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Questers Four Peaks #1207 members Kay Hatcher, Tonie Lindenberger, Betty Crisanti, Nell Bigley, Alice Helton, Sandy Stafford and Betsy Stambaugh standing by the new signage panels added in 2025 surrounding the Merci Train at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale.
Fountain Hills area Questers help update Merci Train exhibit
The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Merci Train boxcar is getting an updated exhibit, with Arizona Questers Four Peaks #1207 helping curate stories and materials, shape the exhibit layout and … more
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Dysart Unified School District teachers helped students and parents leading up to the first day of school. In an effort to meet the needs of aspiring teachers and fill vacancies in classrooms across Arizona, ASU has begun three-year bachelor degree programs in certain areas.
An ASU first: 3-year bachelor’s degrees in education
Arizona State University is launching its first three-year bachelor's degree programs, giving education students the option of an accelerated curriculum for certain paths. The programs are … more
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Fountain Hills High School students Milo Coon, Sebastian Atkinson, Aidyn Lloyd and Maggie Carroll speak with the Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board at the Wednesday, Sept. 2, board meeting in Fountain Hills.
Fountain Hills students reflect on educational experiences from Europe trip
Students who have participated in previous international trips and teacher/chaperone Chris Peterson presented information to the Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board about the … more
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Board President Dr. Richard Rutkowski and other board members at the Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19, in Fountain Hills.
Fountain Hills school board pushes back on immigration language
The Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board reviewed the Arizona School Boards Association’s proposed 2027 Political Agenda at their meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The board directed … more
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WestEd researchers Reino Makkonen and Alicia Okpareke presented their findings to the board.
How Arizona prepares teachers may affect whether they stay
Arizona's growing teacher-preparation alternatives may be helping schools keep teachers in their communities, but new research suggests programs offering more clinical classroom experience may better … more
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Fountain Hills Unified School District Superintendent Val Reichler at the Fountain Hills Unified School Board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Fountain Hills Unified School Board approves advisory committee
The Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board unanimously approved the creation of an advisory committee of volunteer community members at the board’s Wednesday, Sept. 2 meeting. … more
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Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth Coalition expands their youth prevention and leadership program to fifth-grade students.
Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth Coalition expands prevention program to fifth grade
Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth Coalition will expand its youth prevention and leadership program to fifth-grade students with support from a 2026 Republic Services grant, according to a press … more
Fountain Hills Unified School District board members Fran Murray, Lillian Acker, President Dr. Richard Rutkowski, Board Members Kim Duckworth and Bernie Hoenle at the Wednesday, Aug 19, meeting in Fountain Hills.
Fountain Hills Unified School District board to discuss food policy, fees and more
The Fountain Hills Unified School District Governing Board will meet tonight, Sept. 2, to consider several policy and financial items, including extracurricular fees, food and beverage policies and … more
Fountain Hills Unified School District board members Fran Murray, Lillian Acker, President Dr. Richard Rutkowski, Board Members Kim Duckworth and Bernie Hoenle at the Wednesday, Aug. 19, meeting.
Fountain Hills Unified School District increases sporting event ticket prices
The Fountain Hills Unified School District governing board unanimously approved an increase to athletic event guest fees from $5 to $6 for the district at its Wednesday, Aug. 19, board meeting. … more
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On Nov. 3, Arizona voters will decide whether to approve school district overrides and bonds for operating and capital expenses. What those measures would pay for, and how long taxpayers would pay, depends on whether the ballot asks for an override or a bond.
Arizona school overrides and bonds: What voters need to know
On Nov. 3, Arizona voters will decide whether to approve school district overrides and bonds for operating and capital expenses. What those measures would pay for, and how long taxpayers would pay, depends on whether the ballot asks for an override or a bond. more
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Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth Coalition partners with the town and Papa Murphy's to provide easy dinners to families in Fountain Hills.
Fountain Hills Protect Our Youth brings back Family Dinner Nights
Protect Our Youth is bringing back its Family Dinner Nights program for Fountain Hills families for the 2026-27 school year. The program is a partnership between the Protect Our Youth Coalition, … more
Little Falcons Preschool has earned accreditation from Cognia, a non-profit that evaluates culture, leadership, engagement and growth in learning.
Fountain Hills Little Falcons Preschool earns Cognia Accreditation
Little Falcons Preschool has earned Cognia Accreditation, giving the preschool a nationally recognized mark of educational quality. Cognia, a global nonprofit organization that provides accreditation … more
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