Interested in learning more about gems? The Payson campus of Eastern Arizona College is starting a new course, and we… Read more
When Hayze Chilson heard an incoming freshman make a disturbing comment about a school shooting at orientation, he fa… Read more
Alan Simpson beamed with pride as he listened to the Pride of Payson Marching Band perform before a small crowd on Pa… Read more
October proved an expensive month for the Payson Unified School District when two district vehicles sustained irrepar… Read more
Payson High Athletic Director Rich Ormand posted a new sign on a Wilson Dome glass door as fans streamed in to watch … Read more
Last year, through the $1.3 million school override, the Payson Unified School District paid the salaries of 20 teach… Read more
Yellow Bluestem Invasive grass is the subject of the next University of Arizona Cooperative Extension webinar 11 a.m.… Read more
Rim Country Middle School is returning to online only learning Monday after the district learned Friday one student h… Read more
In this twisted year of COVID-19, the Payson High School Longhorn Theatre Department faced unique challenges in putti… Read more
They pack into the student section at Wilson Dome to root on the volleyball team this season, just like always. Read more
The Payson High School Longhorn Theatre Department’s annual Haunted House has transformed to a haunted trail this year. Read more
The richest Arizonans may end up financing additional cash for public schools. Read more
Parents frazzled by unexpectedly being quarantined at home with kids during the work week — OK, sure, there’s dark hu… Read more
The health department quietly changed the metrics they are using to help school officials determine when to revert to… Read more
PHOENIX — A sharp drop in the number of youngsters in Arizona kindergartens this year due to COVID-19 could have ripp… Read more
To mitigate the risk of COVID-19 and discourage long-distance travel, the Eastern Arizona College-Payson campus is ch… Read more
As one of the biggest local donors to the Payson Unified School District, the school board recently recognized the MH… Read more
Payson schools faced a daunting challenge — how to bring kids back while mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Through Oct. 30, Payson High School’s student government is recognizing Cancer Awareness Week with various fundraiser… Read more
Both sides of the debate on Proposition 208 appear to agree that the state is not spending enough on public education. Read more
Payson school administrators gave the Payson Unified School District board glowing reviews for the return to in-perso… Read more
Trent Winton scored three goals as Payson beat visiting Scottsdale Rancho Solano Prep 5-2 in boys soccer at Rumsey Pa… Read more
The Payson Unified School District board honored a number of teachers for going above and beyond to provide a safe pl… Read more
Silence replaced chaos on the Payson Elementary School playground on Monday morning. Read more
As Payson schools prepare to return to in-person learning later this month, the Arizona superintendent of schools is … Read more
The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens is hosting a free workshop via Zoom for family members who are caring for … Read more
A creature no larger than a grain of rice is imperiling the towering ponderosa pines of the Tonto National Forest. Le… Read more
Susan Wood is the new vice president of academic and student affairs at Eastern Arizona College (EAC). Read more
Longtime local Realtor Cliff Potts is teaching Real Estate Fundamentals (BUS143) this fall semester at the EAC-Payson… Read more
The threatened repeal of the Affordable Care Act could have a big impact on the health of Arizona’s children in the m… Read more
Childhelp-Gila County Children's Advocacy Center hosts a program on Helping Kids Feel Secure from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., T… Read more
The Elks National Foundation has announced the start of the 2021 Most Valuable Student scholarship contest. Read more
State health officials may now have standards of when they think it's safe for kids to go back to school. Read more
Invest in Education’s effort to bolster one of the worst-funded education systems in the country will once again not … Read more
State health officials laid out a three-part test Thursday for when they say it is safe for schools to reopen, in ful… Read more
Jennifer Murphy is the new principal for Rim Country Middle School. She holds a doctorate in educational leadership f… Read more
I’m sure many in the community are wondering what is happening at the college and what the fall semester will look like. Read more
Yvette Harpe first joined the Payson Unified School District in 2004 to serve as Rim Country Middle School assistant … Read more
EAC-Payson is spotlighting cosmetology associate professor Cheryl Ritch. Read more
Pine-Strawberry Elementary School kids will be going back to their actual classrooms for the 2020/21 school year, sai… Read more
Arizona schools won’t be required to put kids back into classrooms next month. Read more
PHOENIX — Pressure is building on Gov. Doug Ducey to scrap setting a firm date for students to be back in classrooms. Read more
Eastern Arizona College-Payson is offering a gardening and landscape class this fall semester. Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to major upsets in day to day living due to social isolation, job loss, an uncertain fu… Read more
The Friends of Rim Country, Gila Community College (FORCGCC) awarded $21,000 in scholarships to 17 students for the 2… Read more
Many people who take emergency medical technician (EMT) courses are pursuing a career in the medical field, but the k… Read more
Any student attending or planning to attend EAC-Payson and working toward a certificate or a degree may apply for a s… Read more
Eastern Arizona College has announced the establishment of the COVID-19 Emergency Aid Grant to help students who are … Read more
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension invites residents to sign up and assist with its mentorship programs … Read more
Eastern Arizona College has announced the establishment of the COVID-19 Emergency Aid Grant to help students who are financially impacted as a… Read more
