Reach Thousands of People in the Mesa Area - Promote Your Group!

Mesa Schools and Libraries News

Mesa, AZ > Mesa News & Announcements > Mesa Schools and Libraries

Schools and Libraries

Class of 2012 tops $78.6 million in scholarship offers

Seniors in Mesa Public Schools were offered the highest amount of scholarships and awards in district history — nearly $5.6 million more than last year.

May 24, 2012 - Tap, Tap, Tapping in Tempe

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May 24, 2012, EV Tribune Tap, Tap, Tapping in Tempe, in Honor of "the Man Bojangles" Mary Wall, MCC Dance Instructor, hosts a National Tap Dance Day event.

Highland wins East Valley Battle of the Books

from:Mesa Public Schools

Highland Elementary's Sammy Hermosillo, Myra Norton and Anne Perkinson answered every question correctly to capture the team championship trophy for their school. The...

Valle del Sol Honors MCC Multicultural Advisor

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

Valle del Sol presented Juanita Tarango with a Hispanic Leadership Institute Public Service Award during the recent HLI-East Valley graduation ceremony. Tarango is the Program...

MPS provides free summer breakfast, lunch

from:Mesa Public Schools

The program begins soon at 60 sites.The Summer Meal Program is free for all children 18 and under. Adults may buy breakfast for $1.25 and lunch for $3.Don't go hungry this...

Mykella Jones named Special Ed Student of the Year

from:Mesa Public Schools

Mykella, who is profoundly deaf, is in the International Baccalaureate program at Westwood High. Ranked fifth in the senior class, Mykella has netted $236,500 in scholarship...

Altman named to dental public health board

from:A.T. Still University

KIRKSVILLE, Mo.- Don Altman, DDS, DHSc, MPH, MBA, MA, has been appointed to the American Board of Dental Public Health. Dr. Altman serves as associate professor, director, public...

May 18, 2012 - Community College Tuition Likely to Hold, Pay for Employees to Rise

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May 18, 2012, East Valley Tribune, Community College Tuition Likely to Hold, Pay for Employees to Rise Employees in Maricopa County’s community colleges may get a raise for...

Newly renovated ASU Health Services becomes member of Mayo Clinic Care Network

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

ASU Health Services will join the Mayo Clinic Care Network to bring enhanced services to ASU students. read more

MPS wins What Parents Want Award

from:Mesa Public Schools

SchoolMatch is honoring Mesa Public Schools with the 2012 What Parents Want Award. Only 16 percent of the nation's schools were recognized for meeting the needs of families.

Temple Grandin's advice to students: 'Focus on what you can do'

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

When Temple Grandin met with a group of ASU students, her advice followed a common theme: Always focus on showcasing your unique strengths, as opposed to the challenges and...

Come to the opening of Patterson's time capsule

from:Mesa Public Schools

The celebration is set for 8:45 a.m. May 23 under the ramada inthe intermediate playground at Patterson Elementary School, 615 S. Cheshire, Mesa.

May 16, 2012 - Phoenix Area High School Grads Get College Degrees

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May 16, 2012, AZ Republic Phoenix Area High School Grads Get College Degrees The Maricopa Community Colleges' system cannot readily track the number of students who earned...

Mountain View is one of Arizona's top 10 high schools

from:Mesa Public Schools

U.S. News & World Report ranked high schools nationwide based on student-teacher ratio, college readiness, and achievement in math and reading.

iProjects offer real-world experience for College of Technology and Innovation students

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

ASU's College of Technology and Innovation offers a unique curriculum that blends theory and application, to bring students and industry together in finding solutions. read...

May, 2012 - Gary Filan article in Chair Academy Leadership Journal

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May, 2012, Chair Academy Leadership Journal Gary Filan, Visionary Leadership Article discusses the legacy of the Chair Academy founder Gary Filan, and his legacy as a visionary...

May 10, 2012 - Gilbert Girl, 14, Graduating from College

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May 10, 2012, AZ Republic, Gilbert section, Gilbert Girl, 14, Graduating from College Jessica Bailey Brooke is getting a head start on life after skipping the 8th grade and high...

UCLA lab tragedy strengthens ASU safety awareness

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

The Department of Environmental Health and Safety at ASU works diligently to ensure that lab-safety policies and procedures are in place to help mitigate the chance of injury and...

May 8, 2012 - A Gift of the Heart, From the Heart

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May 8, 2012, EV Tribune A Gift of the Heart, From the Heart, Gives Woman New Lease on Life St. Patrick's Day proved lucky after all for 21-year-old Mia Welch of Mesa, who...

Algae experts say industry is poised to advance with new Ariz. laws

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

"Algae production is a high-growth industry, and Arizona is perfectly suited to become its epicenter," according to a recent column by LightWorks' Gary Dirks and Heliae's Dan...

Voices anthology features writing contest winners

from:Mesa Public Schools

Read this year's award-winning narratives, poems, class books and essays by MPS students and staff.

SRP hosts Rhodes Junior High social studies exhibit

from:Mesa Public Schools

Attend the reception and ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. May 9 in the Salt River Project History Center. The public is invited to view award-winning entries that celebrate...

Public invited to awards ceremony

from:Mesa Public Schools

The 43rd annual Exceptional Student Services Awards presentation is set for 7 p.m. May 18 at the Mesa Convention Center.

