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Open Enrollment open doors for students

Valerie Burgess, Staff Reporter January 20, 2015

Buzzing through the halls of Perry, any student is observant of the overcrowding of an ever growing school. Shoulder to shoulder, the clumps of students anxiously rushing to their next class is slowed...

English teacher Janet Larkin (center) and several students participate in games during the Homecoming Carnival earlier this semester. With news of the new 7-12 school opening, some students are concerned if their boundaries will change.

New CUSD school will change PHS boundaries

Molly Ogden, Staff Reporter December 17, 2014

The construction of a new high school in the Chandler Unified School District has caused much excitement among teachers, parents, and school administrators. The school, located off of Power and Riggs,...

Wesley Delbridge standing next to  the Cook/Chill Kettle and Temberature Monitoring System at Central Kitchen

Central Kitchen and the Smart Snacks in Schools Guidelines

Michelle Bolden, Staff Reporter December 11, 2014

Mention “school food” and most people probably think of the scary lunch lady dumping a scoop of slop on an innocent child’s tray.The Chandler Unified School District has made it a goal to change...

Infinite Campus has been around for several years, but with the new notifications one can be interactive with the grades.

New Infinite Campus update allows for effortless ease

Valerie Burgess, Staff Reporter November 17, 2014

In the midst of a digital generation, the school district is striving to be on the cutting-edge of technology with the new features on its online grade book -- Infinite Campus. The Infinite Campus app,...

Screenshot of the updated district website

CUSD website gets a new look

Sarah Campbell, Staff Reporter November 17, 2014

Over the duration of fall break, the Chandler district’s website was modified, giving it a new look and new features. The update includes a sidebar of site shortcuts, a list of upcoming district events,...

Phoenix man pushes his truck through flooding on the I-10.

Record rain does not shut down CUSD

Sarah Campbell, Staff Reporter September 25, 2014

Streets flooded, interstates shut down, cars trapped in three feet of water, but where are the students of the Chandler Unified School District? They are at school. On September 8, Arizona broke its record...

New CUSD High School to open July 2015

Valerie Burgess, Staff Reporter September 23, 2014

With the growth of Chandler Unified School District, many of the high schools and junior high schools have climbed to over one thousand students. With the overwhelming amount of students at each of the...

Derss code prohibits students from wearing revealing attire, including tank tops and strapless outfits. Dress code has often been a topic of controversy for students and teachers alike. [Pictured in photo illustration is sophomore Kindra Herre.]

Confusion causes dress code violations

Lindsey Floyd, Opinions Editor September 27, 2013

Dress code has been a staple in Perry’s rules of conduct since its opening in 2007. It has guided students towards environmentally aware fashion decisions for ultimate success. The list is simple: a...

Senior Hayley Wilson uses a microscope in her 4th hour human biology class. According to CUSD, if the budget override fails in this Novembers election, classes like Wilsons may undergo serious changes in the future.

Voters to decide on override

Sarah Lankford, Staff Writer September 27, 2013

It is 6:45 a.m. and like most days, Emily Narducci waits for her bus in her Chandler neighborhood. While she enjoys her free ride to and from school every day, she may not realize that if the Chandler...

Students hop on computers in the computer lab to make up lost credits during Lift Lab. Lift Lab is available to students so they can make up credits in order to graduate on time.

Students confused about required credits

Cooper Gambee, Staff Writer August 15, 2013

For the majority of seniors, their last year will carry the most impact. This will be the year they apply for colleges, go to prom, and graduate. However, for some seniors, the looming pressure of not...

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