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Mountain View High School raises $10,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation  FOX 10 News Phoenix

It was an unexpected surprise for a 13-year-old boy from Mesa. Perrin Steel, who had a liver transplant, arrived at Mountain View High School to thank the ...

Mountain View High School swimmer Nina Bezzant perseveres with one leg  AZCentral

Born with one leg, Mesa Mountain View High School freshman Nina Bezzant is in her element in the pool.

Teacher Walkout: Feeding students during walkout  ABC15 Arizona

Elizabeth Leybeck is a math teacher at Mountain View High School in Mesa but today she adding up food donations from parents, teachers, and area grocery ...

Mesa Public Schools explains why it took nearly 3 weeks to tell parents about teacher's arrest  AZFamily

Mesa Public School district officials waited nearly three weeks to notify some Mountain View High School parents that a teacher was arrested.

Mesa high school teacher indicted on child pornography charges  KTAR.com

A Mesa high school teacher was indicted Tuesday after federal officials found multiple child pornography images on his personal computer.

Arizona teen helps plan student walkout to urge action on gun laws  Arizona Daily Star

Mountain View High School junior said Monday he is helping organize a student walkout Wednesday to get the attention of legislators.

Mesa Mountain View High School briefly on lockdown over 'suspicious object'  azcentral.com

A Mesa high school was on lockdown for about an hour Wednesday morning after a suspicious object was found on the campus.

Jordan Harb: Starting a life of politics and public policy  Arizona Capitol Times

Jordan Harb, the 17-year-old Mesa student who helped organize a student walkout on March 14 to mark the one-month anniversary of the school shooting in ...

Hamilton High and other Phoenix-area students walk out over school gun violence  AZCentral

Phoenix-area students walked out of class on Friday, the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, to raise awareness about school gun ...

Legendary high school football coach Jesse Parker dies  AZCentral.com

Jesse Parker, who was celebrated last season at Mesa Mountain View with the football field named after him, died on Friday night. He was 77. Parker was ...

Watch: Ironwood Ridge avenges 2017 loss, takes down Mountain View on the road  Arizona Daily Star

Ironwood Ridge quarterback Octavio Audry-Cobos won his first career varsity game as the starting quarterback after the Nighthawks took down Mountain View ...

It's baaaaack: This week's high school football matchups, locations and predictions  Arizona Daily Star

The high school football season begins Thursday night, and while not every program in Southern Arizona is scheduled to play, the "Week Zero" slate is loaded ...

'All earned': Brophy Prep blind football player Adonis Watt scores 2 touchdowns  AZCentral

Brophy Pep running back Adonis Watt, who is completely blind, scored two touchdowns in a freshman football game.

Five to watch: Top high school football games of 2018  Arizona Daily Star

The high school football season starts Thursday, which means every week will be filled with at least a dozen games across Tucson and Southern Arizona.

Countdown: Southern Arizona's top 22 high school football players  Arizona Daily Star

The Star is counting down the 22 best high school football players in Southern Arizona leading up to the Aug. 16 season opener between Ironwood Ridge and ...

Mountain View's Gary Ernst stays true to self through changing hoops scene  AZCentral

Mesa Mountain View coach Gary Ernst says he's not chasing 1,000 wins. So Ernst won't fade from the Arizona high school basketball scene, Visit Mesa ...

'This Was Our Moment:' Arizona Rallies For Education Funding  KJZZ

At least 1000 schools in the Valley planned to participate in a “walk-in” demonstration to show support for public education and demand more funding from ...

Thousands take part in March for Our Lives to protest gun violence  Arizona Education News Service

Thousands of students and other community members took part Saturday morning in the student-organized March for Our Lives at the Arizona State Capitol in ...

Ex-ASU player arrested on suspicion of stealing ambulance to beat the heat  AZCentral

A man was arrested Tuesday after stealing an ambulance because he said it was too hot to walk home, police said.

High school football games, predictions and score updates  Arizona Daily Star

The Friday night lights are back on — fingers crossed — and this week's slate of games shouldn't disappoint. Our game of the week will be the most storied ...

