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Social studies teachers adapt to changes
By Mya Palomino Cougar News Blog Social studies teachers have made a big leap in teaching Cactus Canyon students. Seventh-grade social studies teachers now teach both seventh and eighth grade....
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Making time for more time
By Alissa Baker Cougar News Blog An extra 30 minutes has been added onto Cactus Canyon’s schedule to make up for the time lost since Friday was cut from the week of learning. The extra...
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Editorial: Taxpayers spending too much money on stadiums
Since the mid ‘90s there has been a problem in almost every state – stadiums that have been paid for by the taxpayers. The new Vikings stadium in Minnesota cost the state a great sum of $1.1...
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Gardening students learning to grow produce
By Kristine Funke Cougar News Blog There is a new enrichment class for eighth graders. The class is gardening, and the students are growing produce on campus. Carol Dolle, a teacher and...
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Announcements move to video format
By Mya Palomino Cougar News Blog A new addition has been added to the morning announcements – video. In order to help more students be engaged with the news, the Journalism 2 students are...
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Marching band plays at halftime of ASU football game
Sigfrido Ibarra Cougar New Blog The Cactus Canyon marching band had the benefit of performing with ASU’s own marching band during halftime of Arizona State’s football game Oct. 8 in Tempe....
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Photos of the Week – Oct. 17-20
After a week off for fall break, the yearbook students had an assignment to get photos using depth of field.
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Drama students set to solve ‘Murder’
By Chloe Mayes Cougar News Blog There has been a murder at Rundown Abbey. Follow along with the characters to find out who the killer is at the Cactus Canyon drama production. Students can...
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Yearbook deal lasts for two weeks only
By Megan Ash Cougar News Blog Something new that the Yearbook staff is doing is lowering the price. Now through the 17th of November, students can order their yearbook for $29, which is $1 off...
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Choir members bond as they prep for winter concert
By Alissa Baker Cougar News Blog Cactus Canyon’s choir spends most of their time behind closed doors, practicing for concerts, carnivals, and other special occasions. Many people outside of...
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Virtual lesson teaches about animals, percents
By Kristine Funk Cougar News Blog Some Cactus Canyon math students went on a safari to learn about numbers, decimals, and percents. Rachel Mangum and Tina Jada’s math classes recently had a...
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Yearbook staff awarded second place in national contest
By Sigfrido Ibarra Cougar News Blog Cactus Canyon’s Yearbook – the Cougar Chronicles – was awarded second place in the 2016 Lifetouch National Yearbook Showcase. Yearbook adviser Jason...
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FITE Nite provides opportunity for families to learn together
By Chloe Mayes Cougar News Blog Cactus Canyon will host FITE Nite from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29. The event gives families an opportunity to learn what their kids has been doing...
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‘Classy ladies’ class teaches confidence, expression
By Daisy Gonzales Cougar News Blog Wendy McQuilkin, the science teacher for seventh grade, has brought back an enrichment class for girls that teaches them how to overcome their struggles and...
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Media students earn CSPA Gold Crown
By Skyler Wolfe Cougar News Blog The Cactus Canyon online school newspaper, the Cougar News Blog, has won a Gold Crown Award that is given by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Winners...
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StuCo members teaching leadership through personal stories
By Sarah Hebert Cougar News Blog Student Council members are designing a presentation to show other members how to improve leadership skills. In a keynote address, presenters are going to...
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We’ve Moved!
In an effort to continue to improve our coverage of Cactus Canyon, we’ve changed our name to the Canyon Chronicle and moved to a new website – canyonchronicle.com. We appreciate your visits and support...
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