Local Education/Sports News

Arizona State University community will explore the possibilities of ChatGPT Enterprise to enhance teaching, learning and discovery.

The free neighborhood event is open to local families, including those interested in exploring enrollment at ASU Prep’s Polytechnic campus, one of 12 area schools within the ASU Preparatory Academy network. Tasty food truck treats and cool prize giveaways will add to the excitement.

As we embark on a new year and semester, we are committed to continue our journey toward excellence in education, ensuring that each student receives the personalized modern learning experience they deserve. Together, we lay the foundation for their future success, and we are excited to see our students thrive in 2024 and beyond. 

Great ready to rock and experience this one-of-a-kind concert at 7 p.m. in Queen Creek High School's Football Stadium, at 22149 E. Ocotillo Road. They advise everyone to dress warm for this event.

The Queen Creek Performing Arts Center is casting all roles to be limited to 65-70 students. Anyone ages 7 to 18 years old (must be 7 by the first rehearsal) can audition for this production this week.

Rebekah Lowe, a music teacher from Jack Barnes Elementary, won a grant to help improve the music program for her students. With her grant, she was able to purchase a new mixer and microphones for her school’s sound system.

Twelve team members received a custom crafted PXG driver and golf bag as part of their inaugural competitive schedule within the Four Peaks Delegation. The PXG fitting bays in Mesa were a flurry of activity where Scorpions athletes were only smiles and swings could be seen for about two hours as team parents watched proudly. 

Open House Night is an event offering the parents and students of the Queen Creek Unified School District a special chance to understand the inner workings of their school. It's more than a teacher meet-and-greet; it's a valuable experience to explore the learning environment, grasp academic expectations and strengthen the partnership between educators and families.

The town's Downtown Arts and Placemaking Advisory Subcommittee will judge artwork based on originality, creativity and addressing the contest prompt. Space permitting, entries will be displayed in the Queen Creek Library lobby during Earth Month in April.

"Kickball has been a favored sport in school yards for generations. Since there is no specialized equipment, or the need for highly skilled positions, kickball is an accessible sport for kids of all ages," explained Tracy Werner, president of Crush Kickball, creator of the new recreational youth kickball league in the Southeast Valley.