Mountain View tennis player extends success on ACU team  East Valley Tribune

Just after his first week of official practice, new transfer Jesse Miritello persuaded several of his Arizona Christian University tennis teammates to travel with him ...

Want more? Here are 22 players to watch this season  Arizona Daily Star

The Star is counting down the 22 best high school football players in Southern Arizona leading up to the Aug. 16 season opener between Ironwood Ridge and ...

Bob Callison leaving Mesa Mountain View to lead Casteel wrestling program  azcentral.com

In what is the biggest hire by first-year Chandler district high school Casteel, Bob Callison is leaving the wrestling dynasty he was building at Mesa Mountain ...

Here's a team-by-team look at the 2018 high school football schedule  Arizona Daily Star

Ironwood Ridge and Mountain View kicked off the Southern Arizona high school football season. Here's what every team will face in 2018: ...

Game of the Week preview: Chandler QB Jacob Conover choosing faith over football after high school  AZCentral

For players raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, it's a crossroads they face after high school: Faith or football?

Arizonas 100 Best Public High Schools: New Rankings Released  Patch.com

BASIS Scottsdale is Arizona's best public high school for 2019, according to a new set of rankings released by Niche.com this week.

Are We Investing In Our Teachers? | Connecticut Public Radio  WNPR News

West Virginia, Oklahoma, Arizona. Across the country, teachers have been striking for better wages. This hour, we talk about the challenges facing public.

AIA votes to add girls wrestling to its 2018-19 school year/Cronkite  Cronkite News

The Arizona Interscholastic Association added girls wrestling for the 2018-19 school year, joining a list of less than 10 states that have the sport.

Teen organizers of March For Our Lives Phoenix: 'We are not done'  AZCentral

It was Wednesday night and the 20 or so teenagers in the conference room of a Phoenix office building found seats at tables arranged in a U, ready for one last ...

Mesa doc weathers storms before returning home | East Valley Local News  East Valley Tribune

Dr. Doug Maready grew up in Mesa, then survived a hurricane and a mudslide before he found his way back home.

Here's your week-by-week look at the 2018 high school football season  Arizona Daily Star

Salpointe's Bijan Robinson (5) leaves Del Valle's Nathan Moreno (7) on the turf as he scores the Lancers' third touchdown on the night in the second quarter of ...

Mesa Mountain View HS's Luketich ready to hand reins to new leader  East Valley Tribune

About an hour after the school day ends, Mountain View High School Principal Craig Luketich leaves a meeting to take a walk around the Mesa campus.

Arizona student walkout on gun violence turns to sit-in at governor's office  AZCentral

Hundreds of Arizona students started their day Wednesday by walking out of class to hold demonstrations on campus as part of National Walkout Day.

Mesa man who lured teens on Instagram charged in second underage sex abuse case  AZCentral

A Mesa man accused of luring underage girls over Instagram has been charged in a second case for sexual conduct with a minor in Mesa.

ASU Gammage Announces Nominees and Finalists for High School Musical Theatre Awards  Broadway World

ASU Gammage has announced the finalists for the High School Musical Theatre Awards. Awards Ceremony and Show Saturday, May 26, 2018 | Tickets ...

Busken Rides Into the Sunset  Sports360AZ

Bernie Busken has retired as head football coach at North high school. Busken sent www.sports360az.com a text message of his decision early Monday ...

New building at Westwood highlights Mesa school project list  East Valley Tribune

Mesa Public Schools are receiving an infusion of $13 million for the 2016-17 school year, mostly directed to construction projects and new technology.

Trailing by 22, Jaelen House fuels Shadow Mountain comeback win for state title  AZCentral

Shadow Mountain, trailing by 22 in the third quarter and 17 to start the fourth, went on a 32-11 run to close out Salpointe Catholic for the 4A boys basketball ...

Octavio Audry-Cobos  Arizona Daily Star

Ironwood Ridge junior QB Octavio “Octo” Audry-Cobos started his first varsity game tonight for the Nighthawks. Here's Audry-Cobos after the win: ...

