Takeaways from Page USD 8 Governing Board Meeting
Week of March 11, 2026
Board approves job description for potential Air Force JROTC program
Page High School girls basketball team honored for state championship
Middle grades volleyball team recognized for first conference title
Schools navigate simultaneous power outage and fire alarms
Growing district culinary competition showcases student skills
Board approves job description for potential Air Force JROTC program
PAGE, Ariz. — A revised job description for an Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor was unanimously approved, positioning the district to potentially launch the program at Page High School. Superintendent Bryce Anderson said the district recently hosted a site visit from the Air Force, which is looking to expand its programming nationally. Anderson recommended expediting the job description's approval so the district can immediately begin recruiting the required retired officer and retired enlistee if the military branch grants official authorization in the coming weeks.
Page High School girls basketball team honored for state championship
PAGE, Ariz. — The Page High School Sand Devils girls basketball team was celebrated for securing the 3A state championship following a grueling season defined by extensive travel and limited home games. Tayla Franklin was recognized for earning a regional offensive player of the year honor. Head coach Celeste Claw, who guided the team back into the main playoff picture after a bracket-stage run, was named 3A Coach of the Year by peers across Arizona.
Middle grades volleyball team recognized for first conference title
PAGE, Ariz. — The Page Middle School volleyball team was honored for winning the program's first-ever Northern Arizona Interscholastic Conference championship. The coach and her young athletes were praised for defeating strong programs from Chinle, Kayenta and Tuba City to claim the title. District officials highlighted the team's resilience and composure during the championship run, attributing their success to a season-long focus on building player confidence and mental toughness.
Schools navigate simultaneous power outage and fire alarms
PAGE, Ariz. — Superintendent Bryce Anderson commended district staff and students for their calm handling of an unexpected power outage accompanied by simultaneous fire alarms. Anderson described the afternoon incident as a "cacophony of things," but praised building leaders and teachers for their swift, orderly and professional response to the facility disruption.
Growing district culinary competition showcases student skills
PAGE, Ariz. — The district's culinary competition has nearly doubled in size compared to last year, prompting officials to seek a larger venue for future events. Superintendent Bryce Anderson, who served as a judge for the cooking competition, praised the district's food service partner, Chartwells — which had regional leadership in attendance — for engaging students and providing high-quality food options. Entire classrooms filtered through the event to watch their peers compete in the cooking challenges.
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