Just for Fun: April 2024
What kind of garden does a baker have in April? A flour garden! How do bees get to school? By school buzz! What animal needs to wear a wig? A bald eagle! Celebrated on April 22, Earth ...
Eco-Explorer and Earth Defender: Jessie Pearl’s Quest for a Greener Planet as a Freshwater Scientist
Name: Jessie Pearl Profession: Freshwater Scientist, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Age: 32 What do you do for a living? I am a scientist for The Nature Conservancy (TNC). I think about big questions on how our Earth is ...
Sandwiches & Success: Mike Nelson’s Flavorful Journey as Mr. Pickle’s CEO
Name: Mike Nelson Profession: CEO and Foodie, Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop Age: 60 What do you do for a living? I am the CEO of Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, a premier sandwich shop with locations across the Valley offering ...
Ready, Set, Race! Fifth Grader’s Vision Results in Schoolwide Robot Coding Event
At the beginning of each school day, kids flock to Mrs. Houseman’s room. And why wouldn’t they? That’s where the robots are! For fifth grader William Macdonald, the chance to get hands-on with technology is one of the best parts ...
Book Club: January 2024
Avery’s Pick “NIMONA” AUTHOR: N.D. Stevenson GENRE: Middle-Grade Graphic Novel AGES: 10+ RATING: 5 stars SYNOPSIS: Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and ...
Perfect Protagonists: Hand-Picked Recommendations
Perfect Protagonists By Lexis of Maricopa County Library District Megan McDonald’s “Judy Moody” book series is known for its real-kid relatability and is a perfect read for young readers who are navigating the ups and downs of growing up. If ...
Book Club: December 2023
BOOK TITLE: “The Raven Boys” AUTHOR: Maggie Stiefvater GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy AGES: 11+ RATING: (1-5 stars) 5 Stars SYNOPSIS: It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive. Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her ...
Cactus High’s Star Student Dazzles as Keynote Speaker at National Cybersecurity Conference
Photo courtesy of Peoria Unified School District In a showcase of talent and expertise, Cactus High School senior, Cougarjade Reyes, was a keynote speaker at the prestigious NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference in Phoenix this month. Held on December 4 ...
Hamilton High Huskies Swing to Victory in Division I Boys’ Golf Championship
Photo courtesy of Chandler Unified School District The greens have cleared, and the scores are in, marking an exhilarating close to this year's high school golf season. In a gripping two-day face-off, Hamilton High clinched the Division I boys' team ...
AIA Crowns First-Ever Girls Flag Football State Champions
Photo courtesy of Mesa Public Schools In a historic moment for the Grand Canyon State, Arizona has witnessed the crowning of its first-ever girls flag football state champions earlier this month! The inaugural AIA (Arizona Interscholastic Association) girls flag football ...
