MH sixth-grader wins essay contest
With her essay, “A Country of Content,” Morgan Hill sixth-grader Nikhita Gopisetty took home first prize in this year’s Asian Pacific Fund’s annual “Growing Up Asian in America” contest.
Millions to manage Measure G?
Morgan Hill Unified School District trustees are exploring several program management options that could cost up to $4 million to oversee Measure G, the $198 million capital improvements bond voters approved in November 2012.
Going out on a high note
When Chris Niemann – a music aficionado currently in his senior year at Ann Sobrato High School – was a toddler, he always talked at such a high volume that his parents decided his hearing should be tested.
Student of the Week: Mark Holmstrom
Each month, the principals of Live Oak and Sobrato High Schools choose a total of four students (two from each school) to spotlight. Live Oak senior Mark Holmstrom, 18 is this week's Student of the Week.
School Board makes surprise move, announces interim supe at Tuesday’s meeting
The Morgan Hill Unified Board of Education made a bold and united stand Tuesday, keeping it in the family and appointing Steve Betando as the interim superintendent for the departing Wes Smith, who notified the district last week that he will be leaving at the end of June.
MHUSD agenda: Smith officially resigns, Measure G projects
Among the hot topics on the agenda for Tuesday's Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Education meeting are accepting the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Wesley Smith effective June 30, as well as outlining the steps for hiring the next superintendent.
Gavilan College announces Dean’s List
Gavilan College, which has a main campus in Gilroy and two satellite locations serving Morgan Hill and Hollister, recently announced its Dean's List for fall 2012.
Lowest grad rate in the county?
Board of Education trustees are finally speaking up about the Morgan Hill Unified School District’s 2011-12 graduation rate, which the California Department of Education reports is the lowest of 12 districts in Santa Clara County at 78.4 percent.
Fashionista finesse at Live Oak
Move over Versace, Ralph Lauren and Betsey Johnson. Make some room on the racks for some budding fashion designers.
School’s out for MHUSD superintendent
Wes Smith, Superintendent of the Morgan Hill Unified School District for 3.5 years, has accepted an offer to serve as the Executive Director of the Association of California School Administrators effective July 1.













