SBHS prepares to reopen deep pool
San Benito High School could reopen its deepest swimming pool for swim team and water polo athletes as early as next week, said Superintendent John Perales.
Summer can bite into students’ nutrition
The little girl dressed in a colorful poncho played on the playground at Calaveras School while her parents talked with other families about ways to save money when visiting Gilroy Gardens, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Happy Hollow Park and Zoo.
Nearly half of Anzar graduates ineligible for UC, CSU
Nearly half of the students graduating with Anzar High School’s class of 2015 were ineligible to attend a public, four-year university in California, according to data presented at the latest board meeting.
Hospital auxiliary awards $28,500 in scholarships
The Hazel Hawkins Hospitals Auxiliary raises money each year to provide scholarships for students in health-related fields. Over a span of 60 years, the auxiliary has awarded $382,420 in scholarships. This year, it awarded $28,500 to 25 recipients who are students studying in various medical fields. The scholarship committee consists of Pam McHam, Arlene Jenkins, Donna Ketchum, Irene Maggini, Donna Sander and Jackie Shearer.
Aromas-San Juan trustees split on lease-leaseback
Aromas-San Juan Unified School District trustees voted 2-2 on a lease leaseback contract for the renovation of Anzar High School portables—meaning the plan to repair leaking roofs, deteriorated exterior walls and worn-out carpets wasn’t approved.
County schools prepare for vaccine mandate
School districts in San Benito County are preparing to implement the new law forbidding “personal belief exemptions” on mandated vaccinations.
High school adds fences, gates to campus
San Benito High School added fencing to the front of the campus so it can shutter its doors after classes end to keep out nighttime troublemakers.
Vice principal taking on top spot at Rancho
As Rancho San Justo Middle School’s Vice Principal Lisa Jelinek becomes the campus leader, she hopes to create a “soft place to fall” for her students.
One-time funding puts SBHS in the black
A San Benito High School District budget for 2015-16 included about $1.6 million in one-time state funding, reflected a loss of about $1 million in Regional Occupational Center/Program revenue and was unanimously approved by trustees at a meeting Wednesday.
School bond projects heat up over summer
San Benito County taxpayers this summer might see reroofing, classroom renovations and air conditioner installations at local campuses.
