Graduates ready to take on the world
Nostalgia mixed with the thrill of new adventure — these were the expressed emotions of four Prescott High School seniors who The Daily Courier has followed through the course of their final year of high school.
Prescott High’s senior tour, a significant moment
Prescott High School’s Class of 2018 was feted in fine style on Wednesday afternoon — preschoolers to middle schoolers cheered them on in gauntlet style at the district schools where many got started.
Prescott school district's old offices in escrow
PUSD sets June 18 as closing date for sale
This is something of a repeat story, but Prescott Unified School District appears to have a buyer for the former district offices on South Granite Street.
$1M or more to rebuild PHS track, football field
Prescott High School’s track and football field are in such poor repair the track team was unable to host any home meets this season.
Charter schools to raise average pay for teachers
Infusion of state dollars to benefit charter schools; BASIS teachers get extra rewards from parents
Gov. Doug Ducey, and a majority of state legislators, may not have met all the demands of Arizona Educators United #RedForEd movement, but teacher pay is slated to increase by an additional 19 percent for both district and charter schools over the next three years.
North Star Youth Partnership honors teen leaders and their mentors
Tri-City College Prep High School senior Ashlynn Rooney discovered through her schools Peer Assistance & Leadership chapter the “value of kindness and how a little bit really goes a long way.”
Prescott City Council to consider new pension funding policy
The Prescott City Council this week will be voting on a new pension fund policy, one that stems from a statewide push to bring transparency to how cities and towns manage those financial obligations.
Granite Mountain School principal nominated for state honor
On a top shelf in Granite Mountain School Principal Teresa Bruso’s office is a block sign that reads, “Practice Compassion, Be A Dreamer and Dream Big; Be a Good Person, Do Great Things.”
Rising Stars: The impact of mentoring
Sometimes people need a little extra encouragement and support before their star can shine.
Taylor Hicks’ new principal in running for state award as ‘rookie’ elementary school administrator
At Prescott High School, the now-Taylor Hicks Elementary School principal was a stand-out student, someone her then-English teacher saw as a “natural born leader.”
Children’s safety is top priority with officials
Rural Arizona not immune to danger; school safety seminar focuses on ways to avert tragedy
Seventy-two hours before Valentine’s Day in 1987, a 17-year-old Southern California student at the Orme Boarding School in Mayer was killed by a Yavapai County sheriff’s deputy after he went on a shooting rampage on the campus, critically wounding one administrator and injuring two teachers.
Prescott school board enjoys show of skills from gifted students; issues $4M in next phase of bonds
Money to be used to replace aging buses, replace computers, fixes
For their last official meeting of the 2017-18 school year, the Prescott Unified School Board was treated to a taste of what some of their gifted elementary-aged students have been challenged to do this year.
Prescott Unified presents 'Going the Extra Mile' Awards
To Prescott Unified School District Superintendent Joe Howard, the beauty of this district boils down to one thing: people.
PUSD celebrates opening of new district home
The grand opening is set for 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, with a ribbon cutting, tours, refreshments and student art and music
Against the backdrop of a statewide teacher walkout, Prescott Unified District educators intend to celebrate this community’s educational legacy on Tuesday, May 1.
Mingus Union High teacher is Teacher of the Year
Prescott Mile High teacher wins Outstanding First Year Teacher honors at foundation’s banquet
On the night the Yavapai County Education Foundation crowned Mingus Union High School math teacher Craig Mai as its 24th annual Teacher of the Year, the 2017 honoree Jessica Marks shared how her award last year “changed her life.”
Some district, charter schools to be open, some closed; parents advised to ‘stay tuned’
Local RedforEd: What's next?
So what happens now? After two days of a statewide walkout/strike — the words are used synonymously yet hold different legal weight — school districts and charter school leaders must consider what will happen next week.
Prescott schools use hybrid 2-hour delay to support #RedForEd movement
Walkout inspires charter school kindergartener to donate his ‘give jar’ to cause
After painting poetry covers in pudding, Abia Judd Elementary third-graders in Catie Schnitzius’ late-start class on Thursday were at their desks outlining words for a three-line poems about animals in the world.
Mayer students do their own walkout to support teachers
Mayer Unified teachers didn’t walk out. Instead their middle school and high school students did – for one hour.
Some local charter schools plan to close for walkout
Tri-City charter schools are supporting the Arizona Educators United #RedForEd movement’s call for adequate educational funding and an equitable salary schedule, but only two of 15 schools reached for comment Tuesday said they will close for the walkout.
Humboldt district to close 10 schools Thursday and Friday due to teacher walkout
Humboldt Unified School District will close its 10 schools on Thursday and Friday due to the scheduled statewide teacher walkout, but the prom and some varsity sports events are expected to go forward as planned as long as there will be adequate supervision.
Plans in place for potential Thursday teacher walkout
A looming statewide teacher walkout on Thursday will have a bit of different look in the Quad-City region, as well as in a number of districts across Yavapai County.
Soldwedels inducted into UofA Journalism Hall of Fame
Newspaper ink flowed in the blood of The Daily Courier’s long-time owners Don and Luda Soldwedel.
Local police detective offers ‘White Cross Project’ to teach life-and-death, safe driving lessons
White Cross Project
Every time Jim Tobin sees a white cross roadside memorial, he immediately ponders the life behind the etched name on the markers — Kyle, Haley, Christopher, Jacob, John, Jose, Benjamin, Patrick, Shane, Sandi, Sandra, Christy, Kasey, Riley, Shawn, Lauren, Julian, Joseph and Jeremiah.
PHS students honor National School Walkout with assembly calling on students to speak up, be kind
Call for action
For 17 minutes on Friday morning, about 100 Prescott High School students paid homage to 14 peers, and three of their male teachers and coaches, who until Valentine’s Day attended a Florida high school.
