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Nov. 18, 2021
Branch Elementary students get “Anchored4Life”

Six students from Irving L. Branch Elementary School became the first-ever team leaders for the “Anchored4Life” program on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 17.
Aug. 16, 2021
Edwards AFB elementary schools officially re-open

Two elementary schools were officially re-opened for education following a ribbon cutting ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 13.
May 28, 2021
Desert Junior-Senior High School teacher wins Teacher of the Year Award

Desert Junior-Senior High School teacher, Jason Spitzer, has been named as the 2021 Kern County Teacher of the Year.
April 20, 2021
DoDEA Launches Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is launching a new program aimed at expanding eligibility for dependents of active-duty members of the armed forces to register for the DoDEA Virtual High School (DVHS). The Expanded Eligibility Pilot Program, which will begin in school year
April 5, 2021
Month of the Military Child proclaimed on Edwards AFB

Sharene Brown, the spouse of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., joins Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer, 412th Test Wing Commander, during the Month of the Military Child Proclamation signing ceremony at Edwards Force Base, California, April 1.
Feb. 9, 2021
Student 2 Student program comes to Edwards AFB, Muroc JUSD

Desert Jr./Sr. High School is the latest school to join the Student 2 Student program at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
May 13, 2020
Edwards celebrates month of military child with parade

Base leaders, school teachers and administrators – even the Easter Bunny sporting a purple facemask – slowly rolled vehicles of various shapes and sizes decorated with signs, balloons and streamers through all the housing areas, including the family camp, the school-age annex and the child
Feb. 24, 2020
Adopt-a-Class program allows Edwards personnel volunteer opportunities

The Muroc Joint Unified School District and Edwards Air Force Base announced the opportunity for base units to partner with classroom teachers with their Adapt-a-Class Program.
April 6, 2017
Edwards schools secure $63.5 million DOD grant to modernize

The future just got brighter for Edwards Air Force Base schools thanks to a $63.5 million Department of Defense grant that was approved last week. The grant will go to the Muroc Joint Unified School District, which oversees schools at Edwards. The amount is for $63,583,420 and will fund the first of