SCUSD heads into school year with new leadership
A new school year at San Carlos Unified School District has brought changes to leadership from the superintendent’s office to the schools that make up the district. Incoming Superintendent Shawn...
View ArticleAll Year for One Weekend: How 4-H Youth Bring the County Fair to Life
The sun is barely up, and already the Gila County Fairgrounds are humming with activity. A teenager clips down the hair of a nervous steer. The scent of hay and livestock mixes with the morning air,...
View ArticleKismet Foundation Supports 40+ Local Teachers with Over $3,600 in Supplies
Globe, AZ — As the new school year kicks off, more than 40 teachers in the Globe-Miami area are starting strong with fully stocked classrooms, thanks to the Kismet Foundation’s Kismet Klassroom...
View ArticleGila Community College Embarks on a New Path as Arizona’s Newest Independent...
Gila Community College (GCC) is beginning a new chapter—officially breaking away from its long-standing affiliation with Eastern Arizona College (EAC) to become a fully independent, accredited...
View ArticleAfter championship, Lady Vandals basketball seniors sign letters of intent
After an end-of-March parade and community celebration to honor Miami High School’s 2025 state champion girls’ basketball team, there was another special day as four seniors from the team signed...
View ArticleGila Community College Approved for New Nursing Program
Program to launch in Fall 2025 at Gila Pueblo and Payson campuses, offering opportunities for aspiring nurses in Gila County. The Arizona State Board of Nursing has officially approved Gila Community...
View ArticleGila Monsters Make a Splash! 4-H Underwater Robotics Team Takes 3rd at State
TUCSON, AZ – The Gila County 4-H underwater robotics team, the Gila Monsters, proved its ingenuity and teamwork on Saturday, May 3, by securing third place at the state-level competition held at the...
View ArticleMiami Schools Lead with Innovation, Growth Mindset & Community in...
By Dr. Richard Ramos Over the course of the 2024-25 school year, Miami Unified School District No. 40 launched five critical district-wide initiatives. With a primary focus on students, we recognize...
View ArticleThe LEHR Garden: An Invention Sparking a Gardening Revolution in the Copper...
There was a time when a gardening revolution took hold across the country. During World War I and World War II, US citizens were encouraged to plant vegetable gardens in backyards, churches, city...
View ArticleCVIT’s Phlebotomy Program Offers Students Real-World Experience and...
At the Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT), students are rolling up their sleeves—literally—as they gain hands-on training in one of the most in-demand healthcare professions: phlebotomy. This...
View ArticleSCUSD hosts Fifth Shiłgozhóó Conference to celebrate San Carlos Apache Culture
Since 2016, the San Carlos Unified School District has focused on improving student outcomes with the concept of Shiłgozhóó, and an approach to education that addresses the needs of students beyond the...
View ArticleSCUSD says farewell to longtime superintendent at end of school year
The San Carlos Unified School District will see a monumental change in leadership as the school year draws to an end, when Superintendent Dr. Deborah Dennison steps down from the post she has held for...
View ArticleGlobe-Miami girls’ high school wrestling looks to build competitive future
In 2025, three girls represented Globe-Miami in the Arizona high school wrestling tournament, in just the second year of girls’ wrestling as a separate program. “It’s a brand new sport for almost every...
View ArticleMiami’s FFA Program Continues to Grow
Miami High School’s FFA program has grown and progressed significantly since Miami Jr./Sr. High School’s agriculture instructor and Future Farmers of America (FFA) Jimmy Crosby’s arrival at the...
View ArticleBuilding Student Agency
By Richard K. Ramos, Ed.D., MUSD Superintendent At Miami Unified School District (MUSD) No. 40, staff members are focused on moving from teacher-centered to student-centered learning environments. In...
View ArticleCVIT’s Early Childhood Education Program Inspires the Next Generation of...
Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) is paving the way for future educators through its Early Childhood Education (ECE) program. Launched during the 2023-2024 school year, this initiative equips...
View ArticleSCUSD includes parents in programs aimed at improving student outcomes
The San Carlos Unified School District (SCUSD) is working to help students in the district and educate parents to give them the skills they need to help their children succeed. Through the Parent...
View ArticleEDUCATION FORWARD ARIZONA LAUNCHES NEW PATH TO SUCCESS WEBSITE
Site provides students and families with resources for college and career planning Feb. 17, 2025 – Education Forward Arizona has launched “Your Path to Success,” a new website aimed at students in...
View ArticleGila College earns pre-accreditation/candidacy status
It has been nearly two years since Gila Community College leadership announced its intent to separate from Eastern Arizona College to the harsh criticism of its constituents, but in January the slings...
View ArticleSCUSD expands dual credit offerings to increase opportunities for students
The San Carlos Unified School District (SCUSD) has greatly expanded its dual enrollment offerings, giving students an opportunity to earn college credits while they attend high school and encouraging...
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