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EHS marching band takes division at University of Arizona Band Day

EHS marching band takes division at University of Arizona Band Day

ALA - Queen Creek Jr. High Boys Baseball clinches state title

ALA - Queen Creek Jr. High Boys Baseball clinches state title

Helping children cope with stress of terrorism starts with openness

Helping children cope with stress of terrorism starts with openness

This is especially notable during times of war and terrorism like what we have witnessed in Israel. It is undoubtedly challenging and complex to discuss these issues with your children, and it is important to approach these subjects with care.
$44M EVIT expansion featured in Oct. 21 grand opening event

$44M EVIT expansion featured in Oct. 21 grand opening event

Power Showcase will include career training programs, flight simulators, veterinary clinic, pumpkin chucking and more. EVIT's Power Campus opened in 2011 to accommodate the needs of a growing population in the Southeast Valley.
Horne: Creative solution means school safety program can place officers on campuses despite pervasive officer shortage

Horne: Creative solution means school safety program can place officers on campuses despite pervasive officer shortage

Program brings in off-duty officers to schools in 11 counties, including in the J O Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley.
J.O. Combs Unified School District celebrates October Students of the Month

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

One character trait is selected each month and students are selected by their principal or teacher. Traits included in the Character Counts Program are responsibility, trustworthiness, citizenship, caring, respect and fairness.
Queen Creek High invites district students to attend Oct. 17 college fair

Queen Creek High invites district students to attend Oct. 17 college fair

The fair will include in-state and out-of-state universities, as well as local trade schools, East Valley Institute of Technology, Penrose Academy, Red Rock Flight School, and more.
Combs Unified: Carving pathways for post secondary success

Combs Unified: Carving pathways for post secondary success

In today's multifaceted landscape of comprehensive public high schools, there's a path for every student. Whether it's a four-year university, a two-year community college, vocational training, military service or direct entry into the workforce—our schools cater to the diverse needs of our student population, propelling them toward a successful future beyond high school.
OneAZ Credit Union provides financial literacy resources to local students, community

OneAZ Credit Union provides financial literacy resources to local students, community

Through the Banzai online courses, students try out managing a budget, saving for a goal and dealing with unexpected financial pitfalls. Teachers are able to easily monitor and grade student progress remotely.
Wreaths Across America’s free 'Teach' program celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Wreaths Across America’s free 'Teach' program celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Program has become wildly popular with professional educators and homeschoolers, resulting in thousands of downloads of these lesson plans, which are consistently updated to celebrate and embrace American holidays and other important events.