Poston Butte High School Mentor Teacher, Ms. Randi Fielding, recently earned a National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.  She also serves as a Co-Teacher Coach and Exceptional Student Services Teacher. She joins two other teachers from FUSD who currently hold a National Board Certificate.

J.O. Combs Unified School District and Combs High School are proud to announce that Jessica Furman, CHS Math Teacher, has been awarded National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching.

San Tan Foothills High School continues to impress and demonstrate just why it truly is “A place for greatness”.

Poston Butte High School was awarded the prestigious Air Force JROTC Program at the end of the 2016 school year. The US Air Force is one of the rarest JROTC Programs in the county and fits perfectly with the S.T.E.M. Diploma Program at Poston Butte.

Leading Edge Academy Gilbert Early College announces the addition of two new science courses for students this fall. Marine Biology is available as a science elective for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, while the Robotics course is a science elective for middle school students.

Mr. Lawrence Williams from Poston Butte High School was recently named the Secondary Business Educator of the Year at the Arizona Business Education Association Teacher’s Leadership Conference.

Mr. Jim Segar, Physical Education Teacher at Circle Cross Ranch K-8 S.T.E.M. Academy, recently received notice that his application for a district-wide grant of golf supplies from The First Tee of Phoenix was awarded.

Six members of the blood drive committee at Poston Butte High School were invited to Chase Field as part of their annual Luncheon and Awards Ceremony.

Combs Middle School, participated in the Combs High School annual “Family Football Night.”

Each year, all of the schools in the district compete to win a pep spirit assembly put on by Combs High School band, cheerleaders, and student council.

On October 19, the Arizona Attorney General's office presented to Simonton Elementary 4th-6th grade students, the importance of being cyber-safe and anti-bullying. , was amazing at presenting and informing students.

Combs Traditional Academy first graders are taking advantage of their bond dollars at work!

Combs Middle School Jazz Band has been selected from a competitive process to perform at the Arizona Department of Education Mega Conference in Phoenix.

As our nation celebrates the month of November as a celebration to service, Combs High School is proud of their six veterans who serve as teachers, an administrator and their facilities director.

The Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International has awarded J.O. Combs Unified School District No. 44 its Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability.

Combs Middle School 8th grade students have been working to create their own science project this semester. As they have progressed with their work, the middle school science teachers have assisted the students as they have worked through the various steps of the project.

A San Tan Valley school, Leading Edge Academy Mountain View, dedicated the month of April to their annual Leading Edge Academy Gives Back campaign. The annual campaign engages all students at the K-8 charter school in community service projects.

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) program at San Tan Foothills High School sent 24 students to the FBLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California.

Thirty-one individuals seeking a hand up obtained entry-level positions as flaggers on construction projects, paying $13 to $19 per hour, thanks to free training provided by the Arizona Department of Transportation.

A parents group is trying put the brakes on one of Gov. Doug Ducey's signature pieces of legislation.

Arizona has a higher percentage of students in charter schools than any other state.