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Schools comes full circle for 2 GPS principals
As students come back to the classroom this Tuesday at Gilbert Public Schools, it is a true homecoming for two of the district’s new school principals. Chip Pettit, the incoming principal at Patterson Elementary and Brian Lockwood, his counterpart at Greenfield Elementary, both share the distinction of being alumni of the school district.
QC schools approve record budget
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board approved a $115 million budget for the 2024-2025 school year during its July 9 meeting, its largest ever, and a half-percent higher than last year. School officials say the slight increase is needed to account for student growth projected to be about...
Johnson brings winning culture to Mountain Ridge
During Andy Johnson’s 16 years as an assistant coach at Saguaro High School, he had the chance to help build a perennial high school football powerhouse. After 12 state championships at an elite program, Johnson wants to bring the lessons he learned to Mountain Ridge High School. “I was...
1st year’s successes create cornerstone of more yet to come
With a new school year about to start, the Kyrene district’s superintendent offers an overview of the strategic plan that will form a basis for efforts taking place through 2025. One year into the Kyrene Strategic Plan 2023- 2028: Thrive! Ready for the Future, I am proud to share...
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