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Chandler Unified earns a districtwide A and a record number of A-rated schools

If you have a kid in Chandler Unified, the state's latest grades are the district's best yet. It earned a districtwide A for 2025-26, and the number of A-rated schools is a record. chandlernews.

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Chandler Unified's A-rated schools grew from 23 to 34 in four years

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A-rated schools (chandlernews.com count)
2021-2223
2022-2329
2023-2426
2024-2531
2025-2634

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HealthCircle the City opens an 85-bed medical respite center in east MesaIf you know someone who's unhoused and needs more care after a hospital stay, there's now a place in the East Valley. Circle the City opened its new medical respite center in east Mesa on Friday. It's near Main Street and Higley Road, and it nearly doubles the nonprofit's respite capacity.Today’s editionRead Around the ValleyTempe Town Lake stays closed to boating and fishing after record river flowsIf you had a paddle, an oar or a fishing rod in mind, Tempe Town Lake isn't ready for you. Tempe closed the lake to on-water activities on Nov. 1 as SRP released reservoir water after storms, and the city has since flagged E. coli that also put fishing off limits.Friday’s editionRead HealthCircle the City is opening an 85-bed medical respite center in MesaIf you've ever wondered where someone goes after a hospital stay when they have nowhere safe to recover, here's some good news. Circle the City is opening its East Valley Medical Respite Center in Mesa, an 85-bed place for people experiencing homelessness to heal after they're discharged.Wednesday’s editionRead RememberingBill Shover, Fiesta Bowl co-founder who shaped Valley sports, dies at 98Bill Shover, a co-founder of the Fiesta Bowl who helped shape the Valley sports world, has died. KOLD reports he died at home on Nov. 7 at 98, after decades as The Arizona Republic's community relations manager.Wednesday’s editionRead WaterFall storms pushed SRP's reservoirs from 53% to 70% full in less than a weekIf you've wondered where all that rain went, a lot of it is sitting in the Salt and Verde reservoirs. The Salt River Project says it stored about 370,000 acre-feet from the storms, taking the system from 53% full on Nov. 1 to 70% full on Nov. 6.Tuesday’s editionRead East Valley SportsASU beat Colorado 20-10 as freshman QB Jake Fette caught a touchdown and threw oneIf you watched the Sun Devils on Saturday, you saw one quarterback do two jobs. Freshman Jake Fette, in his first home start, caught a touchdown and threw one as Arizona State beat Colorado at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Utility ratesChandler's annual utility analysis found revenue increases were needed for FY 2026-27: 9% for water, 6.5% for wastewater, 4.5% for solid waste and 9% for reclaimed water.

    Chandler's annual utility analysis found revenue increases were needed for FY 2026-27: 9% for water, 6.5% for wastewater, 4.5% for solid waste and 9% for reclaimed water.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Signals AZ

  • Thanksgiving boxesThe Chandler CARE Center is packing food boxes for 384 families for its Thanksgiving Family Assistance Day.

    The Chandler CARE Center is packing food boxes for 384 families for its Thanksgiving Family Assistance Day. The center has run the meal distribution for more than 15 years.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: ABC15 Arizona

  • PlayoffsNo. 6 Chandler Valley Christian lost 32-27 to No.

    No. 6 Chandler Valley Christian lost 32-27 to No. 3 Thatcher in the 3A football quarterfinals Friday. In the 2A quarterfinals, time ran out on fifth-seeded Santa Cruz Valley against No. 4 Chandler Prep.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com, PinalCentral.com

  • Foster ArizonaGilbert mom Kimberly Vehon founded Foster Arizona after she and her husband took in a group of four siblings.

    Gilbert mom Kimberly Vehon founded Foster Arizona after she and her husband took in a group of four siblings. The nonprofit supports children in foster care and young adults transitioning out.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: chandlernews.com

  • I-10 wideningCrews on Thursday finished the new I-10 bridges over the Gila River near Casa Grande.

    Crews on Thursday finished the new I-10 bridges over the Gila River near Casa Grande. It's the first of four segments in the project to widen a 26-mile stretch to three lanes each direction.

    Around Arizona · Today’s editionSource: AZ Family

  • Bashas' closingTempe's only Bashas' is closing at the end of November after 40 years.

    Tempe's only Bashas' is closing at the end of November after 40 years. The Chandler-based grocer decided against renewing its lease at Warner Road and McClintock Drive after reviewing the store's performance and economic factors. The store opened in 1986, and the company had not announced an official closing date. Bashas' still has more than 150 stores in Arizona and New Mexico.

    Around Arizona · Today’s editionSources: KTAR News 92.3 FM, azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic

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  1. AZ Family4 hours ago

    One driver raced a curfew and another raced his luck on I-10, troopers say

    Two drivers were stopped on Arizona’s Interstate 10 in the past week. One said he was racing a curfew. The other had been caught speeding on the same stretch before.

  2. KTAR News 92.3 FM6 hours ago

    SAFE Alert issued for missing teenager last seen in Gilbert

    Mateo Villegas, 16, "functions at the age of a 10-13-year-old child" because of his medical condition, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

  3. Herald/Review Media6 hours ago

    Willcox runs wild over Benson, advances to 2A semifinals

    Asher Ward's night began with a fumble. It ended with four touchdowns and a trip to the state semifinals. Ward rushed for 137 yards, while Kaleb Cooke added 230 yards and three scores as unbeaten Willcox overwhelmed rival Benson 48-13. Next up: a showdown of undefeated teams against San Tan Charter on Nov. 21 in Tempe.

  4. KYMA6 hours ago

    Mesa, Arizona officer injured by explosive device

    A Mesa, Arizona police officer was injured when an undetermined explosive device was thrown at his vehicle while he was inside this morning.

  5. ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com7 hours ago

    Walden Grove gets revenge against Eastmark, spot in the 4A quarterfinals

    Share Tweet Walden Grove football exorcised some demons on Friday night in the second round of the 4A state tournament. After the Red Wolves blew a 22-point fourth quarter lead to Phoenix Northwest Christian in the first round of the state tournament last season and lost to Mesa Eastmark 26-23 on Sept. 4 at home, […]

  6. Arizona Sports7 hours ago

    5 storylines to watch as Cardinals look to sweep Rams in Carson Beck’s debut

    The Cardinals walked off the Rams last time, but much has changed for both teams entering this latest matchup.

    Also reported byPinalCentral.com

  7. Arizona Sports8 hours ago

    Cardinals’ Budda Baker thought he might get traded: ‘Happy to be here’

    Budda Baker was not sure whether his time with the Cardinals would continue or end at the trade deadline on Tuesday.

  8. FOX 10 Phoenix10 hours ago

    Seen on TV: November 14

    Miss it on-air? Looking for links and contact info for a story? Check here first!

  9. Signals AZ10 hours ago

    Queen Creek Wash Trail Faces Damage After Heavy Rainfall

    Queen Creek Wash Trail cleanup is underway after heavy rain left sediment and damage, with affected sections to stay closed until repairs are made.

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Good Day Chandlerto me · Sat., Nov. 146:00 a.m.

Chandler Unified hits a record number of A-rated schools

Plus, an 85-bed respite center opens in east Mesa and Chandler utility rates are changing.

The TLDR

  1. Chandler Unified earns a districtwide A and a record A-school count
  2. A new 85-bed medical respite center opens in east Mesa
  3. Chandler's utility analysis found rate increases are needed
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