Yuma School District One

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.

Desert Mesa Elementary and Castle Dome Middle School have hit enrollment capacity. As housing trends indicate more growth in east Yuma County, lack of funds is the mother of District One's invention.

Aneli Obregon has been teaching for 18 years in Yuma School District One, all at at Sunrise Elementary School.