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Principal John Albert retired last week after 16 years leading Sechrist Elementary, where he focused on continuing school traditions and creating a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff and families.

All three high schools in the Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) held commencement ceremonies for their 2024 graduates at the end of last week.

Students from FHS and CHS developed proposals for how to use the funds to improve their schools -- which were then voted on by the entire student body.

All three high schools in the Flagstaff Unified School District will be having graduation at the end of this week.

Meanwhile, some schools in the Flagstaff Unified School District were under shelter in place early Wednesday afternoon following an unspecified incident near Thomas Elementary.

According to the jail booking report from the Coconino County Detention Facility, Alan Kaye French was booked on four charges, including discharging a weapon in city limits, at 9:42 p.m.

During Tuesdays FUSD board meeting, Superintendent Michael Penca explained that this is a change the district has been considering for over a decade.

Coconino County Superintendent of School Cheryl Mango-Paget is seeking applicants for an appointment to fill the vacancy.

FUSD showed decreased enrollment at the elementary, middle and high school levels between the 100th day of school in 2023 and 2024. Its preschool enrollment, meanwhile, rose by about 20

Superintendent Michael Penca presented on the grants as part of his regular report at Tuesday’s board meeting.