Yuma Education Archives

AWC District Governing Board announces preferred presidential candidate

October 27, 2025 1:28 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

The Arizona Western College (AWC) District Governing Board announced Dr. Reetika Dhawan as their sole preferred candidate to replace Dr. Daniel Corr…

Highlighting Ed Pastor’s principal this National Principal Month

October 23, 2025 4:56 PM Danyelle Burke North

Ed Pastor Principal Maritza Mares has been serving in the Gadsden Elementary School District for over two…

District One designates this week School Bus Safety week

October 22, 2025 6:08 PM Danyelle Burke North

Yuma Elementary School District One designated October 20 through October 24 as School Bus Safety week. The goal is to raise awareness and reinforce…

Otondo Elementary School celebrates raising over $10k through kindness

October 22, 2025 11:01 AM Marcos Icahuate, Andrea Turisk

Mary A. Otondo Elementary School celebrated raising over $10,000 through The Kindness…

YUHSD to host Transition Fair to prepare students for life after high school

October 20, 2025 3:31 PM Danyelle Burke North

The open house style event aims to help individuals with disabilities and their families learn about resources for different stages of…

Local junior high school honored for outstanding support for military families

October 20, 2025 2:19 PM Manoah Tuiasosopo, Dillon Fuhrman

Woodard Junior High School in Yuma has been officially designated a “Purple Star School,” a national recognition given to schools who go above and…

AWC to host Catrinas and Catrines Contest

October 20, 2025 11:08 AM Dillon Fuhrman

According to a press release, the contest is taking place on Thursday, October 30 at the AWC Yuma Campus from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is in honor…

AWC to host transfer events for National Transfer Student Week

October 15, 2025 11:59 AM Dillon Fuhrman, Andrea Turisk

Taking place Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 24, AWC says “students will explore transfer options, speak with representatives from…

Crane Elementary School District tax increase to improve safety

October 13, 2025 11:19 AM Eduardo Morales, Dillon Fuhrman

The Crane Elementary School District is asking voters to approve a tax increase they say will improve safety and technology in the…

Community leaders gather for the annual Arizona Southwest Town Hall

October 10, 2025 4:30 PM Danyelle Burke North

Local business leaders, educators, and students gathered at Arizona Western College in Yuma to discuss workforce development and how it aligns with…

San Luis High School releases students early due to HVAC system

October 9, 2025 11:24 AM Marcos Icahuate, Andrea Turisk

San Luis High School had an early dismissal, according to a message sent to…

Two GESD board members face recall in November

October 8, 2025 4:18 PM Abraham Retana

Gadsden Elementary School District board members Liliana Arroyo and Luis Marquez are facing a recall. Arroyo and Marquez say the accusations against…

Gowan Science Academy awarded philanthropy money and award

October 2, 2025 11:49 AM Eduardo Morales

The Arizona Community Foundation awarded the Gowan Science Academy with the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy…

10th Annual Palo Verde Fiesta Sports Foundation Wishes for Teachers Program

September 29, 2025 5:43 PM Danyelle Burke North

The program is giving away a record $1.5 million in funding to 540 teachers across the state, each receiving $2,500 to supply their…

Fully online school for all grades opens in Yuma

September 29, 2025 3:13 PM Abraham Retana, Jailene Aguilera

Porter Hill Academy of Arts and Science had its virtual ribbon cutting Monday morning. The fully online school offers classes including math, science…

Local science teacher selected to attend Middle School Research Teachers Conference in D.C.

September 29, 2025 11:08 AM Dillon Fuhrman

According to a press release obtained by KYMA, Jonathan Bailey, who teaches eighth grade science at Gila Vista Jr. High School, will attend the…

APS awards dozens of local teachers with their 2025 Supply My Class program

September 26, 2025 1:29 PM Danyelle Burke North

65 teachers from Yuma, San Luis, and Somerton were selected for the 2025 APS Supply My Class program. The program celebrates educators’ hard work and…