Arizona teachers vote to walk out
Schools across the state could be forced to close if walkout lasts multiple days
The vote is in — some 78 percent of more than 57,000 Arizona teachers who submitted ballots favor a walkout.
Educators stage another walk-in
Second #RedForEd rally affirms need for pre-Recession funding to do what’s best for students
The momentum behind the #RedForEd movement has not lost its gusto in the Quad Cities.
United Way’s new social enterprise program giving people a chance
Enables agencies to offer employment hope
Brad Newman is not afraid to try anything.
Locals cautiously optimistic about pledge to make education a priority
Within minutes of Gov. Doug Ducey’s announcement he will propose to the Legislature raising teacher pay by 9 percent for the next school year, with net increases of up to 20 percent by 2020-21, Chino Valley Unified School District Superintendent John Scholl was penning a memo to faculty and staff.
Educators call '#RedForEd' walk-in campaign a demand to do right by students, not only higher pay
An army of red shirts, red pants, red ties, even red sneakers, surrounded schools throughout the tri-city area on Wednesday as a means to remedy a decade of alleged educational neglect.
Mayer district seeking emergency funds to cover student exodus after Goodwin fire
Mayer Schools Superintendent Dean Slaga will be at the state Capitol today, April 10, seeking financial help from lawmakers to compensate for losing 55 students because of last summer’s fire and flood.
Dresses, tuxedos, suits, shoes and jewelry available at no cost to students attending prom
The Priceless Prom Project
Modeling a tailored black tuxedo with matching bow tie and shiny black dress shoes, Chino Valley High School senior Tanner Brown looked every bit the sophisticated young gentleman ready for prom night.
Aspiring music legend is a teaching legend
Acoustic guitar, love of language integral pieces to retiring Abia Judd teacher’s connection with children
Jane Robertson once aspired to be the next Joni Mitchell or Joan Baez.
Yavapai County Education Foundation announces finalists for 24th Teacher of the Year honor
From a field of 73 teacher nominees across Yavapai County — including district, charter and private schools — seven teachers from Humboldt Unified School District and five from Prescott Unified School District are finalists in the 24th annual Yavapai County Teacher of the Year categories.
College students bring ‘Chalk for Change’ to Willow Creek Charter School
The front courtyard at Willow Creek Charter School was transformed Wednesday afternoon from blank pavement to an assortment of happy images and messages, all created with chalk — rainbows, hearts, angels, even a smiling “kitty dog.”
PUSD prioritizes competitive salaries, student emotional health in proposed budget approval
With united support, the Prescott Unified School District Governing Board on Tuesday night approved a proposed 2018-19 budget that will give all staff a 3 percent pay hike.
PUSD governing board looks to fill 2 vacancies
Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli has been doing double-duty with the Prescott Unified School District since his election in November, but come this November he will be focused solely on city business.
PUSD board to vote on 2018-19 budget at new Washington School location
The Prescott Unified School District Governing Board will host its first official monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 3, at 5 p.m. in the first-floor conference room of the district’s new home at Washington School on East Gurley Street.
New project that hearkens back to New Deal aims to help the homeless, curb panhandling in Prescott
Will work for ...
Panhandlers hold up signs at entrances to businesses and intersections asking for help to fill up the gas tank, cover a meal, or work that will help with living expenses.
Easter candy tradition, what is your favorite jelly bean? (Poll)
Buttered-popcorn jelly beans outselling licorice as most popular this year
For many adults and children alike, jelly beans are a national Easter tradition.
Chocolate Easter bunny still top seller for Easter baskets
Easter is a Christian religious observance that coincides with the beginning of spring.
Murder mystery writer J.A. Jance entertains readers with pages out of her real-life story
Don’t you dare make murder mystery thriller writer J.A. Jance angry. You might end up as a serial killer in one of her books.
‘Red for Ed’ marchers call for more education funding
Standing on the north sidewalk of the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza on Thursday afternoon, 4-year-old Sean VanKirk held up a sign that read, “We are the only super heroes you’ve got.”
Prescott High seniors favor respect, not casting judgment when it comes to hot topics
“Our maturity will be judged by how well we are able to agree to disagree and yet continue to love one another, to care for one another, and cherish one another and seek the greater good of the other.” – Desmond Tutu
Soon-to-be Prescott High graduates offer their wisdom on traversing a complex world
Charles Dickens penned the opening to “A Tale of Two Cities” more than a century-and-a-half ago.
Washington School now home to PUSD district offices, preschool and resource center
Prescott Unified School District central office folks smile as they settled into their new digs on Friday mornig in what was once the state’s oldest elementary school.
Historic-preservation-minded neighbors of Washington School pleased with its new uses
Because the community was opposed to selling the historic Washington School building in Prescott, district leaders, instead, sold the PUSD offices that were on South Granite Street and relocated to the Washington School.
Helping the homeless creatively
CCJ’s new leader envisions end to homelessness with creative, collaborative approaches
Jessi Hans is a believer in the divine dignity of every man, woman and child.
Report spotlights history of school spending
Aims to make it higher state priority
If you ask the group of about 10 Prescott High School seniors who attended an Arizona Town Hall Community Outreach program on Tuesday what the key is to their educational success, they will repeat the same answer: knowledgeable, caring and devoted classroom teachers.
Grad Night 2018 sure to be night of frivolity and memories
Prescott High School’s Class of 2018 will be treated to a casino night party hours after they turn the tassels on their Badger blue mortarboards, Friday, May 25.
Hospital president shares pride in YRMC’s 75-year past as predictor of future progress
Shepherd of health care
As the shepherd of Prescott’s main health care institution, John Amos sounded like a proud coach as he hailed the progress and medical advances of Yavapai Regional Medical Center over the last 75 years.
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