Schools

More than 800 students graduated from Hollister High School’s Class of 2025 at the local campus June 6, and are now prepared to take their next steps in the world.  This year’s graduates have a variety of plans—from community college or university, to careers or...

When Esthefani Montelon enrolled in Gavilan College’s Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program in fall 2019, she had no idea she was embarking on a journey that would lead to aerospace engineering internships at NASA and Pratt & Whitney. “I wanted to do something with my...

Looking back at the 2024-25 school year in the Hollister School District, Director of Special Education Gabriel Gutierrez reflected on areas of focus and progress such as strengthening student achievement, stronger collaboration with the Educational Services Department and enhancing the curriculum.  Gutierrez heads the department...

The Gavilan College Theatre Arts Department will present “House of Desires,” a witty romantic comedy filled with mistaken identities and physical humor, over two upcoming weekends starting May 9-10. Written by Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, “House of Desires” is considered the first published...

In a move to expand educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth, Rebekah Children’s Services announced a new partnership with Gavilan College that will allow students in their Kneaded Culinary Academy to earn college credit and certification starting this fall. The three-way collaboration was unveiled during a...

For the seventh year in a row, Hollister High School has been ranked as a “Best High School” by U.S. News & World Report—an annual comprehensive report that identifies top-performing schools nationwide. The 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report rankings place Hollister High in the...

Gavilan College will host its Eighth Annual Film Showcase from 6-8:30pm April 26 at the theater on the Gilroy campus. The free event will feature about 25 student films and finish with an awards presentation for outstanding filmmaking achievements.  The showcase presents films created by...

The following Hollister residents graduated from Stanislaus State’s Class of 2025, during commencement ceremonies held May 27-30: Ema Alfaro, bachelor of arts in sociology; Anessa Ocampo, master of social work.  “Commencement is a time of immense pride, not only for our graduates but for everyone...

Gavilan College aims to boost student enrollment even more with Rock and Enroll Day on Aug. 2.  The event, scheduled for 9am-2pm, is designed to help new and continuing students to prepare for the fall semester by providing access to key services in a single...

On the evening of June 4, the courtyard of Hollister High School’s 400s campus transformed into a stage of achievement and resilience as the district celebrated the Adult Diploma Program Class of 2025. In front of family members, friends, district staff and proud educators,...