Schools

A plan to reopen and begin the new school year at San Benito High School is in the works but the Board of Trustees must first give the approval.  The board and school administration met July 14 in a special meeting to discuss the potential...

The San Benito County Office of Education held the annual Classified and Teacher of the Year awards Monday night. The following is a list of winners this year: Employees of the Year Aromas-San Juan School District: Joe Barros Calaveras School:  Jesse Ortiz Cerra Vista School: Cheryl Weir Gabilan Hills: Rosa...

The San Benito County Office of Education recognized some of the county’s most inspiring educators at the annual Certificated and Classified Employee of the Year celebration on May 25 at the Hollister High School auditorium. The awards ceremony is held annually to honor school staff...

Gavilan College officially announced its self-imposed sanctions stemming from accusations of recruiting and benefits violations against the football team that saw 17 players dismissed in August. The football program will be on probation for three years and will be barred from postseason play for two...

Areli Munoz grew up admiring her father’s work ethic as a groundskeeper who is going on 43 years with the Hollister School District. Now, as a first-year second-grade teacher at R.O. Hardin Elementary School, she gets the unique opportunity to see her dad in...

For the 2022-23 school year, San Benito County Office of Education welcomes four new administrators to the team, including two directors, an Alternative Education Principal and a coordinator.  The addition of the new staff members will allow SBCOE to expand services and support students across...

Elaine Klauer has been named San Benito High School District’s Assistant Superintendent of Academic and Instructional Programs. She will serve as the district’s chief academic officer and provide leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining highly effective educational programs and services, according to district staff.  Klauer,...

San Benito High School students are getting ready to return to the stage for the first time in nearly two years, with their upcoming production of “The Addams Family.” The cast of 28 talented students have been practicing since early January to prepare the show...

Community groups and organizations are invited to be a part of the grand opening of the San Benito High School stadium, aquatics center and softball field. The high school will celebrate 13 months of work and the completion of the the athletic facilities on...