PHOENIX — Arizona is ranked one of the worst states for school spending, and teachers are urging lawmakers to rectify… Read moreTeachers union calls on lawmakers to invest $2.2 billion in Arizona schools
Leslie Cook of Plant Powered Payson, working with Food For Life – The Power of Food for Health, brings the second of … Read moreTips on Simple Meals for Healthy Living
Would you like two free admissions to Boyce Thompson Arboretum in Superior, a $40 value? How about admission for two … Read moreFree passes to Arizona destinations at Gila County libraries
Payson High School plans a Career & Technical Education Career and Job Fair Thursday, March 30. Read morePayson High School to hold career/job fair March 30
The Payson Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship is being offered to facilitate the further education of potential healt… Read moreScholarship for potential health care workers
The Soroptimist Club is an international organization of women working to improve the lives of women and girls in the… Read moreDream It, Be It” program beneficial for local women and girls
The Career Technical Education Engineering program at Payson High School and the associated chapter of SkillsUSA stud… Read moreEngineering – PHS Career & Technical Program
PHOENIX — The Arizona Jewish Historical Society is opening a new interactive activity as part of its exhibit “Stories… Read moreVirtual tour of Anne Frank’s house offers new way to teach about the Holocaust
PHOENIX — One proponent of a bill in the Arizona legislature that would require sex offenders to notify their child’s… Read moreSchool notification bill could mean bullying for sex offender’s children, critics say
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee early Thursday passed a bill on a party-line vote that … Read moreNational ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports passed by U.S. House panel
PHOENIX — State senators gave preliminary approval Thursday to a measure directing the Department of Education to com… Read moreRepublicans push to ban certain books in school libraries
PHOENIX — House lawmakers voted Wednesday to let certain parents bring their loaded guns onto school campuses despite… Read moreLawmakers move to allow some parents to bring guns on school campuses
Former Phoenix firefighter Tim Gallagher and Payson Police Officer Keven Rush present a program about Payson Guardian… Read moreLibrary Friends host Payson Guardians program
Sparklight invites schools and organizations serving K-12 students to enter its fifth annual “Dream Bigger” social me… Read moreSparklight to award $15,000 to support STEM
PHOENIX — More than half the school districts in Arizona spent a smaller percentage of their dollars in classroom ins… Read moreArizona Auditor General: Some schools spent less on classroom instruction last year
Payson High School is bringing back its popular spring musical. Read moreLonghorn Theatre presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
PHOENIX – Arizona’s House of Representatives is continuing to advance a bill requiring public middle and high schools… Read moreArizona House considers making schools offer firearms safety training in grades 6-12
Young women of Payson and the Rim Country are invited to a day camp to explore career options and more. Read moreGirls day camp program planned by Soroptimists
“Students at Rim Country Middle School gave outstanding presentations from their research regarding colleges and univ… Read moreAVID spotlights Rim Country Middle School
Club Payson Volleyball, a nonprofit organization started in 2011 by Shelli and Trevor Creighton, is a thriving club s… Read moreClub Payson Volleyball is a hit for local athletes
The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, is offering two special classes in February, along with an ongoing cla… Read moreLearn at the Payson library with new class offerings
On Monday, Jan. 23, Payson High School’s marketing class went to compete at ASU for DECA and walked away with several… Read morePayson High marketing class goes to district competition
Later this month, AZcourthelp.org is offering free online programs on crime victims’ rights and how to write a will. Read moreRim Country residents have free access to online legal help
The Payson High School Career & Technical Education department is looking for businesses, colleges, military, etc… Read morePresenters sought for PHS career workshops
DECA stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America, and we have an established, highly-effective local chapter a… Read morePHS DECA program continues to build future leaders
"If anyone needs me on campus, call or text. The most important part is communication with my coaches. If someone get… Read morePUSD Athletic Trainer making immediate impact
While strengthening our established sports programs is essential, furthering the reach of extracurriculars to more ki… Read moreEsports offering another way to compete at PHS
Bay Equity Home Loans Team Davidson, assisted by multiple Mega, Super and Valued Sponsors, handed out 205 Turkeys for… Read moreTurkeys for Teachers
The University of Arizona offers the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) across the state. It begins in January and con… Read moreZoom diabetes prevention program from UA starts January
Even if you’re an experienced parent, you’ll add to your child-rearing toolkit in the free series of Active Parenting… Read more‘First Five Years’ parenting classes Jan. 5-26
How did $7.1 million from the MHA Foundation positively impact our community in 2022? Read moreMHA contributes $7.1 million in 2022
Her son planted the seed. Read moreAuthor, business owner puts down roots
WASHINGTON – There are many skills a school principal may need on a regular basis, but vacuuming and bus driving were… Read moreReport: Schools struggle to fill a range of jobs, in classroom and beyond
There is a new communication instructor at Eastern Arizona College’s Payson campus. Helen Chlupsa brings 30 years of … Read moreNew communication instructor at EAC brings 30 years experience
The Time Out Domestic Violence Shelter of Payson is asking the public to consider it for a 2022 Arizona Charitable Ta… Read moreTime Out, others ask for year-end donations
