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San Benito High School’s energy conservation program, which has included the installation of efficient LED lighting throughout campus, upgrades to HVAC systems and the installation of solar photovoltaic panels in the Baler Alley parking lot on the north side of campus, has resulted in...

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...

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...