Resources for Media
Yuma Union High School District has made available the following resources for members of the media, including stock photos and b-roll, media release forms, headlines, and a press release archive for reference. Please credit all used footage and photos to Yuma Union High School District or to the student photographer who is referenced in the file name. Note: Media releases are channeled through the office of the Superintendent, per governing board policy KDDA.
Press Release Archive
Photo and Logo Archive
News
![YUHSD awarded ‘No Kid Hungry’ Grant to improve access to breakfast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736881496/yumaunionorg/f2gl3tsmrpmx95sapeuf/NoKidHungry800x779.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736881496/yumaunionorg/f2gl3tsmrpmx95sapeuf/NoKidHungry800x779.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736881496/yumaunionorg/f2gl3tsmrpmx95sapeuf/NoKidHungry800x779.png","width":800}])
Christian Magana
Yuma Union High School District has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the No Kid Hungry Foundation to enhance student access to breakfast and boost participation in its no-cost meal programs.
![YUHSD Governing Board re-elects president, elects new vice president]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736789738/yumaunionorg/jfmcf0arhcndgw2xzcjj/Governingboardnewsphoto800x776.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736789738/yumaunionorg/jfmcf0arhcndgw2xzcjj/Governingboardnewsphoto800x776.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736789738/yumaunionorg/jfmcf0arhcndgw2xzcjj/Governingboardnewsphoto800x776.jpg","width":800}])
Eric Patten
The governing board re-elected Jacqueline Kravitz as president and newly elected Christy Cradic as Vice President on January 8, 2025.
![YUHSD among six districts in nation to take part in ‘Get Schools Cooking’ program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734644444/yumaunionorg/ilqagrzxhofltewkqgi2/GSCFBGraphic800x779.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734644444/yumaunionorg/ilqagrzxhofltewkqgi2/GSCFBGraphic800x779.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734644444/yumaunionorg/ilqagrzxhofltewkqgi2/GSCFBGraphic800x779.jpg","width":800}])
Eric Patten
YUHSD was one of six school districts in the United States selected to take part in the sixth cohort of the “Get Schools Cooking” program.
![Somerton High School to Host AIA Unified District Jamboree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734718943/yumaunionorg/t3fet9fva7txcmhzlabe/YUHSDLogo800x779.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734718943/yumaunionorg/t3fet9fva7txcmhzlabe/YUHSDLogo800x779.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734718943/yumaunionorg/t3fet9fva7txcmhzlabe/YUHSDLogo800x779.png","width":800}])
Christian Magana
Somerton High School will host the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) Unified District Jamboree on January 10, 2025.
![Kofa engineering students with YPG engineer.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734646825/yumaunionorg/n3xhiyfhpjdbqygurwsk/kofaengineeringxYPG.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734646825/yumaunionorg/n3xhiyfhpjdbqygurwsk/kofaengineeringxYPG.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734646825/yumaunionorg/n3xhiyfhpjdbqygurwsk/kofaengineeringxYPG.png","width":800}])
Lesley Avila
The Kofa High School engineering program partnered with the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) to pilot their new engineering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Kits. This collaboration introduces students to hands-on engineering projects while fostering creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
![YUHSD closed for Christmas, winter break]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734471551/yumaunionorg/xi2xbh3nd2acfrndaasx/Screenshot2024-12-17at23215PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734471551/yumaunionorg/xi2xbh3nd2acfrndaasx/Screenshot2024-12-17at23215PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734471551/yumaunionorg/xi2xbh3nd2acfrndaasx/Screenshot2024-12-17at23215PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734471551/yumaunionorg/xi2xbh3nd2acfrndaasx/Screenshot2024-12-17at23215PM.png","width":963}])
Lesley Avila
Yuma Union High School District will be closed for Christmas and winter break. District and school offices are closing from the end of business on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024 through Jan. 6, 2025. Students will return for all six YUHSD schools on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
![YUHSD Governing Board approves district calendars through 2026-27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734123556/yumaunionorg/nyvlziwb4anawedl7fa0/CalendarNewsGraphic800x779.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734123556/yumaunionorg/nyvlziwb4anawedl7fa0/CalendarNewsGraphic800x779.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734123556/yumaunionorg/nyvlziwb4anawedl7fa0/CalendarNewsGraphic800x779.jpg","width":800}])
Eric Patten
The YUHSD Governing Board on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, by way of a 4-0 vote, approved district calendars for the next two school years.