Arbor Day: Planting roots in Yuma
Pecan Grove Elementary is home to some new residents all eager to plant roots…
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Arizona governor issues Executive Order on sex education
Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.), issued an Executive Order Tuesday requiring all sex education curriculum to be posted online for parents to review,…
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Crane Elementary School District looking at new ways to help students’ education during pandemic
The Crane Elementary School District (CESD) held its Governing Board meeting Tuesday night, touching on several topics ahead of the new school…
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Some school districts in Yuma County seeing fewer kids back in class
It’s been just over a week since Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD) resumed in-person learning, and there’s a disproportionate amount of kids…
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Kofa junior raises funds for seniors’ caps and gowns
A Kofa High School junior wants to make sure his senior classmates get to accept their diplomas in style, and he wants to make sure they do it for…
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Yuma Catholic choir wins national award
The Yuma Catholic Golden Shamrock Choir took home a second place silver prize in a virtual national competition, masks and…
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Arizona Western College unveils new mural symbolizing inclusivity
Arizona Western College (AWC) recently unveiled a new mural on campus as part of the college’s Innovation Fund 2021.…
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Woodard science students excel during pandemic
After a full year of not being in the classroom, two science students here at Woodard Junior High have successfully made it to the state science…
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YUHSD: 10th graders to begin AzMerit testing
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) announced Friday that it will be administering the AzMerit (AzM2) Test to 10th grade students (Class of 2023…
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Crane School District to hold kindergarten round-up
Crane Elementary School District is holding a Kindergarten Roundup for every school on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, from 5 p.m.-…
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District One to raise teacher salaries in July
Teachers in Yuma County will soon start seeing a 3.5% increase in their paychecks starting in July…
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Castle Dome receives donation of 1,500 masks
A local company donates 1,500 reusable masks to Castle Dome Middle School students as they’re back on…
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Arizona marks one year anniversary of school closures
A week-long Spring Break in March 2020 turned into a year of distant learning. Tuesday marked the one year anniversary of schools closing for COVID…
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Gadsden Elementary School District #32 returning to in-person
The Gadsden Elementary School District (GESD) #32 said it would reopen in-person learning starting April 5,…
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YUHSD back in the classroom
Yuma Union High School District is back to in-person learning with modified hours and classroom etiquette. Students are asked to sanitize their desks…
Continue Reading District One holds Kindergarten drive-thru event
Yuma School District One Elementary schools will be hosting an event for soon-to-be kindergartners.…
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Yuma District One: Teacher of the year nominations
Yuma School District One has nominated 24 teachers for its 2020-2021 teacher of the…
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District One begins in-person learning: Here’s the plan
The District’s Superintendent James Sheldahl said about 70% of its teachers have so far received the COVID-19…
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One-time class scholarship allows debt-free opportunity amidst pandemic
Arizona Western College (AWC) announced Friday that high school students may enroll in a class at no cost either this spring or summer…
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Scholarships for continued higher education will award studious women
Arizona Western College (AWC) invites the community to participate in a virtual All-Arizona Academic Team Recognition Ceremony honoring three…
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