School safety: Video cameras could stream live feed to MPD
A discussion that began earlier this year, after a shooter entered the halls of a Florida school and killed 17 students and staff members,...
New coach tests Rams’ vitals, runs team as ‘one heartbeat’
There was very little leisure for Maricopa High School football players this summer.“We call it ‘one heartbeat;’ it’s kind of the analogy we use....
Youth to help run InMaricopa.com Town Hall
Students will get a peek at the democratic process during a candidate debate in August.
The Primary Election Town Hall, an InMaricopa.com event, will host...
‘Power surge’ knocks out high school AC
On what is forecast to be a record-breaking day of heat, students at Maricopa High School attended their second morning of classes without properly...
‘Safety, success, service’: New superintendent preps for new year (VIDEO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwnh4WiCSrU
Students in the Maricopa Unified School District begin class Monday on a modified calendar and under new leadership. Months into her new job, new...
MHS teachers back on campus to prep for school year (GALLERY)
Breakfast treats and coffee, donated by Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks, greeted Maricopa High School teachers as they returned to campus July 17. New Principal...
Former Coach of the Year named first swim coach at MHS
By Joycelyn Cabrera
A coach has been confirmed for the newly introduced Maricopa High School swim team, and she’s an award-winner.
Laura Logan, 49, plans to...
Back to School: What’s new on Maricopa campuses?
Most children in Maricopa schools will return to class sooner than usual this year. The Maricopa Unified School District approved a calendar change that...
Modified school calendar impacts staff, families
It will still be July when students return to class in the Maricopa Unified School District, Legacy Traditional and Sequoia Pathway this year.
In exchange...
Backpack giveaways part of back-to-school drive
It’s the back-to-school shopping season and local organizations are preparing to give away backpacks and supplies to students in July.
F.O.R. Maricopa and the Maricopa...
MUSD proposed budget raises sustainability concerns
Teacher raises and competitive compensation plans for new employees are included in the proposed budget approved for Maricopa’s public school system Wednesday.
Maricopa Unified School...
MHS administrator builds up teachers to impact students
Heidi Vratil began her career 22 years ago teaching in the special education department of Maricopa Unified School District’s middle and high schools.
“It wasn’t...
Q&A: New superintendent wants MUSD to flourish with strategic thinking
Tracey Lopeman officially becomes the superintendent of Maricopa Unified School District July 1. Lopeman is currently under contract as a consultant and de facto...
MUSD approves 10% teacher raise
Teachers and other certified personnel in the Maricopa Unified School District can expect to receive the 10-percent raise. The governing board approved pay hikes...
MUSD Board to vote on 10% teacher raise at Wednesday meeting
Teachers and classified staff at Maricopa Unified School District could see a pay bump next school year, according to district documents.
The MUSD Governing Board...
356 graduate from MHS in Thursday commencement (GALLERY)
Graduation ceremonies for 356 graduates of Maricopa High School drew a standing-room-only crowd to Ram Stadium on Thursday. The students heard encouraging words from...
MUSD 8th graders come together for promotion (GALLERY)
Eight graders from Maricopa Unified School District's two middle schools, Desert Wind and Maricopa Wells, came together Tuesday to mark the end of junior...
Sequoia Pathway graduates Class of 2018 (GALLERY)
Sequoia Pathway Academy celebrated the graduating class in commencement exercises Friday night. More than 70 seniors graduated from the charter school as Mayor Christian...
Senior Spotlights: Some of Maricopa’s Top Graduates
The class of 2018 at Maricopa High School and Sequoia Pathway Academy is filled with many goal-oriented, career-minded individuals. Learn about a few of...
MUSD suspends policy to make up time lost to walkout
By law, 180 days of instruction are required in the Maricopa Unified School District.
After a staff walkout, the district worked to accommodate six days...
Native American Family Night honors past, present, future (GALLERY)
Maricopa Unified School District’s Native American Education Program and its parent advisory committee (NAPAC) hosted their year-end Family Night on Wednesday, honoring past, present...
MUSD: School to resume Friday
After a false alarm Wednesday, the Maricopa Unified School District announced Thursday it would reopen at the end of the week.
All nine of MUSD’s...
After reviving theater at MHS, Calhoun stepping aside
The curtain closed on Maricopa High School’s theater program in 2010 when low interest in enrollment could no longer sustain it.
Then came along Cynthia...
Engineering graduate student powers through illness
By Scott Seckel, ASU Now
Stefano Chang of Maricopa had a good job in his field and was one class away from a master’s degree in...
Maricopa Elementary touts rare Lighthouse achievement
This year, Maricopa Elementary School became just the fourth "Leader in Me" Lighthouse School in the state. Wednesday, its students helped explain the significance...
Some schools to open next week, MUSD remains closed as walkout continues
Some area schools will remain closed Monday while others plan to hold classes.
Leading Edge Academy was closed Thursday and Friday, however the charter school...
Maricopa educators march to capitol, rally at home
Maricopa educators rallied afterschool Wednesday on the eve of the statewide teacher walkout.
The demonstration at Copper Sky Recreation Center April 25 included a march...
Walkout weekend food distribution Wednesday in 3 locations
Schools are partnering with a local organization Wednesday to distribute student food packs on the eve of Arizona’s teacher walkout.
Maricopa Unified School District, Leading...
Charters to join MUSD in closing for teacher walk-out
At least two charter schools in Maricopa will be closed Thursday for a planned #RedForEd teacher walkout.
Sequoia Pathway Academy Campus Director Alfonso F. Alva...
Walk-out Guide: Alternative childcare, food sources
The impending walk-out of local educators is expected to close all of Maricopa Unified School District’s nine schools Thursday and could also affect area...
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