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American Leadership Academy - Queen Creek hosting Winter Softball Camp Jan. 2-3

American Leadership Academy - Queen Creek hosting Winter Softball Camp Jan. 2-3

This camp is hosted by Sunstate Sports and will be staffed by American Leadership Academy softball coaches and varsity players. It will focus on defense, hitting, pitching and catching fundamentals.
QCUSD recognized its December students, employees of the month

QCUSD recognized its December students, employees of the month

The Queen Creek Unified School District December students and employees of the month are from Queen Creek Elementary and Schnepf Elementary schools.
Season of Giving: Making a tax credit donation will help QCUSD

Season of Giving: Making a tax credit donation will help QCUSD

From library books to instructional aids, your contribution goes a long way to increase academic achievement.
Eastmark football team rallying behind teammate Kevin Winegar as he battles leukemia after championship win

Eastmark football team rallying behind teammate Kevin Winegar as he battles leukemia after championship win

His aunt, Ana Winegar, has developed a GoFundMe account called "Winegar Strong," where she explains what's going on and says the family lovingly calls Kevin "Joey." She's also giving updates there and as of today, $14,402 of the $100,000 goal has been raised by the community to help with his health care expenses.
Queen Creek High alum Kennadee Riggs, Miss Rodeo America 2023, spreads holiday cheer

Queen Creek High alum Kennadee Riggs, Miss Rodeo America 2023, spreads holiday cheer

Riggs shared her inspiring story with Schnepf Elementary School students before setting off on her year-long tour.
NBJHS hosts robotics competition, eyes regional championships

NBJHS hosts robotics competition, eyes regional championships

Newell Barney Junior High Robotics Club is set to compete to qualify for the regional championships in February 2023.
Queen Creek High grad Kennadee Riggs wins Miss Rodeo America 2023

Queen Creek High grad Kennadee Riggs wins Miss Rodeo America 2023

Riggs plans to showcase culture of kindness and her Arizona roots as she represents Miss Rodeo America across the country throughout the next year.
Meta partners with QCUSD robotics programs

Meta partners with QCUSD robotics programs

Meta's donation will support the district's work in robotics education and improve STEM learning and the student experience. Michael Larson, a robotics teacher at Queen Creek Junior High, said the partnership will help develop future tech leaders.
Crismon varsity girls soccer team kicks off inaugural season with big win

Crismon varsity girls soccer team kicks off inaugural season with big win

"Our vision for the future of the Crismon women's soccer team is to compete at the highest level in the state," John Roberts said in May after he was hired by the Queen Creek Unified School District. "We believe that our goals for this program are realistic and extremely reachable."
Eastmark Firebirds reflect on first state championship title

Eastmark Firebirds reflect on first state championship title

It was just three years ago that this team started their first varsity football season with a 41-6 loss and now they are the 3A state champions.