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The program provides an opportunity each month for one student from each of the San Tan Valley school district's eight schools to be recognized for demonstrating one of the various pillars of the Character Counts program. One character trait is selected each month and students are selected by their principal or teacher.

Organized by Future Farmers of America (FFA), this event aims to educate local second graders about the diverse fields of agriculture. FFA is a student organization composed of students in the AgriScience Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Within this program, students learn about the different career fields in agriculture, gaining insights into the intricate journey of food production from farm to table.

View the exhibits from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday on the Mesa Community College Southern and Dobson campus, located at 1833 W. Southern Ave. A celebration reception at the gallery is scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb.28.

Contestants participated in qualifying sessions, including interviewing with the judges, introducing themselves, answering impromptu questions, demonstrating traditional talent, giving oral presentations of their platform and presenting a modern talent.

Cactus League leaders expect an increase in attendance after the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers met in an All-Cactus League World Series last autumn. In the past, World Series participants have seen higher Cactus League attendance the following spring as fan interest spikes.

Twenty middle students from across Queen Creek and the East Valley will participate in the competition to demonstrate their civics knowledge and discuss how they would solve a problem facing their community.

CTE programs offer students the opportunity to participate in career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) such as Future Farmers of America, Health Occupation Students of America and Future Business Leaders of America. Through these organizations, students can showcase their skills, compete at local, state and national levels, and network with industry professionals—a valuable experience that further enhances their readiness for the workforce.

Let’s face it—the modern workplace is changing, and it’s changing rapidly. Each student needs to be prepared with a set of skills that cannot be replaced by AI, and as parents, we need to ensure that our children receive a well-rounded technical education that fosters soft skills. It’s time to prepare our children by building the skills that will make them irreplaceable in a highly technical world.

After a nationwide search and months-long selection process. Dr. Nate Carman has accepted the position and will take on the new role starting July 1 pending board approval. The HUSD Governing Board will vote during its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21.

Queen Creek Unified School District is intentional about career readiness and we work hard to prepare students for their future. Our goal is to  help each student realize their passion and correlate this with a career as they prepare to make post-secondary plans.