Thousands of #RedForEd Arizona teachers rally for more education funding  AZCentral.com

Thousands of Arizona teachers and supporters gathered at the Capitol Wednesday to rally for higher pay and more state money for students.

Collection: Nogales High School's top 10 football players of all time  Arizona Daily Star

The high school football season is just around the corner and the Star is counting down the days with a top 10 all-time list for each program in Southern Arizona.

Collection: Amphi High School's top 10 football players of all time  Arizona Daily Star

Amphitheater has produced great talent, specifically from the Vern Friedli era.

High school countdown: Salpointe 'workhorse' Bijan Robinson poised for another big season  Arizona Daily Star

The Star is counting down the top 22 high school football players in Southern Arizona. Up next: No. 2, Salpointe Catholic running back Bijan Robinson.

Teachers wary of Arizona governor’s pay boost plan  WTOP

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona teachers said Friday they were deeply skeptical of the Republican governor's promise to sharply increase pay, wondering where the ...

Teens organize Phoenix 'March for Our Lives' in wake of Florida shooting  AZCentral

Two Arizona teens are leading the charge to pressure lawmakers for gun control reform by organizing a March for Our Lives next month in Phoenix.

Arizona schools announce Wednesday closures  AZCentral

Arizona is in for a fifth day of teacher #RedForEd walkouts and school closures Wednesday.

AZ Dept. of Education recognizes outstanding civics programs at 35 schools  Arizona Education News Service

Thirty-five Arizona public schools are being recognized for their outstanding civics programs as 2016-17 Arizona Civic Engagement schools by the Arizona ...

Doug Ducey only governor candidate to decline invite to student-led gun-control town hall  AZCentral

When gubernatorial hopefuls take the stage Tuesday to debate gun violence and school safety, incumbent Gov. Doug Ducey will be noticeably absent.

Students rally to voice concerns after Fla. school shooting  Arizona Education News Service

High school students in Arizona are holding observances at school and planning upcoming rallies to voice their concerns about on-campus gun violence and ...

Sabino grads bring unique perspective to east-side rivalry game  Arizona Daily Star

Calen McFarland grew up hearing stories from his father and uncles about their high school glory days, when they played football at Sabino High School.

One Fell Swoop: Mountain View Coach Making Impact  Sports360AZ

Sometimes change can be a good thing. Last winter it was certainly needed at Mountain View High School. The tradition-rich Toro football program with their ...

Some Arizona parents and students grow weary of school closures  AZCentral

Arizona teachers walked out for a fourth day Tuesday as part of the #RedForEd movement, and plan to remain out Wednesday.

#RedForEd walkout: Thursday school closures  AZCentral

Arizona schools have begun notifying parents that many will be closed Thursday, for a sixth day, due to teacher walkouts.

Young Marines Invited To Participate In Pearl Harbor Events | NearbyNews  Nearbynews

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski. When Tyson Henry was a youngster, it was clear he was going to be in the military. “It started with me running around my ...

East Mesa Boy Scout troop inducts 7 new Eagles  East Valley Tribune

An East Mesa Boy Scout Troop last week celebrated a major achievement for their unit as seven members received their Eagle rank – Scouting's highest honor.

Will schools have to add days to the end of the year?  AZCentral

Some schools have announced they will re-open Thursday. Here's a list of what charter schools and districts are telling parents about adding days.

Mesa High School getting new principal  azcentral.com

Mountain View High School Assistant Principal Lisa Creaser will become principal of Mesa High School next school year. She will replace Jim Souder, who is ...

Collection: Sahuaro High School's top 10 football players of all time  Arizona Daily Star

A look at the top Sahuaro Cougars in program history.

Did your kids pass an AP exam? Their teacher got a bonus  AZCentral

Arizona teachers and schools will get $3.8 million this year in state bonuses for AP tests, but the money's spread across the state isn't even.

