Yuma School District One

A nonprofit known as Wheel Fun donated a dozen bikes to Gila Vista Jr. High last week, kicking off a new after-school outdoors program.

Yuma School District One has received a grant from the Department of Defense to replace James D. Price Elementary, which was built in 1953.

KAWC visits G.W. Carver Elementary's garden to find out what kids are learning about agriculture now.

Yuma School District One recently celebrated perfect scores on state assessments. Students received certificates and Cold Stone Creamery gift cards.

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Over 30 K-12 schools in Yuma and La Paz counties start their new school year the weeks of July 28, Aug. 4 and Aug. 11.

Arizona Department of Education will disburse federal funds to schools as soon as possible, but conversations with Yuma and La Paz schools highlights the precarious nature of public school funding. (Source: ADE)

District One is awaiting asbestos testing results for a staff-only room in Palmcroft. Its summer camp is safe to continue, but the summer food program will continue at other locations.

Jamie Sheldahl began his career in Yuma School District One and now, decades later, he's retiring as its superintendent.

The board may change boundaries elsewhere, but long-term plans may include building new classrooms, a new school and converting two others into a K-8 magnet school if a 2026 bond measure passes.