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

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

The program provides an opportunity each month for one student from each of the 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.
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QCUSD recognizes students, employees of the month

QCUSD recognizes students, employees of the month

September students and employees of the month are from Desert Mountain Elementary and Frances Brandon Pickett Elementary schools.
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J.O. Combs Unified School District recognized for outstanding financial reporting, transparency

J.O. Combs Unified School District recognized for outstanding financial reporting, transparency

For the 12th consecutive year, the school district has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials International for the fiscal year ending 2022.
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Local business leaders commit to advance number of Arizonans pursuing higher education, training opportunities

Local business leaders commit to advance number of Arizonans pursuing higher education, training opportunities

Their Sept. 21 gathering was designed to focus on the urgent attainment problem facing Arizona while calling attention to the opportunity the state has to create a larger pipeline of home-grown, skilled workers to fuel long-term economic stability.
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QCUSD releases first look at future elementary school

QCUSD releases first look at future elementary school

The district's 10th elementary school is in its planning stages and will be located near the intersection of East Galveston Street and South Mountain Road. The school will serve K-6 students in the district's northern area, which has seen significant growth in recent years.
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2 QCUSD teachers finalists for Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award

2 QCUSD teachers finalists for Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award

The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce Awards ceremony will be on Thursday, Sept. 28 at Encanterra Country Club, located in Queen Creek at 1035 E. Combs Road.
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MCCCD receives HLC accreditation for RN to BSN baccalaureate degree

MCCCD receives HLC accreditation for RN to BSN baccalaureate degree

"As Arizona faces a nurse shortage, our newest bachelor's degree is a step in the right direction that will help mitigate this critical workforce shortage in the healthcare industry," said Maricopa County Community College District Chancellor Dr. Steven R. Gonzales.
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Queen Creek Unified School District hosts monthly job fairs

Queen Creek Unified School District hosts monthly job fairs

Last month's first job fair of the 2023-2024 school year had 30 job seekers in attendance at the QCUSD office. The next job fair will be on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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MCC Educators Rising student club members attend national conference, earn first place honors

MCC Educators Rising student club members attend national conference, earn first place honors

EdRising is a national network of teacher leaders and teacher educators providing quality professional development for a career in education to dedicated aspiring educators. More than 3,000 students and educators attended the conference which focused on “Serving Our Community.”
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College students change the lives of people with dementia

College students change the lives of people with dementia

Hospice of the Valley and its Supportive Care for Dementia program launched this student volunteer program in 2021 with a grant from the national Community Care Corps. The goal is to enhance quality of life for people living with early and moderate stages of dementia, and also to reduce caregiver burden.
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