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The All-State, All-American won his heat and took sixth nationally in the 800 meters at this year's Nike Outdoor Nationals and USA Track & Field U20 Outdoor Championships last month at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field in Eugene, where he turned in a personal best time of 1:51.30 in his heat of the GARMIN 800-meter championship. That time has the high school senior track and field athlete getting closer to making state history for the 800 meters.

Queen Creek Heat fielded three strong teams across Arizona in the Little League State Championship. The All Star Minors won first place in their division as they dominated in Cottonwood with an undefeated tournament, shutting out teams in every game except one. The All Star JR Majors shined and brought home second place after a grueling five days in Bullhead City, where game time temperatures reached 120 degrees. The All Star Seniors played strong and placed third in their tournament in Tucson.

The scholarship program includes Community Service Scholarships for high school seniors who volunteer in their communities and Adult Learners Scholarships for adults 25 or older who are pursuing certificates or degrees. Nearly 250 Arizona students applied this year for the 60 available scholarships. 

Through partnerships with nonprofits, volunteers, businesses and educational organizations, we have accomplished countless joint efforts that benefit both students and the community.

Controversial changes face multiple legal hurdles, says State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, adding Arizona districts and charters should consult legal counsel to determine if they should delay implementing controversial new federal Title IX guidelines that may cause students to suffer damages. The new regulations are set to take effect on Aug. 1.

More than 30 kindergarten through 12th grade teachers will each receive between $500 and $1,500 in school supplies. In total, the local credit union will award $45,000 to Arizona educators. In 2023, Desert Financial gave back more than $150,000 to educators throughout Arizona through its Teacher Appreciation program.

As a reminder, Arizona State law ARS 28-857 requires motorists to stop for school buses with flashing lights or an extended stop sign, unless the school bus is stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway/roadway (i.e. there is a physical barrier between the opposite lanes of travel such as a raised median, guardrail or other longitudinal barrier system).

Since opening in July 2022, Crismon High School has made remarkable progress in its first two years. It's the third and newest high school in the Queen Creek Unified School District. Now it's welcoming its inaugural senior class this 2024-2025 school year, which begins on Monday, July 22.

The Queen Creek Unified School District will welcome 15,000 students to the district's 14 schools this school year, with an additional elementary school currently under construction. The first day of school is Monday, July 22.

They are one of the first high schools in the nation to perform the critically acclaimed play from the mind of J. K. Rowling. It was announced in late 2023 that high schools would be able to officially license the play through Broadway Licensing Global, but they had to be chosen.