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J.O. Combs Unified School District’s Erica Delgado elected vice president of Transportation Administrators of Arizona Executive Board

J.O. Combs Unified School District’s Erica Delgado elected vice president of Transportation Administrators of Arizona Executive Board

The TAA has been a cornerstone of support for Arizona’s student transportation since 1981.
Queen Creek teacher wins $1,000 from Four Peaks for Teachers

Queen Creek teacher wins $1,000 from Four Peaks for Teachers

Jill Devorkin from the Queen Creek Unified School District was selected as a winner through the Four Peaks for Teachers “Thank A Teacher” program.
Celebrating student passions in J.O. Combs School District

Celebrating student passions in J.O. Combs School District

Let’s continue to celebrate the diverse interests of our students and support them on their journey to success.
Local high school rivals join together to prevent teen suicide in Messages of Hope video campaign

Local high school rivals join together to prevent teen suicide in Messages of Hope video campaign

Football players, flag football players, cheerleaders and marching band members are showcasing their roles as student leaders on their campuses to remind their peers that working together to call attention to suicide prevention transcends high school rivalries.
City of Mesa announces grant winners of Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund

City of Mesa announces grant winners of Mesa Youth Climate Action Fund

The program aims to empower young people to design, implement and govern actionable climate solutions.
Celebrating Legendary Teacher Day: Honoring those who shape our future

Celebrating Legendary Teacher Day: Honoring those who shape our future

J.O. Combs Unified School District proudly joins schools across the state in celebrating Legendary Teacher Day on Thursday, Sept. 26. 
School spotlight: QCUSD's students and staff of the month for Sept. 2024

School spotlight: QCUSD's students and staff of the month for Sept. 2024

QCUSD honors local students and staff who have gone above and beyond.
Valley of the Sun United Way brings together community partners, provides online toolkit and resources to tackle chronic absenteeism

Valley of the Sun United Way brings together community partners, provides online toolkit and resources to tackle chronic absenteeism

Students who are chronically absent face academic challenges, higher rates of stress and fewer social emotional coping skills than their peers who attend school regularly.
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust grant supports MCC Licensed Practical Nursing program

Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust grant supports MCC Licensed Practical Nursing program

Approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and the Higher Learning Commission, the Fast Track Practical Nursing program provides students with the theory and skills required to be a practical nurse.
Batter up: Queen Creek now offering an adult softball league

Batter up: Queen Creek now offering an adult softball league

The league begins the week of Oct. 14 and includes seven doubleheaders, followed by a single elimination tournament.