Local Scene: Academic honors
Goff named to Dean’s List
Scott Goff, a Freshman Liberal Arts major from Morgan Hill, was among approximately 850 Bob Jones University students named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List.
The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
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New name, new identity for former Burnett site
The Morgan Hill Unified School District’s defunct school site at 85 Tilton Ave. - formerly the Burnett Elementary campus - will have new occupants for the start of the 2013-14 school year and, before the end of August, a new facility name.
Morgan Hill Clubhouse aims to get more youth in college
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley is bringing its Future Grads program—which is designed to prepare and encourage more young people to go to college—to its club in Morgan Hill.
Future Grads realizes a student’s dream by building a college-going mindset and defining...
Gavilan enrollment dips as economy strengthens
Gavilan College enrollments are continuing to decline, and the college blames a low unemployment rate and strong economy in south Santa Clara County for the drop.
The latest available numbers show that Gilroy-based Gavilan’s student count dropped from 11,744 in the 2016-17 year to 10,394...
Mt. Madonna YMCA garners after school award
The Mount Madonna YMCA of Silicon Valley was named a recipient of the Distinguished After School Health program certificate, which recognizes programs that excel in providing health education, nutrition and physical activities for their students.
No funds to match state grants for renovation
School district also lacks staffing to oversee projects
Oakwood grads to walk in Aug. 1 ceremony
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.














