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SLHS senior named school’s first Flinn Scholarship recipient
Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) says Mae Gomez, a San Luis High School senior (Class of 2026), is one of the recipients of the Flinn Scholarship, making her the school's first students to receive the scholarship. The post SLHS senior named school’s first Flinn Scholarship recipient appeared first on KYMA .
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YUHSD specialist honored for work supporting students with disabilities
The Yuma Union High School District is celebrating a state award for one of its very own, Kacie Baker. Baker, a transition services specialist, recently received the 2026 Arizona Educator Secondary Transition Services Award. This award is presented by the Arizona Department of Education’s Exceptional Student Services (ESS) department and...
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University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center upgrades fleet with new tractors
The new tractors will support research projects and daily farm operations at the center's agricultural sites in Yuma County. The post University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center upgrades fleet with new tractors appeared first on KYMA .
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Teachers hold protest at San Luis border for education reform
SAN LUIS, Mexico (KYMA) - Hundreds of teachers from various areas in Sonora took part in a protest Thursday morning. This included the temporary closure of the San Luis, Río Colorado international border crossing, as part of actions led by the Sonoran Education Workers' Movement. The teachers gathered at...
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University of Arizona Yuma expands program to grow future agricultural leaders
The program, which launched in 2024 with just six to seven students, has grown to 27 participants and is designed to help develop future agricultural leaders in Yuma and Imperial counties. The post University of Arizona Yuma expands program to grow future agricultural leaders appeared first on KYMA .
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‘¡Sí Se Puede!’ ‘¡Sí Se Pudo!’ Bulldogs Class of 2026 Graduate
CALEXICO — The golden hour sky shone down on the sea of garnet caps and gowns in Ward Field as Calexico High School’s Class of 2026 prepared to graduate. For many Calexico students, the high school experience means enjoying the binational culture that comes along with the border town life. For exchange student Cordut Pirvu, his time at Calexico High meant coming from his home nation of Romania to be part of the United States-Mexico culture.
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Harvest Prep pushes new San Luis campus opening to January 2027
Classroom and administration spaces are phase one of Harvest Preparatory Academy's new San Luis campus project. These are now expected to be open for students by January 2027. Construction continues for Harvest Preparatory Academy’s new San Luis campus, located at San Fernando Street and 20th Avenue, but the official opening date will be a little later than expected – January 2027.
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Southwest Jr. High in San Luis changes name to Southwest Early College Academy
Southwest Junior High in San Luis formally changed the school's name to Southwest Early College Academy this past week, officials with the Gadsden Elementary School District announced. GESD officials said the name change reflects the district's commitment to college and career readiness. In a released statement, Luis Reyes, SECA's principal,...
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AWC student Saghey Barcenas wins national graphic design contest
Saghey Barcenas, an Arizona Western College student and co-host of the Siendo Primero podcast on KOFA Border Radio, was recently recognized as the winner of a national graphic design contest, AWC officials announced. Barcenas was selected as the winner of the contest hosted by the National Institute for Staff and...
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The beginning of the Toros legacy
SOMERTON, Ariz. — For decades, students in Somerton who wanted to compete in high school athletics had to represent neighboring communities. Three years ago, that changed. After building the foundation of an athletic program for two years, it was time to start varsity teams in year three of the schools inception for the coaches, athletes and community to call their own, marking a historic milestone for the city of roughly 15,000 residents.
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Yuma Catholic Valedictorian reflects on journey from Mexico to graduation stage
One Yuma Catholic High School student is graduating at the top of her class after what she describes as a major life transition. The post Yuma Catholic Valedictorian reflects on journey from Mexico to graduation stage appeared first on KYMA .
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Military Kids Officially Getting New $10 Million School at Arizona Army Base
History was made at the U.S. Army's Yuma Proving Ground(YPG) in Yuma, AZ. Dignitaries, including Army staff, parents, students and school officials, were on hand for the groundbreaking of the new, $10 Million Pfc. James D. Price Elementary School building. At the groundbreaking held on May 19, 2026, various dignitaries,...
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High school seniors in Yuma share hopes for the future
Graduation ceremonies were held Friday for most high school seniors across Yuma, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Over the past several weeks, students from schools across the region shared their thoughts about life after graduation and the goals they hope to pursue. For some,...