Yuma Union students and CTE officers recognized for state and national competitions; transition fair drew community partners
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Students from across Yuma Union High School District were recognized for FFA, SkillsUSA, HOSA and FBLA competitions and the district reported a transition fair that connected more than 20 community partners with about 200 attendees to support students with disabilities.
The Yuma Union High School District governing board recognized student achievements and community transition resources during its Nov. meeting.
CTE student officers and representatives described recent competitions: Gila Ridge FFA—s turf team placed third at the FFA National Turf Invitational; students attended HOSA—s international conference in Nashville and FBLA—s national conference in Los Angeles. SkillsUSA and other student groups represented the district at national leadership conferences; while some students did not medal, presenters emphasized the learning value and encouraged continued participation. Several student officers and competing students stood to be recognized by the board.
Separately, district transition specialist Casey Baker described the Oct. 22 community transition fair that hosted roughly 20–30 agencies and about 200 attendees, providing resources for families of students with special needs and inviting feeder districts and charters to participate. Avenir Financial donated funds to provide an on-site food truck and the district plans to expand space next year after feedback that the event felt crowded.
Board members thanked staff and students for their work and recognized the role of district administrators and board members who attended competitions.
