School board preview: Another focus academy for MHUSD?
While awaiting the results from the June 7 election that includes a two-candidate race for one remaining school board seat, Morgan Hill Unified School District’s board of education will reconvene for a regularly scheduled meeting the same night.
Parcel tax polling results on June 20 school board agenda
Results from the parcel tax polling, mandated sexual predator reporter training and the 2017-18 district budget and Local Control Accountability Plan are all part of the June 20 board of education agenda released today.
Policy subcommittee among May 2 school board agenda items
A third discussion on the board policy subcommittee will open the general business for the May 2 board of education meeting—an oddly contentious item that has previously inspired hours of debate among trustees.
Sobrato FFA honors Sept. 11 victims
This past Monday, Sept. 11, Sobrato Future Farmers of America continued a tradition that started in 2010: creating a memorial to honor the victims of the terrorist attack in 2001.
Student of the week: John Michael Villagomez
What inspires you?I find inspiration in many things: art and entertainment that I respect, the beauty and potential of the world, and my fictional/real-life heroes.What is your favorite subject in school, and why?It changes from year to year. Different teachers make different subject more/ less frustrating. Currently, it is civics.If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?The apathy of mankind.If you could go anywhere, where would you go?To a point in our future where mankind is an interplanetary space faring species.Name one big challenge in your life right now.Finding the drive to dedicate myself to fighting my flaws.What is our dream job?Oh, I can’t pick just one. When I grow up, I want to be anchor/director, screenwriter, playwright, editor, cinematographer, and singer/songwriter.What are your three favorite things?Movies, music and theatre.What is your favorite book?“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury.What do you want to do after high school?Move to Los Angeles and begin my artist career.Something that makes you smile:My girlfriend Alexa's humor and spirit.Most played songs on your iTunes, iPhone or iPod:My most listened to artists are One Republic, Eminem and Taylor Swift.
District drop out rate fourth highest in the county
Morgan Hill Unified School District saw 83.1 percent of its
