Local high school graduation rates beat state norm
The county’s two main high schools have higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates than the state.
Baler Hall of Fame inductees to be honored
The 14th annual Baler Education Foundation Fame Fest will take place from 11am to 3pm March 17 at San Juan Oaks Golf Club.
The 2018 inductee class to be honored at the luncheon buffet are: Therese Anne Burke, Michael Sullens, Bill Johnson, Kip Allen Ward,...
District follows teacher raises with other pay hikes
Bus drivers, food service workers and custodians at San Benito High School have entered into an agreement with the district that spells out a 6 percent raise this school year and an additional 4 percent in the next one.
First charter school launching in San Benito County?
A group of local parents are working together to start a charter
San Juan School hosts Dual Immersion Parent Workshop
San Juan School will be having a Parent Workshop for their Dual Language Immersion Program Jan. 9, in the school’s cafeteria from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This workshop is for families currently enrolled in the K-5th grade program and for interested preschool and kindergarten families. Leading the workshop will be one of California’s leading experts on dual language education, Rosa Molina from the Association of Two-Way & Dual Language Education. Topics include the benefits of being fluent in two or more languages starting in kindergarten and what expectations parents should have for their children acquiring a second language. Childcare will be provided. Please call Sara Frieberg at 623-9945 for any questions or the school’s office at 623-4538.
