District comes to terms with classified staff, managers
Morgan Hill Unified’s board of education unanimously approved two contract offers made by district leadership to its classified union workers and its managerial employee group at the Jan. 17 school board meeting.
Update: Students, faculty pay tribute to beloved science teacher
An outpouring of sadness, respect and shock hit friends, colleagues, students and parents immediately after word began to spread Jan. 20 of the tragic death of a beloved middle school science teacher.
Fundraiser for Volcano Kids Club set for Feb. 2
Eighth grade science teacher George Flores and his Britton Middle School Volcano Kids Club are on the move again—at least they are planning to be with a little help from the local community.
Specialized brings cardio training to Britton
Specialized Bicycle Components donated 50 mountain bikes and helmets to Britton Middle School for use by students in a partnership between the two entities to help “bring real world data into the classroom.”
Powerful message delivered at ‘Day of Action’ event
Live Oak High School alumnus Cesar Serrano, an undocumented immigrant since arriving with family members in 1992, recounted some of what he and others like him have faced due to their status.
Middle school teacher dies in crash on way to school
A beloved Martin Murphy Middle School teacher was involved in a fatal single-car accident while on her way to work early morning Jan. 20, according to a press release from Morgan Hill Unified School District.
Teachers to host ‘Day of Action’ for local families Jan. 19
The local teachers union will host a “Day of Action” community gathering from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at PA Walsh Elementary School, where they have assembled many organizations and agencies to help quell fears and assist families who feel threatened by the political climate on immigration.
Enrollment priority change for Kindergarten, TK students
District officials announced a key change to its enrollment procedure for incoming transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students with priority placement rewarded to parents who attend a Jan. 28 Kindergarten Roundup.
Board seeks new faces for bond oversight committee
As school district staff delve into the second series of bond money with major construction projects planned for 2017, the two-year terms for three positions on its Measure G Citizens Bond Oversight Committee have expired and are open to any takers.
Esthetician program returns to Gavilan in spring
Gavilan College is now offering an Esthetician program for its students starting in the spring semester, which runs Jan. 30 through May 26.
