Local Education/Sports News

Parent involvement, engagement with local businesses and community volunteerism in schools are all crucial elements in helping our students prepare for success in both school and life. These positive partnerships foster a sense of community pride and the growth of a vibrant, interconnected community that thrives and prospers.

Jason Lyons, with a proven track record of success, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the Firebirds' football program for the upcoming season.

The partnership provides for more educational programming, leadership experiences and service learning related to student health, wellness and career development in the health care field. Also included are Arizona Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and the National Football League Alumni Association (NFLA), which was represented at yesterday’s announcement by retired NFL players Nick Lowery, Darryl Clack and Wesley Leasy.

School's main street entrance, Perry Puma Drive, renamed Brock Purdy Way in honor of the Puma Nation alum and San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback in today's big game.

The Queen Creek High School Theater Company recently competed in the Arizona Thespian Regional Acting Festivals, where they received the rank of superiors 32 times in the categories of Tech, Musical, Acting and Dance. The company is competing this week in the Musical Theatre Competitions of America.

“Statistics show that youth who are getting ready to transition out of the foster system face an uphill climb. They are more likely to drop out of school, become homeless, experience hunger and have difficulty becoming employed,” said EVIT Superintendent Dr. Chad Wilson. “At HopeTech, we are going to give these students the support they desperately need to become independent adults.”

Failure to respond will be added to school report card

Currently, seven teachers in the Queen Creek Unified School District hold National Board Certification with five more in the process of certification.

Purdy, 24, was a standout quarterback at Chandler Unified's Perry High School in Gilbert. Not just Queen Creek, but the entire East Valley has embraced Purdy's story, especially in light of teen violence dominating the news in recent months.

San Tan Elementary was recently recognized as a 2023 Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll School. The Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll recognizes Leader in Me schools that have both met the rigorous requirements necessary to achieve and maintain Lighthouse certification and show exemplary academic growth or proficiency, as measured by the state accountability standards.