Two Yuma high school dance programs collaborate for halftime performance
Both high school dance programs from Yuma High School (YHS) and Kofa High School (KFS) collaborated and did a halftime performance at the annual…
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FOE #398 Yuma hosts fundraiser for local school crossguard’s funeral expenses
The Fraternal Order of Eagles #398 Yuma hosted a fundraiser today for the Palmcroft elementary crossguard who died after she was struck by a vehicle…
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Yuma elementary teacher named as MVP in the Classroom
Justin Wolter, a 5th grade teacher from James B. Rolle Elementary was named MVP in the Classroom by the Arizona Cardinals and the University of…
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Kofa High School student selected as a member of the Arizona Youth Arts Council
Kofa High School sophomore Aiyana Polk was chosen to be a member of the Arizona Youth Arts Council on behalf of the Arizona Commission of the Arts…
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New bill could potentially lower the cost of college
A new bill, “Lowering Obstacles to Achievement Now (LOAN) Act” was introduced Thursday by Representative Raúl Grijalva, House Education & Labor…
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Castle Dome Middle School receives award worth $10K for new furniture
Castle Dome Middle School (CDMS) were awarded the SBI Pegasus grant from Saxton Bradley, Inc. on September 14 for new furniture worth about…
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Yuma Catholic High School participates in PSA campaign to prevent teen suicide
In honor of Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, 19 football players and one cheerleader representing 18 Arizona high schools in the Phoenix,…
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Gowan Science Academy receives grant of $10K
Gowan Science Academy earned a grant of $10,000 from Saxton Bradley…
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Arizona superintendent visits San Luis schools
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Kathy Hoffman, visited several schools in San Luis on…
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Arizona Western College student named as a Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
Soto-Lopez is a 20-year-old Arizona Western College student triple majoring in physics, mathematics and engineering who has been named a Coca-Cola…
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San Pasqual Valley Unified District mental health support for students
The big question for student mental health support has been, “Are schools doing…
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Vista H.S. sees major decline in dropout rate
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) is celebrating a big fall in dropout rates at one of our high…
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500 YUHSD students attend SkillsUSA Leadership Conference
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) –Â Wednesday about 500 students from Yuma Union High School district came together for the SkillsUSA region one leadership…
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Arizona Western College to receive over $1M for Trio Program
Arizona Western College says it secured $1.7 million in funding that will help low-income…
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36 Yuma students attend Close Up program in Washington D.C.
This past summer, about 36 Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) students went to Washington D.C. for the Close Up Summer Leadership Program to…
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U of A hosts golf tournament for local scholarships in Yuma on September 23
The University of Arizona invites you to a golf tournament where the proceeds go to scholarships for local…
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Yuma schools transportation short at least 20 bus drivers
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – As the new school year gets underway there’s a bus driver shortage leading to minor delays and additional work for…
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Arizona Western College is back in session completely for the fall semester after COVID
This marks the first week Arizona Western College (AWC) is open completely for the fall semester after…
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Essay competition opens for Arizona students to win college fund money
The Arizona state treasurer is asking 5th graders what their dream job is, and how they plan on achieving it.…
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Local teacher awarded $1K grant from Diamondbacks
YUMA, Ariz. (KECY, KYMA) – A local Yuma Union High School District teacher received a special award at Sunday’s Arizona Diamondbacks game. Gila Ridge…
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