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Here's why funds for a new high school in Peoria …

10/15/2024
For years, the northern part of Peoria has been in need of a new high school due to population growth.

Peoria Unified board to discuss potential elementary …

9/26/2024
The Peoria Unified governing board will discuss a potential new elementary school and possible locations at a public study session 4 p.m., Sept. 26.

Peoria Unified to expend final installment of pandemic …

9/23/2024
With the deadline to use an important federal grant as relief for the COVID-19 pandemic, Peoria Unified officials say they will completely expend the nearly $35 million they received in funding.

Amid backlash, Proudfit, Rooks explain vote against …

9/17/2024
In the wake of a heated reaction from parents, two Peoria Unified governing board members who voted against a grant funding extension for student mental health services are explaining why.

Peoria Unified superintendent announces goals for new …

8/26/2024
Peoria Unified Superintendent K.C. Somers has finalized and presented his annual goals for the 2024-2025 school year.

Here's how a state-wide cell phone ban in schools …

8/23/2024
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne wants to ban cell phones from classrooms, and he’s looking for legislative help to do that.

Campaign finance reports reveal allies in Peoria …

8/14/2024
With the stage now set for the Peoria Unified governing board election, campaign finance reports have revealed a couple candidates with prominent allies.

Get to know the Peoria Unified governing board …

8/13/2024
The stage is now set for the 2024 Peoria Unified governing board election.

UPDATE: It appears Bullock is victorious in Mesquite …

8/2/2024
It appears former Peoria Unified President Matthew Bullock will win the Mesquite District Peoria City Council 2024 primary election.

Peoria Unified board chooses to take no action on new …

7/31/2024
Last week, the Peoria Unified School District governing board publicly addressed the federal government’s new Title IX regulations that deal with gender identity and transgender students in district bathrooms and locker rooms.

Vicki Hunt, prominent Peoria figure over many decades, …

7/26/2024
Vicki Hunt, a beloved and prominent figure in Peoria politics, business and education died July 25 of a heart attack. She was 81 years old.

6 candidates on ballot for 3 open seats on Peoria …

7/9/2024
With the deadline to submit candidate nomination packets for the Peoria Unified School District governing board election now past, six candidates have made the ballot.