Home Run: Student Logan Rose is Stepping Up to the Plate Again for the Third Annual Western WIFFLE Ball Classic
Following the success of the last two Western WIFFLE Ball Classics, its founder, 16-year-old Logan Rose is excited to bring back the popular event for a third year. Logan, a Paradise Valley resident, began his journey in the sport by ...
Scottsdale Kiddo Speaks out in Honor of Fundraiser
Noah was born ten weeks early. He was diagnosed with bilateral Grade III intraventricular brain hemorrhaging. He has required many therapies over the past 4 years. Noah has fun helping his friends in first grade! Noah, who lives in Scottsdale, ...
20 Things to Do This Summer for Kids
Hi! I’m Nicholas, your Epic Kids columnist. I’m a second-grade CEO, and this month I’m sharing 20 creative things to do during summer. See new movies like Jurassic World Dominion, Lightyear, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and Tom Gun: Maverick. ...
Star Quality: Epic Kids Chats with Local Up-and-Coming Actress Hailey Glicksman
Star Quality Epic Kids chats with a local up-and-coming actress. Name: Hailey Glicksman Age: 14 Grade: 9th School you attend: Desert Mountain High School How did you get into acting? I started off in dance when I was young, but ...
Boxed Up Project Created by Teen Helps Children Unpack Grief
Boxed Up Project helps children unpack grief By Lin Sue Flood Most of us have difficulty accepting the death of someone we love, but that’s especially true for a child. At just 6, Milan Coraggio-Sewell didn’t understand how her best ...
Art Awards Celebrate Local Students’ Achievements
A visual art exhibit with the work of top students was shown at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center following the 26th Annual Celebration of Art and the 43rd Annual Jeff Cross Memorial incentive awards and scholarship ceremony. The recent event was ...
Hadley’s Hope: Seventh Grader Hosts Charity Duel on the Diamond Event
Hadley’s Hope Seventh grader hosts charity Duel on the Diamond event. For 13-year-old Hadley Gray, bringing attention to those in need drives her. The founder of Hadley’s Hope, a soon to be nonprofit, the Paradise Honors Middle School student recently ...
Epic Kids May 2022
Epic Kids May 2022 Introducing the May 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the May 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids ...
Teacher Appreciation Week: Show Your Educator How Much You Care
Hi! I’m Nicholas, your Epic Kids columnist. I’m a second grade CEO, and this month I’m blogging about teachers to honor the first week of May, which is Teacher Appreciation Week. Here are six ideas for showing your teachers how ...
Fit Kids: Month of the Military Child
By Linkan Marler The Defense Department celebrates military children during the month of April. When you see someone in uniform or someone who has served, you can say, “Thank you for your service.” We shouldn’t just honor military members, but ...
Students Win Big at Arizona Envirothon
Three West Valley high school teams swept top honors at the 2022 Arizona Envirothon competition. Two teams from Trivium Prep Academy (Goodyear) won gold and bronze. Centennial High School (Peoria) took silver. Thirteen teams met at Papago Park in Tempe ...
Built for Fun: Local Family Opens Bricks & Minifigs, a store for all things LEGO
Built for Fun Local family opens Bricks & Minifigs, a store for all things LEGO By Sondra Barr Photos by Mark Susan LEGO is a family affair for the Blaz family. Fans of the construction toys, Allen and Kat Blaz ...
Epic Kids April 2022
Introducing the April 2022 issue of Epic Kids. Enjoy! Click on the photo above to view the April 2022 issue of Epic Kids. We welcome feedback and story suggestions. Let us know about the epic kids you know in the ...
Now with Nicholas: Enjoy a Moment in the Sun
Fun in the Sun Nicholas is ready for spring with his favorite spring gear. Hi! I’m Nicholas, your Epic Kids columnist. I’m a second grade CEO, and this month I’m sharing four of my favorite gear finds for spring, especially ...
Fit for Fun: Get Outside With Your Family for Some Fitness and Fun
By Linkan Marler Stretch It Out! Here’s a great stretch for hips, back, hamstrings, and shoulders. First, sit on the floor with your legs straight and your feet as wide as they will go. Next, reach your arms out in ...
Paradise Valley Varsity Boys Soccer Team Honored with the AIA Sportsmanship Award
Paradise Valley High School’s Boys Varsity Soccer Team was awarded the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Sportsmanship Award on Feb. 23. This prestigious award is given to a team that demonstrates extraordinary sportsmanship during the season. The student-athletes and coaches have ...
Young Entrepreneurs: Hodge Sisters Have the Spirit of Entrepreneurship
For Hodge sisters Addison and Devin, the spirit of entrepreneurship runs in the family. Name: Addison Hodge Age: 12 Grade: 6th School you attend: Homeschool Where did you get the idea for Clean Core Bracelets? I got the idea a ...
St. Joseph’s Youth Camp: Rooted in Tradition and Values
Since 1949, St. Joseph’s Youth Camp has provided summers of fun and adventure for thousands of kids. As a traditional youth camp and nonprofit organization, St. Joseph’s Youth Camp provides youth ages 7 to 17 with a week-long overnight opportunity ...