For students seeking a path to careers in health care, the allied health program at the Eastern Arizona College Payso… Read moreAllied health programs at EAC Payson campus
“The most important investment you can make is in yourself,” said Warren Buffett, one of America’s most successful in… Read moreHometown Heroes: Aspire Arizona Foundation
Once again Soroptimist International of Zane Grey Country offers the “Live Your Dream: Education & Training Award… Read moreSoroptimists seek applicants for awards
"We are on top of the world as Aspire Arizona Foundation; we have the opportunity to help the students of Payson get … Read moreAspire Arizona Foundation’s big impact on local students
Eastern Arizona College’s nursing program has once again been recognized as the No. 1 nursing program in Arizona by R… Read moreEAC nursing program ranked No. 1 in Arizona
Many rural schools are not fortunate enough to offer the breadth of vocational education (known as Career and Technic… Read morePHS offers multiple vocational education opportunities
Payson FFA students made a surprise visit to the Department of Economic Security offices the third week of September … Read moreFFA supports foster kids
This semester a new senior dean has come aboard at the Gila Pueblo and Payson campuses of Eastern Arizona College: Ph… Read moreEAC Payson campus welcomes McBride as senior dean
The state treasurer’s fifth grade essay contest is in full swing, but she needs to award one child per county, and th… Read moreStill time for fifth graders to enter essay contest
Members of the Julia Randall Elementary School Honor Choir sang the national anthem with other choirs from across the… Read moreStudents sing at Diamondbacks game
A special program, Youth Mental Health First Aid Training, is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23 at Southwest Be… Read moreMental health first aid training
“This is a whole-community commitment,” Ponderosa Family Care’s Dr. Alan Michels states, “How can we build internship… Read moreBuilding the future of Payson’s rural medical profession
In keeping with the end goal of having students college and career ready by the time they leave the Payson Unified Sc… Read moreRim Country Middle School AVID® update
Kimberly Wright, a new biology instructor at Eastern Arizona College’s Payson campus, said she’ll “be busy in a good … Read moreWright new biology instructor at EAC-Payson campus
Free classes are available to help adults in Payson. Read moreAdult education classes pay off for students
Kimberly Wright, a new biology instructor at Eastern Arizona College’s Payson campus, said she’ll “be busy in a good way” this fall as she beg… Read moreWright new biology instructor at EAC-Payson campus
Free classes are available to help adults in Payson. Read moreAdult education classes pay off for students
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Deep in the royal swamp, a lonely frog retrieves a golden ball for Princess Prim in exchange for friendship and comfort. But the spoiled princ… Read more‘Frog Prince’ gives students their big break
Would-be robotics engineers and their experienced comrades are invited to the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, for two events. Read moreLibrary treats robotics fans to two events
Eastern Arizona College (EAC) unveiled a new brand identity that features a primary logo and modernized Gila Hank during its faculty and staff… Read moreEAC unveils new Gila Hank logos
The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Program is now underway for graduating senior high school students. Read morePayson Elks Lodge seeks scholarship applicants
The MHA Foundation, in conjunction with the Payson Fire Department is offering a free CPR and AED class from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13. Read moreFree CPR and AED class Sept. 13
The regular programs and a few special events are planned at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane, for the month of August. Read moreArea library events include Arizona Science Center program
The Gila County Library District has an app that will notify readers when the newest issue of their favorite magazine arrives online digitally… Read moreE-reader workshop at library Aug. 26
Emily Yulga of Payson earned her bachelor’s of science degree in services at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at its spring 2022 graduation. Read morePHS alumna graduates Summa Cum Laude
Free classes are available to help adults in Payson. Adult Basic Education services have been up and running for years, but now High School Eq… Read moreAdult Ed classes pay off
"Competition is always a good thing. It forces us to do our best. A monopoly renders people complacent and satisfied with mediocrity," Nancy P… Read morePHS Football program thriving in culture and participation
PHOENIX – Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) is helping local teachers get ready for the upcoming academic year with grants for classroom resources. Marking its fifth year, the APS Supply My Class program will award 500 K-12 Title 1 public or charter school teachers with $500 grants. Read moreAPS offering grants to teachers through Supply My Class program
The Verizon retailer, TCC, 401 N. Beeline Highway, is again presenting its School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. Each year, TCC and its sister compa… Read moreBackpack giveaway Sunday, July 31
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church, 401 E. Tyler Parkway, is offering a special “Back to School Blessing” with prayers for health and protection fo… Read moreChurch offers Back to School blessing
GILBERT – Just weeks before teacher Michelle Capriotti is set to leave her family to take a better-paying job in California, she stands in her living room on a recent afternoon, chatting with her son about the changes coming their way. Read moreTeachers face mental health crisis because of low pay, pandemic stress, scant support
The Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens is hosting two free Zoom programs in August. One is for caregivers, co-sponsored by Pinal County Pu… Read moreUpcoming Zoom programs for caregivers and diabetics
