Yuma High to induct 2025 class into Hall of Fame
The Yuma High School (YHS) Hall of Fame currently has 142 individuals inducted, with five individuals, one team and four representatives joining…
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New study shows the economic impact Arizona Wester College has on La Paz and Yuma County
According to a study done by “Lightcast,” In the 2023-24 fiscal year Arizona Western College added almost $319.2 million to the income of both La Paz…
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AWC welcomes new Sports Information Director
Scott Gross will be promoting Matador Athletics by making play-by-plays for home games, reporting game statistics, updating rosters, managing…
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AWC receives $250,000 grant to benefit CTE programs
According to a press release, the grant is said to help expand “work-based experimental learning” across their Career and Technical Education (CTE)…
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Yuma Union High School District retains staff at high percentage
The Yuma Union High School District continues to keep its staff in-house at historic…
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Study shows positive economic impact of Arizona Western College on Yuma County
Based on data from the 2023-2024 fiscal year, Lightcast found AWC added nearly $320 million of income to Yuma and La Paz…
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District One holds second governing board meeting of the school year
The board recognized outstanding employees, financial trends, student artwork, and the enrollment report. Parents also had a chance to voice concerns…
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AWC receives invitation to join Google AI Innovation Network
In a press release, the program is a three-year initiative aiming to “support college students across the country with advanced AI tools and…
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Somerton Adult Education Program earns statewide awards
The program, which offers free classes for students 16 and older, was named “Excelling Adult Education Program,” standing out among dozens of…
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Migrant families’ students could lose key support
For 15 years, Arizona Western College’s (AWC) migrant student program has helped young people start college. Now, it’s future is…
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Two local school districts to test their emergency alert system
Yuma School District One and Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) are conducting a test of their emergency alert system through ParentSquare…
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Local schools to close Monday due to last week’s storm
Palmcroft Elementary School and Gila Vista Jr. High School will be closed Monday, September 8. The schools are still repairing damages and ensuring…
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Local student tracks asteroid at Summer Science Program
Mae Gomez of San Luis High School tracked the asteroid while conducting research at Colby College in Waterville,…
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Two teams from Kofa High School’s Law and Public Safety Program win SkillsUSA National Championships
YUHSD says six Kofa students, Akemi Lopez Bejarano, Kayly Saldana Topete, Sophia Rocha, Kassandra Pantoja, Emily Valtierra, and Amani Montiel, were…
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Gila Ridge High School to reopen Tuesday
The school was closed last week after a pipe in the air conditioning system broke following a recent…
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Gila Ridge High School is still closed after pipe bursts from Monday’s storm
Gila Ridge High School remains closed for in-person instruction as crews work to repair a broken pipe critical to the school’s air conditioning…
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Gila Ridge High School to remain closed on Friday, August 29
Gila Ridge High School announced its campus will be closed on Friday, August…
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Gila Ridge High School to release students early due to broken pipe
According to YUHSD, the school is “currently without air conditioning due to a pipe that was broken” during Monday’s storm. The students will be…
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James B. Rolle Elementary School releases students early due to power outage
District One says they’re releasing them as early as 1:00 p.m. Tuesday due to a power outage near the school, and says Arizona Public Service is…
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Yuma School District One students outperform Arizona state average
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, the MSAA is the state’s “annual assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities,”…
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