‘Circle’ continues to expand friendships at high school
Chelsea Walker and Breanna Brooks said the “Circle of Friends” banquet on April 27 was a chance to reflect on the year's accomplishments and to celebrate acceptance of those with differences at San Benito High School.
Counselor leaves legacy with 27 years at SBHS
When Jim Caffiero empties his office at San Benito High School at the end of this year, he will be taking along memories of 27 years working with local students. Caffiero, being honored at the Mexican American Committee for Education scholarship banquet Saturday, will retire after nearly three decades of working with high school students.
San Juan Bike Path celebrated with ribbon cutting
San Benito officials gathered at Anzar High School Friday afternoon for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that celebrated the completion of the San Juan Bike Path.
Accelerated Achievement Acadmey earns ‘distinguished’ honors
Hollister School District’s Accelerated Achievement Academy has been identified as a California Distinguished School for 2013 among middle and high school programs.
Gavilan College announces Dean’s List
Gavilan College, which has a main campus in Gilroy and two satellite locations serving Morgan Hill and Hollister, recently announced its Dean's List for fall 2012.
Hollister charter school selects first class
Hollister Prep School, which will be using classroom space on the R.O. Hardin campus in the fall, selected its first students Saturday with a lottery for the 180 available slots.
Schools examine potential with extra funds
While the Hollister School District's budget for 2013-14 is still in flux as trustees await decisions at the state level about funding, the district's restoration committee has prepared to present a list of priorities to the school board before the end of April with suggestions on services they would like to see restored if funding levels begin to increase.
Board defends hefty salary for interim president
The Gavilan College Board of Education is defending its controversial decision to shell out $20,000 to a 30-day interim president, despite some backlash from students, staff and community members.
First 5 playgroups use storyteller to teach parents, children
When Robert LaBatte speaks he has a soft voice, but it is one that easily commands the attention of others as he shares the tales he has collected from Native American tribes in 45 states. He recently recounted three stories for an audience at R.O. Hardin School, which included children and their parents, as part of the First 5 San Benito's family playgroup program.
