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Horne: Creative solution means school safety program can place officers on campuses despite pervasive officer shortage

Horne: Creative solution means school safety program can place officers on campuses despite pervasive officer shortage

Program brings in off-duty officers to schools in 11 counties, including in the J O Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley.
J.O. Combs Unified School District celebrates October Students of the Month

J.O. Combs Unified School District celebrates October Students of the Month

One character trait is selected each month and students are selected by their principal or teacher. Traits included in the Character Counts Program are responsibility, trustworthiness, citizenship, caring, respect and fairness.
Queen Creek High invites district students to attend Oct. 17 college fair

Queen Creek High invites district students to attend Oct. 17 college fair

The fair will include in-state and out-of-state universities, as well as local trade schools, East Valley Institute of Technology, Penrose Academy, Red Rock Flight School, and more.
Combs Unified: Carving pathways for post secondary success

Combs Unified: Carving pathways for post secondary success

In today's multifaceted landscape of comprehensive public high schools, there's a path for every student. Whether it's a four-year university, a two-year community college, vocational training, military service or direct entry into the workforce—our schools cater to the diverse needs of our student population, propelling them toward a successful future beyond high school.
OneAZ Credit Union provides financial literacy resources to local students, community

OneAZ Credit Union provides financial literacy resources to local students, community

Through the Banzai online courses, students try out managing a budget, saving for a goal and dealing with unexpected financial pitfalls. Teachers are able to easily monitor and grade student progress remotely.
Wreaths Across America’s free 'Teach' program celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Wreaths Across America’s free 'Teach' program celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Program has become wildly popular with professional educators and homeschoolers, resulting in thousands of downloads of these lesson plans, which are consistently updated to celebrate and embrace American holidays and other important events.
Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce launches National Civics Bee

Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce launches National Civics Bee

All local sixth, seventh and eighth graders are invited to participate in the first round of the contest, a short 500-word essay competition. The submission period will be from Nov. 13, 2023 to Jan. 8, 2024.
National Pickleball League to host Pickle for P.I.N.K. Oct. 12

National Pickleball League to host Pickle for P.I.N.K. Oct. 12

The first and only professional pickleball league for Champions Pros age 50-plus is hosting a one-of-a-kind charity event tomorrow in support of Play for P.I.N.K. and in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
QCUSD teaches civic responsibility; hopes community shows up to vote

QCUSD teaches civic responsibility; hopes community shows up to vote

Ballots will be mailed Wednesday, Oct. 11 to all QCUSD voters, and a drop box will be available at the QCUSD offices. The voter registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Miniature city helps QCUSD students learn financial literacy

Miniature city helps QCUSD students learn financial literacy

By encountering financial challenges firsthand, students gain valuable insights that are often absent in a traditional classroom setting.