Local Education/Sports News

As the local community and the district continue to experience growth, we look forward to future collaboration with the diverse business interests converging with our own. These partnerships are poised to yield mutual benefits for our students, staff and the broader community for years to come.

Kody Funderburk made his Major League Baseball debut Aug. 28, 2023, pitching two scoreless innings for the Minnesota Twins, earning his first relief pitching win with two perfect innings.

Program expanded with nearly 150 student-athletes showcased this season as potential nominees for award honoring state’s most outstanding high school football player.

Program begins Oct. 2. Additional details will be available for this specific program at azed.gov beginning Sept. 15.

To establish a Paramedicine Employee Sponsorship and degree pathway opportunities across the system, Maricopa County Community College District has announced a partnership with American Medical Response.

In honor of the opening, Portillo’s celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony where Michael Portillo, vice president of restaurant support, presented its charity partners, Queen Creek 4-H and Queen Creek Schools Education Foundation, with checks from funds raised during the restaurant's sneak peek training meals Aug. 21-22.

Students must pass a state licensure clinical exam that requires the advanced instrumentation skills developed during their last two semesters while treating more complex periodontally involved patients.

Plumbing courses are being offered this semester, HVACr courses are coming in spring 2024 and masonry and solar classes will be available in summer 2024 at MCC's main Southern and Dobson Campus.

In the Queen Creek Unified School District, all schools use the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program to help shape positive attitudes and behaviors of students.

The Russ Lyon Foundation is continuing its community involvement by partnering up with KLOVE radio station as they host a statewide backpack drive for Arizona Helping Hands throughout the months of August and September.