Local Education/Sports News

Great ready to rock and experience this one-of-a-kind concert at 7 p.m. in Queen Creek High School's Football Stadium, at 22149 E. Ocotillo Road. They advise everyone to dress warm for this event.

The Queen Creek Performing Arts Center is casting all roles to be limited to 65-70 students. Anyone ages 7 to 18 years old (must be 7 by the first rehearsal) can audition for this production this week.

Rebekah Lowe, a music teacher from Jack Barnes Elementary, won a grant to help improve the music program for her students. With her grant, she was able to purchase a new mixer and microphones for her school’s sound system.

Twelve team members received a custom crafted PXG driver and golf bag as part of their inaugural competitive schedule within the Four Peaks Delegation. The PXG fitting bays in Mesa were a flurry of activity where Scorpions athletes were only smiles and swings could be seen for about two hours as team parents watched proudly. 

Open House Night is an event offering the parents and students of the Queen Creek Unified School District a special chance to understand the inner workings of their school. It's more than a teacher meet-and-greet; it's a valuable experience to explore the learning environment, grasp academic expectations and strengthen the partnership between educators and families.

The town's Downtown Arts and Placemaking Advisory Subcommittee will judge artwork based on originality, creativity and addressing the contest prompt. Space permitting, entries will be displayed in the Queen Creek Library lobby during Earth Month in April.

"Kickball has been a favored sport in school yards for generations. Since there is no specialized equipment, or the need for highly skilled positions, kickball is an accessible sport for kids of all ages," explained Tracy Werner, president of Crush Kickball, creator of the new recreational youth kickball league in the Southeast Valley.

This year's camp at Higley High School is set to be a game-changer with two standout prospects from the 2024 NFL Draft, Spencer Rattler (University of South Carolina) and Jack Plummer (University of Louisville), serving as esteemed camp counselors.

The contest is now through Jan. 14 at 11:59 p.m. and winners will be announced on Monday, Jan. 15, MLK Day.

Access ASU now offers WeGrad directly to students and families to prepare for college admission process.