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Transgender teacher files lawsuit against Peoria …

3/14/2024
A Desert Harbor Elementary School teacher is suing the Peoria Unified School District, governing board member Heather Rooks and former governing board member Rebecca Hill for discrimination and other charges.

Report: Total per student spending up from last year …

3/8/2024
Total per student spending went up about 6.5% at Peoria Unified School District, increasing from $10,660 in fiscal year 2022 to $11,349 in fiscal year 2023, according to a new report from the Arizona Auditor General.

ELL students joining DVUSD in Phoenix, Glendale nearly …

2/26/2024
Valley school districts tend to see an ebb and flow when it comes to students needing to learn English as a second language. One in the north Valley has seen a big boost in the past year thanks …

Peoria Unified School District to host teacher job …

2/6/2024
Peoria Unified School District is hosting a teacher job fair this month.

Peoria Unified second grader succumbs to injuries …

2/2/2024
Residents of Peoria are mourning the death of a Vistancia Elementary School student who succumbed to injuries from an automobile accident Feb. 1.

Peoria Unified launches Retiree Leadership Academy

2/1/2024
Retirees will have a front row seat for the inner workings of the Peoria Unified School District, with opportunities to learn about topics ranging from finance to academics and more.

Shelter-in-place implemented at Peoria Unified school

1/24/2024
A shelter-in-place was initiated at Sunset Heights Elementary School Jan. 24 when a student required medical attention.

Student from Glendale school wins Peoria district …

1/19/2024
The winner of this year's Peoria Unified School District spelling bee is Salem Galaviz from Marshall Ranch Elementary School in Glendale. Galaviz won with the word “asthmatic,” at …

Peoria Liberty football coach up for NFL national …

1/4/2024
The NFL on Thursday announced the high school football coaches nominated by the 32 NFL teams for the Don Shula High School Coach of the Year Award, and Liberty High School coach Colin Thomas earned Arizona’s nod to represent the Cardinals.

Last-minute giving for the holiday season

12/18/2023
One way to get back and give back at the same time is to make a charitable donation during the holiday season.

Peoria Unified board member’s lawsuit against …

12/4/2023
There has been movement on a lawsuit filed by governing board member Heather Rooks alleging Peoria Unified School District infringed on her right to quote Biblical scripture during public meetings, but don’t expect to learn anything about it, as the information is private.

Peoria Unified names new superintendent

11/30/2023
Peoria Unified School District has named Kenneth Christopher Somers to serve as the district’s next superintendent, pending the result of successful contract negotiations and background check.