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Ella Mortensen, a 12th grade student at the American Leadership Academy in Queen Creek, uses one of the pottery wheels her teacher was awarded through the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Program.
Queen Creek teachers’ 'wishes' granted
A Queen Creek charter high school boasts three teachers who won special “wish-list” grants totaling $15,000. more
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Queen Creek Unified receives $100K in FEMA money
The Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) has been awarded more than $100,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants as part of a reimbursement program intended to help … more
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Students from Debbie Moore’s class from Mountain Ridge gathered in their online classroom for the first day of school Aug. 3.
QCUSD Awarded $2 million from state in COVID-19 assistance
The Queen Creek Unified School District has received more than $2 million to support the district’s students during the COVID-19 pandemic.   The money is part of the Enrolled … more
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EVIT programs are tuition-free to high school students who live in 11 East Valley school districts — Mesa, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, J.O. Combs, Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Higley and Cave Creek.
EVIT board approves $88K in COVID-19 training, classroom preparation stipends
More than $88,000 will be distributed to 203 EVIT high school instructors and classified staff as a COVID-19 training and classroom preparation stipend. Amounts range from $31.25 for a certified … more
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Rendering of Schnepf Elementary School, which is set to open in July 2021.
Queen Creek Unified hires principal for new school
Queen Creek’s new elementary school has its first principal. Faith Orr has been selected as principal of Schnepf Elementary School, which is set to open in July. The announcement was made by … more
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Once a child is in the Queen Creek Unified School District bus routing system, parents can download the Here Comes the Bus app to track when their children get on and off a school bus,
Queen Creek Unified uses tech to watch students on the bus
In Queen Creek, when the wheels on a school bus go round-and-round, students’ parents can see them in real time. more
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Dr. Cort Monroe is the new superintendent of the Cave Creek Unified School District.
Queen Creek schools leader to head Cave Creek district
The Cave Creek Unified School District has a new superintendent. Dr. Cort Monroe, the assistant superintendent of Student Support Services for the Queen Creek Unified School District, was chosen to leader the north Valley district. more
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Jennifer Revolt
Voters select three QCUSD governing board members
Voters filled three seats on the Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board in the Nov. 3 election, with one incumbent and two newcomers filling the seats. Educator and incumbent Jennifer … more
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Rendering of Schnepf Elementary School, which is set to open in July 2021.
New Queen Creek elementary school named
A new elementary school being built in Queen Creek will bear a familiar name. more
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Jack Wallbrecht
Combs Unified Director of Technology Retires
Following an extensive career in public education, Jack Wallbrecht has announced his retirement as director of technology from the J.O. Combs Unified School District effective Dec. 31. "With 30 … more
During the fairs, students will be able to retrieve valuable college documents, watch videos, view Financial Aid 101 presentations, and gain information about the college-prep road map and navigating the college application.
Virtual college fairs, CAC 'live' sessions available for students to explore educational options
Central Arizona College in conjunction with the Arizona College Consortium will participate in a series of virtual college fairs throughout the 2020-21 school year. Students, families and high school … more
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Queen Creek Unified has new board members
There are three, four-year positions on the Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board and in early voting, Jennifer Revolt, Patty Campbell and Matthew Riffey lead in the vote count. more
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Higley Unified School District Governing Board:
There are three, four-year positions on the Higley Unified School District Governing Board and in early voting, Michelle Anderson, Kristina Reese and Tiffany Shultz lead in the vote count. more
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Fifteen book scholarships were awarded to help students purchase books and supplies at CAC’s bookstores. Each book scholarship was $250.
CAC English faculty award scholarships to 20 students
Central Arizona College English faculty provided scholarships to 20 students for the fall 2020 semester. The faculty offered two types of scholarships: book and completion. For the book … more
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Wording such as “Perfect attendance will be awarded to students without absences, tardies, or signed out early (for any reason) on a semester basis,” in the Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary School student handbook, has been removed from all QCUSD student handbooks by a unanimous vote of the Governing Board.
Higley school board candidates offer options for more community involvement
Candidates for Higley Unified School District Governing Board suggest a variety of ways the entity can be more accessible to the community, such as the use of social media, attending events, hosting … more
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There are three four-year positions open on the QCUSD No. 95 Governing Board at the Nov. 3 election, with candidates Sean Bohart, Patricia Campbell, Jennifer Revolt and Matthew Riffey, and write-in candidate Taryn Haight.
Candidates offer ways QCUSD Governing Board could be more accessible
To be more accessible to the community, Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board members can attend community events, regularly visit schools, use question-and-answer communication on … more
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Rep. Dr. Ponka-We Victors
Central Arizona College alumna serves 5th term in Kansas House of Representatives
A Central Arizona College alumna, Rep. Dr. Ponka-We Victors, is currently serving her fifth term in the Kansas House of Representatives at the Kansas State Capitol. Rep. Victors grew up in … more
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Desert Mountain Elementary School will receive $500 and a banner designating it as an A+ School of Excellence winner. The award is valid for four years.
Desert Mountain Elementary receives A+ School of Excellence Award
Desert Mountain Elementary School in the Queen Creek Unified School District has received the Arizona Educational Foundation A+ School of Excellence Award. It was one of 44 Arizona schools to … more
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Sara Polina
Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce names Legacy teacher 2020 Educator of the Year
Sara Polina, a sixth-grade teacher at Legacy Traditional School in Queen Creek, was recently named Educator of the Year by the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce. She was honored Oct. 8 at the … more
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During the fairs, students will be able to retrieve valuable college documents, watch videos, view Financial Aid 101 presentations, and gain information about the college-prep road map and navigating the college application.
Virtual college fairs, CAC 'live' sessions available for students to explore educational options
Central Arizona College in conjunction with the Arizona College Consortium will participate in a series of virtual college fairs throughout the 2020-21 school year. Students, families and high school … more
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