Kellie Zimmerman sworn in to Liberty Elementary School District Governing Board
There’s a new member on the Liberty Elementary School District Governing Board. Kellie Zimmerman, a longtime advocate for public education and active member of the Liberty community, was sworn in […]
Buckeye joins top 5 ZIP codes for ESA enrollment
Buckeye’s 85326 ZIP code ranks among the top five in Arizona for participation in the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program, with 897 students enrolled in Fiscal Year 2024 Quarter […]
Career & Technical Education District expands offerings for the age of AI
Thinking about a career in tech? There are two exciting new programs offered for the first time this year at the West-MEC Southwest campus that’ll help you get there. Aaron […]
BUHSD receives first district-wide A rating
For the first time ever, all three Buckeye Union High School District campuses received an A from the Arizona Department of Education for the 2023-2024 school year. This is the […]
LESD Governing Board reorganizes after president’s resignation
The Liberty Elementary School District voted in a new president and vice president for its governing board Monday night following the contentious resignation of former president Michael Todd. Bryan Parks, […]
Youngker High School SRO receives award
Marina Dominguez, school resource officer at Youngker High School, was voted Roughrider of the Month by students. The award commends exemplary actions on campus. “School resources officers like her build […]
Grace 4-H kickoff meeting a success
Grace 4-H has officially started the 4-H season with a successful kickoff meeting. Grace 4-H is among the many 4-H clubs in the Buckeye community. Positive Impact Grace 4-H Club’s […]
Special election to decide funding for Buckeye Elementary
Buckeye residents will vote on Nov. 5 to determine the reinstatement of Buckeye Elementary School District’s Maintenance and Operations Budget Override. The decision could have widespread effects on BESD’s eight […]
Boy, 12, arrested for school shooting threat at Desert Sun Elementary
A second child in as many days was arrested for threatening violence at a Buckeye school. The boy, age 12, faces criminal charges for a voicemail threat, which was found […]
City enters agreement for more school cops
Buckeye City Council unanimously approved several agenda items in a single vote during its Sept. 17 meeting. Most notably, it entered an intergovernmental agreement with Buckeye school districts to staff […]
