Yuma Education Archives

New Mountain Church kids raise money for new building

July 30, 2022 4:34 PM Vanessa Gongora

New Mountain Church kids had a lemonade stand Saturday morning to help raise money for the cost of the flooring in the kids area of the new building.

Gowan Gators take on their 10th school year

July 28, 2022 9:33 AM Samantha Byrd

It’s the time of year, when students return back to the classroom and emotions are running high.

Yuma Police Department shares school safety tips for students

July 27, 2022 5:31 PM Marcos Icahuate

The Yuma Police Department (YPD) has provided back-to-school tips to ensure the safety of children.

YUHSD increases mental health services

July 22, 2022 5:37 PM Jacqueline Aguilar

The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) created the youth mental health first aid program in 2020 giving mental well-being training to over 60% of teachers and staff.

Raider Nation Outlawz held their second annual back to school drive

July 16, 2022 9:51 PM Vanessa Gongora

The Raider Nation Outlawz held their second annual Back to School Drive for local students on Saturday.
The club raised money and received various donations to provide about 300 children with school supplies.

Previously approved sex-ed course rejected by District One Governing Board

June 23, 2022 4:55 PM Adam Klepp

The course details drew a lot of concern from parents and local leaders.

Mohawk Valley Elementary School groundbreaking

June 22, 2022 1:13 PM Arlette Yousif

A school built in the 1930’s begins a long-needed makeover. An over $5 million renovation will take care of everything from plumbing to drinking water, to windows and doors, and everything in between.

Local homeschool teacher: ‘The beautiful thing is, you get to grow with them, you get to learn with them’

June 2, 2022 4:17 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

It’s yet another byproduct of the COVID-19 Pandemic, a jump in families opting to homeschool their children. In some parts of Arizona, the number of parents filing to homeschool their children has more than doubled.

How Crane Elementary School District is keeping its students safe

June 2, 2022 3:07 PM Luis Lopez

The Crane Elementary School District is installing a new security system in its schools. Giving them a full look at the campus if there’s a threat, along with an immediate alert to local police.

It’s graduation day in Yuma County!

May 27, 2022 6:51 AM April Hettinger, Cole Johnson

Today’s the big day. High school graduates will turn their tassels in Yuma County Friday.

Helios Education Foundation, YUHSD announce Class of 2022 RNY scholarship winners

May 10, 2022 12:32 PM Jacqueline Aguilar, Jenny Day

The Helios Education Foundation and Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) shared the six recipients of the annual Ready Now Yuma Scholarship.

YUHSD to send 35 students across the nation for career and technical competitions

May 10, 2022 9:58 AM Jacqueline Aguilar

Over two dozen Yuma Union High School District Career & Technical Education students from different Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) moved forward to their national competition.