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension invites residents to sign up and assist with its mentorship programs in Payson. Read more
Eastern Arizona College Payson campus offers a workshop for individuals looking to learn how to begin or expand their online business. Read more
Eastern Arizona College-Payson students could return to in-person classes this fall. Read more
Arizona schools will reopen late this summer, pretty much no matter what is going on with COVID-19, Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday. Read more
Rim Country Middle School students picked up their promotion certificates last week during a special drive-thru celebration. Read more
The Payson Lions awarded six scholarships this year to local students. Most of the recipients attend Eastern Arizona College and two attend Ar… Read more
Registration for Eastern Arizona College’s upcoming summer classes continues this week, and there are still many course offerings to choose from. Read more
Joe Schmidt changed lives for the better during his three decades in education. Read more
The Payson Unified School District has launched an ambitious emergency effort to make sure that this fall every single student will have a Chr… Read more
Graduation 2020
Hello, my name is Michael Cline I am 18 years old, and this year’s Payson High School 2020 valedictorian, and on behalf of this year’s graduat… Read more
Graduation 2020
My name is Jeff Simon, and I am the proud principal of Payson High School. I would like to welcome each of you to tonight’s digital commenceme… Read more
Graduation 2020
For the past 13 years we have worked so hard to graduate. And now that moment is here. It may not be a Friday night under the lights. But what… Read more
Graduation 2020
Hello, fellow class of 2020 graduates, family, and friends! Read more
Payson High School is planning a drive-thru graduation ceremony May 22. Read more
Area high school students interested in learning about health careers are invited to once again take part in the Future Health Leaders Camp. T… Read more
As graduation season kicks off, Eastern Arizona College-Payson officials are working to give 16 graduates a memorable farewell. Read more
Alan Werner, a self-proclaimed weekend warrior, and his wife Anita, have owned a home in Strawberry since 1997. While they have felt like a we… Read more
Hannah Henderson of Tonto Basin has been awarded a scholarship from the International Organization of Women Pilots, the 99s, to complete her a… Read more
Pine-Strawberry children are being well looked after as staff and teachers learn alternative ways of teaching and reaching out, according to K… Read more
The Rim Country Middle School student government didn’t let a virus interrupt school spirit, they hosted a virtual spirit week online in mid April. Read more
Classes are suspended at all levels because of the COVID-19 outbreak, but that does not mean there won’t be graduation ceremonies — at least f… Read more
Teachers at Payson Elementary School showed their Payson pride on Wednesday. Read more
The Friends of Rim Country Gila Community College group has extended the scholarship application deadline for the 2020-2021 school year until … Read more
Jeff Simon’s office at Payson High School has turned into a manufacturing lab. Read more
It was many, many moons ago, but it seems like only yesterday that my Geneva High School teammates and I were slipping on our cleats, grabbing… Read more
The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, is limiting its curbside service to students in need of reference or reading materials because … Read more
While Payson schools were ordered closed through the end of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, teachers and staff were busy back… Read more
When Aaron Burk stepped into Eastern Arizona College’s science lecture hall at the Thatcher campus on Monday, he faced a room of empty seats, … Read more
The school year is over – at least in traditional form. Read more
Deadlines for two scholarships are approaching. Read more
The Eastern Arizona College-Payson campus is closed to the public, but staff is still available to help. Read more
Arizona children won't be going back to school before April 13. Read more
State lawmakers are weighing contingency plans in case public schools do not reopen soon — or at all this school year. Read more
Payson’s Future Farmers of America chapter is headed to nationals after the horse team placed first at state in February. Read more
Based on recommendations from public health officials, Eastern Arizona College (EAC) has implemented the following measures to help slow the s… Read more
Arizona public schools will be closed for at least the next two weeks. Read more
Julia Randall Elementary offers a variety of enrichment activities. After-school activities include Beth Christenson’s Hand Bells. The hand be… Read more
The community has provided tremendous support to the Payson Unified School District. People are the driving force to either make life easier o… Read more
Payson Elementary School, along with other schools in the Payson Unified School District, has fully embraced Capturing Kids’ Hearts. Read more
February is a busy month for students and teachers in the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Payson High School. Read more
It’s testing season for students in Payson Unified School District. The state testing window opens up at the end of March and closes in April.… Read more
Payson High School Theatre Director Kathy Siler normally likes to stay behind the scenes. Read more
House passes bill that would prevent transgender female athletes from participating in school sports
A divided House voted Tuesday to keep those born biologically as male from ever taking part in interscholastic or intramural sports as a femal… Read more
The Payson Unified School District invites the community to meet its four candidates to replace Stan Rentz, who recently left the district aft… Read more
Eastern Arizona College’s nursing program is No. 3 in the state, according to RegisteredNursing.org. Read more
Rim Country students walked away with the top three spots at the Gila County Regional Spelling Bee Thursday. Read more