Recently student participants in this year’s Arizona Association Future Farmers of America State Leadership Camp were able to help young patie… Read moreStudent volunteers help pediatric patients and visitors at Banner Payson Medical Center
Kindergarten is for setting the base knowledge to succeed in school, and the town soccer program starts the understanding with this same age g… Read moreThriving soccer programs getting a nice boost
"Teachers bring programming opportunities to us because they care." Jennifer Smith, Executive Board Member and Program Development Chair of MH… Read moreKindergartners wearing their school pride
MHA Foundation recognized an opportunity to help support students throughout the Payson Unified School District. Recognizing this need, the Fo… Read more70 PUSD educators travel for AVID conference
Area youngsters are in the last month of their summer recess. School resumes Aug. 1. So, area libraries are offering activities to keep boredom away. Read moreLibraries offer another month of summer programs for kids
One year after promoting Robert Mavis to turn around a struggling Payson High boys basketball program, Payson High School Athletic Director Ry… Read morePUSD vague about reason for dismissing new hoops coach
Summer officially begins June 21 with the Summer Solstice and unofficially ends Aug. 1, when school resumes. Read moreLibraries continue summer programs for kids
Emily Yulga, of Payson, was recently awarded highest honors at her university. Read moreFormer Payson student honored by university
Now is the time to volunteer with youth living in foster care. The CASA of Gila County Program is excited to announce that the Court Appointed… Read moreCASA of Arizona Volunteer Academy in Payson
Those who need help understanding legal issues can visit azcourthelp.org. It has a wealth of online legal information provided free as a resou… Read moreFree online legal forums available at azcourthelp.org
Both the Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, 6124 Randall Place in Pine, and the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, have the annual Summer… Read moreUpcoming summer reading programs
Aspire Arizona Foundation, www.aspirearizona.com, is one of the local youths’ vehicles to a head start on their college education. A remarkabl… Read moreAspire Scholars saving big and getting a head start
Rural communities across America, including communities in Arizona like Payson, face a critical shortage of doctors. As that shortage reaches … Read moreUofA Rural Medicine Program thriving in Payson
Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, kicked off its Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program Saturday, June 4 with a party featuri… Read moreUpcoming library summer reading program events
The Library Friends of Payson welcome unofficial town photographer DJ Craig Miller Monday, June 20. Read moreLibrary Friends host local photographer at next meeting
Eastern Arizona College-Payson campus celebrated its graduating class of 2022 May 11. Read moreEAC celebrates graduates
Rim Country Artists (RCA) presents a free talk by Bill Ahrendt at 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 14 at the Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road. Read morePresentation by artist Bill Ahrendt planned June 14
Kelsie Varner and Garett Baker were recently each awarded $2,000 scholarships by the Northern Gila County Historical Society. Read moreHistorical Society awards scholarships
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The kindergarten classes at Payson Elementary School used to put on an End of the Year Concert. Read moreKindergartners sing their hearts out
Six graduating Payson High School senior students were recently awarded college scholarships at the Payson Elks Lodge #2154. Read morePayson Elks award scholarships
The Gila County Provisional Community College District (GCPCCD) is considering a slightly lower tax rate for the 2023 budget year. The reduced… Read moreGCPCCD to consider lower tax rate for 2023 budget year
Ladies, if you been wanting to go camping, but don’t know the basics, and don’t have family or friends to show you the ropes there’s a June pr… Read moreLadies only camping workshop
At its May 17 meeting, the Gila County Board of Supervisors gave the Gila County Provisional Community College District $250,000 to renew effo… Read moreGila County contributes $250,000 to get local college district
The Friends of Rim Country GCC, Inc. recently awarded students with scholarships. Read moreEAC students awarded Friends scholarships
The Isabelle Hunt Memorial Library, 6124 Randall Place in Pine, is making plans for its summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities.” The… Read moreArea libraries make plans for summer reading programs
Young people between the ages of 17 and 20 have a good chance at summer employment with the Youth Conservation Corps. Read moreYouth Conservation Corps has summer jobs
A joint effort by the Gila County Health Department and the Town of Payson honored the cafeteria staff of Payson Unified School District recen… Read morePayson school district cafeteria staff honored
The creativity and talent of several Payson High School students took center stage as the Longhorn Theatre Company presented a pair of senior-… Read moreSpotlight on creativity in PHS senior-directed plays
Slather on the sunscreen and grab a hat and head out to Green Valley Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 14 for the 26th Annual Payson W… Read moreWildlife Fair Saturday
The Lions Club of Payson recently awarded 10 students with $1,000 scholarships. Read moreLions Club awards 10 students with scholarships
The University of Arizona Gila County Cooperative Extension is hosting an in-person Biochar Kiln Demonstration from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Mond… Read moreBiochar demonstration at Pine brush pit April 25
Rim Country youth recently lost two important leaders, one in education, the other a spiritual mentor. Read moreRemembering Linda O’Dell, Denny Morse
Area business owners and would-be entrepreneurs are invited to take a “moonshot” with an idea or an existing business they’d like to expand or… Read moreA chance at a business moonshot
