Funding supports local schools to replace gymnasium flooring
The Gadsden Elementary School District #32 announced the approval of ESSER Funds will help replace the gymnasium flooring with luxury vinyl tile for…
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YUHSD sees continued improvement in retention rate among certified staff
Yuma Union High School District has continued to see rising retention rates among all of its certified staff…
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Kofa High MCJROTC named Naval Honor School for third time
The Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (MCJROTC) has been named a Naval Honor School for the third time in the last…
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Local high schools earn top safety committee awards
Gila Ridge and Kofa High School received the top “safety committee” awards of $8,000…
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Funds approved for Somerton High gym
The first Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) meeting since school has resumed, was to a packed house, a full agenda over the course of two hours…
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AWC culinary arts program launches new curriculum
Arizona Western College’s (AWC) Culinary Arts program has been redesigned to cater to what employers are looking for in the restaurant…
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Historic school day for Mohawk Valley
A ribbon cutting at the much-anticipated Mohawk Valley School took place Wednesday…
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Reading challenge for local high schools
Yuma Union High School District libraries have launched their sixth annual reading…
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Vaping on the rise in Yuma schools
Vaping is a growing problem among teenagers, threatening students’ health and academic…
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YUHSD libraries to host “Ocean of Possibilities” reading challenge
According to a press release, Cibola High School, Kofa High School, Gila Ridge High School, San Luis High School, and Yuma High School are…
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High school anti-bullying app allows students to anonymously report bullying and safety concerns
Yuma Union High School District has partnered up with Anonymous Alerts to provide a way to anonymously report bullying and safety concerns through a…
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Somerton woman pitches at Moonshot event
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – A local business woman shot for the moon with her business idea and landed a spot as a state finalist.  Somerton’s…
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Highly anticipated first day of school at Somerton High School
It’s a historic day in Somerton as the highly anticipated Somerton High School opens its doors to students and teachers for the first…
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AWC leaders selected for a national fellowship program
Three Arizona Western College (AWC) leaders were accepted into the Dr. Ted Martinez Jr. National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC)…
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Back to school active shooter preparedness
With school starting back up, the Yuma Police Department shared how they are helping Yuma County schools for the day they never want to face.…
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Back to school educational drive to take place in San Luis
As several students across Yuma County head back to school next week, an educational drive will be taking place in San Luis, Arizona on August 1.…
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Local organization is helping people get their GED
Crossroads Mission is helping people from all walks of life get their GED by assisting them at the academic level they may be at.…
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Local middle school students participate in mock trial
Local students experience first-hand what it takes to work in the court…
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Mexican Consulate in Yuma awards $7.5K for IME Becas program at AWC
The Consulate of Mexico in Yuma awarded the Arizona Western College (AWC) Foundation with $7,500 for the Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME) Becas…
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Yuma Union High School District schools to host open house events
Yuma Union High School District schools will be hosting open house events for families to meet their child’s teachers and learn about the upcoming…
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