Schools

Kyrene officials ‘very, very proud’: For second time, a rare A+ for staff, kids at Mariposa Elementary

In 2004, when Kyrene de la Mariposa was named one of Arizona's top elementary schools, the entire student body lined up to form a gigantic "A+" to celebrate the impressive new honor. Now,...

Schools offer flu-avoidance tips

Sandra Young, R.N., a member of the nursing staff at Corona del Sol High School, provides the following information offering tips on staying healthy during flu season: Cover your nose and mouth with...

Budget squeeze may cut textbooks from new class budgets

Proposed new textbooks for Corona del Sol, Marcos de Niza and other district high schools are now on display at offices of the Tempe Union High School District. The books will be...

Schools seek feedback for 7th, 8th grade sex-ed program

Due to what are said to be increased rates of sexual activity, pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections among Arizona's teens, members of the Kyrene School District's Health Steering Committee have concluded that...

U.S. capital, up close and personal

In life we all have our lists. Grocery lists. To-do lists. Get-organized lists. Recently I was able to cross an entry off my favorite list of all-the things-to-do-in-my-life list. I eliminated No....

Waggoner roof-collapse update – Possible long-term effects worry some parents

Kyrene schools superintendent Dr. David Schauer met with a crowd of concerned parents at a swiftly coordinated meeting March 18 to address questions about the collapse of the roof on the multipurpose...

Program helps kids accept others’ disabilities

While visiting Kyrene de las Manitas Elementary School on Feb. 24, Gabrielle Ford and her dog Izzy, with a host of young eyes watching, shared their story. Ford and Izzy, who both are...

$3.9 million school-funding report raises questions

Kyrene schools may be the recipient of nearly $4 million in federal education funding, but the suggestion, mentioned on a U.S. government education website, may have raised more questions than it answered. The...
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