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Thousands of TUSD high school students prepare to graduate

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 1:35pm
Thousands of TUSD high school students prepare to graduate

Thousands of Tucson Unified School District high school seniors don their caps and gowns and take their victory laps May 23 in more than a dozen graduation ceremonies across Tucson. One graduation ceremony will be held May 22.
 
TUSD teachers, principals, staff, and

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South Lawn and East Lawn Palms Cemeteries to host Memorial Day ceremonies.

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 11:45am
South Lawn and East Lawn Palms Cemeteries to host Memorial Day ceremonies.

In observance of Memorial Day both South Lawn and East Lawn Palms Cemeteries will be hosting weekend activities that are free and open to the public. 

**South Lawn Cemetery (5401 S. Park Ave.) has the

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School districts starting free summer food programs

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 10:17am
School districts starting free summer food programs

Several school districts in Tucson and surrounding communities are offering free summer meal programs at their schools.  Many students who rely on school lunches would go hungry without these vital summer programs.  

If there is not a school close to your area serving these free meals, parents can click on the following website http://www.azsummerfood.gov/food-site-locations and put in your zip code to see what sites closest to you are serving.

The following are sites with dates and times of meals served:

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Local families needed to host exchange students

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 11:56am
Local families needed to host exchange students

Have you ever wanted to host an exchange student?  ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is seeking local host families for international high school boys and girls. 

Students range from 15 to 18 years of age, and are

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‘Shoot for Smiles’ fundraiser is celebrating its 10th year

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 12:34pm
‘Shoot for Smiles’ fundraiser is celebrating its 10th year

Shoot for Smiles, a U of A Department of Pediatrics charity fundraiser is entering its 10th year.  This year's recipient will be Casa de Los Ninos. 

“We asked Casa de los Niños to be the recipient of our donations this year because of their long history of work and advocacy for children in Tucson who

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Amphitheater School sites to offer free breakfast, lunch during summer school

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:10am
Amphitheater School sites to offer free breakfast, lunch during summer school

Select Amphitheater Schools will be serving breakfast and lunch to students during summer school this year. 

The Amphitheater Public School District is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide these free meals.  Any child under 18 may come and eat. 

Free meals will be provided at the following five sites, at the dates and times listed below:

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Amphitheater Public Schools ‘Class of 2013’

Submitted by Elizabeth Walton, Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:58am
Amphitheater Public Schools ‘Class of 2013’

Amphitheater School District is pleased to announce the graduation of 1100 students from the District’s three high schools this month. Students have plans that range from attending a university, trade school, or community college, to stepping into a job or enlisting in the military. Amphitheater graduates earned more than

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