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Combs High School Receives Learning Grant from SRP

Combs High School Receives Learning Grant from SRP

Combs High School students in San Tan Valley, will be able to learn more about math and science thanks to a $5,000 Learning Grant by SRP.

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Combs Traditional Academy Students Work on Improving Endurance

Combs Traditional Academy Students Work on Improving Endurance

Throughout the school year, Combs Traditional Academy students have been working on improving their cardiorespiratory endurance through performing the FITNESSGRAM PACER test.

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Nora Boettcher Named Director of Exceptional Student Services

Nora Boettcher Named Director of Exceptional Student Services

Ms. Nora Boettcher has been named the new Director of Exceptional Student Services for the Florence Unified School District, pending board approval.

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Poston Butte Girls’ Basketball Team Adopted by Phoenix Mercury

Poston Butte Girls’ Basketball Team Adopted by Phoenix Mercury

The Poston Butte High School Lady Bronco Basketball Team was recently chosen as the Adopt-A-Team for the Phoenix Mercury.

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Leading Edge Academy Operations Director Presents at National Charter Schools Conference

Leading Edge Academy Operations Director  Presents at National Charter Schools Conference

Leading Edge Academy Operations Director, Rebekah Krueger, was a featured presenter at the National Charter Schools Conference in Austin, Texas in mid-June. This is the second year in a row that Ms. Krueger has been invited to present at the annual conference.

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Tragedy Hits FUSD

Tragedy Hits FUSD

The Florence Unified School District and it's families have been hit with tragedy this week.  Not only did they lose Weston Ayers, a 15 year old Poston Butte Student, but they also lost an eleven year teacher at Skyline Ranch Elementary, Mrs Jil Bilsky.

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Central Arizona College Officially Opens New Student Union and Science Building at Signal Peak Campus

Central Arizona College Officially Opens New Student Union and Science Building at Signal Peak Campus

Central Arizona College officially celebrated the opening for the new Science Building and Mel A. Everingham Student Union at the Signal Peak Campus on Tuesday, August 21. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at each building.

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APTT Night Is Coming Soon to Ranch Elementary

APTT Night Is Coming Soon to Ranch Elementary

The Ranch Elementary School community in San Tan Valley is gearing up for their annual Academic Parent Teacher Team (APTT) meeting. At the start of each school year, teachers and parents use this event as an opportunity to collaborate together and set goals for the school year ahead. The parent-teacher team works together to create academic and social goals for each student both in the classroom and at home.

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Combs Middle School Empowering Students with Special Needs

Combs Middle School Empowering Students with Special Needs

Combs Middle School Life Skills Class, focuses on everyday skills, both academic and functional for students with special needs.  The class recently started a Coffee Cart Club. meant to empower the students with meaningful experiences that they could carry on past their time in junior high school.

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Preschool Pathfinders Making a Difference in San Tan Valley

Preschool Pathfinders Making a Difference in San Tan Valley

The new Preschool Pathfinders club is making a difference in the lives of the preschool students at Ranch Elementary.

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Meet the Finalists for Superintendent of the Combs School District

Meet the Finalists for Superintendent of the Combs School District

The J.O. Combs Unified School District’s Governing Board invites you to a Community Forum on Thursday, December 6th beginning at 6:00pm in the Combs High School Library to meet the finalists for the Superintendent position.

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Jeremy Sather Named San Tan Foothills High School Varsity Football Coach

Jeremy Sather Named San Tan Foothills High School Varsity Football Coach

San Tan Foothills High School has named Jeremy Sather as their Head Varsity Football Coach, pending board approval. Mr. Sather joined the Foothills staff this year as the varsity defensive coordinator and physical education teacher.

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The J.O. Combs Governing Board selects new Superintendent

The J.O. Combs Governing Board selects new Superintendent

On December 6, the J.O. Combs Unified School District’s Governing Board unanimously voted to enter into contract negotiations with Dr. Greg Wyman as the next superintendent.

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Virtual Tours Help Ranch Elementary Students Experience the Pilgrims Journey to America

Virtual Tours Help Ranch Elementary Students Experience the Pilgrims Journey to America

During the month of November, first grade students at Ranch Elementary explored what it was like to live in the 1600's. The students learned the Pilgrims journey to America started in England and their voyage on the Mayflower lasted 66 long days with very little food or water.

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Poston Butte High School Senior, Tyler Thompson, recognized for a Scholar-Athlete Award

Poston Butte High School Senior, Tyler Thompson, recognized for a Scholar-Athlete Award

Poston Butte High School Senior, Tyler Thompson, was recently recognized for a Scholar-Athlete Award and Scholarship.

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Combs High School Principal to leave at end of school year

Combs High School Principal to leave at end of school year

Thursday afternoon, Combs High School Principal Brooke Davis sent out an email to students, staff and families informing them that she was leaving at the end of the school year.

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ASU partners with Central Arizona College, offers bachelor degree options in Pinal County

ASU partners with Central Arizona College, offers bachelor degree options in Pinal County

Arizona State University (ASU) in partnership with the Central Arizona College (CAC), Corporate Center, will offer undergraduate bachelor degrees for students in Pinal County beginning fall 2018.

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Your FUSD Bond Dollars at Work

Your FUSD Bond Dollars at Work

The Florence Unified School District has begun purchasing items with the bond dollars the FUSD community approved. In a letter to district parents written by Chris Knutsen Superintendent, they state they "are committed to the fiscal responsibility and proper execution of these bonds to benefit our students and community".

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J.O. Combs Unified and the Walk Out

J.O. Combs Unified and the Walk Out

The following letter written by Superintendent Dr Gayle Blanchard, was sent out April 23, 2018, to J.O. Combs Unified District familes regarding the RedforEd Walk Out.

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PBHS Shines At Future Business Leaders of America Conference

Congratulations to Marie Edgar, Demetri Dillard, LaShaniece Winfrey, Summer Escobar, Eric Brooks and Analyce Schavio.

Poston Butte FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) had yet another great year in FBLA. They received their 7th consecutive Gold Chapter Award and also sponsored an event, Journalism, where they paid the winner of the event a $100.00!

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