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Batter up: Queen Creek now offering an adult softball league

Batter up: Queen Creek now offering an adult softball league

The league begins the week of Oct. 14 and includes seven doubleheaders, followed by a single elimination tournament.
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QCUSD once again receives Certificate of Excellence in financial reporting

QCUSD once again receives Certificate of Excellence in financial reporting

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Queen Creek Unified School District No.
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SRP learning grants fuel learning at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary, Crismon High School

SRP learning grants fuel learning at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary, Crismon High School

Staff from Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary (KMBE) and Crismon High School (CHS) received grants earlier this school year from the Salt River Project (SRP).
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QCHS' back-to-school pep assembly a success

QCHS' back-to-school pep assembly a success

Back-to-school assemblies aim to get students from all grade levels excited for the year ahead.
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Maricopa Community Colleges see enrollment growth with over 40,000 first-generation students

Maricopa Community Colleges see enrollment growth with over 40,000 first-generation students

The growth across all 10 Maricopa Community Colleges put the institution in position to become the largest community college system in the nation.
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School news: Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary hosts student elections

School news: Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary hosts student elections

Students at Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary run for student council positions.
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Crush Kickball youth recreational league registration underway for fall season

Crush Kickball youth recreational league registration underway for fall season

Although focus has been primarily on the Southeast Valley communities of Queen Creek, San Tan Valley and Florence, Crush Kickball hopes to become a statewide program over the next few years. Regular registration is now open through Sept. 1 for the 2024 fall season, which is Sept. 7-Nov. 23.
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QCUSD encourages voter participation

QCUSD encourages voter participation

On Nov. 5, our community will have the opportunity to exercise its civic responsibility by considering an override renewal ballot measure for the Queen Creek Unified School District. This critical election will have a significant impact on all schools and faculty, shaping the resources and support available to our students and staff.
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QCUSD proud of recruiting, retaining teachers in challenging job market

QCUSD proud of recruiting, retaining teachers in challenging job market

The education sector has faced intense competition for talented educators and a scarcity of qualified candidates in recent years. Despite these challenges, QCUSD has excelled by implementing innovative recruitment strategies, fostering a positive and supportive culture that attracts top educators, and ensuring effective retention practices.
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Fostering an environment of fear

Fostering an environment of fear

As a board member, I get calls regularly with these concerns from teachers and advise them to go to the administration and keep me included in all communications. I have also recommended they speak to the board at the board meeting. Every single one said they could not without fearing the repercussions.
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