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25-26 Index of Stories
March
- Tucson High Junior Places 2nd at 2026 Marshall-Brennan Moot Court Competition – March 12, 2026 (Article & Photos)
- Tucson Unified Unveils EV Bus Fleet – March 5, 2026 (Article & Photos)
February
- Ex Ed Program Manager Recognized by AZ CASE and AZ CEC – February 24, 2026 (Article & Photo)
- Tucson Unified Magnet Schools Recognized by Magnet Schools of America – February 3, 2026 (Article & Graphic)
January
December
- Santa Rita Dental Assisting Teacher Honored as a 2025 Extra Yard for Teachers Grant Recipient – December 5, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- Bloom's Breana Chavez Named Inaugural "Teachers Who Rock" Recipient – December 3, 2025 (Article & Photo)
November
- From Scraps to Soil: Food Scrap Collection Program kicks off at Manzo Elementary – November 25, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- Arizona State Superintendent Celebrates Academic Success at Wheeler Elementary – November 20, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- Sprouts House Grows Learning Opportunities in Tucson Unified – November 19, 2025 (Article, Photos & Video)
- Red Ribbon Week at Pueblo Gardens – November 4, 2025 (Article & Photos)
October
September
- Santa Rita High School Receives Generous Truck Donation from Tucson Electric Power – September 18, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- Tucson Unified's Opening Minds through the Arts Receives $2M Endowment – September 17, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- Pueblo High School Awarded Grant from Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation – September 9, 2025 (Article & Photo)
August
24-25 Index of Stories
June
- Four UHS Students Named National Merit® College-Sponsored Scholarship Winners – June 4, 2025 (Article)
- Tucson Unified Recognized at An Evening to Empower(ED) – June 3, 2025 (Article & Photos)
May
- Glow Gallery at Erickson Elementary – May 29, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- Make Fashion Edu Runway Show – May 16, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- Verizon Innovative Learning Labs Open Opportunities for Students at Three TUSD Schools – May 8, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- OMA Showcase 2025 Performances – May 6, 2025 (Article, Photos, & Video)
April
- Blenman Elementary Achieves Model PLC Recogition – April 30, 2025 (Article & Photo)
- Palo Verde Celebrates 37-Year Career of Teacher and Coach Jim Mentz – April 25, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- Warren Elementary's 50 Year Celebration – April 24, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- Blenman Opens 25-Year Time Capsule, Prepares to Bury Another Until 2050 – April 21, 2025 (Article & Photos)
March
- A Tucson High Graduate's Journey from TUSD to Harvard – March 18, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- Blenman Elementary Recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community at Work® – March 17, 2025 (Article)
- Three TUSD Teachers Recognized with Raytheon Leaders in Education Award – March 4, 2025 (Article & Videos)
February
- Robison Teacher Brings 'Starbooks' to Life – February 18, 2025 (Article & Photo)
- Mark Wood and Student Musicians Electrify Audience at EYS Concert – February 14, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- Seven TUSD Magnet Schools Recognized with Merit Awards – February 5, 2025 (Article & Video)
January
- 2024-25 Step Up Expo – January 27, 2025 (Article & Photos)
- 2025 District Spelling Bee – January 22, 2025 (Article & Photo)
- Award-Winning Lesson Plan Designed by TUSD Visual Arts Integration Specialists – January 8, 2025 (Article & Photo)
- Tucson Unified Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award – January 7, 2025 (Article)
December
November
- Tucson Unified Launches EV Bus Pilot Program – November 26, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Tucson Unified Employee Earns Administrator of the Year Award from Arizona Technology in Education Association – November 19, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Van Buskirk Elementary and C.E. Rose K-8 Among Top Schools Nationally to Help Students Get Caught Up – November 19, 2024 (Article & Video)
- TUSD Celebrates National School Psychology Week – November 15, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Foster Grandparent Program Brings Mentors into the Classroom – November 7, 2024 (Article & Photos)
October
- Tucson Unified Food Services Department Celebrates National Farm to School Month – October 21, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Tucson Unified OMA Teacher Recognized at National Level – October 16, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Hollinger K-8 Receives Donation for Walk 'N' Roll to School Week – October 1, 2024 (Article & Photo)
September
- Booth-Fickett Wins EWI Literacy Initiative Award – September 27, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Drachman Receives Certified Demonstration School Award – September 23, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Pueblo Senior Earns AZ-HOPE Stipend – September 10, 2024 (Article & Video)
August
23-24 Index of Stories
June
May
- Pueblo Wrestler Continues Family Legacy – May 27, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Black & Brown Girls Wellness Day – May 17, 2024 (Article & Video)
- End Scene: Beloved Long-Time THMS Drama Teacher Art Almquist Retires – May 15, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Teacher Spotlight – Ximana Gomez-Peralta – May 10, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Former Palo Verde Titans Return for Third Annual Alumni Baseball Game – May 6, 2024 (Article & Photos)
April
- Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Awards – April 30, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Tucson High Wrestler Signs to HBCU – April 24, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Borton Students Write Book About Vaquitas – April 18, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Celebrating the Solar Eclipse – April 9, 2024 (Photos)
- Cultivating Learning in Tucson Unified's School Gardens – April 4, 2024 (Article & Photos)
March
- Spot-On Award Celebrates TUSD Speech Clinicians – March 7, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- #TeamTUSD at the Educational Materials Center – March 4, 2024 (Article & Photo)
February
- Tucson High Talk Circle with Pima County Superintendent – February 29, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- TUSD Student Wins Pima County Spelling Bee – February 19, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Heritage Day – February 16, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Former Legacy of Excellence Students – February 13, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- RUHS Basketball Team Celebrates Coach's 500 Wins – February 13, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Tucson Unified's Solar Superstar #TeamTUSD – February 9, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- District Spelling Bee – February 8, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Tucson Korea Ambassador Program (TKAP) Gallery – February 5, 2024 (Photos)
January
- Family Bond at Miles ELC #TeamTUSD – January 30, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Middle School & High School Honor Mariachi Concert – January 29, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Meet the Face Behind the Signs #TeamTUSD – January 29, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- APARSS Hosts Inaugural Tip Top Event – January 26, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Music is a Family Affair for the Ensey Brothers – January 25, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- TUSD Students Named Flinn Scholarship Semifinalists – January 25, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Meet Longtime TUSD Facilities Employee W. Paul Riggleman – January 23, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Southwest FRC Hosts Kids Art Class – January 16, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- STARBASE Program Launches Warren Elementary Students Into STEM Learning – January 12, 2024 (Article & Videos)
- Tucson Unified Partners with EdTech Company Paper to Offer On-Demand Educational Resources for Students – January 9, 2024 (Article & Photo)
December
- Palo Verde's Special Olympics Bowling Team Competition – December 19, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Mary Meredith Hosts Ex Ed Winter Holiday Concert – December 18, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Learning Grows in the Garden at Tully Magnet Elementary School – December 14, 2023 (Article & Video)
- AASSD Shopping Spree – December 14, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- AASSD Royal Readers Ball – December 13, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Robison Elementary Teacher Takes Egg Drop Contest to New Heights – December 13, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- WWII Vet Visits Dodge on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – December 12, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- NEWS – TUSD Step Up Expo shows students and parents their schools and programs (kgun9.com) – December 7, 2023 (Article & Video)
- Type 1 Diabetes Treatment is a Team Effort at Borton Magnet Elementary School – December 1, 2023 (Article & Photo)
November
- Tucson Unified Offering a K-6 Option – November 29, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Sabino Football Team Wins 3A State Championship – November 28, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Tucson Village Farm Honors Retired TUSD Teacher and Coach – November 20, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Longtime Holladay Teacher Has a Passion for Performing Arts – November 17, 2023 (Article & Photo)
- Family Resource Centers Host Jacket Party – November 16, 2023 (Article & Photo)
- UHS German Program Designated a Center of Excellence – November 14, 2023 (Article)
- ExEd Musicians Perform During Día De Los Muertos Celebration – November 3, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- 2023 EDI Student Summit – November 3, 2023 (Article & Video)
- Welcoming Our New International Teachers – November 2, 2023 (Article & Photo)
October
- RUHS Senior Swimmer Ranked in Top 6 in State – October 27, 2023 (Article & Video)
- Familiar Faces Greet Families for Nearly 40 Years at Tully Magnet Elementary School – October 20, 2023 (Article & Photo)
- HEART Fall Adventure Camp – October 18, 2023 (Article & Video)
- Sabino High School Teacher Selected for 2023 Peace Teachers Program – October 16, 2023 (Article & Photo)
- Bonillas Opera Day – October 11, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Sam Hughes Elementary Teacher Recognized as "Elementary Teacher of Excellence" for Arizona – October 10, 2023 (Article)
- Bunnies in the Classroom at Drachman Montessori Magnet School – October 4, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Mes de la Cultura Art Contest Winners – October 4, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Marshall Student of the Month Award Ceremony – October 2, 2023 (Article & Photos)
September
- STEAM Night at Tully – September 29, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- TUSD Mariachi Family on Good Morning America – September 28, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Culinary Arts Students from Sahuaro teach Crepe-making to Governing Board – September 26, 2023 (Facebook Live)
- ¡Adelante! Parent & Youth Leadership Conference – September 26, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Tucson Unified's Preventative Maintenance Team – September 25, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Bonillas Nutrition Class – September 25, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Rosthenhausler Sibling Principals – September 20, 2023 (Article & Photo)
