AWC San Luis campus opens a new lab
Arizona Western College students from San Luis won’t have to transfer to Yuma for their science classes anymore.
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AWC hosts town hall with local legislators
Both local Democrat and Republican lawmakers highlighted what they call major accomplishments in Arizona’s bipartisan budget.
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SLHS Mental and Social Health students create yellow ribbons for Suicide Prevention Month
In a press release, the San Luis High School (SLHS) Mental and Social Health students created 300 yellow ribbons.
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YMVC receives grant from Arizona Community Foundation
The Yuma Multiversity Campus Corporation (YMVC) announced support from the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF).
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Local elementary school Chuck-E-Cheese takeover in Yuma
A local elementary school will take over Chuck-E-Cheese in Yuma for a very special cause.
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AWC accepting nominations for TEDx conference
Arizona Western College (AWC) is accepting nominations for potential speakers for a very important event happening in 2023.
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YUHSD schools and offices closed on September 26
According to the Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD), schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 26, 2022 for a district-wide professional development day.
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More than 1,900 new books donated to District One Libraries
Three District One Schools were thrilled to learn they were chosen for a library refresh.
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YUHSD superintendent announces retirement from working in education for 33 years
The Yuma High School District (YUHSD) Superintendent Gina Thompson announced her retirement after working in Yuma for 33 years where she has worked as an English teacher, assistant principal, associate superintendent and as a superintendent.
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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 football rivalry game at the Yuma High campus.
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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 while on the job.
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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 Phoenix, he was recognized for his dedication to his students and as an outstanding educator.
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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 where she and 15 other students will advise the Arts Commission on grant programs, initiatives and creating projects for their communities.
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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 Committee Chairman Robert C. “Bobby” Scott and Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee Chair Frederica Wilson.
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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 $10,000.
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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, Tucson and Yuma areas will star in a series of professionally-produced video public service announcements (PSAs) organized by Teen Lifeline and the Grand Canyon State Gridiron Club (GCSGC).
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Gowan Science Academy receives grant of $10K
Gowan Science Academy earned a grant of $10,000 from Saxton Bradley Incorporated.
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Arizona superintendent visits San Luis schools
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Kathy Hoffman, visited several schools in San Luis on Monday.
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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 Leaders of Promise Scholar and has also received a $1,000 scholarship on August 16.
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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 enough?”
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