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Queen Creek School District Staff Learn How to Stop the Bleed
The American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed program has trained over one million people worldwide. On Monday, January 27 more than 50 Queen Creek Unified (QCUSD) staff members completed the Stop the Bleed course.

QCUSD Middle School Name Changes Approved
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board changed the names as part of a consent agenda vote.

Tax Credit Donations Benefit Queen Creek Unified School District Schools
QCUSD students benefit directly from these donations because the money may only be used for student-focused activities that enhance their educational learning environment.

School Showcases Planned January 23 by Queen Creek Unified School District
Enrollment for the 2020–2021 school year is right around the corner at Queen Creek Unified School District. Families new to the Queen Creek area are encouraged to attend showcases happening at all QCUSD elementary schools from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, according to a release.

Queen Creek Teen in Wheelchair Gears Up for Wrestling Season
A 14-year-old boy with special needs in Queen Creek has no limitations. Cole Ludwig is in a wheelchair, but that doesn’t stop him from being on the Newell Barney Junior High School wrestling team.

Queen Creek Unified School District Welcomes Kathering Mecham Barney Elementary
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board on Wednesday, Dec. 10 voted unanimously to approve the adoption of the name of the district’s newest school: Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary.

Make a Tax Credit Donation, Help Queen Creek Schools
The state of Arizona extracurricular activities tax credit donation offers a way for Queen Creek Unified School District schools to raise additional money that directly impacts student education by providing opportunities for activities such as: after school and summer programs, field trips, music, athletics programs, and much more!

Enrollment Kick-Off Set for January 23 in the Queen Creek Unified School District
Enrollment for the 2020–2021 school year is right around the corner at Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD). Families new to the Queen Creek area are encouraged to attend showcases happening at all QCUSD elementary schools.

Brookline College Nursing Students to Work With Queen Creek Nurses
A clinical agreement recently approved between Brookline College and Queen Creek Unified School District allows nursing students to work with district nurses as part of a school practicum. The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board approved the agreement as part of a November 12 consent agenda. It also received approval from both Brookline’s attorneys and the district’s attorneys, according to the meeting’s agenda.

Home Depot Donates Paint, Soil, Other Items to Frances Brandon Pickett Elementary
Miscellaneous items valued at $500 were recently donated by the Home Depot to Frances Brandon Pickett Elementary School, 22076 E. Village Loop Road South in Queen Creek. The donation was approved by the Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board as part of a November 12 consent agenda.

Final Election Results: Maricopa County Voters Weigh In On K-12 Bonds, Overrides
Voters in dozens of school districts across Maricopa County decided whether those districts can borrow more and spend more on K–12 public schools. Of the 26 school districts casting votes for bonds and overrides, or in some cases both, the final tally, released late Friday evening, show voters in 21 districts favor boosting funding.

Early Results Show Queen Creek School District Budget Override Renewed
Unofficial numbers (10,982 ballots cast in the mail on November 5 election) show voters in favor of continuing the Queen Creek Unified School District’s maintenance and operations 15% budget override, according to unofficial early results posted by the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office.

Chasity Cruz selected principal for QCUSD Elementary School No 8.
Chasity Cruz is selected as the principal of the Queen Creek Unified School District’s newest elementary school, yet-to-be-named elementary No. 8.

Queen Creek Unified Students & Staff Honor Veterans
To honor the hundreds of thousands of men and women who have served our country, students and staff in the Queen Creek Unified School District (QCUSD) hosted several Veterans Day ceremonies, performances, and assemblies.

Parent Institute Class November 26 on Dangers of Distracted Driving
We will hold a parent institute class on the dangers of distracted driving in Queen Creek. The class is free and is at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, at the Queen Creek Unified School District office, 20217 E. Chandler Heights Road in Queen Creek.

QCUSD Teacher Heather Hilland Named Educator of the Year by QC Chamber
Desert Mountain Elementary teacher Heather Hilland with Principal Jim Richardson. (Submitted photo)
The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce held its 10th Annual Business Awards Dinner on Thursday, September 19 at Encanterra Country Club. Community members, businesses, and a teacher were honored with awards.

Back to School: Desert Mountain Elementary
FOX 10's Cory McCloskey is hanging out with students in Queen Creek at Desert Mountain Elementary.