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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American Welding Society president visits Yuma
The President of the American Welding Society (AWS) visited Yuma Thursday, speaking to students about not only welding, but a career in…
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AWC first-generation students chosen to visit the White House
Two students from the Arizona Western College (AWC) San Luis Learning Center had the opportunity to celebrate National First-Generation College…
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Yuma School District One schools receive letter grades
In a press release, the letter grades are based on the 2022-2023 school year, and based off student achievement, proficiency, growth and other key…
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Burton Family Foundation donates $565K to AWC
In a press release, the donation will benefit first generation and early college programs at Arizona Western…
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Gadsden Elementary School District’s music program to play in London’s New Year’s Day Parade 2025
“The first time they came to London, they were crowd pleasers and stole the show frankly and has been a no-brainer to invite them back again,” said…
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Indigenous Student Association Club to host Native American Heritage Month event
“This event celebrates the culture and history of the Quechan and Cocopah Tribes. We hope these activities will help educate the community about the…
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High school students learn about gastronomy from the owners of Birrieria El Gordo
Students from San Luis High School visited BirrierÃa El Gordo, where they learned how a business is run by the…
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