Schools

The energy and enthusiasm were palpable at R.O. Hardin Elementary School for summer school on a recent morning.  It was a typical day for the 85 students overseen by teachers, including classified staff members and partners with the San Benito Arts Council and Youth Alliance....

The Gavilan College Educational Foundation has appointed two new members to its board of directors. Longtime community leaders Manny Bhandal and Evelia Morales Rosso will serve on the nonprofit board for the next three years starting on July 1.  “On behalf of the Gavilan College...

More than 800 students graduated from Hollister High School’s Class of 2026 during the commencement ceremony June 5.  It was the school’s 131st annual graduation ceremony. Graduates of this year’s class included Valedictorian Rachel Buckingham; Salutatorian Kevin Len; ASB President Alexa Avila and Senior Class...

Gavilan College has been awarded $1.9 million to expand its nursing program and help address regional healthcare workforce needs. The funds were awarded through the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Rebuilding Nursing Infrastructure Grant, says a press release from Gavilan College. The funding will support...

Gavilan College awarded a total of 2,062 associate degrees and certificates to members of the Class of 2026. The commencement ceremony took place May 22 at the college’s Gilroy campus.  Members of the graduating class represent Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill, San Martin, San Juan Bautista...

Gavilan College and the Gavilan Student Workers Union jointly announced that the college has recognized GSWU as the exclusive representative of student worker employees of the Gavilan Joint Community College District.  This is the first time a community college student workers union has been voluntarily...

The Hollister School District has seen positive impacts from an increased use of co-teaching in classrooms that involves combining special education students with general education peers.  A pilot program at Rancho Santana School has really underscored gains from blending students who have been largely separated...

Hollister School District students had the exciting opportunity to take part in the Gifted Games last Friday, April 24, at Gilroy High School.  The District has been involving students in the Gifted Games for many years. It is a collaboration among area districts, including San...

Gavilan College held its annual Ram-O-Rama event recently and welcomed 650 high school seniors and 40 chaperones from surrounding areas on campus for days filled with guided tours intended to promote access to and enrollment in college.   Held over three days, Ram-O-Rama brought seniors from...

As we head toward the finish line for the 2025-26 school year, the Hollister School District would like to clarify the roles of varying health professionals for the benefit of families and staff members.  This is important so there is full understanding about all of...