Local Education/Sports News

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.

When community members partner with local schools, everyone wins. We look forward to working with our partners this year to empower students and enhance educational outcomes for a brighter future.

Several QCUSD elementary schools have access to a class program known as Smart Lab. This “special,” as it is called, provides students with interactive learning programs and digital resources that correlate with lessons being taught in each individual classroom.

CTE student of the year Jeremiah Poirier won Best Lighting Design for the school's 2022 musical. Additionally, nine juniors interviewed and auditioned for colleges nationwide and had over 140 callbacks.

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year has officially opened. Open auditions are Saturday, Aug. 12 and classes will begin Monday, Aug. 14.

The 15-year partnership - the most significant in athletics department history - includes ASU’s football stadium, which now will be called "Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils."

These student-led groups are a wonderful example of how students promote QCUSD’s values of kindness, integrity and respect. They play a pivotal role in creating a welcoming school environment, and the influence of Link Crew and WEB can ripple throughout the school community and leave a lasting impact of positivity and academic success. 

Education Forward Arizona and Center for the Future of Arizona highlight importance of reversing multi-year trend in wrong direction.