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A rendering of what Crismon High School will look like.
Third high school in QCUSD has a name
In a unanimous vote, the Queen Creek Unified School District’s board of governors has chosen the name of the district’s new high school. The new school will be called Crismon High … more
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Students did not fare well in the latest round of standardized tests giving to Arizona students, and experts say it could be several years before those test scores rise to pre-pandemic levels. [Metro Creative]
Arizona's pandemic-influenced learning declines could take years to recover
Arizona students took a hit when it came to learning during the pandemic so far, and it may take several years to correct that slide. The state is putting roughly $19 million into corrective … more
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Renewed laser focus on social-emotional learning in Arizona classrooms amid digital age, political unrest
From gun violence then to a lingering virus now, the soil below where public education occurs has been labeled dangerous ground for American students for nearly a decade. Aside from the dangers … more
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Students learn techniques for assisting with surgical procedures in the adult surgical technology program.
EVIT celebrates 30 years of changing lives
This school year marks the 30th anniversary of Arizona’s first and oldest Career Technical Education District — the East Valley Institute of Technology. What started out as one campus … more
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Steve Bernasek has taught diesel technologies at East Valley Institute of Technology since 2016.
EVIT teacher named national automotive instructor of the year
Steve Bernasek, diesel technologies teacher and team lead for automotive programs at the East Valley Institute of Technology, has been named the 2021 ASE Education Foundation Byrl Shoemaker … more
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Many students in the Queen Creek Unified School District love the AVID program.
Queen Creek students are avid for AVID
Parents recently had the opportunity to learn more about the Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID program, during a special presentation at Eastmark High School. According to the … more
The fundraiser furthers the EVIT Education Foundation’s goal of helping students of limited means adopt the skills they need to land lucrative jobs.
EVIT foundation gourmet breakfast fundraiser Nov. 3
The fundraiser furthers the EVIT Education Foundation’s goal of helping students of limited means adopt the skills they need to land lucrative jobs. (File photo) EVIT foundation gourmet … more
A young student voluntarily wears a face mask on the first day of classes at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School in Queen Creek.
Judge’s ruling doesn’t change Queen Creek school mask policy
Despite a judge overruling state Legislative attempts to ban mask mandates in schools, the two districts overseeing most of Queen Creek's classes are keeping the status quo. On Monday, a Maricopa … more
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20 CAC Students Receive Book Scholarship
The Central Arizona College English and Student Services departments awarded 20 CAC students with book scholarships this fall. Students from any major could apply. They were required to submit a … more
The Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek honored the September Queen Creek Students of the Month.
Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek Student of the Month Winners
The Kiwanis Club of Queen Creek is honoring Queen Creek Unified School District’s September Students of the Month. At an awards ceremony held at the Queen Creek Unified School District … more
FUSD co-hosts upcoming health and wellness event
A health and wellness event co-sponsored by FUSD is scheduled for this weekend The health and wellness event takes place Saturday, Sept. 18th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be hosted by the … more
The walls are going up at what will become the Queen Creek Unified School District's new high school. The school is set to open on July 2022.
Three names proposed for new Queen Creek High School
With construction moving along on Queen Creek Unified School District’s third high school, the naming committee presented the governing board with three choices for naming the school. The … more
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LaFawn Berry, an academic science coach at Queen Creek District Office, has received a $2,000 grant as part of Voya Financial’s 2021 Unsung Heroes awards competition.  
Financial company awards grant to Queen Creek teacher
LaFawn Berry, an academic science coach at Queen Creek District Office, has received a $2,000 grant as part of Voya Financial’s 2021 Unsung Heroes awards … more
A fire truck donated by the city of Mesa to the EVIT Fire Science program will allow students to experience hands-on training using an engine that is more up-to-date in its features.
Mesa donates truck to EVIT Fire Science program
A fire truck donated by the city of Mesa to the East Valley Institute of Technology will increase the ability of EVIT’s Fire Science program to create a more realistic environment in which to … more
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Ellsworth Elementary in the J.O. Combs district was forced to quarantine its fifth- and sixth-grade classes for a week in August due to an outbreak of COVID-19.
Queen Creek schools prepared for COVID outbreaks, quarantines
Despite its relatively small size, Queen Creek is serviced by four school districts – Queen Creek Unified, J.O. Combs, Higley Unified and Florence Unified. more
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