Visit Mesa Challenge looks to break shot-clock ground in Arizona high school basketball  AZCentral.com

Will the Arizona Interscholastic Association finally warm up to having a shot clock in prep basketball after Visita Mesa Challenge makes change?

High school football: 'Bam' McRae brings stability to Mountain View  Arizona Daily Star

Coach's keys are missing. This is Defcon 1 people, high alert. Everybody stop. Does Wes have them? Wes? Where's Wes? Anybody seen Wes? Wes has got ...

Music teacher celebrated for 51 years of helping students  East Valley Tribune

Richard Rader celebrated 51 years of music-teaching excellence in Mesa recently.

'Pride of Prescott' marching to state championships  Prescott Daily Courier

“The Pride of Prescott” marching band was awarded an “Excellent” rating, the highest honor in its division, Saturday at the State Marching Festival in Mesa to ...

Mesa's Breeja Larson reflects on Olympic triumph | Sports  East Valley Tribune

Six years removed from the biggest moment of her professional career, Olympic Swimmer Breeja Larson continues to hone her craft in the pool.

Why is Gov. Doug Ducey afraid of unarmed kids from March for Our Lives Arizona?  AZCentral

The students with March for Our Lives Arizona wanted to speak with gubernatorial candidates. Only one of them declined.

Teens say Mesa man lured them on Instagram, sexually assaulted them  AZCentral

A storm of tweets unfurled a sea of sexual-abuse allegations against a Mesa man, who young women say lured them through social-media influence.

Gov. Doug Ducey's plan to make Arizona schools safer faces barrage of criticism  Arizona Daily Star

GOP resistance to Gov. Doug Ducey's newly released school safety plan could leave it short of votes.

Jimmy Eat World, Mary-Louise Parker and other notable East Valley residents  azcentral.com

What do Jimmy Eat World and The Gin Blossoms have in common? They both hail from the East Valley of Arizona.

Gilbert business builds secret doors, passageways for homes  East Valley Tribune

A thriving Gilbert business credits its inspiration to Hollywood spy movies.

Chad DeGrenier steps down as football coach at Mesa Mountain View  azcentral.com

After a second consecutive three-win season at Mesa Mountain View, Chad DeGrenier has resigned as football coach, the school said.

Look at them now: 2014-15 All-Arizona basketball team  AZCentral

It might go down as the greatest All-Arizona boys basketball team in preps history.

Travelin' man Willie Ethington helping Tucson Saguaros in playoff push  Arizona Daily Star

Immediately after finishing a doubleheader against the White Sands Pupfish in Alamogordo, New Mexico, on Wednesday night, the Tucson Saguaros loaded ...

Mountain Pointe sophomore DeAndre Henry hits game-winner for McClintock tournament title  AZCentral

Deandre Henry used his size to help Mountain Pointe beat Mesa for the McClintock basketball tournament title on Friday.

Students hold sit-in at Gov. Doug Ducey's office to protest gun violence  AZCentral.com

Dozens of Arizona students staged a sit-in at Gov. Doug Ducey's office on Wednesday, demanding to speak with him about gun control.

'We're asking for help': State will take over dysfunctional Murphy school district  AZCentral.com

The Arizona State Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint a receiver to oversee the Murphy School District amid a $2.2 million deficit.

Voting for Best of Gilbert begins today at website  East Valley Tribune

GILBERT. Voting for Best of Gilbert begins today at website. Here's your chance to let the East Valley know about the best in food, work and fun in Gilbert.

Mesa PD: Todd Heap hit, killed child with truck  ABC15 Arizona

MESA, AZ - The Mesa Police Department confirms former ASU standout and Arizona Cardinals player Todd Heap was behind the wheel in his driveway Friday ...

Horizon boys basketball holds off Sandra Day O'Connor, wins sixth straight  AZCentral

A fourth quarter surge by Sandra Day O'Connor falls short against Horizon.

Arizona Has 50 U.S. News Best Schools In The Country For 2018  Patch.com

Arizona's Best High Schools For 2018 - Phoenix, AZ - U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of best high schools in the country. See how AZ schools ...