- Staff Spotlight – Denise Tucker – September 19, 2023 (Article & Photo)
- Dodge Student Wins Arizona Regional Braille Challenge – September 18, 2023 (Article & Video)
- Mes de la Cultura Opening Ceremony – September 15, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Catalina Family Mixer – September 14, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- NASS College Night – September 8, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- RUHS Automotive Technology Program – September 6, 2023 (Article & Video)
- Collier Elementary School Hosts Annual Chili & Salsa Cook-Off – September 5, 2023 (Article & Photos)
August
- Howell Elementary School Students Have a Chicken as a Classmate – August 31, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Mes de la Cultura Art Contest – August 29, 2023 (Article)
- Palo Verde Family Mixer – August 25, 2023 (Article)
- Supporting Families on Day One with S. K. I. L. L. – August 25, 2023 (Video, Article)
- Stories that Soar! – August 14 , 2023 (Article)
- Amazing Food Services Staff at Whitmore Elementary – August 3, 2023 (Article, Photos)
- Robison & Miles Meet and Greets – August 2, 2023 (Article)
July
- Teacher Spotlight – Ximana Gomez-Peralta – May 10, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- RUHS Basketball Team Celebrates Coach's 500 Wins – February 13, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Tucson Unified's Solar Superstar #TeamTUSD – February 9, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Notable African American Figures from Our Schools: Katelyn Kubly – January 31, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Family Bond at Miles ELC #TeamTUSD – January 30, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Meet the Face Behind the Signs #TeamTUSD – January 29, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Music is a Family Affair for the Ensey Brothers – January 25, 2024 (Article & Photos)
- Meet Longtime TUSD Facilities Employee W. Paul Riggleman – January 23, 2024 (Article & Photo)
- Tucson Village Farm Honors Retired TUSD Teacher and Coach – November 20, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Longtime Holladay Teacher Has a Passion for Performing Arts – November 17, 2023 (Article & Photo)
- RUHS Senior Swimmer Ranked in Top 6 in State – October 27, 2023 (Article & Video)
- Familiar Faces Greet Families for Nearly 40 Years at Tully Magnet Elementary School – October 20, 2023 (Article & Photo)
- Sabino High School Teacher Selected for 2023 Peace Teachers Program – October 16, 2023 (Article & Photo)
- Exceptional Education Assistant Director Recognized at IDEA Conference – October 11, 2023 (Article)
- Sam Hughes Elementary Teacher Recognized as "Elementary Teacher of Excellence" for Arizona – October 10, 2023 (Article)
- TUSD Mariachi Family on Good Morning America – September 28, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Tucson Unified's Preventative Maintenance Team – September 25, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Rosthenhausler Sibling Principals – September 20, 2023 (Article & Photo)
- Staff Spotlight – Denise Tucker – September 19, 2023 (Article & Photo)
- Dodge Student Wins Arizona Regional Braille Challenge – September 18, 2023 (Article & Video)
- Howell Elementary School Students Have a Chicken as a Classmate – August 31, 2023 (Article & Photos)
- Amazing Food Services Staff at Whitmore Elementary – August 3, 2023 (Article, Photos)
22-23 Index of Stories
- Students and Teachers Recognized with CTE Awards – May 2023 (Article)
- Tucson High Magnet School Teachers Recognized by Concord General Contracting – May 2023 (Article)
- Pistor Middle School Teacher Honored with Tucson Values Teachers Award – May 2023 (Article)
- Ochoa Elementary School 100th Anniversary Celebration – May 2023 (Article & Video)
- Gridley Middle School Awarded $50,000 Adaptive Sports Grant – May 2023 (Article & Video)
- UHS Senior Recognized as a 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar – May 2023 (Article)
- Two UHS Seniors Named National Merit® Scholarship Winners – May 2023 (Article)
- Two TUSD Seniors Named 2023 Flinn Scholars – Apr 2023 (Article)
- Rincon High School Teacher Honored with Esperanza Latino Teacher Award – Apr 2023 (Article)
- 3 Magnet Schools Win National Awards – Apr 2023 (Article)
- Menlo FRC Hosts "Tell Me More" Event for Parents - Apr 2023 (Article)
- Cholla Students Win at FCCLA Leadership Conference - Apr 2023 (Article)
- Davis Bilingual Elementary Magnet School Celebrates César Chávez Day - Apr 2023 (Article & Video)
- Mission View Centenario Celebration - Mar 2023 (Article & Video)
- Tucson Korea Ambassador Program - Mar 2023 (Article & Videos)
- Meet Employee and Author, Cristina Furtado - Mar 2023 (Article & Video)
- Celebrate CTE Month - February 2023 (YouTube)
- End Student Hunger Initiative in Tucson Unified Schools - Feb 2023 (Article)
- Three Tucson Unified Schools Receive National Magnet School Awards - Feb 2023 (Article)
- Santa Rita High School Names New Head Football Coach - Feb 2023 (Article)
- Vantage West Credit Union Pays Off $27,000 in Student Lunch Debt - Feb 2023 (Article)
- Santa Rita High School Recognizes Silent Servant Scholarship Award Winner - Feb 2023 (Article)
- Carolyn King, Local Artist, Makes Banners with Students for Ochoa's 100th Birthday – April 2023 (Article)
- Luca, Rincon Senior, Earns Citizenship at Safford Ceremony – April 2023 (Article)
- Cristina Furtado, Employee and Author - Mar 2023 (Article & Video)
- Douglas Smith, New Head Football Coach for Santa Rita HS - Feb 2023 (Article)
- Student Mya Gonzales, Wins Silent Servant Scholarship Award - Feb 2023 (Article)
- Arts Volunteer Dr. Ned Bloomfield Recognized for 17 Years of Service - Feb 2023 (Article)