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Yuma High School has numerous rigorous academic and robust extracurricular offerings. Learn about just some of them below.
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Yuma High offers courses with a focus on academic rigor through the Cambridge Curriculum.
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There are 22 varsity sports at Yuma High School for students to choose among other extracurricular offerings.
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Students can choose from eight CTE courses at Yuma High.
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There are many ways to contact Yuma High School, including through our handy email form.
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Yuma High is home to the Mastery of the Arts Program (MAP), which is open to students across YUHSD.
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![YUHSD announces new principals at Vista and Yuma High for 2026-27]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775858528/yumaunionorg/xghi5xa83igzqcnbvcm7/fritzandmarcithumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1775858528/yumaunionorg/xghi5xa83igzqcnbvcm7/fritzandmarcithumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775858528/yumaunionorg/xghi5xa83igzqcnbvcm7/fritzandmarcithumbnail.png","width":800}])
The Yuma Union High School District Governing Board approved leadership transitions for principal roles at Yuma High School and Vista High School for the 2026-27 school year.
Michael Fritz, current principal of Yuma High, will be transitioning to serve as principal of Vista, while Marci Sanchez, the current academics principal at Yuma High, will take over at Yuma High. Both will begin their new roles on July 1, 2026.
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Yuma Union High School District student nutrition managers and assistant managers earned their School Nutrition Association (SNA) credential certifications.
The SNA provides leadership development through online coursework and operational training in partnership with the Institute of Child Nutrition.
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Yuma Union High School District, in partnership with Onvida Health, will be hosting a no-cost sports physical event on May 1, 2026 at San Luis High School.
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Classes at all YUHSD schools will take place from June 2-12, 2026.
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Yuma Union High School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) welding students took part in Western Welding Academy’s 2026 Blue Collar Tour, a trade-career promotional tour, hosted on February 25 at Kofa High School.
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Gila Ridge and Kofa both earned boys Division I, while Somerton produced three individual champs across boys and girls divisions.
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The wrestling state tournament begins on February 19. All six YUHSD athletic programs have at least one wrestler competing.
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Yuma Union High School District and its schools will be closed for a district-wide professional development day on Friday, Feb. 13 and in observance of President’s Day on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
Students will return to class as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
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Parent Academy serves families across the district with weekly sessions from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at multiple schools.
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Incoming freshmen (Class of 2030) can begin online registration today and take part in campus information nights, beginning Feb. 9.
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Yuma High School student David Argomaniz is among 1,500 students out of thousands of applicants nationwide to advance to the final interview round of the Gates Scholarship selection process.
Yuma Union High School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) welding students took part in Western Welding Academy’s 2026 Blue Collar Tour, a trade-career promotional tour, hosted on February 25 at Kofa High School.
Gila Ridge and Kofa both earned boys Division I, while Somerton produced three individual champs across boys and girls divisions.
The wrestling state tournament begins on February 19. All six YUHSD athletic programs have at least one wrestler competing.
![YHS students earn $10,000 scholarship after winning Universal Technical Institute competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770753953/yumaunionorg/j4sisolys1l2dwpfp9d9/YHS2026TopTechWinnersthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770753953/yumaunionorg/j4sisolys1l2dwpfp9d9/YHS2026TopTechWinnersthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770753953/yumaunionorg/j4sisolys1l2dwpfp9d9/YHS2026TopTechWinnersthumbnail.png","width":800}])
Yuma High School automotive students Miguel Linares and Alexander West placed first at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) auto competition on January 24 in Avondale, Arizona earning them each a $10,000 scholarship to be used in any area of study at UTI.
Yuma Union High School District and its schools will be closed for a district-wide professional development day on Friday, Feb. 13 and in observance of President’s Day on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.
Students will return to class as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Parent Academy serves families across the district with weekly sessions from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at multiple schools.
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The culinary program at Yuma High School, led by Mrs. Nelson, has had a successful and impactful year filled with hands-on learning, leadership, community service, and real-world experiences. Throughout the year, students went beyond the classroom by volunteering, fundraising, participating in leadership training, and preparing for competitions. These experiences showed that culinary education is not just about cooking, but also about teamwork, responsibility, and career readiness.
Incoming freshmen (Class of 2030) can begin online registration today and take part in campus information nights, beginning Feb. 9.
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The MAP open house event takes place from 6-8 p.m. at Yuma High School and is free to the public.
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