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Unified Sports in QCUSD: Fostering inclusion, sportsmanship

Unified Sports in QCUSD: Fostering inclusion, sportsmanship

Unified Sports is a program created by the Special Olympics in partnership with the Unified Champion Schools initiative. The Unified Sports program is bringing a new dimension to the world of competitive athletics by promoting inclusivity and encouraging camaraderie among young athletes of all abilities.
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Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers to donate record $1.25M to Arizona educators

Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers to donate record $1.25M to Arizona educators

Applications are open for all Arizona K-12 public and charter school teachers through 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. Teachers simply fill out the online application at WishesForTeachers.org, detailing the teacher's school or classroom need and how the $2,500 grant would be implemented.
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J.O. Combs Unified School District celebrates September Students of the Month

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

The program provides an opportunity each month for one student from each of the district's eight schools to be recognized for demonstrating one of the various pillars of the Character Counts program. One character trait is selected each month and students are selected by their principal or teacher.
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QCUSD recognizes students, employees of the month

QCUSD recognizes students, employees of the month

September students and employees of the month are from Desert Mountain Elementary and Frances Brandon Pickett Elementary schools.
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J.O. Combs Unified School District recognized for outstanding financial reporting, transparency

J.O. Combs Unified School District recognized for outstanding financial reporting, transparency

For the 12th consecutive year, the school district has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International for the fiscal year ending 2022.
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Local business leaders commit to advance number of Arizonans pursuing higher education, training opportunities

Local business leaders commit to advance number of Arizonans pursuing higher education, training opportunities

Their Sept. 21 gathering was designed to focus on the urgent attainment problem facing Arizona while calling attention to the opportunity the state has to create a larger pipeline of home-grown, skilled workers to fuel long-term economic stability.
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QCUSD releases first look at future elementary school

QCUSD releases first look at future elementary school

The district's 10th elementary school is in its planning stages and will be located near the intersection of East Galveston Street and South Mountain Road. The school will serve K-6 students in the district's northern area, which has seen significant growth in recent years.
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2 QCUSD teachers finalists for Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award

2 QCUSD teachers finalists for Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce Awards ceremony will be on Thursday, Sept. 28 at Encanterra Country Club, located in Queen Creek at 1035 E. Combs Road.
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MCCCD receives HLC accreditation for RN to BSN baccalaureate degree

MCCCD receives HLC accreditation for RN to BSN baccalaureate degree

"As Arizona faces a nurse shortage, our newest bachelor's degree is a step in the right direction that will help mitigate this critical workforce shortage in the healthcare industry," said Maricopa County Community College District Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales.
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Queen Creek Unified School District hosts monthly job fairs

Queen Creek Unified School District hosts monthly job fairs

Last month's first job fair of the 2023-2024 school year had 30 job seekers in attendance at the QCUSD office. The next job fair will be on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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