‘Biggest Loser’ hosting Phoenix tryouts
Producers of the hit NBC show, "The Biggest Loser," will be in Gilbert March 5 holding tryouts for the show's 12th season.
MHS girls crush Fountain Hills, 61-37
It was a tale of two halves at Fountain Hills High School Tuesday night.
Spring registration underway at Maricopa CAC
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City to put off considering entering into IGA with MUSD to share facilities
The City Council on Tuesday had planned to discuss and possibly take action on a request to enter into an agreement with the Maricopa Unified School District to waive permits and fees associated with sharing each other's facilities.
Local team gets a ‘jump’ on the competition
Get ready, get set...'jump around!' Maricopa will host the Grand Canyon State Games Jump Rope tournament Feb. 20 at Maricopa Wells Middle School. This is Maricopa's second year hosting the Jump Rope competition.
Facility fees discussion only, activity passes back on agenda
Maricopa Unified School District's governing board meets tonight at 6 p.m. at the District Office Administration Building to discuss facility usage fees and potentially approve activity passes and board involvement on community panels or committees.
MUSD grapples with growing special ed population, dwindling budget
The Maricopa Unified School District has a special needs population of roughly 15 percent, about five percent higher than the national average.
MUSD Governing Board on break until August
The Maricopa Unified School districts governing board will be taking a several-week hiatus.
Maricopa High seniors receive $1.3 million in scholarships
Several of Maricopa High School's seniors will have at least some relief against the high cost of college tuition as more than $1.3 million in scholarships was awarded during at the school's honors ceremony on Friday.
New dress code for middle schools bans all logos on clothing
Maricopa middle school students can say goodbye to Nike, Adidas, Hurley or any other logo displayed on their clothing as the Maricopa Unified School District's Governing Board approved a new dress code at Monday's special board meeting.
Clemans family will have rooting interest Friday night
For Maricopa High quarterback Will Clemans, Friday's game will be about more than a Homecoming victory and a chance to be 5-1 at home this season.
Golf 101: Tips for improving your game
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CAC graphic design degree offers creative opportunities
Want a career in web design? Ever wanted to design a magazine ad? Do you wonder about all those quirky little tricks you can do in Photoshop?
Board Briefs: Special Ed Department hires additional personnel
Wednesday evening Heidi Fawcett, head of the school district's human resources department and acting director for Exceptional Student Services, asked for and received approval from the governing board to hire additional personnel for special education.
Maricopa High School vandalized extensively over weekend
The Maricopa Police Department, in conjunction with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office, investigated a commercial burglary/ aggravated criminal damage incident that occurred at Maricopa High School, 45012 W. Honeycutt Rd, on Dec. 10.
CAC and ASU partner to aid transfer students
Arizona State University and Central Arizona College are partnering to establish the Transfer Admission Guarantee program, an initiative aimed at streamlining the transfer process.
MUSD’s free breakfast and lunch program begins in June
The Maricopa Unified School District will sponsor the Summer Food Service Program for Children for the month of June.
Volunteers sought for MUSD budget advisory committee
Maricopa Unified School District is establishing an ad hoc Budget Advisory Committee.
Rams put Coolidge behind them, focus on Empire
Coming off a throttling at the hands of Coolidge last Friday, the Maricopa High football team looks to rebound this Friday night when it hosts Empire High from Tucson at 7 p.m.
Maricopa Kaos softball has three open roster spots
The Maricopa Kaos girls' 10-13-year-old club softball team is now holding tryouts for three open roster spots.
MHS may soon be singing a new song
Maricopa High School's student council members want a new fight song, actually the old fight song with some new wording.
Before and After School Program addressing compliance issues
Maricopa Unified School District's Before and After School Program hit a bump in an otherwise smooth road last week in regard to site licensing compliance.
Rams tip off season with hard-fought loss against Mesa Skyline
The Mesa Skyline Coyotes answered a third-quarter Maricopa comeback with a rally of their own on Monday night to earn a 67-57 victory over the visiting Rams in the opening game of the boys basketball season.
Rams boys’ soccer still undefeated
The Maricopa Rams boys' soccer team continued its spectacular run Thursday night knocking off Globe, 14-0.
Rams girls blow by Falcons, get set for playoffs
The Maricopa High School girls basketball team celebrated their seniors Friday night by defeating Fountain Hills 54-38, ending the season undefeated in regional play, and winning the final game played in the 50-year history of the old gymnasium at the school.
Rams take 3rd place in Diehl softball tourney
An odd scenario and a player's nice season debut helped the Maricopa High School softball team finish in third place as the host of the Krystin Diehl Tournament on Saturday, rallying to beat Coolidge 8-7.
Maricopa Youth Football and Cheer sign-ups start Saturday
The Maricopa Youth Football and Cheer season will begin early registration on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Maricopa Elementary School.
Downed power lines delay Legacy School’s opening
Legacy Traditional School's opening day is now scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 4, following a mid-morning Monday accident when an 18-wheel delivery truck missed a turn and ran into a power line along Seven Ranches and Porter Roads on the south side of the Legacy campus.
Rams take on Dust Devils at Eloy tonight
Assured of finishing the season with a losing record, the Maricopa Rams varsity football team is playing now for next season.
Coach pleased with Rams’ scrimmage, especially defense
More than a hundred fans turned out Thursday night to watch the Maricopa Rams football team in a soda scrimmage against Phoenix Carl Hayden Community High School.