Teachers to host ‘Day of Action’ for local families Jan. 19
The local teachers union will host a “Day of Action” community gathering from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 19 at PA Walsh Elementary School, where they have assembled many organizations and agencies to help quell fears and assist families who feel threatened by the political climate on immigration.
Enrollment priority change for Kindergarten, TK students
District officials announced a key change to its enrollment procedure for incoming transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students with priority placement rewarded to parents who attend a Jan. 28 Kindergarten Roundup.
Board seeks new faces for bond oversight committee
As school district staff delve into the second series of bond money with major construction projects planned for 2017, the two-year terms for three positions on its Measure G Citizens Bond Oversight Committee have expired and are open to any takers.
Esthetician program returns to Gavilan in spring
Gavilan College is now offering an Esthetician program for its students starting in the spring semester, which runs Jan. 30 through May 26.
MHUSD to host Kindergarten Roundup on Jan. 28
MHUSD will be holding its inaugural “Kindergarten Roundup” from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 28 at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road.
Construction, contracts fill up MHUSD’s Jan. 17 agenda
School site construction projects in various phases of planning and implementation throughout Morgan Hill Unified School District will be discussed at the first board of education meeting of the new year scheduled for Jan. 17.
Intradistrict transfer requests begin Jan. 12
Intradistrict transfer requests for first through 12th grade students can be submitted to the Morgan Hill Unified School District headquarters (15600 Concord Circle) beginning 8 am. Jan. 12.
Voices, MHUSD leaders quarrel over proposed site
The adversarial relationship between one in-town charter school and the local school district reared its head recently as the two sides again took swipes at one another over a proposal for a new school site.
Gavilan’s Richburg honored for community service
Gavilan College coordinator Jacquelyn Richburg was one of 50 women honored for community service at the inaugural “Still I Rise” ceremony in San Jose in mid-October.
Trio takes oath of office for MHUSD board
Repeating after honorary guest Larry Carr—current city councilmember and one-time school board trustee—Morgan Hill Unified School District’s newest governing body representatives, Mary Patterson, Teresa Murillo and Tom Arnett, took their oaths of office Dec. 13.
