06/22/2026
Week 2, May 26th - June 17th, Standings are now in on the Combs Summer World Cup;
In the Math Champions League:
Top School remains Ellsworth Elementary with 186 lessons.
The Top Two Students are Robert S. (CTA) with 63 lessons, and Clara L. (RES) takes over the Runner-Up position with 51 lessons!
In the Reading World Cup Match Results stay the same as last week, but with these updated lesson completions:
Ellsworth with 152, Simonton with 95, Ranch with 85, Combs Traditional with 56, and Harmon with 2.
The Golden Ball MVP is Robert S. (CTA) with 56 lessons!
And in the Reading Plus Elite Squad:
97 Total lessons (40 Reading/52 Vocab/5 Visual Skills) were completed.
And the Tournament MVP for week remains Clara L. (RES) with 28 Reading, 13 Vocab lessons, and 5 Visual Skills Lessons.
Will your school rule next week? Log on & climb!
06/21/2026
Happy Father's Day to the Combs Community! ๐โฝ๐
To all the dads, stepdads, grandpas, and father figures in our district: thank you for everything you do. From morning drop-offs and homework help to cheering in the stands, your support makes a world of difference for our students.
We appreciate you today and every day. Enjoy your weekend!
06/20/2026
โ๏ธ REMINDER: FREE Summer Meals Are Still Going Strong in San Tan Valley! ๐
Can you believe weโre already halfway through June? If you're looking for a great way to keep the kids fueled and beat the heat, J.O. Combs Unified School District has you covered.
Our FREE Summer Meal Program continues through July 9th, serving up nutritious meals every Monday through Thursday.
Here is a quick refresher on the details:
๐๏ธ DAYS: Mondays through Thursdays (Now through July 9th)
โฐ MEAL TIMES:
๐ฅฃ Breakfast: 7:40 am โ 9:30 am
๐ฅช Lunch: 11:00 am โ 12:30 pm
๐ฅ WHO CAN EAT?
Ages 18 & Under: Entirely FREE! (Open to all kids and teens in the communityโno sign-ups or paperwork needed).
Adults (19+): You can eat with us too! Breakfast is just $3, and lunch is $5.
๐ JUST A REMINDER: All meals are Dine-In Only and must be eaten on-site. Come on in, say hello, and enjoy a fresh meal in the AC!
๐ Ellsworth Elementary School, 38454 N Carolina Ave, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or
Simonton Elementary School, 40300 N Simonton Blvd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
Help us make sure no family misses outโfeel free to share this post with your San Tan Valley neighbors and friends! ๐ค๐
06/18/2026
We are incredibly proud to announce that Ellsworth Elementary School Kinder Prep program has officially earned a 4-Star Quality Rating from First Things Firstโs Quality First program! ๐๐๐๐
Huge congratulations to our dedicated Kinder Prep team who put their hearts into every child.
We are so proud to be ! ๐โจ
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06/17/2026
Join us for free Summer Meals ๐
Combs school district offers summer food net for children ๐ฝ See this story below.
Editorโs note: This story was first reported at The Daily Independent with financial support from the Arizona Local News Foundation.
While summer break offers students a chance to rest and recharge, it creates new challenges for families who rely on school meal programs during the academic year. ๐
https://www.pinalcentral.com/free-access/combs-school-district-offers-summer-food-net-for-children/article_f0c73d82-1cbd-4bb7-a32c-07b9f133d836.html
06/15/2026
Week 1, May 26th - June 10th, Standings are now in on the Combs Summer World Cup;
In the Math Champions League:
Top School is Ellsworth Elementary with 157 lessons.
The Top Two Students are Robert S. (CTA) with 54 lessons, and Grant S. (SES) with 40 lessons!
In the Reading World Cup Match Results are:
Ellsworth with 99, Simonton with 66, Ranch with 62, Combs Traditional with 40, and Harmon with 2.
The Golden Ball MVP is Robert S. (CTA) with 40 lessons!
And in the Reading Plus Elite Squad:
60 Total lessons (23 Reading/37 Vocab) were completed.
And the Tournament MVP for week was Clara L. (RES) with 16 Reading/13 Vocab lessons.
Will your school rule next week? Log on & climb!
06/03/2026
Looking for a high-quality preschool experience for your 4-year-old? The J.O. Combs Kinder Prep program is now enrolling! Classrooms led by Certified Teachers at two locations: Ranch Elementary and Ellsworth Elementary. DES & Quality First scholarships are available based on qualification. Full day and half day options available.
Secure your child's spot today! ๐
๐ Register Online: https://www.jocombs.org/departments/community-education/kinder-prep
๐ Call: (480) 564-3196
๐ง Email: [email protected]
05/27/2026
๐ Itโs not too late to join!
Combs High School Girls Basketball Camp is underway and there is still time for incoming 7thโ12th grade students to participate this summer!
Camp includes skill development, league gameplay, and opportunities to build teamwork and prepare for the upcoming season.
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Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
โฐ 10:00 AMโ12:00 PM
๐ Combs High School Gym
See flyer for registration and payment information.
05/27/2026
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SUMMER LEARNING MISSION: LEVEL UP YOUR BRAIN! ๐ฎ
School is out, but Eddieโs Summer Challenge is officially ON!
At Ellsworth, we're aiming higher. While the district baseline goal is 50, our campus expectation is a level up: 60 completed lessons in DreamBox Math, DreamBox Reading, or Reading Plus by July 3rd. Let's crush it!
๐ Eddie's Exclusive Campus Rewards:
โญ Level 1 (60 Lessons): Completely beat the district target to earn a Day 1 Lanyard Badge + entry to the VIP Summer Rockstars Celebration!
๐ฅ Level 2 (60+ Lessons): Keep pushing past 60 to earn raffle entries for awesome gift cards (Amazon, Roblox, Target)!
๐ GAME ON! Click the link below to access your dashboard and log-in links:
https://loom.ly/i80bqnM