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Schools moving forward with solar

The multimillion-dollar renewable energy project of the Manteca Unified School District that will have solar panels installed in more than two-dozen high school and elementary campuses is quickly moving along.

January 22, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


District seeking safe water for Nile Garden use

With arsenic content exceeding safe drinking water levels at Nile Garden Elementary well waters, the school site has been relying on potable water being supplied by a service provider.

January 19, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Mom, daughter serving on two school boards

Like mother, like daughter. It's a trite statement that's become so stale due to overuse. But it's the perfect description for Janet Dyk of Manteca and her only daughter, Amy Bavaro, of Escalon.

January 16, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Mother of four roots for Weston Ranch students

WESTON RANCH – When Alison Ordner saw one of August Knodt School's students featured in the 2013 Central Valley Air calendar but didn't get the proper credit, she did something about it.

January 06, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Woodward School recognizes top students for first trimester

Woodward School first trimester honor roll students are: Fourth grade Zalaa Afzal, Sonia Arun, Sukhjot Badh, Isabella Belaski, Nana Bell, Jewlea Bettencourt, Kiana Briseno, Jackson Brunn, Austin Buschow, Mario Cardenas, Emma Carrillo, Peter Cefalu, Kensey Cope, Caela Cunanan, Andrea Delgadillo, Megan Densmore, Emily Eavenson, Jaycob Funsch, Tristan Garcia, Mia Gonzaleaz, Mario Hernandez, Zachary Huffsstutler, Haley Hutchison, Kyaira Jacobs, Aleena James, Tyler Kellery, Christopher Lane, Janiece Lucas, Edrees Mahmood, Isabel Martinez, Tucker McLarty, Grace Mejorado, ...

January 02, 2013 | | Education


$31M solar power project, vocational academy, headline Manteca Unified year

An ambitious renewable-energy project, the launching of a vocational charter school, new faces on the Board of Education, and students making great strides academically were among the news that dominated 2012 for Manteca Unified School District.

December 29, 2012 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Sierra High teens heading to DC for inauguration

A funny thing happened when Sierra High Associated Student Body Secretary Riley Cardoza started raising money with her fellow leadership students to attend the inauguration in Washington, D.C.

December 28, 2012 | Jason Campbell | Education


Tips on dealing with the stress of holiday season

RIPON - During this time of the year we individually become the definition of stress with the horrible things that often surround us. By the end of the day we are equally exhausted and sometimes sad. The monster of anxiety breathing down one's back is hardly a comfortable state.

December 26, 2012 | By OLIVIA SHIPHERD Ripon High Correspondent | Education


Woodward School club involves parents with children in literacy

Students at Woodward School followed Andrew's dream of having freckles.

December 16, 2012 | Vince Rembulat | Education


Schools, police prepare for worst

Jason Messer started his public education career well aware that being a teacher could one day mean having to protect students from gunmen.

December 15, 2012 | Glenn Kahl | Education


Annual barroom brawl helps drive home criminal justice lesson for Manteca teens

Shaky was back at the Star Bar Friday for the annual barroom brawl at the Star Bar. He's the central character in the Careers in Law Enforcement classes under the direction of instructor Joe Waller. In one of his morning sessions, Christian Gonzalez, who is a Manteca High senior, enjoyed playing the jealous and antagonistic Shaky. "It was fun (playing Shaky)," he said. As Shaky, he's involved in domestic dispute – in this case, East ...

December 15, 2012 | Vince Rembulat | Education


August Knodt School fifth grader’s art work appears in 2013 Valley Air calendar

WESTON RANCH – Annel Mercado just found out what it's like to be famous.

December 14, 2012 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Ripon High teens not wild about random drug tests for school athletes

RIPON – Drug test or not to drug test. Ripon High Leadership students discussed just that during a recent review on routine policy updates from the California School Board Association. CSBA, as an optional policy, recommended that school districts can chose to have a drug testing program in place for student athletes and activities. Bret Harte High, according to Ripon Unified Superintendent Louise Johnson, has one in the athletic handbook that includes random drug testing ...

