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Yuma Union High School District has numerous robust academic and extracurricular opportunities available to help prepare EVERY graduate to be college, career and community ready.
The Portrait of a Graduate initiative helps prepare students for the future with 6 key competencies.
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YUHSD schools offer 22 Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) sanctioned athletic programs.
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Students can choose among more than 30 CTE programs in YUHSD.
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Our amazing courses range from Advanced Placement to Career & Technical Education and more.
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Yuma High is home to the Mastery of the Arts Program (MAP), which is open to students across YUHSD.
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The Yuma Union High School District Governing Board approved leadership transitions for principal roles at Yuma High School and Vista High School for the 2026-27 school year.
Michael Fritz, current principal of Yuma High, will be transitioning to serve as principal of Vista, while Marci Sanchez, the current academics principal at Yuma High, will take over at Yuma High. Both will begin their new roles on July 1, 2026.
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Yuma Union High School District student nutrition managers and assistant managers earned their School Nutrition Association (SNA) credential certifications.
The SNA provides leadership development through online coursework and operational training in partnership with the Institute of Child Nutrition.
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Yuma Union High School District, in partnership with Onvida Health, will be hosting a no-cost sports physical event on May 1, 2026 at San Luis High School.
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Vista classes will be June 2-12, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Classes at all YUHSD schools will take place from June 2-12, 2026.
News & Events
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Students from Cibola High School’s level 2 and advanced photography classes were selected to design the 2026 Yuma County Fair premium book cover, showcasing real-world and industry-based collaboration.
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The 2025 Cibola High School yearbook, known as “El Conquistador,” earned a bronze distinction in the 2026 Jostens “Look Book,” a national showcase of excellence in yearbook design.
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Governing Board approved raises across full-time classified and certified employee groups as part of their regular monthly meeting on March 11, 2026.
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Yuma Union High School District Digital Photography students attended the State of the State luncheon with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs on Thursday, February 26 at the Yuma Civic Center.
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Yuma High School student David Argomaniz is among 1,500 students out of thousands of applicants nationwide to advance to the final interview round of the Gates Scholarship selection process.
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Cibola High School student Samantha Chulamorkodt has been named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Out of 1.3 million entrants, she is one of only 15,000 finalists nationwide.
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The No. 6 Sidewinders face No. 1 Liberty High School on Saturday, February 28, at Mesa High School for the AIA 6A state championship.
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Yuma Union High School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) welding students took part in Western Welding Academy’s 2026 Blue Collar Tour, a trade-career promotional tour, hosted on February 25 at Kofa High School.
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No. 6 San Luis High School boys soccer will host No. 10 Pinnacle High School in the AIA 6A semifinals on February 25 at 6 p.m.
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Gila Ridge and Kofa both earned boys Division I, while Somerton produced three individual champs across boys and girls divisions.
Raider Auditorium (Cibola High School)
Kofa High School Auditorium
Kofa High School Auditorium
Raider Auditorium (Cibola High School)
