Wikieup
Wikieup, AZ · Education
statepress.com
Shop refuses to print College Republicans United signs over perceived racism
An effort by College Republicans United to print signs reading "Protect White Americans" sparked a fight in late October with a local sign shop after the owner refused to produce them. Mesa Sign Shop is a top producer of campaign signs in Arizona, according to its website. It counts U.S....
fox10phoenix.com
ASU campus sees long lines, hour wait times on Election Day
Voting centers at ASU, Chandler-Gilbert, and Mesa community colleges saw lines of up to 66 minutes as thousands turned out across the region. FOX 10's Andrew Christiansen has more as the long waits as polls near closing time in Arizona.
ABC 15 News
AZ expands special education apprenticeship program to address teacher shortage
TEMPE, AZ (KNXV) — Finding special education teachers is increasingly difficult, as Arizona and states across the nation continue to face teacher shortages. But Diamond Cobbs wants to be part of the solution. "Students and adults with disabilities, they can't really speak up for themselves. And that goes again...
tempenews.com
Tempe districts score high state grades
Two of the three Tempe-area school districts received “A” ratings in Arizona's latest school report cards, while nearly all their individual schools earned “A” or “B” grades. Kyrene School District and Tempe Union High School District received overall “A” grades, while Tempe Elementary School...
Surprise Independent
demondispatch.net
The Hidden Heroes of Greenway High School
Who are the heroes of our school? Think about the smiles that greet you when you first enter the school campus, the pristine hallways that are filled with laughter, and or the immaculate classrooms that always stay tidy. This is all held down by our custodian and maintenance members! They do so much for our school and it often goes unrecognized. We have so many custodians and maintenance members for our school but some people I want to highlight are the amazing Rosa Sigaran, James Murrufo, and Curtis Read. These three wonderful people are always working with a smile on their face and always saying ¨Hello, have a great day¨ to the people that walk by them.
allsportstucson.com
Tucson native Jake Rogers looks to lead Chandler Basha to another open state championship
It was a happy homecoming for Tucson native Jake Rogers as the Chandler Basha quarterback threw for four touchdowns on Friday night. No. 4 Basha beat No. 19 Salpointe 35-0 in Jake Rogers’ return to his first high school. “It’s definitely a surreal feeling playing on this side of...
Seattle ON Tap
No. 2 Chandler Absolutely DESTROYED No. 6 Pinnacle, And Every 6A Team Just Got Put On Notice
Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) No. 2 Chandler absolutely destroyed No. 6 Pinnacle this week in a huge 6A matchup, laying down a marker that every team in the conference needs to pay attention […]
East Valley Tribune
Most Mesa schools earn ‘A’ or ‘B’ from state
Last year was a strong year for Mesa Public Schools for the Arizona Department of Education’s letter grades as all its comprehensive high schools were among the 33 schools that earned an “A.”. The district overall received a “B,” as did 34 of its schools. Seven...
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AZFamily
Flooded football field cancels senior night game at high school in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — Senior football players at a Scottsdale high school aren’t getting their special night after rain flooded their football field. Severe storms rolled through the Valley on Friday afternoon and evening, causing flooding in several areas. The football field at Chaparral High School is one...
ABC 15 News
Mesa Public Schools earns top marks statewide, with all six comprehensive high schools reaching A ratings
MESA, AZ — Report cards look strong across Mesa Public Schools, where staff and students at campuses like Dobson High School are being praised by the Arizona Department of Education. A total of 33 schools in the district now have A ratings — and for the first time ever,...
hoodline.com
Phoenix Jewish Student, 14, Faced Nazi Salutes and Camp Threats, Complaint Says
A 14-year-old Jewish girl at Desert Shadows Middle School in Phoenix was called “dirty filthy jew” and “ugly jew,” targeted with a Heil Hitler salute, and told her parents should send her to a concentration camp to be “gassed,” according to a 24-page federal civil rights complaint filed Oct. 16. The complaint alleges that when one of her classmates allegedly shoved her into a cabinet weeks later, a school administrator chalked the incident up to a crush.
Arizona Mirror
blazeradioonline.com
School Closures’ Effects Are Still Felt by a Community Years Later
PHOENIX – Heard Elementary School served its community for 72 years before the Phoenix Elementary School District closed it at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Ten of 12 schools in the Phoenix Elementary School District are Title I. Allison Gullick, a parent currently running for a school board position, said the closing has been “devastating” to the community. Gullick said the school was used as a community space, and some kids now have bus rides that were up to an hour long.
vipertimes.com
Football in the West Valley
It’s crunch time for high school football teams all across the Agua Fria Union High School District. With the regular season ending soon, every game matters as teams fight to improve their records and earn a spot in the state playoffs. Football takes preparation beyond game night. Players spend time practicing plays, studying opponents, and working with coaches to correct mistakes from previous games. As the season moves forward, teams have to use what they learn each week to prepare for the next matchup. From Verrado and Desert Edge in the 5A to Agua Fria and Goodyear in 4A, Each team has a different path to the postseason, but they all have the same goal, make playoffs and most important, to finish strong!