Baseball Saturday, April 2: Arizona Western (DH), PVCC, 12:00pm Friday, April 8: Phoenix College, PVCC, 3:00pm Saturday, April 16: GateWay (2/19 suspended game), PVCC, 12:00pm Tuesday, April 19: Pima (DH), PVCC, 12:00pm Friday, April 22: Mesa, PVCC, 3:00pm Softball...
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Keeping Up with PVCC Spring 2016
Where Education Meets Innovation By Candace Oehler Director of Marketing and Communications Get to know PVCC this Spring! It’s a great time to visit campus and attend one or more of our interesting, fun, educational, or entertaining events. And remember that summer...
Desert Trails Elementary School Establishes Leadership Development Program
What better way to send out the past year and ring in the New Year than with serving others! Desert Trails Elementary School has established a New Honor Society Chapter that celebrates the pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character....
Explorer Middle School Visual Arts Teacher
My name is Heidi Barrow and I am the Visual Arts teacher at Explorer Middle School. I teach both beginner art and advanced art classes, offering students an introduction to art and preparation for high school art. In this edition of Artist Spotlight I would like to...
New Season. New Style.
Cami M. Spring 2016 fashion trends are all about profusion and accentuation of the shoulders. Take this new hot trend and meld it into your wardrobe. Spring 2016 style highlights the “Cold Shoulder”, which is a garment with a cut out in the shoulder. Shoulders are the...
Spring Break Trip Ideas
By Katie M. With Spring Break rapidly approaching, students are looking forward to a week of relaxation and possible adventure. This time off is perfect for families to spend time together and go to their favorite destinations. For those looking for theme parks,...
The Mysterious Background on Spring Break
By Breanna H. Have you ever wondered why do we have Spring Break? Now, we all love the time of the year when the flowers bloom, and the perfect temperature at the perfect time.When we are all on spring break, we have places, sceneries that feel like you are in a...
Youth Town Hall Meeting
Parents & Students are invited to attend: Youth Town Hall Meeting on Healthy Teen Dating February 24, 2016 6 to 8 p.m. Pinnacle High School 3535 E. Mayo Blvd, Phoenix AZ 85050 Featuring free dinner & raffle prizes! In an effort to bring awareness to dating violence,...
Winter 2016 Keeping Up with PVCC
PVCC Honors Veterans PVCC’s new Veterans Services office was unveiled recently at an Open House for campus and community members. Those in attendance included MCCCD Governing Board members Mr. John Heep, Mr. Dana Saar, and Desert Ridge resident Ms. Johanna Haver, who...
CCUSD Bus Driver Inspires and Invests in His Students
It takes but a silver dime, minted in 1943 and its storied connection to a good education to show how one amazing bus driver cares about his students and the value of their education during this holiday season. Mr. Norm Rogers gave every student on Bus Route # 81 in...
2nd Annual Community Learning Day
Co-presented by PVCC and Phoenix College Saturday, March 9, 2016 | 9:15 am – 2 pm Phoenix College, Bulpitt Auditorium 1202 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013 Free parking PHOENIX (Dec. 3, 2015) – Families and community members are invited to attend a FREE workshop that...
Honor a Veteran
Support the Veterans Fund Make a Tribute Gift In Honor of or In Memory of a Veteran This Veterans Day is a fitting time to ask yourself, “How can I make a difference for Veterans?” We invite you to consider making a charitable gift to the PVCC Veterans Services...
Keeping up with PVCC: Where Education Meets Innovation
While some kids wouldn’t dream of going to school where their parents teach, it’s no big deal to Paradise Valley Community College Honors student Becca Clark, whose mom, Lynn, has been an adjunct accounting professor at PVCC since 2011. This Desert Ridge family...
Christmas Traditions in Mexico and France
By Gabriel Garcia Have you ever thought about holiday celebrations and traditions? We know about U.S. traditions, but do you know about Mexico’s and France’s holiday traditions? In Mexico, Christmas is celebrated from December 12th through January 6th. From December...
Boring Kids Table Remedies
By Marley Tobin Do your kids complain about the Boring “kids table” at holiday dinners? There are many ways to reconstruct the lifeless kids table into an engaging memorable one. Treats, decoration, and entertainment will help get 100 percent of kids from complaining...
Black Friday History
By Malick Gaye Have you ever found yourself driving on a late November night, hearing the mumble of crowds at a large store? Along with this, did you experience the horrific traffic that accompanies these mumbles? Anyone who has been out the week before Thanksgiving...
Presents Go Around the World
By Jambi Quilla Have you ever wondered what kind of presents people give each other around the world? Gifts and presents around the world differ depending on where you live. The bold bracelet is an example of a present that you don’t usually get. It’s a bracelet made...
Pinnacle High School Basketball Season Begins
By Charles Wilde Pinnacle High School Basketball Coach The 2015-16 basketball season will be an exciting one. We have 2 returning starters and 3 veterans who came off the bench that were very productive. Three year veterans AJ Elliot amd Nik Mains will be leading the...
Freshman QB Rattler Impresses in Heavyweight Debut
By Eric Sorenson Sports360 AZ www.sports360az.com It’s safe to assume Spencer Rattler slept well following his debut game. The Pinnacle High School freshman quarterback most certainly had a week to remember. Recently named the varsity starter the six-foot, 160-pounder...
Fine & Performing Arts
Contact: 602 787‐7738 | Web: www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa Final 1st Saturday Concert Series: Broadway Under the Stars Saturday, Nov. 7 | 6 pm | Outdoor Amphitheater Classic Rock Live: A Tribute to the 70’s Friday, Nov. 13 | 7:30 pm | CPA Mainstage Featuring performance...
High School Senior Night
Thursday, Nov. 12 | 6:30 – 8 pm | KSC 1000 Info: paradisevalley.edu/highschool | 602-787-7638 Senior Night at PVCC is a comprehensive showcase for high school seniors and their families who want to learn more about programs of study, student services, resources to get...
Mountain Minorities of Nepal
Mountain Minorities of Nepal: Tamang and Rai Cultures Exhibit: Oct. 1 – Nov. 30, 2015 | Buxton Library Info: http://paradisevalley.libguides.com/Nepal Presented in cooperation with the Nepal Foundation and The East-West Center Special Guest Presentation – Dr. Michael...
Non-Traditional Student Week
Non-Traditional Student Week: Celebrating adults over 25 returning to college Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Thursday, Nov. 5 Coffee House Connection – Coffee, live music, dessert Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 5 – 7 pm | Patio outside KSC Building Celebration Luncheon – Features keynote...
Keeping Up with PVCC
Where Education Meets Innovation By Candace Oehler Director of Marketing and Communications Academics As usual, exciting things are happening at Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC). The award-winning college, honored as one of the top 150 community colleges...