> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 4 takeaways from Page Unified School District board meeting - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/5-takeaways-from-page-unified-school-district-board-meeting-3/ - Published: 2025-12-19T16:32:54.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-13T21:56:25.000Z - Description: December 9 2025 - Author: Greg Loving - Tags: pagj, email, #summary ## Geography requirement dropped in new course guide ## Students honored for academic and character excellence ## High school and IT staff recognized as employees of the month ## Unity Club praised for national conference presentation --- ### Geography requirement dropped in new course guide PAGE, Ariz. - The board unanimously approved the course guide for grades seven through 12 for the 2026-27 school year. The most significant change to the high school course of study is the removal of geography as a required class. Additionally, the guide now integrates seventh and eighth grade curriculum with the high school guide, a move board member Mike Mangum praised for providing better continuity and preparation for graduation. --- ### Students honored for academic and character excellence PAGE, Ariz. - Six students were recognized as Students of the Month representing various schools within the district. Honorees included Hunter Harrison (Preschool), Sienna Menegos (Early Childhood Learning Center), Malik Ranger (Page Elementary), River Richardson (Page Middle School), Joseph Ooni (Page High School) and Dante Thompson (Manson Mesa High School). Teachers praised the students for their leadership, kindness and academic discipline. --- ### High school and IT staff recognized as employees of the month PAGE, Ariz. - The board recognized two staff members as Employees of the Month. Scott Pullum, a high school social studies teacher, was honored for his dedication to the history department and his students. Logan Bean, a member of the information technology (IT) department, was recognized for his technical problem-solving skills and his essential role in implementing new software and hardware for the Food and Nutrition Office. --- ### Unity Club praised for national conference presentation PAGE, Ariz. - Board member Desiree Fowler reported on the success of Page High School students at the recent National Johnson-O'Malley Association (NJOMA) Conference. Fowler noted that five students from the Unity Club, alongside the Indian Education Department, gave a presentation involving Navajo language, culture and hoop dancing that was met with high praise from attendees from other school districts. --- Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? Contact our newsroom using the button below: [Contact Us](https://www.citizenjournal.us/contact/) --- [ ![Alt text](https://rosebud-ads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/JOB.png) ](https://gregl72.github.io/job/?ref=citizenjournal.us)