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July 1 marked one year since Dr. Rey Rivera was appointed president of Estrella Mountain Community College.
Dr. Rivera brought more than 23 years of higher education experience to the position, …
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7/2/20
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Litchfield Elementary School District launched a new website, lesd79.org, this week.
Visitors to the new site, which went live Wednesday, July 1, are greeted with colorful images of district and …
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7/2/20
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For the past six years Altrusa of the West Valley has honored students from Rio Salado College, 12535 W. Smokey Drive, Surprise, for achieving their GED (General Education Diploma).
Altrusa of the …
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6/18/20
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Barbara B. Robey Elementary School, 5340 N. Wigwam Creek Blvd., Litchfield Park, is the site of the Barbara Robey Community Pantry 5:30-7 a.m. Saturday, July 18.
The free food pantry is drive-thru …
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6/16/20
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The Goodyear Police Department will accept applications for its 2020 Teen Police Academy through 5 p.m. Friday, July 10.
The weeklong academy scheduled July 20-24 is open to high school students …
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6/12/20
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Litchfield Elementary School District officials are asking parents to fill out a survey to assist the district in reopening its schools for the 2020-21 academic year.
Target date for school …
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6/12/20
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Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates announces that Honeywell has hired two JAG students to help produce critical personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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6/12/20
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Litchfield Elementary School District celebrated exceptional Litchfield Elementary School District staff members through the PRIDE Awards this summer.
The awards include a certified and classified …
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6/9/20
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Avondale Public Library, 11350 W. Civic Center Drive, Avondale, is taking part in the Maricopa County Summer Reading Program.
Maricopa County officials are encouraging residents – especially …
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6/4/20
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Gov. Doug Ducey on June 1 new plans for kids and teachers to safely resume school in the classroom this fall.
“It will look different. It will feel different,” Gov. Ducey said in a …
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 By Steve StockmarTwitter: @stevestockmar | 6/3/20 |
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Every year, one teacher from each school within Litchfield Elementary School District is voted by their peers to be their Westside Impact Teacher of the Year.
The winners for this year …
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6/2/20
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Buckeye’s Summer Reading Program runs Monday, June 1 to Friday, July 31 at both branches -- Buckeye Public Library, 310 N. 6th St., and the Coyote Branch, 21699 W. Yuma Road, Suite 116, Buckeye …
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5/28/20
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U.S. News & World Report this spring revealed the 2020 Best High Schools, with a number of Goodyear and Avondale schools among those recognized.
This edition ranks more schools across America …
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By Steve StockmarTwitter: @stevestockmar | 5/26/20 |
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The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced that Rio Salado Community College interim president Kate Smith is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2020-21 class of the Aspen Rising …
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5/18/20
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Virtual Graduation Project to include Belen Soto principal
Event honors Class of 2020
More than 40 Arizonans have answered the call to bring a bit of celebration, …
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5/14/20
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The Rotary Club of Goodyear PebbleCreek has announced the five winners of its Outstanding Youth Scholarship program.
They are Michelle Oblea-Dirzo, Agua Fria High School, who will major in pre-law …
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5/1/20
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For the 35th straight year, a cohort of Arizona’s highest-achieving high-school seniors has chosen to forego attending out-of-state universities and accept the Flinn Scholarship.
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4/28/20
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Trivium Prep student Keston Zimmerman was recognized as the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer for the cattle show for the Maricopa County Fair, which has been canceled due to COVID-19.
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4/28/20
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A Litchfield Park student was among Arizona’s highest-achieving high-school seniors chosen to forego attending out-of-state universities and accept the prestigious Flinn Scholarship.
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4/24/20
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The Arizona Game & Fish Department is providing free lesson plans, books, workshops and more to share engaging activities for students of all ages, including a “Wildlife Activity of the …
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4/21/20
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