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	<title>National Merit Scholarship Program names 2010 semifinalists</title>
	<description>Mesa Public Schools is proud to recognize the 29 high school seniors
who have been named as semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit
Scholarship Program. These outstanding students represent the
district's six comprehensive high schools - Dobson, Mesa, Mountain
View, Red Mountain, Skyline and Westwood.</description>
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	<pubDate>2009-11-06 12:03:28</pubDate>
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	<title>Override passes, thank you MPS voters</title>
	<description>Yes votes totaled 23,804 to keep the district's override funding in place.</description>
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	<pubDate>2009-11-04 08:28:23</pubDate>
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	<title>Our schools and departments are special</title>
	<description>News from around our district highlights events and achievements. See what's happening in Mesa Public Schools.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/2312/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-10-30 16:46:55</pubDate>
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	<title>Watch 'Happenings&quot; for a firsthand look inside MPS</title>
	<description>Take a fast-paced tour of classes and extracurricular activities. See the dynamic people and places that make MPS special.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/2278/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-10-28 17:06:20</pubDate>
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	<title>Read the new issue of MPS Express</title>
	<description>This fall's community newspaper is online and in print now for parents and the public.</description>
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	<pubDate>2009-10-27 13:11:25</pubDate>
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	<title>Lowell celebrates Library Resource Center grand opening</title>
	<description>Lowell Elementary students and staff say &quot;thank you&quot; to Target Stores and Heart of America Foundation.</description>
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	<pubDate>2009-10-16 16:04:23</pubDate>
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	<title>See high school bands in Veterans Day Parade</title>
	<description>The parade starts at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 on Center Street in downtown Mesa. The day also features Veteran Invasion at 1 p.m. and Veterans Day Commemoration at 4 p.m. Don't miss a minute!</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/2088/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-10-14 09:57:28</pubDate>
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	<title>Mesa Agenda newsletter is online, subscribers welcome</title>
	<description>Articles, photos and videos focus on Defining the Future, strategic planning, money-saving ideas, success stories, events and school highlights. Subscribe at the end of the Web page.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/2084/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-10-13 12:44:19</pubDate>
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	<title>Bos is an Arizona Presidential Award finalist</title>
	<description>Colette Bos of Smith Junior High is in the running for national recognition, prizes.</description>
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	<pubDate>2009-10-05 11:57:39</pubDate>
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	<title>Come to free Parent University workshops</title>
	<description>Learn about child development and effective parenting skills from national consultants and prominent Valley educators. You need not be a Mesa resident to attend.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/1922/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-10-01 10:53:54</pubDate>
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	<title>Tolman named Arizona's New Marketing Teacher of the Year</title>
	<description>Vicki Tolman, Skyline High business teacher, was honored by peers throughout the state.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/1738/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-09-18 13:51:14</pubDate>
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	<title>Support Dobson High's fund-raising activities for China trip</title>
	<description>Band students are working hard to represent Mesa at the 2010 World Expo. Support their new fund-raising efforts.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/1321/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-08-26 10:36:41</pubDate>
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	<title>Superintendent to host parent, community meeting</title>
	<description>All parents and area residents are invited to attend at 7 p.m. Feb 2.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/1090/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-08-05 09:41:45</pubDate>
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	<title>District awarded history grant of nearly $1 million</title>
	<description>Mesa Public Schools received a second grant to enhance history education. This is the second year for the Teaching American History grant to be awarded to the district. The grant amount is $962,000.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/1014/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-07-09 08:59:03</pubDate>
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	<title>Schools benefit from Westcor grant</title>
	<description>Westcor and Fiesta Mall donated $3,100 to MPS through the School Rewards Program.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/1005/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-07-02 08:52:28</pubDate>
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	<title>Read the district's electronic newsletter</title>
	<description>MPS Express is a quarterly publication for area residents. We welcome subscribers.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/839/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-06-10 11:58:45</pubDate>
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	<title>Apply for the new back-to-basics junior high</title>
	<description>Franklin Junior High opened in August with a seventh-grade program open to students districtwide.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/838/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-06-10 10:15:10</pubDate>
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	<title>Gifted program offers self-contained elementary classes</title>
	<description>Irving Elementary School offers a full-day Extended Learning Program for gifted students.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/723/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-06-01 09:52:31</pubDate>
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	<title>Enroll in ninth-grade program for homeschoolers</title>
	<description>Eagleridge Enrichment Program offers ninth-grade homeschool students a personalized transition to a more traditional setting. Benefits abound, including a rigorous curriculum, small classes and free tutoring!</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/625/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-05-20 11:11:33</pubDate>
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	<title>Class of 2009 receives $50 million in scholarships</title>
	<description>Graduating seniors of the seven high schools in Mesa Public Schools have received scholarship offers of more than $50 million. The total is $6 million more than the previous class.</description>
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	<pubDate>2009-05-19 15:11:14</pubDate>
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	<title>Stapley wins National Academic League championship</title>
	<description>The Sabercats achieved the top ranking among more than 140 schools nationwide.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/609/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-05-11 16:47:27</pubDate>
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	<title>Kindergarten options abound in MPS</title>
	<description>Several options will be available in the 2009-10 school year for
children whose birthdays are after the regular kindergarten deadline of Aug. 31.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/600/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-05-06 16:58:49</pubDate>
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	<title>Flu update</title>
	<description>Information on H1N1, or swine flu, includes prevention tips, a hot line, district resources, and updates from county, state, national and international health organizations.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/598/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-05-05 16:14:18</pubDate>
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	<title>Dobson High hosts new Ninth-Grade Bridge</title>
	<description>Charter-school students, home-school students and open-enrollment applicants from other districts are invited to experience this personalized transition to a comprehensive high school.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/595/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-05-05 12:50:19</pubDate>
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	<title>District to offer free full-day kindergarten</title>
	<description>The 58 Mesa Public Schools elementaries will offer free full-day kindergarten for the 2009-10 school year.</description>
	<link>http://www2.mpsaz.org/news/articles/544/</link>
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	<pubDate>2009-04-23 08:53:16</pubDate>
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