🌱 What EDUPRIZE leaders revealed about major staffing cuts at the Gilbert campus

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In today's newsletter:

• What EDUPRIZE leaders revealed about major staffing cuts at the Gilbert campus
• Could irrigation tampering be behind shocking four‑figure Gilbert water bills?
• How the Higley Road widening could change your south Gilbert commute

Also on today's calendar: The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 100 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 102, low: 80.
• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 100 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Parents, others grill EDUPRIZE leaders over cuts (eastvalleytribune.com) — Families connected to EDUPRIZE's Gilbert campus are learning about significant staffing cuts after enrollment fell roughly 130 students short of projections, prompting layoffs of teachers, aides, interventionists, and office staff. At an Aug. 17 town hall, administrators detailed why more than two-thirds of reductions hit Gilbert, defended their management contract, and fielded pointed questions about finances, communication, and impacts on student support.
   

• Arizona town officials say irrigation sabotage triggered $1,000 water bills after vote to increase rates (thecooldown.com) — Gilbert residents are hearing from two town officials who say their home irrigation systems were sabotaged after the town approved its third straight year of water-rate hikes, leading to bills topping $1,000. The story highlights community frustration over rising costs, water waste in a desert city, and offers practical tips for checking your own irrigation and documenting problems with the town or police if you suspect tampering.
   

• Gilbert moving forward with Higley Road improvements as Gilbert grows (abc15.com subscription) — Roadwork is moving ahead on Higley Road in south Gilbert, adding new lanes, sidewalks, lighting, and a traffic signal at Higley and Coldwater to improve safety near a school and ease congestion. The Town Council just approved more project management work, and nearby business owners say short-term construction pain has led to long-term benefits as Gilbert continues to grow.
   

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Friday September 18
• The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference →
  Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe, 1600 S 52nd St, Tempe
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 4
• HS XC @ Western Equinox
  American Leadership Academy Inc. Freestone District Park, 1045 E Juniper Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234, USA
  6:00 am
• PTO's Donuts with Grownups
  Coronado Elementary Gilbert, AZ 85297
  6:15 am
• 4th grade field trip to the Natural History Museum
  Patterson Gilbert, AZ 85234
  8:00 am
• Varsity Football @ Lehi (UT)
  American Leadership Academy Inc. Gilbert, AZ 85297
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Catch Me If You Can →
  Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• Labor Day (Holiday)
  Islands Gilbert, AZ 85233
  11:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Picture Re-Take Day
  Perry High Auditorium
  6:30 am
• SOS Presentation Schedule
  Gilbert Classical Academy Gilbert, AZ 85234
  8:10 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 3
• EVCCA Ballot Issues Forum →
  Chandler Chamber of Commerce Business Education Rio Salado College - Conference Center
  8:00 am
• FR/SO Volleyball vs River Valley
  San Tan Foothills HS QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142
  4:00 pm
• JV Volleyball vs River Valley
  San Tan Foothills HS QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142
  5:00 pm
• San Tan Gardens Presents Local Musicians on Tap Every Thursday
  Chandler Chamber of Commerce Community Events Calendar SanTan Gardens 495 East Warner Road Chandler, AZ 85225
  5:00 pm

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