Two local surprises still left for traditional National Signing Day  AZCentral

The new early football signing period has taken the luster off the first Wednesday of February, but in the Valley there are a couple of big revelations.

Mesa high school graduations slated | East Valley Local News  East Valley Tribune

All six high schools in the Mesa Public Schools district graduate on Thursday, May 21.

Tall car, small child led to Heap tragedy  East Valley Tribune

Todd Heap ranks as one of Mesa's most acclaimed athletes, starring at Mountain View High School and Arizona State University before he became a two-time ...

Devin Larsen throws 6 TDs as Queen Creek advances past Marana Mountain View  AZCentral.com

Devin Larsen completed 13 of 19 passes for 328 yards and six touchdowns to lead fifth-seeded Queen Creek's offense.

10 best Arizona high school boys basketball finishes this season  AZCentral

Ride this wild roller coaster into the postseason, because more basketball thrills are on the way.

Ducey school-shooter proposal adds cops, mental-health services to campuses  Arizona Capitol Times

Gov. Doug Ducey proposed boosts to mental health services at schools, a greater law enforcement presence on school campuses and fixing some, but not all, ...

Celebrities who attended Phoenix high schools  azcentral.com

Take a look at some of the celebrities who have attended high school in Phoenix.

Arizona high school basketball 6A, 5A championships breakdowns  AZCentral

It's time to dissect the final boys and girls high school basketball games in the state's two biggest conferences. There is plenty of intrigue, great matchups, ...

Great 8: Arizona high school boys basketball Coach of the Year candidates  AZCentral

With teams getting deeper into state, let's look at the leading contenders for azcentral sports' Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. I'll keep it to eight, but ...

Pinnacle boys basketball dominates Mountain Pointe for 6A title  AZCentral.com

Pinnacle rolled to its first 6A boys basketball state championship with a 76-60 victory.

Week 10 Arizona high school football rewind: Following scripts  AZCentral.com

A look at some of the more intriguing highlights around the state in Week 10.

Evan Nelson leads Salpointe Catholic into 4A quarterfinals with win over Seton Catholic  AZCentral

As evidenced by Wednesday's win at Seton Catholic, Tucson Salpointe is a totally different team since Evan Nelson became eligible 10 games ago.

Arizona's top 2019 high school football prospects  AZCentral.com

These are the top players in Arizona high school football who are juniors during the 2017 season.

Arizona's #RedForEd movement evolves into quieter, broader political force  AZCentral.com

Noah Karvelis from the Arizona Educators United talks about the different ways teachers are still involved in Arizona's RedForEd movement. The Arizona ...

Arizona high school boys basketball Super 10 rankings: Through Feb. 28  AZCentral.com

This is the final Super 10 rankings by azcentral sports for Arizona high school boys basketball for the 2017-18 season.

Fight ends Arizona high school basketball game: Higley vs Saguaro  AZCentral

A Arizona state playoff basketball game was called in the 4th quarter when a fight broke out between Higley and Scottsdale Saguaro Friday night.

Arizona teachers will walk out again Thursday as budget votes drag on  AZCentral

Leaders of the #RedForEd walkout announced Wednesday they will be walking out again Thursday. School districts are notifying parents of closures.

Six years after her Olympic breakthrough, Breeja Larson still embraces swimming challenge  AZCentral

The years click by at the TYR Pro Swim Series meet in Mesa. Swimmers come and go. The quality of the field varies depending on distance to the next Olympics.

More than 50,000 teachers walk-out to protest low pay, funding  Arizona Education News Service

More than 50000 teachers walked-out of their classrooms Thursday and were joined by supporters in their march from Chase Field through downtown Phoenix ...

Education notes: Tucson-area schools, centers offering free breakfast and lunch to kids  Arizona Daily Star

Tucson-area schools and community centers are offering free breakfast and lunch to children under 18 as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer ...

Max Hall out as coordinator at Gilbert High after arrest  azcentral.com

Gilbert High will play tonight's football game against Mesa Desert Ridge with head coach Tim Rutt back on the sideline , but without offensive coordinator Max ...

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