Schools

Morgan Hill Unified School District opened some local elementary schools for limited in-person instruction for students and staff earlier this month, and on Nov. 17 the board of education voted unanimously to continue the “early return” pilot program.

The MHUSD Board of Education is set to swear in a new trustee, as Ivan Rosales Montes appears to be headed for victory in the Trustee Area 5 seat.

A Sobrato High School student is in the running to win a scholarship prize for a video that aims to educate voters about special districts.

The Edward Boss Prado Foundation is offering free drop-in internet access for local children to meet their distance learning obligations at the nonprofit’s north Morgan Hill facility.

With Covid-19 infections rising throughout the county, the Morgan Hill Unified School District announced Wednesday that the 2020-21 school year will begin with distance learning for all grade levels and students starting Aug. 13.

Morgan Hill Unified School District shared students’ speeches that were broadcast on June 4 and 5 graduation ceremonies.

Parents, families, siblings and friends of Morgan Hill Unified School District’s Class of 2020 lined a Saturday morning parade route cheering on more than 600 graduates from three high schools.

These students have navigated the labyrinth of high school hurdles, and we are inspired by their optimistic outlook, refreshing attitudes and heartfelt honesty. We celebrate them, their families, their mentors and all the graduating seniors in the Class of 2020.

While most high schools in the area will conduct online graduation ceremonies due to Covid-19 restrictions on large gatherings, Oakwood School has decided to postpone its celebration and conduct an in-person commencement on Aug. 1.

Their teachers, principals and district administrators are confident the graduating teens can meet the tasks ahead and leave an encouraging mark on the world.