Schools

As a high school civics teacher at Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill, veteran educator Jeanie Wallace asks her students to believe in the democratic process. As a staff representative with the Morgan Hill Federation of Teachers, Wallace helped recruit candidates for the local...

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...

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...

There may be some relief this month for both parking and traffic headaches around San Benito High School.The City of Hollister has agreed to create reverse-angle parking on both sides of Monterey Street in front of San Benito High School north to B Street,...

Local student members of the Hollister Future Farmers of America impressed judges with their livestock pedigree at the Monterey County Fair, held from Aug. 29 to Sept. 3. Clay Hubbell, Joseph Bisceglia, Taryn Wright, Donavan Gabel and Hailee Westrick all earned championship honors in their...

The Hollister School District Board of Trustees has selected the search firm in charge of finding its next superintendent. On a motion by Trustee Elsa Rodriguez, seconded by Trustee Robert Bernosky at an Aug. 21 special meeting, the five-member board unanimously approved the hiring of...

As a former admissions officer at two different colleges, Miguel Sahagun Jr. knows what it takes for a high school graduate to make the leap into higher education. However, the San Benito High School alumnus also realizes how valuable a technical education can be as...

Already a three-time victor in elections for the San Benito High School District Board of Trustees dating back more than a decade, 66-year-old Steve Delay was setting up for his first trustee area race for the Nov. 6 election. However, with no challengers in Delay’s...