The Payson Roundup / Schools

Secure and decorative fence sought for PHS: By Suzanne Jacobson; June 30, 2009; Candy cane spikes or squares? The new fence around Payson High School will likely feature decorative wrought iron-like shapes, along with a chain link.

Schools stories

Articles, features and columns about the latest goings on in the Payson School District.

Cupcakes called ‘most fun thing,’ survive school ban idea: By Suzanne Jacobson; June 30, 2009; Cupcakes topped Monday night’s meeting as Payson Unified School District Board members indulged in sugary-sweet irony.
GCC to furlough staff four days each month: By Suzanne Jacobson; June 26, 2009; Gila Community College’s Senior Dean Stephen Cullen told the board Thursday that the college will save $526,000 by furloughing administrative and support staff four days each month.
Tuition increase, cuts on GCC board agenda: By Suzanne Jacobson; June 23, 2009; The Gila Community College board will meet Thursday to discuss possible cuts and a potential 30-percent increase in tuition.
Gila board questions $6.17M spending ceiling: By Pete Aleshire; June 19, 2009; The question burned: Can Gila Community College re-examine its budget after approving it?
Community college budget projected at $6.3M: By Suzanne Jacobson; June 16, 2009; Despite a still ambiguous financial picture, Gila Community College could pass its $6.3 million budget for next year on Thursday.
School superintendent given new contract: By Suzanne Jacobson; June 16, 2009; The Payson Unified School District this week approved a $100,000 contract without dental insurance for the superintendent one year before it had to.
PHS teacher killed in Wyoming accident: By Max Foster; June 10, 2009; Payson High School chemistry teacher Cynthia Pool was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer as she and a friend cycled June 9 through Wyoming on a coast-to-coast trip.
APS gives $70,982 energy rebate to schools: June 2, 2009; The Payson Unified School District has received a $70,982 check from Arizona Public Service’s Solutions for Business Program.
Gila College briefs: May 29, 2009; Are you ready for fun this summer?
Screenwriting workshop is June 6: May 29, 2009; The Rim Country District of Arizona Press Women will present a screenwriting workshop Saturday, June 6.
AIMS should remain grad requirement says task force: By Suzanne Jacobson; May 29, 2009; The Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) should remain a graduation requirement, but the state should implement new tests to help students become more career and college ready, a task force recently recommended.
ASU working to form a club chapter in the Rim Country: May 29, 2009; Arizona State University is working with local volunteers and students to form a Club ASU chapter in the Payson area.
‘Band Jam’ caps music year at Payson schools: May 29, 2009; Band Jamboree XII, held the evening of May 13 on the activity field at Rim Country Middle School, gave music students a chance to shine before a large crowd of friends and family.
Payson High School students receive scholarships: $791,500 in education money awarded to grads; May 29, 2009; The students in Payson High School’s Class of 2009 collectively received $791,500 in scholarships to further their education.

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