Yuma Education Archives

Camp Inferno puts teen girls in role of firefighter

February 15, 2023 5:03 PM Vanessa Gongora

The Yuma Fire Department is hosting Camp Inferno this week, a three-day program offering teen girls a real-world firefighting experience.

AWC, YRMC enter into affiliation agreement to build future of regional healthcare

February 15, 2023 11:51 AM Samantha Byrd

As hospitals and healthcare providers across the nation struggle to fill vacant positions, local leaders are focused on new innovative solutions designed to provide a steady pipeline of skilled professionals.

Arizona Western College hosts Heart & Healthy relationships fair

February 14, 2023 4:09 PM Court Zeppernick

Arizona Western college hosted a relationships fair on campus that occurs every February.

Two students in the YUHSD named finalists for 2023 Flinn Scholarship

February 14, 2023 2:26 PM Dillon Fuhrman

The Flinn Foundation has selected Cibola High School senior Kaylee Woods and San Luis High School senior Efren Figueroa as finalists for the Flinn Scholarship.

Sonora students recognized for their drawings in Binational Clean Air Calendar

February 14, 2023 10:41 AM Faith Rodriquez

Sonora students were recognized for their drawings that illustrated the 2023 Binational Clean Air Calendar.

AWC career expo offers students opportunities

February 9, 2023 12:33 PM Abraham Retana

Students and parents learned about the opportunities Arizona Western College (AWC) and other schools offer to continue with their higher education.

NAU receives $6.4 million grant to expand accelerated nursing programs and scholarships

February 8, 2023 3:53 PM Vanessa Gongora

Northern Arizona University (NAU) received a $6.4 million grant to expand its accelerated nursing programs to 16 months.

Gila Ridge’s Faber signs LOI with Ottawa University

February 8, 2023 2:09 PM Jalen Fong

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Brayden Faber, a senior from Gila Ridge, signed his national letter of intent and took the next steps in both his athletic and educational journey. He will be attending Ottawa University of Arizona in Surprise, where he will play wide receiver and defensive back on the school’s football team. Faber was

YRMC and AWC announces a joint venture

February 8, 2023 11:35 AM Dillon Fuhrman

The Foundation of Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has received a $500,500 grant from the Flinn Foundation.

Local elementary schools receive donations of books

February 3, 2023 11:06 AM Faith Rodriquez

Roosevelt and Mary A. Otondo Elementary Schools received a donation of more than 100 books from Yuma’s Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) chapters.

St. Francis School will host poker tournament to raise funds

January 25, 2023 1:32 PM Abraham Retana

A local school is looking for wise players with a good poker hand, all to help raise money.

San Luis teacher honored as an Elite 100 teacher

January 18, 2023 5:15 PM Faith Rodriquez

Esther Mannings from Cesar Chavez Elementary School in San Luis, Arizona was honored as one of the Elite 100 teachers and was recognized for her efforts.

Elementary students hosts farmer’s market

January 18, 2023 11:58 AM Samantha Byrd

Gary A. Knox Elementary School hosted a farmer’s market on Wednesday selling produce they grew themselves.

Local school hosting farmer’s market tomorrow

January 17, 2023 4:59 PM Faith Rodriquez

Gary A. Knox Elementary School will host a student-run Farmer’s market tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Yuma Union High School District #70 hosts first meeting of the year

January 11, 2023 7:59 PM Court Zeppernick

David Lara was elected as the new Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) President and Carlos Gonzalez was also elected Vice President for YUHSD’s #70 governing board.

Housing America supports Arizona communities

January 10, 2023 10:52 AM Dillon Fuhrman

In 2022, Housing America continued its sponsorship of the AZ Interagency Farmworkers Coalition scholarship program. That and held fundraising efforts for the Somerton High School.

Mentor ME M.D. takes place at YRMC

January 4, 2023 3:14 PM Court Zeppernick

Yuma Regional Medical Center welcomed 15 Yuma county medical students to participate in the hospital’s Mentor ME M.D. program.

Local middle school sports programs taking on wins

December 16, 2022 1:01 PM Faith Rodriquez

Harvest Preparatory Academy’s (HPA) middle school students have made great achievements this year with their sports programs.

Arizona Special Olympics returns to Yuma

December 13, 2022 6:37 PM Court Zeppernick

The Arizona Special Olympics hosted the 9th annual unified event at Kennedy Park.

Frosty’s Holiday Shop open for business

December 12, 2022 7:32 PM Court Zeppernick

Students are secretly shopping at Frosty’s Holiday Shop for their own families. The twist, is what the students feel is an undercover operation, the parents are fully aware of.

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