Yuma Education Archives

AWC to allow two guests per student at graduation

May 7, 2021 9:27 AM Sumiko Keil

AWC will be holding its two in-person ceremonies this year, May 13 and May 14 to reduce crowd sizes.

One step at a time

May 5, 2021 4:12 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

Yuma may be on step closer to getting its own muliuniversity

Local high schoolers recognize teacher appreciation week

May 4, 2021 7:11 PM April Hettinger

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week nationally and Gov. Doug Ducey declared May 4th as Teacher Appreciation Day in Arizona which is why high school students in Yuma are sharing the love this week.

After much consideration, Yuma Union High School District says it will hold an in-person graduation ceremony for each of its schools. Students not only get to walk for graduation, but they also get to have up to four loved ones in the stands.

YUHSD to allow limited guests at graduation ceremony

May 4, 2021 1:15 PM Sumiko Keil

With graduation just around the corner, the Yuma Union High School District allows four guests per student during commencement ceremonies for the class of 2021.

Gov. Ducey signs bill that allows community colleges to offer 4-year-degrees

May 4, 2021 12:47 PM Sumiko Keil

Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill Tuesday allowing Arizona community colleges to offer four-year degrees.

YUHSD: commuters should expect traffic delays

April 29, 2021 2:12 PM Caleb J. Fernández, Jenny Day

Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) announced Wednesday that families and staff commuting to-and-from Yuma High School (YHS) during the next two weeks could be impacted by scheduled work at several key intersections along 1st Avenue.

Vista High School celebrates Yellow Ribbon Week

April 29, 2021 1:22 PM Caleb J. Fernández

Vista High School (VHS) teachers and students unite to spread suicide awareness on campus and in the community.

Harvest Prep student becomes finalist, will represent U.S. internationally

April 28, 2021 7:34 PM Caleb J. Fernández

The Southern Arizona Research, Science and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF) awarded over a dozen students enrolled in Harvest Preparatory Academy for their respective entries in the 66th SARSEF Science and Engineering Fair.

Esports arena coming to Arizona Western College

April 28, 2021 5:49 PM Adonis Albright

Arizona Western College (AWC) will soon be home to a new esports arena, which will host competitive matches through online video games. The arena is part of the college’s innovation fund which allows for several new projects around campus.

Majority of school districts in Yuma County keeping mask mandate in place

April 27, 2021 4:55 PM Adonis Albright

Most, if not all school districts in Yuma County opted to keep the mask mandate in place for the remainder of the school year after Governor Doug Ducey (R – Ariz.) gave individual districts the green light to make their own decision. News 11 spoke with several superintendents across the county who say the move is part of each individual school district’s COVID-19 mitigation strategy.

AZ529 provides scholarship opportunity to 5th graders

April 24, 2021 2:17 PM Caleb J. Fernández, April Hettinger

The Office of the Arizona State Treasurer is currently accepting submissions for the AZ529 Essay Writing Contest till 11:59 p.m. Saturday, May 29.

Event for kids this Saturday

April 21, 2021 11:15 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

Somerton Library hosting Dia De Los Ninos (Children’s Day) on Saturday April 24, 2021.

Arbor Day: Planting roots in Yuma

April 21, 2021 11:18 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

Pecan Grove Elementary is home to some new residents all eager to plant roots

Arizona governor issues Executive Order on sex education

April 20, 2021 5:19 PM Lisa Sturgis, Christian Galeno

Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.), issued an Executive Order Tuesday requiring all sex education curriculum to be posted online for parents to review, without exception.

Crane Elementary School District looking at new ways to help students’ education during pandemic

April 14, 2021 5:56 PM Adonis Albright

The Crane Elementary School District (CESD) held its Governing Board meeting Tuesday night, touching on several topics ahead of the new school year.

Some school districts in Yuma County seeing fewer kids back in class

April 13, 2021 2:53 PM Adonis Albright

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 not coming back to class.

Kofa junior raises funds for seniors’ caps and gowns

April 13, 2021 5:13 PM Lisa Sturgis

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 free. Those simple desires launched the “Grant a Gown” project.

Yuma Catholic choir wins national award

April 12, 2021 7:28 PM April Hettinger

The Yuma Catholic Golden Shamrock Choir took home a second place silver prize in a virtual national competition, masks and all.

Arizona Western College unveils new mural symbolizing inclusivity

April 12, 2021 3:38 PM Adonis Albright

Arizona Western College (AWC) recently unveiled a new mural on campus as part of the college’s Innovation Fund 2021.