Schools

The Santa Cruz County Fair took place Sept. 16-20, welcoming visitors to a vibrant world of “Apple Pies and Starry Skies.” A crowd of more than 100 watched the ribbon-cutting ceremony after hearing welcoming words and gratitude for those who made it happen. Visitors and...

The San Benito High School District announced on Monday that the remainder of Hollister High School’s varsity football season has been canceled due to an ongoing review of “a matter involving members of the varsity football program.”  The announcement comes less than a week after...

The Latino Generations Scholarship Committee will celebrate its 10th anniversary Oct. 10 with an evening honoring the students, families, donors and volunteers of San Benito County who have supported the scholarship program since its founding. The “A Decade of Student Success” celebration will be held...

With three decades of proud service to the Hollister School District, Deputy Superintendent Kip Ward announced he will retire in June at the end of the 2026-27 school year, Hollister School District officials said in a statement.  Ward will retire after 34 years as an...

Courtesy of San Benito High School District: Hollister High School has been named a “Best High School” by U.S. News & World Report for the eighth consecutive year, while making significant gains in both the national and California rankings released last week. Hollister High climbed...

The Hollister School District staff got off to a collaborative start for the 2026-27 school year with a Professional Development Day featuring more than 60 sessions.  The annual P.D. Day was well received, with nearly 600 staff members invited to take part in the district-coordinated...

Dozens of South Valley students were awarded a total of 115 scholarships at the Gavilan College Foundation “From Gratitude to Greatness” banquet on Aug. 6.  The event at the Gavilan Student Center celebrated student achievement among the recipients and their families.  “At Gavilan, we are committed...

When teachers head back to the classroom, they often bring more than lesson plans and school-issued supplies with them. Many reach into their own pockets to make sure their students have the books and materials they need. Hill’s Bookstore in Hollister wants to help. The bookstore...

When educator Shanieka Richard first moved to Hollister about six years ago, she noticed the sign outside the site shared by Calaveras Elementary School and Accelerated Achievement Academy proclaiming, “Two Great Schools ‒ One Awesome Learning Community.”  The schools’ shared campus was close to her...

The Joseph W. Tripiano Charitable Fund, a fund of the Community Foundation for San Benito County, awarded a $1 million grant to Cal Poly’s Charles and Claire Jacobson Animal Health Center, providing transformational support for student learning and animal care. The funding will enhance hands-on...