New AHS Education Dept postcard

 These photo are wonderful. They bring up great memories of Historical League involvement with AHS!

AZ Postcard Contest winner from Yavapai Elementary School, Scottsdale

 Third grade student Jose Hernandez Salgado proudly displays his winning entry to the AZ postcard contest. This program from the Arizona Historical Society makes history fun for these students, celebrating with a pizza party for the whole class. Thanks to Dr. Kristen Rex!

3rd Grade Postcard Contest

 Postcards become a fun way for 3rd grade students to learn Arizona history as Dr. Kristen Rex travels the state promoting this contest. Contact her for more information krex@azhs.gov

3rd Grade Arizona Postcard Contest

The 3rd grade Arizona postcard contest has been very successful, thanks to Dr. Kristen Rex who spoke at our April meeting. Students were asked to create a postcard to show what they had learned about Arizona (5C's, 22 tribes, History, Geography from prehistoric times to now). Over 700 students participated and 6 were selected from around the state. Dr. Rex has been organizing the program and celebrating the winners. Each student  received an award and pizza party for their class hosted by the Arizona Historical Society with donations from The Historical League and Schneider Electric.

Winners include: Garrett W. Twin Peaks K-8 Marana, AZ

Naomi F. Harvest Preparatory Academy San Luis, AZ 

Charlotte S. Duncan Elementary Duncan, AZ

Brylie A. Thatcher Elementary Thatcher, AZ 

Aarna D. CTA Independence Chandler, AZ 

Joanna M. Lineweaver Elementary Tucson, AZ