Welcome to the Nov. 2019 issue of Schools News, a joint project by the Payson Roundup and the Payson Unified School District.
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GEAR UP in full swing
By Melinda Sherman, GEAR UP Coordinator
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Last spring, the Arizona Governor’s Office, Eastern Arizona College and Payson Unified School District partnered to bring GEAR UP to Rim Country Middle School’s seventh graders.
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Career classes booming
By Peter Aleshire, Payson Roundup
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With enough planning and hard work, Payson High School students can graduate with both a community college AA degree and a professional certificate in one of a variety of fields.
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A kick-off to the fall season
By Kirstin McKee, PES Kindergarten teacher
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The leaves are changing; the weather is cooling and fall is upon us. Payson Elementary School hosted its annual “Fall Festival” to kick off the season.
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Mystery meat is a thing of the past at PUSD
By Madelyn Nossek-Ellis, Foodservice director
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Starting this year, PUSD has contracted with Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) to offer breakfast and lunch to students across the district. SFE, an Arizona-based company, specializes in K-12 nutrition, with a corporate team of dietitians and professional chefs who train cafeteria staff.
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JRE offers after-school enrichment programs
By Terry Ramirez, JRE 4th Grade Teacher
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Julia Randall Elementary offers a variety of enrichment activities. After-school activities include a Rock Club for third graders and Choir and Bells, Science Technology Engineering Art and Math (STEAM), Excel, fly-fishing and tutoring for all students.
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A trip to Montezuma Castle
By Tyler Egbert and Darren Miller, PCS students
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On Friday, Oct. 11, a group of Payson Center for Success students, along with history teacher Ted Tatum, went to Montezuma’s Well and Montezuma’s Castle in Camp Verde.
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Donations to schools
By Peter Aleshire, Payson Roundup
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Boy, Payson loves its kids.
So not only did the Payson School District’s budget override get a whopping 61 percent approval with one of the highest off-year turnout rates in the state — people keep on donating.
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Payson High's DECA heads to the Valley
By Ginger Liddell, DECA taecher
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In September, Payson High’s DECA program, a marketing organization, went to Phoenix to take part in Arizona Fall Leadership conference. The conference had interactive workshops that expose students to competition preparation and entrepreneurs.
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School budget override passes
By Peter Aleshire, Payson Roundup
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Voters offered overwhelming support for Payson Schools, with 61 percent approving a continuation of the 10 percent budget override.
A rejection would have forced the district to cut its budget by $1.2 million, phased in over three years.
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Sports Roundup
By Keith Morris, Payson Roundup
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For complete coverage of Longhorn sports, visit the Roundup's website. Click on the
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