Local Education/Sports News

The Pulse radio station students and staff now have to wait until the winners are unveiled during a special awards ceremony on Nov. 4.

Reading is the foundation of many aspects of the learning process, so finding ways to make it enjoyable not only benefits students in the context of a classroom but also opens the door to creating new favorite memories.

Seven “adopted” teachers will receive $3,000 each for classroom supplies. Applications for the program are currently being accepted through Friday, Aug 25.

The additions bring a total of roughly 98,000 square feet to the district, providing more classroom space to keep class sizes reduced and serve the community’s rapidly-growing population.

Hunter also operates The Steven Hunter Life Skills & Basketball Academy in Queen Creek, created nearly a decade ago to provide Valley kids an outlet and opportunity to learn core life values through the teachings of the game of basketball.

Superstition Fire and Medical District training prepares students for firefighter credentials. About 180 students are currently enrolled in the EVIT Fire and Emergency Services program. In addition to the new Fire I and Fire II credentials, EVIT students can earn certifications in CPR, National Emergency Medical Technician, Wildland Fire Fighter Certificate and more.

Watch D.O.G.S. stands for Dads of Great Students and encourages fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and other father figures to become more actively engaged in their children’s education in the Queen Creek Unified School District.

With its steadfast commitment to comprehensive education and college and career readiness, the J.O. Combs Unified School District is setting a shining example for schools nationwide, fostering a generation of graduates who are equipped with all of the necessary skills, knowledge and characteristics to thrive in a modern world.

This year, the first two of three preseason games will be taking place at the Cardinals home field, State Farm Stadium. Kicking off week one, the Cardinals will take on the Denver Broncos today, Aug. 11. On Aug. 19 they’ll be going head to head against the Kansas City Chiefs and on Aug. 26 they’ll head out to U.S. Bank Stadium to play the Minnesota Vikings.