Students spotlight CTE, arts and community programs at Yuma Union High School District meeting
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Student leaders from San Luis and Vista high schools and student ambassadors from the district MAP arts program presented achievements and upcoming events, including FAFSA progress, CLEP recognition, community partnerships and a MAP Gala; students confirmed MAP is eligible for tax credit donations.
Student leaders from across the district took the podium at the Yuma Union High School District governing board’s December meeting to highlight career and technical education, arts programming and recent student successes.
“We are from San Luis High School,” said Naya Munoz, student body president, as she and fellow student speakers outlined academic and extracurricular achievements. San Luis students reported more than 70% FAFSA completion—surpassing a 50% goal—recognition as a top‑50 CLEP high school for the 2425 academic year, student research presented at MIT, and a student‑designed ribbon‑cutting project that included a $2,000 program donation and a $1,000 senior scholarship.
Vista High School student council president Kayla White described efforts to build community ties and leadership through events such as the Y Vista open house and a veterans‑focused service project. White also invited the public to Vista’s Winter Wonderland and noted the school’s December graduation scheduled for Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at Yuma High School.
Students representing the district MAP (Master/Arts) program described hands‑on classes in podcasting, audio production, theater, sculpture and GarageBand. MAP student ambassador Natalia Stevens said the program fields about 20 ambassadors who gather student feedback and support classroom needs. MAP students promoted a district MAP Gala set for May 12 and said the program’s open house drew strong community attendance.
Superintendent Tim Brienza confirmed MAP is eligible to receive tax credit donations, a question students raised during their presentation.
The presentations gave board members an opportunity to hear student perspectives on coursework, community partnerships and extracurricular activities that district leaders said strengthen college and career readiness. The board thanked the student presenters before moving to other agenda items.