December 13, 2012 | Vince Rembulat | Education


Ripon schools may receive new computers, software

RIPON – Technology has been a big concern at Ripon Unified as of late. But some relief appears to be in sight. At the recent San Joaquin County Data Processing Joints Power Agreement meeting, Superintendent Louise Johnson received word that Microsoft would no longer support Windows 3.0 on Windows XP effective March 31. "We were given a spreadsheet showing the number of computers in our district which must be upgraded or replaced before the deadline," ...

December 12, 2012 | Vince Rembulat | Education


Manteca High football team honors students in county special ed class

Jacob LeDon was honored at a rally held at Manteca High's Winter Gymnasium. But he wasn't alone. A student in Shanon Murphy's San Joaquin County Special Ed Class located on campus, he was picked from a list as part of the Buff Maniac tradition, according to MHS Leadership class chair Taylor Teixeira. That's the recognition week consisting of members of the MHS varsity football squad under coach Eric Reis. Students pay for the privilege to ...

December 12, 2012 | Vince Rembulat | Education


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BUFFS MARCH ON

Manteca High's co-Valedictorian Derek Benson delivered a speech that could have given professional speechwriters competition Thursday night.

May 24, 2013 | John-Joel Griffiths | Education


CHARGING INTO THE FUTURE

Collin Scholl is an East Union High School survivor. At least, that's how he described himself in his salutatory address delivered during commencement exercises on Thursday at the Lancers' Dino Cunial stadium.

May 24, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Brock Elliott promotes eighth graders

There are no limits to what one can do in life, and the secret to success is to never be discouraged.

May 24, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


51 advance at Nile Garden School

Fifty-one students from Nile Garden School were recognized at the annual commencement exercises on Wednesday.

May 24, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Education


Four perfect in Mossdale class

LATHROP – Farhat Khairzadah's list of accomplishments is impressive.

May 24, 2013 | Jason Campbell | Education


Veritas 8th graders recognized at promotion

The Veritas School Class of 2013 Promotion Ceremony was a success on Wednesday evening.

May 24, 2013 | John-Joel Griffiths | Education


SIX PILLARS OF SUCCESS

Alaina Haena's summer break has only just begun and already she's booked solid through August.

May 23, 2013 | James Burns | Education


EU valedictorian thrives on challenges, busy schedule

Kimberly LaMar is graduating from East Union High tonight. The Lancers' Class of 2013 valedictorian has a speech to work on and a host of other things to worry about.

May 23, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


8 special ed students march with 79 others in Lincoln School ceremony

It was hard to tell which shone brighter. The shimmering afternoon sun fanned by gentle breezes, or the seemingly never-ending smile on the face of Va Perez.

May 23, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


16 Stella Brockman 8th graders have perfect cards for school year

Stella Brockman Elementary School sent some 115 eighth graders to high school Wednesday night with 16 of them having 4.0 grade point averages for every trimester during the year.

May 23, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Education


New Haven 8th graders: Next stop East Union High School

Hunter Leonard knew that his tie was straight.

May 23, 2013 | Jason Campbell | Education


Some levity before start of solemn ceremonies for Widmer 8th graders

LATHROP – Chase Hayes summed up his excitement in a single motion.

May 23, 2013 | Jason Campbell | Education


THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

Jaelyn Stock had bounced around elementary schools in the Central Valley before she found a home at Neil Hafley.

May 22, 2013 | James Burns | Education


Shasta graduates remember students killed in Oklahoma

Shasta Elementary School's promotion ceremony for the 8th grade Class of 2013 began with a moment of silence.

May 22, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Words of inspiration for Lathrop 8th graders during promotion ceremony

LATHROP – The Lathrop Elementary School 8th grade class of 2013 will have plenty of inspirational words to see them through as they journey on to the next level of education at Lathrop High School.

May 22, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


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