Popular Dual Immersion Program could be relocated in near future
Hilaria Bauer, director of Curriculum and Instruction for the Morgan Hill Unified School District, takes many calls from current and future residents inquiring about programs offered within MHUSD.
Wes Smith named ‘Superintendent of the Year’
When college-bound senior Jennifer Gonzalez first heard Superintendent Wes Smith address the community upon his arrival three years ago, she was inspired by his bilingual speech filled with “profound and sincere words” in English and Spanish.
P.A. Walsh to celebrate 60th anniversary
P.A. Walsh Elementary School is celebrating its 60th anniversary at 1:15 p.m. May 17 on the 353 West Main Street Campus in Morgan Hill.
Student of the Week: Elizabeth Esquivel
Each month, the principals of Live Oak and Sobrato High Schools choose a total of four students (two from each school) to spotlight. Sobrato senior Elizabeth Esquivel, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.
Lourdes Robledo named ‘Teacher of the Year’
Lourdes Robledo didn’t see this one coming, but the San Martin Gwinn Elementary School teacher was pleasantly surprised when the Morgan Hill Federation of Teachers announced her as their 2013 Teacher of the Year.
Coalition provides supplies for MHUSD teachers
Morgan Hill Unified teachers lined up outside a local elementary school one recent afternoon for the Teachers Aid Coalition’s annual spring classroom supply giveaway.
Student of the Week: Kyle van den Brand Horninge
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 Kyle van den Brand Horninge, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.
Board approves $6.8m for Burnett
During Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, Hector Gutierrez, a homeowner in the Capriano neighborhood where the Morgan Hill Unified School District is planning to move Central High Continuation High School, brought a neon pink sign with a slogan written in huge black print stating: “More Homes, More Kids, It’s Elementary.”
Live Oak employee named Role Model of the Year
Jan Bergkamp was awarded the Assent Champion Adult Role Model of the Year award for her volunteer efforts to help students receive college scholarship funds at the first annual Youth Assets Building Conference, which was held last Saturday at the Community Cultural Center in Morgan Hill.
