Photo caption: Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the boys 12th birthday. Pictured: Elaine Earle, Chandler, Bea Lueck (Editor-in-Chief for Prescott LIVING Magazine), Christian. by Elaine Earle, CEO, ROX Media Group and Publisher, Prescott LIVING Magazine Why would you want to do that? I get asked this all the time with regards to my choice … Read More…
by JJ McCormack, Marketing Coordinator, Yavapai College Yavapai College (YC) faculty, staff and students who attended spring convocation knew exactly what kind of president they were getting a month before Dr. Lisa Rhine moved into office No. 32-200 on the Prescott campus. They knew, because in remarks during the semester kickoff gathering, Rhine revealed who … Read More…
by Tom Reilly, Principal & CEO, Renovations It’s late summer and thoughts turn to harvesting the garden so carefully cultivated this summer and returning to school. Returning to school: In K-12 that is an annual event met with excitement and trepidation. Some things never change. Going back to college, well that, is different. Desiring an … Read More…
Grapes 4 Grades by Ray Newton Thousands of Prescott-area children have benefited every summer for 39 years by a partnership program between the Prescott Frontier Rotary Club and the Prescott Unified School District (PUSD). For the 14th year, the Grapes 4 Grades event let bidders enjoy finger food and wine tasting, followed by a raffle … Read More…
by Kelly Tolbert, Recreation Services Coordinator, Prescott Parks and Recreation Our community is enriched beyond measure to have not one, but two locations for nature-based education in the area. These locations, the Community Nature Center (CNC) and the Highlands Center for Natural History (HCNH), offer many opportunities to learn about our local natural surroundings and … Read More…
by Krista Carman, President, PUSD Education Foundation President The Prescott Unified School District Education Foundation (PUSDEF) is the catalyst igniting the power of community; connecting generous hearts with the needs of our teachers and students; and elevating the long-term success of every child, every day. Since 2015, the PUSD Education Foundation has successfully raised more … Read More…
by Trevor Odom, Assistant Marketing and Program Manager, Prescott Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center The Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center is proud to be a center of community performing arts education. As part of our mission statement to support the performing arts of the Prescott area, we have attempted to cultivate a space … Read More…
Best Kept Secret in Quad-City Area by Kelly Lee, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, Humboldt Unified School District In Arizona, parents choose their neighborhood public school over 88% of the time. The Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) is the largest school district in Yavapai County. Located in Prescott Valley, Arizona, HUSD provides a comprehensive, world-class … Read More…
by Michael S. Ellegood, PE, Board Member, Yavapai County Education Foundation The case was big. A Prescott Police officer assigned as a school resource officer at Prescott High School was on trial, accused of using excessive force as he subdued and disarmed an undocumented, 16-year-old student suspected of carrying a firearm. As the story unfolded, … Read More…
Growth opportunities for our youth within the local community is an extremely important component of the educational mantra and experience the Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) looks to provide its students. At the Prescott High School (PHS), one such opportunity lies in the co-curriculum, dual enrollment business management program which also features a robust and … Read More…