The Marana, Sunnyside and Vail school districts are hosting job fairs to fill teaching and support positions.
The Sunnyside job fair is Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sunnyside High School gymnasium, 1725 E. Bilby Road.
The Marana job fair is Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mountain View High School gymnasium, 3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd. Additional information is available at maranausd.org/jobs
The Vail job fair is also on Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Desert Sky Middle School, 9850 E. Rankin Loop. For more information, visit work4vailschools.org
Catalina Foothills High hosts open house Jan. 24
Catalina Foothills High School invites prospective students and their families to the Future Falcon Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 24. The event, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 4300 E. Sunrise Drive, will kick off with tours and a club fair, followed by a presentation.
For families who do not live within the districtβs boundaries, the priority deadline for open enrollment is Jan. 31. More information is available at cfsd16.org
TUSD teachers can apply now for classroom grants
The Educational Enrichment Foundation is awarding more than $56,000 in classroom grants to teachers, counselors and librarians within the Tucson Unified School District.
Grants between $500 and $1,000 are available for projects to enhance curriculum and enrich student learning in TUSD.
Proposals are due March 2. Details and applications are available at eeftucson.org
High school video contest offers cash for winners
Population Media Center is asking high school students to create a short video exploring population growth and sustainability for its fourth annual video contest and is offering cash prizes of $4,000.
The deadline for entries is March 16. For more information, visit populationmedia.org/about-us/video-contest
St. Ambrose opens doors
to prospective students
Saint Ambrose Catholic School is hosting an open house on Sunday, Jan. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Families are invited to the campus, at 300 S. Tucson Blvd., to meet the teachers and learn about the schoolβs program.
Saint Ambrose serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Scholarships are available.
Local teachers earn
national certification
Several Tucson-area teachers have earned national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
National board certification is an advanced teaching credential in which teachers have met the professionβs highest standards and have the knowledge and skills necessary to advance student learning.
Teachers receiving the honor from the Marana School District are Kelly McGarity from Marana Middle School and Sarah Ross from Marana High School.
Representing the Flowing Wells School District are Shay Warman from Centennial Elementary School, Karen Daly from Flowing Wells High School, Danielle Van Derlaske from Homer Davis Elementary School and Jessica Howell from Hendricks Elementary School.
Only about 3 percent of teachers nationwide are national board-certified.
