Jordan Tirico and new friends during his gap year.

News Ticker

[ June 12, 2026 ] AAPS thanks 2026 retirees at red carpet reception Latest news
[ June 10, 2026 ] Students cheer on ceremonial beam raising at new Thruston Elementary News
[ June 9, 2026 ] Video: Lawton Elementary claps out retirees and fifth graders on last day of school Elementary News
[ June 9, 2026 ] Jessica Rodriguez, Wines Elementary third grade teacher "Exceptional" profiles
[ June 8, 2026 ] Huron Class of 2026 bids farewell in a ceremony marked by music, memories and milestones Latest news

Jordan Tirico with student group in Guatemala

Skyline grad extols benefits of gap year; USA Gap Year Fair to be held Jan. 22 at Skyline High School

January 13, 2020 AAPS News Editor

Story and video by Jo Mathis/AAPS District News When Jordan Tirico graduated from Skyline High School in 2018, he knew he wasn’t ready right away to walk into a college classroom. And so he took […]