NEWS STORIES

  • Teacher Appreciation Day
    Teachers throughout Imperial County were surprised by the ICOE Curriculum Team for National Teacher Appreciation Day (May 3, 2016).  This video gives a few highlights and a sampling of the outstanding teachers that are making a difference in the lives of students.

  • ICOEnnections May 2016
    Click here for our May 2016 ICOEnnections Community Edition. In this issue, you'll learn more about the Tech de Mayo Conference, the 3rd Annual Imperial County Student Film Festival, the Imperial County Education Career Fair, our latest training sessions, and much more!

  • State Award: Five schools receive Gold Ribbons
    Five Imperial County elementary schools received the 2016 Gold Ribbon Schools Award from the state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson in April. The five local schools are: Margaret Hedrick Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, McKinley Elementary School and McCabe Elementary School in El Centro; and Dogwood Elementary School in Heber. The state honored 780 schools total in the state.

  • Eagles, Spartans split in IVL track and field meet
    The track and field teams from Central Union and Southwest High schools met at Eagle Field for an Imperial Valley League contest and competitive display of athleticism here on Thursday afternoon. Both the Spartans and the Eagles fared well at the meet despite competing against a strong westward wind at times.

  • Children’s Fair delights Valley youth with kid-friendly outdoor activities
    As many know, Kermit the Frog sings, “It’s Not Easy Bein’ Green” but Imperial County Child Abuse Prevention Council reminds residents, it is never easy being a parent and you are not alone. The CAP Council’s 37th annual Children’s Fair thrilled young and formerly young alike at Bucklin Park on Saturday. When launched by founders Peggy Calvin and Sue Talley there was just 12 vendors and 200 children but it has grown to 100 vendors and an attendance of 15,000, noted Yvette Garcia, CAP Council executive director.

  • ICOEnnections April 2016
    Click here for our April 2016 ICOEnnections Community Edition. In this issue, you'll learn more about the upcoming Higher Education Week II, the Imperial County Education Career Fair, our latest academic events, and much more!

  • Students with special needs discover potential career paths at Transition Fair
    More than 400 students with special needs from local schools took part in the 10th annual Transition Fair on Friday morning on the Imperial Valley College campus. The fair is held in partnership between Imperial Valley College, Imperial County Special Education Local Plan Area and the San Diego Regional Center.

  • ICOEnnections March 2016
    Click here for our March 2016 ICOEnnections Community Edition. In this issue, you'll learn more about our upcoming Education Career Fair, our latest academic events, and much more!

  • Don't miss the Imperial County Education Career Fair
    K-12 school districts in Imperial County want to meet job seekers! This 3rd Annual Imperial County Education Career Fair will be a great opportunity for those seeking careers in educaton to connect with school districts. The job areas include both teaching and non-teaching positions.

  • Central Union earns right to represent Imperial County in state mock trial competition
    Despite a rough start to their year when members of the Central Union High School mock trial team had to work hard to recruit new members, the team was able to carry through an undefeated season and finished off with a victory over a very tough Brawley Union High School team at the Imperial County mock trial finals Monday.