class after what she describes as a major life…
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55 Lobos graduate from Vista High School in Yuma
55 students from Vista High School graduated Wednesday night. The ceremony was held at the Yuma High School…
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YUHSD associate superintendent selected for Flinn-Brown Fellowship
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Associate Superintendent Lilian Campa was selected for the Arizona Center for Civic Leadership’s 2026…
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Virtual reality field trip helps kids learn
Using virtual reality headsets, students were able to experience a 360-degree visual and audio journey designed to immerse them in art and…
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YPG breaks ground for new school in Yuma
It will replace James D. Price Elementary School, and it will have 125 students from kindergarten through fifth…
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City of Yuma asking for supplies to help students get ready for school
The City of Yuma is asking local businesses, community clubs and anyone who can donate school supplies to fill up 2,000 backpacks for the 2026 Back…
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Local construction company help students turn storage container into office
Students from Fourth Avenue Junior High School of Yuma turned a conex box into an office. Pilkington Construction advised kids on how to install the…
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AWC celebrates largest graduating class in school history
According to AWC, more than 3,200 degrees and occupational certificates were awarded this year, making it the largest commencement in the college’s…
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