Just for Fun (Jokes and Fun Facts for the Entire Family) December 2021
just for fun JOKES AND FUN FACTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY In you consider using pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, 50-cent pieces, and dollar coins, there are 293 ways to make change for a dollar! Maine is the only U.S. state ...
Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year Program Now Accepting Applications
The City of Phoenix Youth and Education Office is now accepting applications for the 2022 Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year awards. The awards recognize and honor the outstanding achievements of young people, enhance the perception of youth, and ...
Now with Nicholas: Get Crafty in the New Year Ahead
Hi! I’m Nicholas, your monthly Epic Kids columnist. I’m second-grade CEO, and this month I want to better introduce myself and tell you about my business. When Covid started in 2020, I was in kindergarten. My mom wanted me to ...
Golf Champ: JJ Brigowatz Earns Top Honor
Way to go, JJ Brigowatz! Freshman JJ Brigowatz, 15, was named the number one golfer in his division for 2020/2021. JJ competed in the Cactus Christian League along with his teammates at Phoenix Christian Preparatory School. His team took home ...
Cycling Sensation: Ten-year-old Cyclist Completes 102-mile Century Bike Ride
Hard work, perseverance, and dedication paid off for fifth grader Ariana Dinu. She fulfilled her dream to complete the El Tour de Tucson 102-mile century bike ride November 21. Founded in 1983 by former teacher Richard DeBernadis, the El Tour ...
Epic Kids December 2021
Introducing the December issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the December 2021 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the Valley ...
Matthew Manion Displays a Natural Aptitude for Music and Art.
Doubly Talented Matthew Manion displays a natural aptitude for music and art. Eighth-grade student Matthew Manion is a gifted self-taught musician and artist. Presented with a ukulele at age 5, Matthew has since taken up the guitar and is constantly ...
Boy Scout Troop 41 Tree Lot
Nothing beats a chill in the air, holiday music playing and coming home to a house that smells like fresh pine trees! It is not too soon to start thinking about finding that perfect tree to turn your place into ...
Furry Friends: Student honored for “Shelby and the Bears” Initiative
Sixth grader Shelby Shearer, Phoenix Police Assistant Chief Martos, and Mountain View Precinct Commander Disotell were celebrated as this year’s Co-Grand Marshals at Phoenix Christian Preparatory School’s 72nd Homecoming Parade. Shelby is already a veteran community activist, helping to offer something ...
Pollution Solution: Research Leads Student to Address Growing Environmental Crisis
Research leads AmeriSchools student to address growing environmental crisis. The year has been challenging for many students. For 11-year-old Srinidhi Chevru, it was an opportunity to demonstrate her special ability to research, paraphrase, and write a comprehensive report on a ...
Fun Gifts for Kids
Epic Kids Gift Guide Win the gift-giving award this year. The STEM Sports® All-Star Kit is a five-month subscription that helps every third through eighth grader discover a love for STEM and sports at home. $59.80/per month. stemsports.comMake hydration fun ...
Junior Achievement of Arizona’s 18 under 18 Nominations Open
18 under 18 Nominations Open for JA Junior Achievement of Arizona’s 18 under 18 nominations open Monday, Nov. 15 and close Jan. 31, 2022 at midnight. Nominees have to be under 18 years of age by July 1, 2021 and ...
PVSchools Announces 2022 National Merit Semifinalists and National Merit Commended Students
The National Merit® Scholarship Corporation has released the names of the 2022 National Merit Semifinalists. PVSchools is proud to have six students from Paradise Valley High School, Pinnacle High School, and Shadow Mountain High School qualify as Semifinalists. PVSchools National ...
Arizona High School Students Win Essay Contest; Will participate in 25th Anniversary of the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade
Four Arizona high school students will be honored as the 2021 “Waving the Flag of Freedom” High School Essay Competition sponsored by Honoring America’s Veterans, the nonprofit organization behind the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. Each student will receive a $250 ...
The Springer Sisters Take to the Stage
Acting comes naturally for sisters Abby & Savannah Springer. Epic Kids recently chatted with the duo to hear more about their performances. Abby Springer Age: 14 School: Heritage Academy Most recently seen as Sharpay Evans in Disney’s High School Musical ...
Sisters Aim to Change the World with Service Projects
The Love Project Club Sisters aim to change the world with service projects. Sisters Scout and Dot Starr started The Love Project Club last year to organize community service projects for youth. The Love Project Club collected items for ...
Danit Knishinsky Publishes Fantasy Novel
Dream Chaser Danit Knishinsky publishes fantasy novel. Fourteen-year-old Danit Knishinsky achieved one of her dreams––writing and publishing fantasy novel, Maddie Skirkoff: World of Odds. The book is about a girl named Maddie who has always dreamed of finding the extraordinary. ...
Epic Kids Photo Contest Winner
Congratulations to Aubrey and Owen for winning a night stay at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess for their family, along with four VIP Pumpkin Fest wristbands, and a parking pass in our first photo contest! Check out page 15 of the ...
