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Located in DC Ranch in the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD), Copper Ridge offers students the opportunity to stay at the same school starting at Pre-K until they graduate from middle school.
With students able to start at just 4 years old, the culture and community at Copper Ridge has grown since it first opened in 2001.
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Arcadia High School Theater has been working tirelessly for the past two months to put on its annual fall production. This semester’s play is the spy comedy Get Smart, which focuses on main character Max Smart, a top secret agent trying to save a princess from the evil organization Chaos. It’s set in the 1970s. Student actor Sarah Salt describes the play as “really fun because there are a lot of different roles [one can] play within the story.”
What really makes the play great this year is all the people involved. All the actors are working tirelessly at rehearsals in order to make the production extra special this time around. Arcadia technicians are also working around the clock in order to bring the 70s to modern society in a realistic and over-the-top manner.
Student director Lauren Guana said that the play is unique and interesting.
“The resurgence of such an old story makes this play really fun for young kids who’ll enjoy the spies, teens who will enjoy the humor, and adults who will like the call back to an old TV show,” she said.
According to Lauren, the play is a great one to bring the entire family to due to its multiple appeals. Opening night is October 17 at 7 p.m. in the Arcadia High School auditorium. There will be subsequent shows on the 18th and 19th. Arcadia Theater has been working overtime in order to get this play to theater-goers, and they hope everyone loves it just as much as they do!
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Arcadia’s dive team captains, seniors Avery Bowling and Mallory Yates, are throwing themselves into the deep end by juggling classes and practice – but they know how to take care of business. The two captains are seasoned divers who have been on the team all four years, love the sport, and are ready to conquer their final season at Arcadia.
- Arcadia-Story
The Scottsdale Charros are pleased to announce the date of the 71st Annual Scottsdale Parada Del Sol Historic Parade and Trail’s End Festival. This community event, which takes place throughout Old Town Scottsdale, will kick off with the parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. The popular Trail’s End Festival, an extravaganza of Western-themed fun for the whole family, runs from noon to 4 p.m.
The Scottsdale Parada Del Sol Historic Parade follows a route from Drinkwater Blvd. along Scottsdale Rd. and culminates at Brown Ave. and Indian School Rd. Following the parade, Scottsdale’s Old Town Historic District is transformed into a massive Western-style street party for the Trail’s End Festival.
Women make up about 34% of the STEM workforce, according to the American Association of University Women. That’s a number that students who are a part of Saguaro High School’s Sisters in STEM are trying to change.
Fiona Riley is a junior at the school and one of the presidents of the student-run organization. She said they run a number of events in the district and greater community to try to make science more accessible to everyone.
Coronado High School is excited to announce the launch of the Coronado Fire Science Academy on its campus, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
This innovative program is a collaborative effort between the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD), the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT), the Scottsdale Fire Department, and the Scottsdale Charros. It is designed to provide students with hands-on experience and training in fire science and emergency medical services.
Scottsdale Unified School District is hosting its third annual College & Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at The Field House at Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road.
At the fair, SUSD high school students and their families will have the opportunity to meet representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities from around the country, as well as local community colleges and technical schools, according to a press release.
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The future of affording higher education can be scary for some high school students and their families.
That’s why the city of Scottsdale is excited to announce its brand-new scholarship program, Scottsdale College Promise – an educational initiative that supports Scottsdale residents in achieving their higher education goals.
With school beginning and football season right around the corner, it is important to highlight those who perpetuate Arcadia’s school spirit with passion and consistency. Arcadia Pom Coach Natalie Brown is a prime example, so we sat down with her to see what’s new for Spiritline in the coming athletic season.
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A Saguaro High School faculty member has been named the 2024 History Teacher of the Year for Arizona – a designation that puts him in contention for the title of the nation’s best.
Ashley Crose, who has been with Saguaro his entire 22 years as a teacher and is the school’s Social Studies Department chair, won the state designation from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the leading nonprofit advocacy group for K-12 American history education.
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Arcadia High School senior Alia Holt is representing Arizona as one of only 50 young people selected to attend the 2024 Sister Cities International Youth Summit this August.
According to a press release, Holt’s selection was based on her “leadership, genuine interest in diplomacy and demonstrated commitment to fostering international understanding and cooperation.”
Scottsdale Unified School District is launching a school bus safety campaign to coincide with the beginning of the 2024-25 school year.
The campaign follows the disturbing findings of a one-day survey on May 1, 2024, that was conducted by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services, SUSD officials tell the Digital Free Press.
On that day alone, 57 SUSD bus drivers reported 144 instances of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses that had their stop sign arms extended, SUSD officials report.
New initiative emphasizes critical eye in the digital world
With so much information communicated and shared widely on digital platforms, empowering students with skills to navigate the digital world safely, responsibly and with a critical eye has become an element of modern classroom instruction.
Accordingly, Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is kicking off the new school year with a new initiative called “Keeping It REAL,” according to a press release announcing the initiative.
“REAL” stands for Research, Evaluate, Analyze, Lead with Respect. In their online engagements, students will be encouraged to:
No cellphones on high school campuses?
No TikTok-ing? No Twitter/X, Instagram and Facebook posts detailing nearly every moment of every day?
The thought might bring smiles of joy to parents – and gasps of panic to the Scottsdale students starting school Monday, Aug. 4
Two new faces will soon be seen in the halls of Arcadia High. Drew Ammon will join the staff as athletic director, and Erica Rodgers will step into the role of assistant principal. Both hope to bring a wealth of knowledge and a shared commitment to enhancing the student experience this coming school year and beyond.
- Arcadia-Story
Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is looking to add to their team at a job fair set for 3-6 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, at the district’s Mohave District Annex, located at 8500 E. Jackrabbit Road in Scottsdale.
“There are so many ways to contribute to the community through our work,” said SUSD’s Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Heather Cruz. “Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time employment, we have something for you. Whether it’s in a classroom, teaching or supporting teachers and schools, or behind the scenes, supporting all employees, we’re a one-stop, job shop.”
SCOTTSDALE – Entering the 2024 MLB draft, Saguaro High School’s Cam Caminiti was a top name on the radar of many teams. The 17-year-old proved his dominance as a senior and earned the right to have his name called Sunday in the first round, where he was selected 24th overall by the Atlanta Braves.
“It’s an incredible organization and it feels so good to be here tonight,” Caminiti told ESPN after being selected. “It feels incredible. I was a little nervous at first but I’m just so excited to be on the next step in my journey and I couldn’t be more excited,”
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The Scottsdale Unified School District is hosting a job fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Mohave District Annex, 8500 E. Jackrabbit Road in Scottsdale.
It takes a strong team of dedicated professionals to deliver the world-class, future-focused education for which Scottsdale Unified School District is known, and the district is looking to add to that team, SUSD officials tell the Digital Free Press.
Arcadia High’s robust and successful Dance Program is led by teacher Tracy Puddy. Over the past 10 years, she has poured her heart into creating a space where students can express themselves and showcase their creativity.
She started dancing at age two and said she’s had a passion for it her entire life. After joining high school dance and pom teams, Puddy took the hobby a step further and started taking studio classes and choreographing for musicals.
- Arcadia-Story
The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board has appointed Melinda Splitek as Coronado High School’s next principal and Amy Hardy as Mountainside Middle School’s new principal.
The action was taken at the Board’s June 11 meeting.
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