Yuma Education Archives

Band teacher accused of sex crimes no longer affiliated with GESD

June 23, 2021 6:11 PM April Hettinger

The Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD32) says the band teacher being accused of sexually abusing a minor is no longer associated with the…

Gadsden band teacher arrested on sexual misconduct charges

June 22, 2021 2:41 PM April Hettinger

A Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD32) band teacher is facing 10 counts of sexual conduct with a…

Middle school camp teaches students about STEM military testing

June 15, 2021 10:54 PM April Hettinger

The military uses skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) almost every day, and it’s important to teach these concepts at a young…

AWC offers cash incentives for registered students

June 10, 2021 10:53 PM Brandon Mejia

Those enrolled full time at AWC this Fall will receive $1,500 cash YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – A new incentive program at Arizona Western College is putting…

Gila Ridge names Jessica Slaughter as new football head coach

June 10, 2021 8:17 AM Sumiko Keil

Jessica Slaughter is the third female varsity football coach in the history of…

YUHSD police flag decision sparks controversy during board meeting

June 9, 2021 7:46 PM Cody Lee

Locals behind the “Back the Blue” movement attended Wednesday evening’s Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) board meeting. This after the…

U of A Yuma Alumni announce 2021-2022 scholarship recipients

June 3, 2021 11:50 AM KYMA News Team

The University of Arizona YumaCats Alumni Chapter announced 20 scholarship recipients for the 2021-2022 school…

Extra financial assistance on the way for struggling students at AWC

June 1, 2021 7:48 PM Adonis Albright

Arizona Western College (AWC) in Yuma is looking to help out students who might be struggling to afford an education amid the pandemic.…

Mounted Posse arranges 2021-2022 student scholarships

May 30, 2021 2:08 PM Caleb J. Fernández, April Hettinger

The Yuma County Mounted Posse (YCMP) announced plans to offer three $500 scholarships for the 2021-2022 school year.…

Three AWC District Governing Board members up for potential recall

May 26, 2021 12:23 PM April Hettinger

A former employee claims that the Arizona Western College (AWC) District Governing Board is not proactive in addressing employee…

Yuma Elementary School District One faces sexual assault lawsuit

May 25, 2021 12:11 PM Crystal Jimenez

Two parents are coming forward to tell their story after filing a lawsuit against Yuma Elementary School District One after their daughter accused…

Free grab-and-go meals for children 18 and younger

May 21, 2021 11:08 AM Sumiko Keil, Brandon Mejia

The school year is coming to an end, but Yuma School District One Child Nutrition Department wants you to know its summer food program is back…

Yuma school districts offer bonuses to teachers and staff

May 19, 2021 11:58 AM Crystal Jimenez

A number of Yuma County school districts are now offering cash incentives to their staff to entice them to stay in their current positions…

It’s time for 2021 graduates to turn their tassels

May 19, 2021 12:13 PM April Hettinger

High school graduates across Yuma County will soon be turning their tassels as a recognition of their achievements following a year unlike any other.…