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Scottsdale Unified School District offers students five separate learning communities to choose from.
SUSD opens enrollment for next school year
Scottsdale Unified School District is opening enrollment for the 2027–28 school year beginning 8 a.m., Monday, Nov. 2. With five distinct learning communities named after the high schools they … more
Desert Canyon Middle School theater students performed “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” last year.
Desert Canyon students take theater to the next level
Desert Canyon Middle School used to have a full and thriving theater program for years, but it started to wither when its beloved theater teacher Kelly O’Rourke passed. A few people tried to … more
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Perry High School softball players welcome Haley Elementary kindergartners that they read to during an event last spring. An out-of-state trip to Dallas, Texas for a March 2027 tournament is one of the items the Chandler Unified Governing Board will be asked to approve at its 6:30 p.m. meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Exchange students, out-of-state trips on Chandler school board agenda
While there weren't any action items on the Chandler Unified Governing Board’s Wednesday, Oct. 21 regular meeting agenda, as of Oct. 17, there are still dozens of items to address at the meeting. … more
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From left, Gilbert Public Schools Chief Technology Officer Jon Castelhano, Chief Operations Officer Albert Dutchover and Business Services Assistant Superintendent Crystal Zachary present the governing board information on how Proposition 320 would affect the district if passed.
East Valley school board questions Prop 320's fairness, charter school exemption
Gilbert Public Schools board members criticize Proposition 320 for excluding charter schools and overlooking essential student services while supporting accountability. more
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Chief Financial Officer Sharon Rushcamp presented the district's annual financial report to the Higley USD Governing Board.
East Valley district's financial report shows mounting budget pressures, rising maintenance costs
Higley Unified's annual financial report shows declining classroom spending, rising maintenance costs and mounting financial pressure from enrollment losses and reduced override funding. more
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Nathan Walker will take over the school head position at the International School Arizona next July.
Scottsdale’s International School of Arizona chooses new head of school
The International School of Arizona Board of Trustees has appointed Nathan Walker as the school’s next head of school, effective July 1, 2027. Walker succeeds Jason Smith, who will continue to … more
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Jeanne Beasley, Amy Carney and Dr. Jennifer Johnson shared their ideas on what the future of Scottsdale Unified School District should look like Oct. 7 during a forum put on by the Scottsdale Parent Council.
Three candidates square off in forum on SUSD governing board election
A paralegal, a businesswoman/writer and a career educator who has served as a teacher principal and district superintendent squared off in a candidate forum hosted by the Scottsdale Parent Council … more
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Parents and students can get a look at kindergarten classes offered by Scottsdale Unified School District Oct. 20 through Nov. 10, depending on the school.
SUSD invites future families to explore schools at Kindergarten Roundup
Families with children entering kindergarten for the 2027–28 school year are invited to attend Kindergarten Roundup, a series of events hosted at Scottsdale Unified School District elementary … more
Jamie Martin speaks to the Chandler Unified Governing Board during its Oct. 7 regular meeting. Several public-input commenters at the meeting want the board to reverse its decision to have a land acknowledgement video played at both board meetings and district graduation ceremonies.
Land acknowledgement still a topic with East Valley school board meeting
Even a month after the Chandler Unified Governing Board voted to have a land acknowledgement video played at both board meetings and district graduation ceremonies, it’s still a topic at least a … more
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A little more money is going toward helping local veterans in need for things like rent and utilities, thanks to the Maricopa County Community College District Foundation.
More last-resort aid coming to West Valley veterans
A little more money is going toward helping local veterans in need for things like rent and utilities, thanks to the Maricopa County Community College District Foundation. more
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From left, Michelle Morris, Anna Van Hoek and Amanda Wade are running for the two four-year seats on the Higley Unified School District Governing Board.
Three candidates for Higley USD's four-year seats answer questions
The Higley Unified School District has three open seats being decided in the November election, but under two different conditions. Two full-term, four-year seats are open with the incumbents, … more
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Dr. CJ Wurster, Valerie Jones, Dr. Steven Bloomberg, Kolu Wilson, Gov. Katie Hobbs, and Erin Hart at the Future 48 press conference
New Mesa training center connects students with Arizona aerospace jobs
Chandler-Gilbert Community College has opened a new aerospace and defense workforce training facility designed to prepare nearly 1,000 students annually for jobs in Arizona’s growing aerospace industry. more
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