Oakwood welcomes familiar face as new associate head of school
As Oakwood began another school year on Aug. 19, back on campus, a familiar face appeared on campus. As its inaugural Associate Head of School, the Oakwood community welcomes back Cameron Helvey, a former student—one who was there on the first day the Morgan...
MHUSD grads guaranteed admission to San Jose State University
A new partnership between San José State University and the Morgan Hill Unified School District offers guaranteed admission to SJSU for graduating high school seniors—aiming to expand access and equity for local students.
The program, known as “Guaranteed Pathway,” launched Sept. 25 at the Live...
Celebrating on the farm
Morgan Hill residents and visitors of all ages who are interested in keeping farming activities and occupations alive for local students attended the Sobrato Future Farmers of America’s Community Farm Fun Day April 12. The event took place at Sobrato High School and featured a petting zoo, games, prizes and food. The horticulture department held a plant sale for local gardeners, according to Sobrato FFA Reporter Emmanuel Calivo.“This event is a fun way for our community to interact with our agriculture program and to learn more about the things we do and study,” Calivo said.It has been a busy spring for Sobrato FFA, whose members attended the 2015 South Coast FFA Spring Regional Meeting at King City Joing Union High School March 20. One purpose of this annual gathering is to elect the FFA regional officer team, which leads a group of 38 chapters in the region.“We were incredibly proud of our chapter president, Zuha Aslam, who was elected by the delegates to serve as the 2015-16 South Coast Regional Vice President representing the Santa Clara section,” Calivo added. Sobrato FFA was also commended for its website, sobratoffa.org, at the regional meeting, and six members participated in the public speaking competition after advancing from lower sectional levels.
Teen friends form scholarship program in honor of Marissa DiNapoli
Three teenagers who lost a close friend to a violent death last year have channeled their grief into action, launching a scholarship fund in her memory that aims to support local students who have faced foster care, domestic violence or other serious hardships.
Marissa DiNapoli,...
School board candidate packets available Feb. 16
Aspiring local politicos who want to take a crack at the education forum can pick up candidate nomination packets beginning Feb. 16 at the Morgan Hill Unified School District headquarters (15600 Concord Circle) or the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office (1555 Berger Drive in San Jose).
MHUSD roundup: Charter schools, recognitions and a textbook shortage
The Morgan Hill Unified School District held its regular Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. Here is a roundup of some of the items that were discussed. The next regular meeting will be held at 6 p.m Nov. 12 at the district office, located at 15600 Concord Circle.
