For many in Patagonia, the closure raises broader questions about what led to the school’s sudden decline – and what happens next for the students and families it serves.
School News
Letter asks Montessori board to consider a plan to ‘pursue the original mission’
Community members and longtime supporters are calling on the school’s board to explore ways to continue operations.
Lobos honor top athletes
Seniors Emma Lewton, Brianna Majalca and Miguel Albarran and junior Kannon Shore earned top honors at Patagonia Union High School’s sports awards banquet on Tuesday night.
Students, teachers and administrators embrace judicious use of AI
Local public school districts are approaching artificial intelligence as a useful technological tool.
Senior Spotlights 2026, Part 2
Here is the second group of our profiles of the Patagonia Union High School Class of 2026.
Lobos tennis comes up big despite long odds
David Clovesko-Wharton, in his fifth season as head coach, gives seniors Jaxon Yslava and Skylar Sanchez much of the credit for raising the program’s profile.
Lobos earn state tourney berth, play at Williams on Saturday
The berth in the 1A state baseball tournament is the Lobos’ first in five years. “It means a lot to me,” said Coach Ryan Shore, “and I hope it means a lot to the players, and especially the seniors who have had three years prior with not a lot of success.”
Lobos’ valiant comeback falls short in home finale
The loss leaves Patagonia with an 8-8 record with two games remaining – Friday at St. David and Monday at Fort Thomas.
Lobos baseball stretches winning streak to 3
Patagonia has three games remaining in the regular season, starting with tonight’s home finale against 11th-ranked Duncan (12-4) at 6 p.m.
Lobos shake off losing streak, snag win No. 6
Patagonia High’s baseball squad remain in decent shape for their first state tournament appearance since 2021, ranking 13th in Class 1A with five games to play.