Students take pride in Keller Garden Club

from:Mesa Public Schools

Growing vegetables at school contributes to healthy habits and family fun with kids in the kitchen.

Register now for summer STEM, Robotics Camps

from:Mesa Public Schools

STEM Camp, June 4-8, is for fourth- through sixth-graders. Robotics Camp, June 11-15, is for fourth- through eighth-graders. Both camps are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the...

Enroll now in the MPS Summer Music Program

from:Mesa Public Schools

Band and orchestra classes for students in grades four through 12 start May 29. Beginning, prep, intermediate and advanced students are welcome.We accept online, mail, fax,...

Recognition of MCC Creative Writing Winners

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

Mesa Community College’s Creative Writing Program Coordinator, Josh Rathkamp, announced the winners of the MCC Creative Writing Contest at an awards reception and reading on...

Johnson teacher wins Excellence in Education Award

from:Mesa Public Schools

Valerie Segerson, a Montessori teacher at Johnson Elementary, was surprised by KEZ-Radio's Marty Manning and Rio Salado College's Delynn Bodine. They presented...

MCC Honors Student Selected to Present at Western Regional Honors Council Conference

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

K. Pixi Freeman, a Mesa Community College Honors student, recently presented at the Western Regional Honors Council Conference held in Albuquerque, NM. The Conference featured...

MCC Student's Talents Result in Scholarship for "Jingle Dress"

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

Mesa Community College student, Christine Kaibetoney Begaye, was recently named First Runner-up as Artist of the Year at the Jesse Monongye American Indian Student Scholars and...

MPS recognizes Volunteers of the Month

from:Mesa Public Schools

Mary and Paul Whitlock of Kerr Elementary are MPS Volunteers of the Month. The school board honored them in April.

School board proclaims Teacher Appreciation Week

from:Mesa Public Schools

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-11. National Teacher Day is May 8. MPS invites everyone to acknowledge the lasting contributions of teachers to our community and our country.

Novinger named interim chair, ATSU-KCOM Family Medicine

from:A.T. Still University

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – Joseph Novinger, DO, has been named interim chair of the Department of Family Medicine at A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine...

ASU partners with SRP to make solar a secure power source

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

Students from the College of Technology and Innovation have partnered with SRP on a "microgrid" project to make the power grid more dependable. Article source: ...

American Meteorological Society features ASU research

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

The April 2012 issue of meteorology’s most prominent journal, the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS), features ASU research on Phoenix’s urban heat...

Crow, faculty present ideas at American Innovation for Sustainability forum

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

Research universities – and notably their students – were singled out during an American Innovation for Sustainability forum that took place recently in the...

May 1, 2012 - Jazz Education Center Opens on Roosevelt Row

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

May 1, 2012, DowntownDevil Jazz Education Center Opens on Roosevelt Row A non-profit community arts organization has recently opened a Jazz education and performance center where...

Franklin South Elementary to host reunion

from:Mesa Public Schools

The celebration's set for 6 to 7 p.m. May 10 on the campus at 5005 E. Southern Ave., Mesa.

Powered by poo: Students use dog waste to light park

from:Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus

A team of engineering students has found a way to make use of dog waste to save money and benefit the environment. read more

April 27, 2012 - MCC Moves Culinary Program to Scottsdale

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

April 27, 2012, Phoenix Business Journal MCC Moves Culinary Program to Scottsdale MCC has moved its culinary studies program to a sister school, Scottsdale Community College. ...

MFH awards $1 million grant to ATSU

from:A.T. Still University

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) recently approved a Year 2, $1,000,000 grant (effective April 1, 2012) to A.T. Still University (ATSU) to assist...

April 26, 2012 - 2012 Special Olympics-Passing On the Flame

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

April 26, 2012, Daily Courier Photo: 2012 Special Olympics - Passing On the Flame Special Olympian John Charles Bundrant hands Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy Class 32...

MCC Commencement Ceremony to Honor Class of 2011-12

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

On May 11, Mesa Community College will recognize the accomplishments of graduates for the 2011-12 academic year at a commencement ceremony in the campus courtyard of MCC’s...

Board adopts future school year calendars

from:Mesa Public Schools

On April 24, the Governing Board approved calendars forthe 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years.

Two Mesa schools earn Arizona A+ Awards

from:Mesa Public Schools

Whittier Elementary and Shepherd Junior High won A+ School of Excellence Awards from the Arizona Educational Foundation.

April 24, 2012 - Phebe Blitz, Mentor of the Year

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

April 24, 2012, RDH Magazine Phebe Blitz named the 2012 Mentor of the Year by Phillips Sonicare and RDH magazine, recognizing her service to the dental hygiene field as...

April 23, 2012 - Mesa Grande Ruins to Open Visitors Center

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

April 23, 2012, EV Tribune Mesa Grande Ruins to Open Visitors Center Belinda McBride, left, and Monica Taylor, both of Mesa Community College, excavate part of a Hohokam temple...

April 17, 2012 - Tucson University Claims AZ State Econ Challenge Title

from:Mesa Community College - Southern and Dobson Campus

April 17, 2012, Tucson Citizen Tucson University Claims AZ State Econ Challenge Title Mesa Community College Center for Economic Education and the AZ Council for Economic...

ATSU future president among most admired leaders

from:A.T. Still University

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – A.T. Still University President-designate Craig Phelps, DO, has been named to the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2012 Most Admired CEOs and Top-Level...