Local FFA chapter attends prestigious nat’l event
Can you imagine a sea of 55,000 students and guests meeting together to learn about agricultural jobs, compete in Career Development Events, listen in on keynote speakers, and sculpt the future of the National FFA Organization? Well it happened in Indianapolis, Ind. at the 85th Annual National FFA Convention.
Central High honored for jump in API scores
The students, teachers, and administration at Morgan Hill’s Central Continuation High School on Oct. 30 celebrated a major academic achievement with a school barbecue put on by the Morgan Hill Kiwanis Club.
First place for Emerald Regime Marching Band
The 57 member Emerald Regime Marching Band and Color Guard took first place with a score of 67.05 in AA class at thier first competition of the season last Saturday night at the Valley Christian Quest Classic. Performing the show, Sirens, under the direction of drum major, Yasmin Deosaran, and featuring flute soloist Rachel Harris, the Emerald Regime won three of five while competing against five other schools in their class. With tenacity and more than 200 hours of practice, the Emerald Regime is prepared and excited for their next competition on Oct. 27 at the Gilroy Classic at Gilroy High School.
Mentors, youth take to the turf
Community organizations are collaborating to give kids from Britton Middle School a unique sports experience, paring access to quality facilities and equipment with coaching from high school mentors.
School scores: wild swings
The California Department of Education released its 2011-12 Accountability Progress Reporting on Thursday, revealing a broad spectrum of significant score increases and decreases for the Morgan Hill Unified School District.
