By Wendy Levey Why Wrestle? Wrestling is a unique sport that anyone can compete in regardless of size, shape or speed. You are part of a team but once you step out on that mat, it is just you and the opponent. It is one of the best sports to enhance your overall...
Desert Trails Elementary School offers STEM Program By Penney Pfleiderer STEM Teacher Desert Trails Elementary They built mechanical hands, hydraulic bridges and model hearts. And not a one of them was old enough to drive. These budding engineers were participating...
Drug Prevention & Internet Safety By Officer Tim Mitten, Community Action Officer, Black Mountain Precinct, Phoenix Police Department The new school year brings on many changes for both parents and students. It’s a time for many students to meet new friends and...
Where Education Meets Innovation Summer is a great time to catch up or get ahead at Paradise Valley Community College, especially for students returning home from college, or getting ready to start. In just five weeks, they can complete one, or even two,...
Contributed by Laura Bertrand Hi, my name is Laura Bertrand. I am in my eighteenth year as the Spanish teacher at Explorer Middle School and my fifteenth year as the seventh grade volleyball coach. One of the special things about being at Explorer for most of my...
Explorer Middle School and its diverse STEM offerings Contributed by Janice Mak STEM, or science, technology, engineering and mathematics, emphasizes the interdisciplinary approach to teaching students about these areas that is critical to society both now and in the...
Students from Explorer Middle School were asked to share their feelings about going to high school. A Different Perspective……. What high school are you going to? If I stay in the United States I will go to Pinnacle High School. What is exciting about high school? The...
Heidi Hackman My name is Heidi Hackman and I am the art director at Explorer Middle School. I have taught Art for 5 years but I’m also a photographer and studio artist. For me, there’s not a better feeling then teaching a new concept to a student and seeing them...
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Scottsdale Announces 2015 Youth Of The Year Annual Fundraiser Raises Over $500,000 for the Local Non-Profit Diane Roberts Senior Vice President of Development & Marketing Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale Boys &...
Paradise Valley Community College students are bringing books and music to life during the Spring Festival of Tales & Music
Two students from Explorer Middle School were asked to share their favorite things in Desert Ridge.
My name is Heidi Hackman and I have been teaching Visual Art classes for 5 years at Explorer Middle School.
Farmers Market Cashman Park at Desert Ridge enjoyed by many!
Desert Ridge is an exciting place to live, and with the increase in activities during 2015 there truly is something for everyone.
Paradise Valley, AZ – (Jan. 8, 2014) – $1,125 grant from Arizona Commission for the Arts for teaching and learning opportunities in their arts program. “We’re thrilled that Tesseract School is recognized because of our arts program. Our school, students and community...
About us | Make a Gift NOVEMBER 2014 SPECIAL ISSUE Black Mountain Partners Celebrate their Fifth! Festivities to mark unique partnership anniversary and PVCC expansion. Join the Black Mountain Partners – Foothills Community Foundation |...
By Candace Oehler Director of Marketing and Communication Desert Ridge community residents may be surprised to learn that nearby Paradise Valley Community College offers not just quality higher education, but is also a premier...
Students from Explorer Middle School digital media class share information about their favorite animal charity organization and provide information how anyone can give back this holiday season. GOLDEN HEART By Sydney and Lauren Some dogs are said to have a...
Heidi Hackman My name is Heidi Hackman and I am the art director at Explorer Middle School. I have taught Art for 5 years but I’m also a photographer and studio artist. For me, there’s not a better feeling then teaching a new...
Explorer Middle School's Annual Fall Carnival is just around the corner. This years event, Glowfest will take place on October 10, 2014. Last year we had over 1700 attendees and we are anticipating over 2000 this year. For additional information please click on the...
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COMEDY NIGHT Looking for something different that the whole family can enjoy together? Then COMEDY NIGHT is the event you are looking for! This family friendly stand-up comedy event will be fun for all ages, featuring nationally known comedians Bob Kubota, from Last...
Making Championships Happen By Nancy Harley On Friday, May 9, the atmosphere at Grand Canyon University was electric. The Pinnacle Girls Lacrosse Club varsity team was returning to the Arizona Girls Lacrosse Association state championship game as reigning champions...
New School Year Drug Prevention & Internet Safety By Officer Tim Mitten, Community Action Officer Black Mountain Precinct, Phoenix Police Department The new school year brings on many changes for both parents and students. It’s a time for many students to meet new...
