Student earns BusinessWomen scholarship
San Benito High School senior Shelby O’Neil was one of nine Bay Area high school students awarded an academic scholarship by the Professional BusinessWomen of California, according to a district announcement.
O’Neil and the other scholarship winners were selected from 108 applicants to receive funds...
District addresses mold found at R.O. Hardin
Hollister School District trustees have approved a $3,100 contract for mold remediation at the district's oldest campus, R.O. Hardin Elementary School.
High schoolers mentor Ladd Lane students on attendance
As part of a series of assemblies in the Hollister School District, Hollister High School students visited Ladd Lane Elementary School on Oct. 13 for an interactive presentation to tout the importance of positive attendance.
It is part of the “You Miss School, You Miss...
Baler alum studies snails in Antarctica
When San Benito High School alumnus Kevin Johnson graduated more than 10 years ago, he never expected he would be going to Antarctica to study tiny swimming snails.
Gavilan Trustee Tony Ruiz says he won’t seek second term
Two of the three Gavilan College trustee positions that represent the San Benito County area are up for re-election this November and one of the incumbents has decided not to seek a second term.
Fund raising a key to keeping rural students well educated
Schools and parents know what it's like to be strapped for
