Feb 05, 2018
During WWII, a select group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines with a unique weapon. Using the Navajo language, they devised a secret code that the enemy never deciphered.
Feb 01, 2018
"Teddy Roosevelt Returns" will be the topic of the week of the Arizona Lecture Series presented by the Apache Junction Unified School District's Arizona Lecture Series.
Jan 31, 2018
Thanks to the help of the Gold Canyon Arts Council students from Allison Baumann's Cactus Canyon Jr. High School art class received four classes of hands-on instruction on how to create gourd art.
Jan 30, 2018
Three students from Apache Junction Unified School District won first place in their age group at the first AJ Kid Idol talent competition held Sunday, Jan. 28th at Barleens Arizona Opry, 2275 E. Old West Highway in Apache Junction.
Jan 25, 2018
John Steinbeck mentioned it in "Grapes of Wrath". Nat King Cole, the Manhattan Transfer Project, and even the Rolling Stones have covered the iconic song, "Get Your Kicks from Route 66" for decades.
Jan 24, 2018
It's Anchors Aweigh toward success for the AJHS Navy ROTC Program. The program placed in the top one percent in the nation at a recent Area Managers Inspection.
Jan 23, 2018
Catherine McAllister was a seasoned educator and administrator with more than 28 years as an educator before joining AJUSD in October of 2017.
Jan 08, 2018
Their creations may have embraced all the colors of the rainbow, but all the costumes in Lisa Schroeder's Drama class had one thing in common – all were green.
Dec 28, 2017
Volunteers are a vital part of any school district. Apache Junction Unified School District is no exception.
Dec 27, 2017
It may be called the Mirage, but the charitable giving that took place at the Mirage Sports Bar and Grill, 725 Apache Trail in Apache Junction was no illusion. In an effort to help the homeless, volunteers hosted a free luncheon on Dec.