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Shadow Ridge wrestlers place 11th at state

2/20/2024
Things don’t go quite as well for hoped for Shadow Ridge’s wrestlers at the Feb. 15 through 17 state wrestling championships, but the Stallions still managed a strong showing at Veterans Coliseum.

Parents to Chandler Schools: Too long to place …

2/19/2024
No one spoke at the Feb. 14 Chandler Unified School District Governing Board meeting to advocate for the Riggs Elementary School principal. But there were a pair of public speakers at the …

Higley USD picks Texas administrator as next …

2/17/2024
The Higley Unified School District has gone to Texas to find its next superintendent.   The district announced Feb. 16 that it has chosen Nate Carman, superintendent of the Socorro …

Police: 'Misinterpretation' of social post led to …

2/16/2024
The supposed threat against Riggs Elementary School in Gilbert stemmed from a misinterpretation of what was said on a social-media post, Gilbert Police Chief Michael Soelberg said.   …

Recommended raises would start Chandler teachers at …

2/16/2024
A unanimous decision by the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board at its Feb. 14 meeting would give teachers and other CUSD staff raises next year — if everything falls into place. …

Annual mass casualty simulation helps Mesa student …

2/15/2024
Student doctors at A.T. Still University in Mesa spent their Valentine’s Day providing lifesaving relief and care to victims of a deadly explosion at an outdoor music festival. However, …

Parents vent anger, call for resignations at Chandler …

2/15/2024
Anger and a demand for more action were what parents brought to the Feb. 14 Chandler Unified School District Governing Board meeting. At least a couple left far more upset than when they …

Deer Valley board hears 2024-25 benefits proposal

2/15/2024
The 2024-25 plan recommendation is to cover most of the 6.97% increase in renewal rate, which works out to $1.8 million, with DVUSD expensing $1.55 million from its reserves held with the Valley Schools Employee Benefit Group.

Alleged threat against Riggs Elementary in Gilbert …

2/15/2024
An alleged social-media threat against Riggs Elementary School in Gilbert was investigated and dismissed, Gilbert police said.   However, the principal of the school, Jamie Lander, is on …

SUSD board looks at change in policy for police …

2/14/2024
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board is considering a change to a policy designed to encourage police officers to contact children at home, rather than at school. The board …

Chandler Council passes design phase of widening …

2/14/2024
A contract for the design phase of a major South Chandler street project was among the items given preliminary approval by the Chandler City Council at its Feb. 8 meeting. Olsson Inc. is the …

WESTMARC, Agua Fria district team up on new Southwest …

2/13/2024
WESTMARC is partnering with the Agua Fria Union High School District to roll out the Southwest Valley Academies in their five schools this coming fall.