AWC English Department hosts first digital storyfest
Yuma’s first ever Digital storytelling festival for AWC has been put together by two local English…
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Centennial Middle school finishes RC track
Centennial Middle school just finished its new RC track to enhance the RC class…
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Yuma Union High School District offices to close for Spring Break
The Yuma Union High School District sent out a press release stating it will be closing its doors during the week of the local…
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Micro Schools providing parents with alternative option for kids education
Most of us use our kitchens to cook, or maybe enjoy a meal, but others, like Stefanie Miller, are using theirs, as a…
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Free program prepares high school students for the workforce
STEDY, Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma, provides improved job skills training for high school students.…
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Harvest Preparatory Academy high school students win multiple science awards
High schoolers at Harvest Preparatory Academy won multiple science awards at the regional science and engineering…
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YUHSD seeking artist submissions for Somerton High School logo
The Yuma Union High School District says it’s currently accepting submissions for the Somerton High School…
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AWC English department presents digital storytelling contest
The Arizona Western College (AWC) English Department is hosting its first-ever Digital Storytelling Contest for students, staff and faculty to…
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Local MathCounts competition winners headed for state championship
Multiple Yuma County elementary and middle school students participated in the 2022 MathCounts Chapter Competition, landed in the top four and are…
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Cibola High School senior receives multiple military nominations
A local high school senior Gabriel McCallen received not one but multiple military…
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District One responds to community concerns about sex-ed curriculum
There are questions among Yuma parents surrounding a sex-ed program approved by the District One Governing Board in…
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ASU Local arrives in Yuma at Arizona Western College
Good news for local college students in Yuma as Arizona Western College is now offering over 130 college degrees through Arizona State…
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Two Yuma students named Merit Scholarship finalists
Two local high school seniors became finalists in a competition for the Class of 2022 National Merit Scholarship…
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Yuma County retains teachers despite national teacher shortage
While the rest of the country is experiencing a teacher shortage, school districts in Yuma County tell us they are doing a good job holding on to our…
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Somerton High School receives new mascot
Yuma Union High School District made an announcement video unveiling the new mascot for Somerton High…
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Local 4th-Graders are learning about the ins and outs of adulthood
While traditionally schools teach students about math, science, and test-taking. Some educators want to make sure their students learn a little…
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AWC leaders attend National Legislative Summit, meet with Sen. Kelly in Washington, D.C.
Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr and AWC District Governing Board Secretary Olivia Zepeda attended the Community College National…
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AWC Foundation granted $3k from local business owner for South Yuma County Math Project
Nieves Riedel, longtime local business owner donated $3,100 to the Arizona Western College (AWC) Foundation for middle school students who are…
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Annual scholarship from Helios Education Foundation is now open for Yuma students
Students in Yuma Union High School District will now have an opportunity to apply for the 2022 Helios Education Foundation…
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Education first: Yuma’s East County to build two elementary schools
It’s no secret that East Yuma County is growing, and with it comes a demand for services. To meet those demands, the city of Somerton is set to build…
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