MHUSD shows support for Sen. Monning’s sugary drink labeling legislation
Morgan Hill Unified School District became the first school district to officially show its support for Senator Bill Monning’s legislation that would require a warning label on sugar-sweetened beverages sold in California, according to Superintendent Steve Betando.
Gavilan cancels classes due to air quality
With “Unhealthy” air quality levels reaching south Santa Clara County because of smoke from Butte County wildfires, Gavilan College canceled all classes at each of its locations Nov. 15
Local school districts in Morgan Hill and Gilroy remained open with no outside activities, such as...
Free Internet safety workshop for parents, youths
In the past nine months, the town of Morgan Hill has grappled with the tragic shooting death of 14-year-old Tara Romero and the kidnapping of 15-year-old Sierra LaMar. The two crimes have put the town on edge, said Larry McElvain the director of the nonprofit Discovery Counseling center.
MHUSD Facilities Master Plan Town Hall Meeting scheduled for May 1
School district staff will host a town hall-style meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. May 1 to provide information to the public and receive input on the development of Morgan Hill Unified’s long-range Facilities Master Plan.
MH car dealer donates vehicle to Gilroy HS
The Ford Store/Morgan Hill donated a 2016 Ford Focus to Gilroy High School to be used for learning in on-campus automotive classes.
“We are proud to be part of this program and partner with Gilroy High School to help provide these students with hands-on training...
LOHS students compete in FBLA section conference
Live Oak High School student Sarah Ann Leal recently placed fifth in Public Speaking at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Bay Section Leadership Conference, according to the chapter’s advisor.Leal was in competition with some powerful Bay Area schools such as Monte Vista, Lynbrook, Homestead and Dougherty Valley.Meanwhile, the local FBLA chapter delivered 528 teddy bears to all first graders in the Morgan Hill Unified School District for Valentine’s Day.Member Kai Leong spearheaded the special Valentine’s Day deliveries to Jackson Academy of Math & Music, El Toro Elementary School and Nordstrom Elementary School.
Local Places Second in FBLA Competition
When he learned he came in second in the nationwide Future
Gavilan College hosts free screening of film about influential director
Gavilan College will host a special one-night event May 1 featuring a free public screening of “American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez,” the acclaimed documentary by David Alvarado about the life and legacy of playwright, director and activist Luis Valdez.
Valdez will appear in...
Sept. 10 MHUSD board meeting moved to Britton Middle School
The upcoming Morgan Hill Unified School District’s Board of Education meeting will be held Sept. 10 inside the auditorium at Britton Middle School, located at 80 West Central Avenue.













