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J.O. Combs students could earn 16 free college credits in a chipmaking prep course starting next spring

The San Tan Valley district's board approved a deal with Grand Canyon University for a one-semester manufacturing course built with TSMC Arizona; the first class of about 20 would meet at Apache Junction High School.

Pierce KellerNovember 15, 20262 min read

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Schools11 days ago
Board president Davis leads Queen Creek Unified race as Anderson, Romero and Purcell split the second seat
Samantha Davis had 28.5% in Maricopa County's 4:11 a.m. update, while fewer than 450 votes separated the other three candidates for the second open seat. In Higley Unified, Amanda Wade and Michelle Morris led.
Schools16 days ago
Four candidates, two seats: Queen Creek Unified board race heads to Tuesday on small campaign budgets
Board president Samantha Davis and member Kelli Anderson face Michael Romero and Sarah Purcell. Third-quarter reports show each filer raising a few thousand dollars or less; Purcell filed none, the county says.
Schools16 days ago
All but one Queen Creek Unified school earns an A as Arizona posts its last grades under the old formula
The state's 2025-26 letter grades give A's to 14 of 15 Queen Creek Unified campuses, while J.O. Combs schools range from A to D. Tougher standards apply starting next year.
Schools23 days ago
J.O. Combs weighs closing its traditional academy campus as kindergarten enrollment falls by more than a third
The San Tan Valley-area district could vote as soon as Nov. 4 on closing the Combs Traditional Academy campus for 2027-28 and moving its alternative school to Combs High; families pressed the board to keep the staff together.
Schools24 days ago
Committee urges Florence Unified to merge two San Tan Valley middle schools and empty three elementaries
A budget committee told the Florence Unified board the district must cut $5 million to $7 million next year. Board options are expected in November, with a vote planned for December.
Schools27 days ago
Chandler Unified could have about 7,500 fewer students by 2037, district demographer tells board
Applied Economics says the decline in the district, which serves parts of Gilbert and Queen Creek, is slowing as Arizona's voucher program levels off, but this year's kindergarten class is 2,200 smaller than its senior class.
Schools28 days ago
Gilbert and Chandler districts say Prop. 320's 60% classroom rule would force cuts; backers say it would lift teacher pay
Chandler Unified estimates a $26 million gap under the Nov. 3 measure, which reaches districts across Maricopa and Pinal counties; supporters say districts can meet it with new money.
Schools1 month ago
Higley Unified board approves a financial report showing a $7.5 million drop in its operating budget
Higley Unified's operating budget fell to about $118.9 million last year as its override began phasing down and enrollment slipped; board members on Tuesday raised concerns about the outlook, with more due Oct. 27.

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J.O. Combs students could earn 16 free college credits in a chipmaking prep course starting next spring

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Board president Davis leads Queen Creek Unified race as Anderson, Romero and Purcell split the second seat

Four candidates, two seats: Queen Creek Unified board race heads to Tuesday on small campaign budgets

All but one Queen Creek Unified school earns an A as Arizona posts its last grades under the old formula

J.O. Combs weighs closing its traditional academy campus as kindergarten enrollment falls by more than a third

Committee urges Florence Unified to merge two San Tan Valley middle schools and empty three elementaries

Chandler Unified could have about 7,500 fewer students by 2037, district demographer tells board

Gilbert and Chandler districts say Prop. 320's 60% classroom rule would force cuts; backers say it would lift teacher pay

Higley Unified board approves a financial report showing a $7.5 million drop in its operating budget

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