The Amphitheater School District will build a new school in Oro Valley which would focus on science, technology, engineering and math. The new school is scheduled to open for the 2017-2018 school year and serve about 500 students.

Southern Arizona students will compete internationally in science, technology, engineering and math competitions.

The following students will compete in the upcoming International Science and Engineering Fair in May:

  • Jeremiah Pate of BASIS Oro Valley
  • Sloan Kanaski of University High School
  • Zeeshan Jawaid of Carpe Diem Collegiate High School
  • Edwin Collier Moody V, home-schooled
  • Joseph Galasso, home-schooled
  • Jenna Allardice of Academy of Tucson High School
  • Sanne Casello of Empire High School

About 1,700 high school students around the world compete in the International Science and Engineering Fair. About $4 million would be awarded in prizes, according to the organization.

Two Tucson-area students will attend the International Sustainable World Engineering, Energy and Environmental Project.

They are:

  • Amanda Catherine Minke of Immaculate Heart High School
  • Leo O’Neill of Tucson High Magnet School

Become a #ThisIsTucson member! Your contribution helps our team bring you stories that keep you connected to the community. Become a member today.