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Stephanie Jones’ third-grade students at Santa Cruz Elementary School are participating in a project centered on fitness and global citizenship sponsored by Scholastic and...

They say Rome wasn't built in a day, but, with a little determination, schools can be built within a year's time. Both students...

Maricopa, it's time to get the party started and you are invited!   Last night Mayor Price officially proclaimed next week as Paint The Town Red...

  By Brandi Homan One population of youth where Maricopa falls short of opportunities for is our special-needs kids. This issue is at my heart because...

Maricopa's Senior Info/Expo was Saturday at Copper Sky Multigenerational Complex and included workshops, organizations, vendors, resources, blood-pressure checks, hearing tests and food. Pinal County's...

Maricopa's three elementary schools all held curriculum nights on Thursday, September 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Maricopa Elementary was pleased to show off its nine, newly repaired classrooms to parents who came to review the materials and curriculum their children will be learning this year.

Parenting is the toughest job in the world. Ask any parent. Wanting your child to be happy and successful in life is...

IF YOU GO What: 12th annual Maricopa Turkey Trot When: Nov. 28, 8 a.m. Where: Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. How much:...

Next Tuesday, January 17, marks the beginning of the spring semester for Central Arizona College (CAC) here in Maricopa. This is the fourth...

Tips from CDC Centers from Disease Control and Prevention offered the following tips for those caring for someone in their home who has a diagnosis...

The Maricopa Unified School District's Governing Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. Wednesday prior to the regular meeting scheduled for 6...

Girls on the Run® (GOTR) is an empowering program for girls in 3rd-8th grades giving them the skills and experiences to navigate their world...

Maricopa Unified School District began its 21st Century Afterschool Program in 2000 to provide a safe and structured environment for kids after school hours....

If you don't already know - and judging by last year's participation levels you don't - Arizona tax law (ARS 43-1089.01) allows residents to...

After winning 10 straight games to start the second half of the season, the Maricopa High School boys’ basketball team has lost three straight...

On Thursday, Chandler resident and author Janette Rallison will be at Maricopa High School to impart wisdom upon young authors and teach parents how to encourage their children to write.

City leaders want to partner up with the Maricopa Unified School District on the construction of a joint-use fuel facility in order to save costs and benefit from the discount of buying fuel in bulk.

Maricopa Unified School District hosted its annual Veterans Breakfast on Friday morning to showcase local veterans, especially those working or volunteering for the district....

At Wednesday's school board meeting a major focus area was the need for additional teachers and support personnel. Ten certified teachers are...

Governing Board members will hear updates on projects, policies, Senate bills, property agreements and a bus lease agreement during their Wednesday study session and...

Although the Academic Tournament champions from Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa Elementary schools will be recognized at Wednesday's school board meeting, the major issue...

May 5, two local Vietnam veterans took time out of their day to visit the Desert Wind Blended Learning class to discuss their time...

"Class sizes have decreased in some instances," Superintendent Dr. John Flores told the governing board members at Wednesday's meeting. He added that some...

The primary focus of Maricopa Unified School District's governing board meeting on Wednesday evening was the proposed fiscal year 2005-2006 budget. Clerk Delia...

By Raquel Hendrickson Fans of Maricopa High School athletics contributed nearly $21,000 to the department’s programs last year. At elementary schools in Maricopa, both district and...

The Maricopa High School football team could earn a share of the Arizona Interscholastic Association Division III Section I title with a win over...

For the second year in a row, second grade students at Butterfield Elementary interviewed senior volunteers (age 50 and up) from the community. The interviews...

All kinds of learning experiences, important community meetings and student productions of theater classics are in store this week in Maricopa. For details on...

Maricopa Police Department had its annual Shop with a Cop event Saturday, greeting children at the police station before escorting them in city transportation...

Two juniors at Maricopa High School earned medals at the Skills USA state championships this week. At Skills USA, students compete in various events demonstrating...