Schools

Dozens of San Benito High School students have been named AP Scholars for their performance on Advanced Placement tests during the 2017-18 school year, according to a SBHS District announcement. Through the Scholar Awards, the national AP program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated...

With “Unhealthy” air quality levels reaching south Santa Clara County because of smoke from Butte County wildfires, Gavilan College canceled all classes at each of its locations Nov. 15 Local school districts in Morgan Hill and Gilroy remained open with no outside activities, such as...

When 21-year-old Gavilan College student Brandon Puthoff learned about the new drone program being offered at the Coyote Valley campus north of Morgan Hill, he jumped on the opportunity right away and signed up for several classes in the six-course certificate program. “I’m hoping to...

Seeking to encourage local and state political candidates to use the power of an elected office to help combat climate change, the San Benito High School Outdoor Club has drafted a letter encouraging these politicians to take action that reflects the necessity to protect...

The Nash Road closure through the San Benito High School campus is in effect between Monterey and West streets from 7am to 7pm weekdays following a “grand closing” ceremony Monday morning. The high school hosted the ceremony marking the official closure of Nash Road...

Seventeen families attended the first Parent University of the 2018-19 school year Oct. 16 at the San Benito High School library. The school district reported that the free event—a joint effort of the San Benito High School District, San Benito County Office of Education and...

San Benito High School senior Shelby O’Neil on Oct. 9 was named a National Gold Award Girl Scout (formerly known as the National Young Women of Distinction) by Girl Scouts of the USA. She is one of 10 young women who “channeled their leadership, passion,...

For each day there is a ribbon-cutting ceremony to signify the completion of a new construction project on the San Benito High School campus, there is a groundbreaking ceremony for the start of another. “We’re extremely grateful to our community,” said SBHS District Superintendent Shawn...

A $65,000 check from the Associated Students of Gavilan College, key endorsements from local and regional community leaders and a well-attended kickoff party have gotten the “Yes For Gavilan College, Yes on Measure X” campaign off to an energetic and optimistic start. The local community...

Community members who would like to share their ideas about the most important qualities for the next superintendent of  Hollister School District can do so in a new online survey posted on the hesd.org website. The district’s Board of Trustees hired Hazard Young Attea Associates...