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Hilltop High School Oct. 2026 SOM

The Hilltop's freshman student Kaiya Walker has been selected the October 2026 Student of the Month for Outstanding Achievement in Innovation.

Kaiya was nominated by her teacher Mr. Ryan Williams who shared this narrative:

Kaiya is a pivotal member of The Hilltop AI Navigators, consistently demonstrating exceptional leadership, creativity, collaboration, and innovative thinking. Each week, Kaiya contributes valuable insights to her team by sharing her personal experiences with artificial intelligence while actively collecting and analyzing data about AI usage and perceptions among her peers.

Kaiya demonstrates strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills through her ability to systematically collect, organize, and interpret research data. Her commitment to understanding the perspectives of her classmates and school staff has helped inform the team's approach to developing a meaningful student-led action project designed to positively impact the school community. Through her contributions to The Hilltop AI Navigators, Kaiya exemplifies creativity, original thinking, academic excellence, and innovation. Her leadership and commitment to student voice are helping shape meaningful conversations about the future of artificial intelligence in arts education while inspiring new ideas and positive change throughout The Hilltop School for the Arts.

Millennium High School Oct 2026 SOM

Millennium High School sophomore Max Murphy has been selected the October 2026 Student of the Month for Outstanding Achievement in Innovation.

Max was nominated by his teacher Mr. Kip Nettles who shared this narrative:

Max is incredibly innovative. He designs and builds roller coasters and battle bots for fun. In Robotics Club, he regularly comes up with innovative solutions to problems with our robot or the club in general. As Vice President and mechanical lead he is deep in decision making and I can rely on his thorough analysis and unique problem solving. For example, over the summer in robotics Max designed and built a swerve drive, a new drive design that the club has chosen to adopt this year.

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Desert Edge High School Oct. 26 SOM

Desert Edge Freshman Khamren Aphayavong has been selected the October 2026 Student of the Month for Outstanding Achievement in Innovation.

Khameron was nominated by three teachers, Mrs. Kelly Barton, Ms. Lauren Malone, and Ms. Ginny Rezabek, who shared this narrative:

Khameron demonstrates that innovation is not only about creating something new- it is also about recognizing opportunities, adapting to challenges, and finding positive ways to make a difference.

As a freshman, Khameron has already shown maturity, initiative, and a willingness to grow. When he received feedback about riding his electric scooter in an area where it was not permitted, he listened, adjusted his behavior, and has consistently respected that expectation. More importantly, Khameron regularly looks for ways to contribute positively to our campus without being asked. Recently, when another student spilled a beverage in the hallway Khameron stepped in and helped clean it up simply because he saw a problem and knew he could help.

That same initiative carries into the classroom. Khameron maintains high academic grades while taking honors-level courses as a freshman and remains actively involved in his school community. He demonstrates the kind of innovative mindset we want to develop in our students: notice what is needed, think about what you can do, adapt when necessary, and take action to make things better. His willingness to learn, problem-solve, and serve others makes Khameron an excellent example of how innovative thinking can create meaningful change within a school community.

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2026 End Polio Now Campaign

End Polio Now Campaign

Brad Gamble, Committee Chair of District 5495 End Polio Now Campaign, spoke to GYPC Rotary on October 28 th . Brad shared that Rotary International’s campaign. Through End Polio Now, there are only 2 countries where cases of Polio has been identified: Pakistan and Afghanistan.

While RI is making progress to identify cases in these countries, high mobility of families and distrust between governments are two major challenges to overcome. Brad reminded us of the importance to give to the Rotary International Polio Plus fund.

Once RI has met our $50 million goal, the Gates Foundation matches our total two to one. Mr. Gamble congratulated Goodyear PebbleCreek Rotary on working with our members and with our Interact Clubs Purple Pinky) to continue to raise awareness for this important cause.

GYPC - Supports World Polio Day with Purple Pinky Day

West Valley Interact Clubs support World Polio Day by raising awareness and money to help Rotary International eradicate polio worldwide. Interact Clubs at Estrella Foothills High School, Desert Edge High School, Goodyear High School, and Millennium High School raised awareness of Rotary International's campaign to rid the world of polio through a Purple Pinkie fundraiser. The Purple Pinkie represents the process healthcare workers use globally to track which children have received the Oral Polio Vaccine and to prevent double-dosages. Students paid $1 to have their pinkie finger painted purple.