Britton students excited about science
As Britton Middle School science teachers Trevor Agnitsch and Jim Levis read off the honorable mention, third, second and first place winners from the annual science fair Dec. 14, the eighth grade students displayed sheer exuberance when their names were called.
District to hike field use fees for youth sports leagues?
The local school district has proposed increasing its sports field use fees paid by youth teams, in some cases by thousands of percentage points—a cost hike that would fall on the backs of participating families, according to the presidents of two long-established, local leagues.
Charter, board resolve funding request feud
The Morgan Hill Unified School District Board of Trustees this week broke an impasse between district and charter school administrators, agreeing to report to the California State Finance Authority that Charter School of Morgan Hill is “in good standing” and “in compliance with its charter for purposes of the Prop. 51 funding.”
Gavilan looks to the future
Gavilan College President Kathleen Rose talked about new buildings and new programs for the 2017-2018 academic year at Gavilan College.
Voices, county delay charter renewal hearing
A local charter school and its county authorizer agreed to postpone a vote on the school's petition renewal until Dec. 13, despite a staff recommendation for approval.
Gavilan selects SunPower for solar and storage project
Gavilan College has gone solar. The community college has selected SunPower to deploy a fully integrated solar and storage project at its Gilroy campus.
Live Oak HS students make Thanksgiving special for all
While most of their Live Oak High School classmates were at home enjoying the extended Thanksgiving break with family and friends, eight Future Business Leaders of America students were back on campus the morning of Nov. 20.
Tradition runs deep with Emerald Regime
At her first practice with Live Oak High School’s Emerald Regime marching band in July 1983, Suzanne Passantino was introduced by a friend to an upperclassman on the drumline.
St. Catherine’s students to perform ‘The Little Mermaid’
Students at St. Catherine’s Catholic School are prepared to dazzle and delight audience members this weekend with performances of the musical, “The Little Mermaid.”
County board names Mary Ann Dewan as interim supe of schools
By a unanimous decision Nov. 15, the governing board for the Santa Clara County Office of Education appointed Mary Ann Dewan as the Interim Superintendent until they can decide on a permanent replacement.
