Dear Editor, We care deeply about our Raven family. Because we care and because we want to keep our community informed and safe, we want to make you aware of a concerning topic: suicide. As you may know, earlier this year we lost one our beloved seniors to suicide. More recently, our neighboring school sadly lost two students to suicide. Many...
A Vigil in Vail Over 1,500 people came together Thursday night to grieve, pray, and show their solidarity during this difficult time. The ceremony was led by religious leaders from many different faiths, from across the community. As the sun went down, they prayed for families, for healing, and for Vail’s children. As night fell, people...
Mulberry Fire Additional Information and Pima County Resource Two of your Vail neighbors lost their homes and all their possessions. They have gofundme pages on the web if you would like to donate. Any amount is appreciated. To receive alerts to cell phones, texts, landlines, etc. if an emergency is happening in your area go to: – on the...
The Greater Vail Area Chamber of Commerce had their 6th annual golf tournament on May 13, 2017 benefitting their scholarship fund. Over the past 5 years, they have given out $29,000 in scholarships to deserving seniors in the Vail School District. Thank you to everyone who supported the tournament this year. Please join the Greater Vail Area...
We are happy to report that the Cienega High School graduates made it to California! They even arrived to a welcome banner made by the hotel and 25 pizzas donated by Pizza Hut! As many of our readers know, Cienega High School seniors were left waiting in the middle of the night early Monday for buses to take them to Disneyland, the buses never...
Phoenix Riders Sweep First Three Places in July 4th Race by J.J. Lamb “Ten fast riders, perfect weather and a fast course, everything looks fine for some fast records in the Tucson – Vail – Tucson Race.”, according to the Arizona Daily Star. Lorenzo Boido, “the Phoenix Crack,” and “speed artist” Joe O’Connell, were among the 10 motorcyclists on...
Small Victories by Stacy Winstryg Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in all the negativity that is going on in the world today. And while there are many things that still need to be fixed when it comes to educational funding in our state, Vail Parent Network would like to mention a few of the small recent victories that should be celebrated...
Andrada Polytechnic High School Andrada Polytechnic High School Valedictorian is Lora Versluis. Lora will be attending Northern Arizona University in the Pre-Nursing program. She notes, “My mom and dad have always and will always inspire me.” The Salutatorian for Andrada is Madison Link, who will be attending Pima Community College...
You might love AMORE If your family is like many others, everyone has a schedule. Mom leaves early for work. The kids have practice after school and Grandpa needs a ride at noon. Lining up transportation or resources to meet varying needs and resources, though, may not always match up. The Regional Transportation Authority, which manages a $2.1...
New Innovative Design Set for Valencia/Kolb Intersection One of the busiest intersections in southeast Tucson will soon get a major overhaul. Current backups at Valencia and Kolb roads are expected to diminish when the “PAGI” comes to town. That’s short for parkway at-grade intersection. Construction is expected to begin late this year, and...
