SBHS production ‘Sound of Music’ opens next week
San Benito High School's auditorium was overrun mid-week with students trying on their nun costumes for the upcoming performance of “Sound of Music,” opening Wednesday.
Retired teachers support younger generations
The San Benito County Retired Teachers’ Association provided six grants to local teachers on Dec. 13 of $50 to spend in their classrooms. The grants were given by Local Division 26.
Academy creates five years of art
Student artwork from the last five years of classes at San Benito Street Art Academy will be on display at Mars Hill Coffee House through the end of February as the local art school celebrates its fifth anniversary.
Meeting Preview: Hollister district may tweak dual language program
The Hollister School District is set to hold its regular meeting Feb. 26, and trustees will consider a change to the dual language program for seventh- and eighth-grade students, among other items.
District weighs repairs after Gabilan Hills library fire
Hollister school officials are scrambling to make repairs following a fire earlier this month to part of the library at Gabilan Hills Elementary School.
Legislation introduced capping severance pay for superintendents
Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) today introduced Assembly Bill 280, which places a three-month cap on the severance pay of a school district superintendent. Currently, when a superintendent’s contract of employment is terminated, he or she is eligible for a severance pay of up to 18 times their monthly salary, which can potentially be very costly.
Gavilan offers writing workshops for veterans
Gavilan College is offering writing workshops by veterans, for veterans from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursdays in room SS203 on campus, located at 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. in Gilroy.
Updated: Hollister’s Jesaiah Baer ‘grateful’ for chance on American Idol
San Benito High School junior Jesaiah Baer's audition for “American Idol,” which aired Jan. 30, made the list of most memorable auditions. It is a distinction that landed Baer's clip on Fox's official website for the show and gave her more airtime when her episode showed on a Wednesday evening.
Head of new Hollister charter honored in Gilroy
The Gilroy Chamber of Commerce has named Gilroy Prep Principal James Dent Educator of the Year for 2013. The honor will be presented at the Chamber's 60th Annual Spice of Life Awards dinner on Feb 9. The Spice of Life Awards are given to recipients for their volunteerism and dedication to the Gilroy community.
Reader Content: Mr. O’s offers bridge for student musicians
Every Friday afternoon after the last school bell rings, some of Hollister's youth make their way to Mr. O's Academy of the Arts on Sixth Street, just across the way from Grace Bible Church.
