J.O. Combs Middle School Orchestra, Band, and Choir students participated in the Heritage Festival in California this past Saturday.

Throughout the second semester, Combs Middle School eighth grade students have had the opportunity to create their own science project.

Four years ago, the seniors at Combs High School chose a senior prank that ended up with some bad publicity for them and the school.  The following year, Cindy Parravano, one of the assistant principals, presented the "prank" idea to the seniors and they loved it!  Each year since then, the participation has increased and the "pranks" have become more involved.

A committee of stakeholders met with several candidates for the recently vacated San Tan Foothills High School Varsity Head Football Coach position.

Leading Edge Academy is a network of K-12 Tuition-free Charter Schools with campuses throughout the East Valley.

A Community Health Worker (CHW) is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of his/her community and has a close understanding of the area being served (including urban, rural and tribal communities).

Central Arizona College will offer HSE classes (formerly known as GED Prep classes) to help students earn their High School Equivalency credential during the fall semester.

This fall, Central Arizona College will offer a Piano class (MUP110) and private piano lessons (MUP109P) with Professor Arlene Ratz. Students will learn how to read music, music theory, how to “play by ear,” and various folk, classic and blues songs.

On Friday, July 22nd, the Florence Unified School District officially unveiled the new dedication plaques at San Tan Heights K-8, Mountain Vista Academy and San Tan Foothills High School.

During a special Governing Board meeting on April 13, 2016, the Pinal County Community College District Board of Governors announced Dr. Jacquelyn Elliott as the final candidate of the Central Arizona College presidential search.

The idea to try to get Let’s Move! Active Schools to Circle Cross Ranch K-8/STEM Academy (CCR) came when I tried to write a grant and it asked for Let’s Move! Active Schools verification.

The Circle Cross Ranch K-8 S.T.E.M. Academy was notified on April 21st of a $5,000 S.T.E.M. Grant they earned from the Salt River Project.

Leading Edge Academy Mountain View had the honor of hosting Brian Bausch (as seen on America’s Got Talent) for Cowboy Day on Tuesday, April 12.

Central Arizona College will offer Welding Art classes this summer at the Signal Peak Campus (8470 N. Overfield Rd., Coolidge, AZ.)

J.O. Combs Unified School District is proud to announce that Combs High School has received the 2016 A+ School of Excellence award from the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF).

Students at Combs Traditional Academy, a K-6 school in the J.O. Combs Unified School District, are eagerly preparing to show off what they have learned and celebrate the school year on Tuesday, May 17th from 6:00-7:30 pm.

The Pinal County Community College District Board of Governors conducted a special Governing Board meeting on Tues., May 3, 2016 to discuss possible actions regarding Central Arizona College’s presidential search.

Between preparing healthy food, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, Leading Edge Academy nutrition professionals have a lot on their plate.

Students from Central Arizona College’s San Tan Campus were recently recognized for their outstanding achievements.

­­ Central Arizona College is once again offering its annual Spanish immersion program this summer in Cuernavaca, Mexico.