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Maricopa High School and Desert Wind Middle School choirs performed a winter concert Thursday to a packed house at the Performing Arts Center.

The varsity basketball teams at Maricopa High School are having opposite fortunes during the young season. After Thursday's home loss to Notre Dame Prep 67-39,...

Maricopa High School varsity and junior varsity wrestling hosted Sierra Linda and North Canyon in a dual meet Wednesday and came out ahead. Both Rams...

It’s not unusual for a large corporation to experience technical difficulties, but the communication issues at Maricopa Unified School District this week had a...

Maricopa High School's bands performed the annual Pass in Review concert, featuring symphony, chamber orchestra and marching band playing music from their competitions this...

They don’t just teach students. How did they do that? Butterfield Elementary’s successful strategy to rise from a C to an A school: Revamp the master...

By Bob Marsh I repeatedly see Facebook posts asking, “What services are available to seniors in Maricopa?” The question is coming from seniors who want...

Children’s Learning Adventure’s curriculum ensures daily exposure to STEAM-based learning through multiple learning environments designed to provide authentic learning activities in a meaningful context....

Maricopa High School Dance Department's Performance Company presented its annual showcase Friday and Saturday in the Performing Arts Center, this year with the theme...

Coasting to the finish, the Maricopa High School girls’ basketball team defeated Apollo Tuesday, 60-49, despite scoring only two points in the fourth quarter. The...

Maricopa High School varsity soccer had solid openings for the season Tuesday. The boys had a 4-0 home victory over McClintock. Senior Brandon Ortega and freshman...

  Young children are impressionable, which is why it’s important to set a good example. At Children’s Learning Adventure, Maricopa staff members embody the characteristics...

In voting for 5A San Tan's All-Region football team, a Maricopa High School senior was named First Team in three positions, and six other...

  Maricopa High School’s new girls’ basketball coach will surprise you. Rashawn Calvert has taken over the reins of the Maricopa team this year, but this...

By Scott Bartle Dear Readers, Unbelievably, the holiday season is upon us. Halloween is in the rear-view mirror, and now folks are counting down the number...

Three schools in Maricopa have earned A-ratings from the state as announced this fall, and other schools showed marked improvement. A Butterfield Elementary (MUSD) Legacy Traditional School...

How did they do that? Butterfield Elementary’s successful strategy to rise from a C to an A school: *  Revamp the master schedule *  Use data results...

  For Desert Wind Middle School music teacher Roger Wagner II, classes are about more than sick beats and woodwinds. In addition to teaching kids how...

Fourth graders grilled Maricopa’s mayor and city manager on meaty issues of the day, from economic development and traffic to cows. Tuesday, Christian Price...

 A child’s school break doesn’t need to be a break from mental stimulation. At Children’s Learning Adventure, students are always gearing up for a...

By Joan Koczor Persons of any age can become a victim of a scam. Senior citizens are the most susceptible. Financial scams targeting seniors have become...

Maricopa Ak-Chin STEAM Foundation hosted STEAM Day Nov. 8 at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center with a mixed bag of hands-on experiences for kids. Booths included...

Maricopa High School Theatre Company launched "Peter Pan" Thursday night for its weekend production. Starring Taryn Story as Peter and Antonio Gonzales as Hook,...

 Young children are exceptionally impressionable, which is why it is crucial to set good examples early on. Children’s Learning Adventure in Maricopa teaches their...

Central Arizona College hosted its annual Veterans Day Commemoration Tuesday with Julia R. Gusse, a veteran and member of the Maricopa City Council, as...

Maricopa Mud Run 2018 wound up Saturday with families enjoying warm, sunny rounds through the obstacles, unlike the early rounds in October that became...

The Maricopa High School football team wound up its season with a loss in the first round of the 5A state playoffs Friday. The Rams...

One of the first curiosities Alexandra Stahl noticed on becoming the theater teacher at Maricopa High School this year is the affinity the MHS...

Science, technology, engineering, arts and math take the spotlight on National STEAM Day Nov. 8. The Maricopa Ak-Chin STEAM Foundation will feature STEAM-related, hands-on demonstrations...

By Ivan Pour MHS Band and Orchestra Director Oct. 20 and Oct. 27, the Maricopa High School Marching Rams performed in Arizona Band and Orchestra Director’s...