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Move to condense classes irks parents
RIPON – Class sizes may soon be a big issue when it comes to Ripon schools. The move was made earlier this year to condense certain classes in order to compensate for the shortage of revenue stemming from California's budget crisis. The plan included the involuntary transfer of some students to other schools. While some view the move as a necessary evil, some parents soon found out that things weren't going to be the same ...
Great Valley & August Knodt 8th graders graduate
The Manteca Unified School District presented diplomas to graduating eight graders from August Knodt and Great Valley schools last month.
George Komure School awards diplomas
WESTON RANCH - George Komure School awarded diplomas to eighth graders who completed the requirements to graduate.
Space still left for 15 in next session of Writing & Technology Workshop
Young authors can explore writing, publishing and multimedia technology at the 2009 Writing and Technology Workshop.
Greer earns 2 majors, 2 minors in 4 years
It took just four years for a 2005 East Union graduate to complete two majors and two minors at Northland College in Wisconsin.
Ripon Unified’s middle school sports programs in jeopardy
RIPON – The future of school sports for elementary students is up in the air. The Ripon Unified Board of Education spent more than an hour Tuesday discussing the future of after-school sports programs for seventh and eighth grade students – citing the elimination of the stipends that were given to teachers and coaches as the factor that might halt the popular offering. With additional factors like the district's collective bargaining agreement and equality laws, ...
Simona DePedrini earns CSUMB business administration degree
Simona DePedrini recently earned her degree in Business Administration from California State University, Monterey Bay.
Schmiedt gets new post at MUSD
Clara Schmiedt was named last week as Senior Director of Secondary Education for Manteca Unified. As principal at Weston Ranch High for the past four years, she fills the position made available when Bob Lee moved to Rocklin Unified to become Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. He spent 33 years with Manteca Unified, serving as principal at Manteca High and before that was head football coach of the Buffaloes. Schmiedt is no stranger to the ...
Manteca Unified students do well at SJ Fair
Students from the Manteca Unified School ag program spent the last week at the San Joaquin County Fair showing everything from rabbits and steers to pigs and turkeys.
Manteca AG: strong fair showing
Manteca Unified School District was well represented in the winner's circle at the San Joaquin County Fair that ended Sunday.
Slimmer budget reflects austere times
Copies of Manteca Unified's final budget are available at the district office. One noticeable difference between the bounded 2009-10 financial plan compared to that of the previous years could be found in the number of pages. The one approved last Tuesday by the school board is about one-third the size, containing only the important facts and figures. For starters, rather than multiple drawings, one student – Alex Yang, a first-grade student from New Haven School ...
Move afoot to raise funds for all-weather track at Sierra High
In recent months, the Sierra High track has serviced the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, Manteca Convention & Visitors Bureau's Manteca Senior Games, and the MUST events, to name a few.
Manteca Unified OKs $4.6M for ag classrooms
Manteca Unified could soon welcome the District School Farm. Trustees gave the green light to the ag-related classroom structure last Tuesday. Plans and specifications for the $4.6 million project by Heiser & Associates have already received approval by the Division of State Architect. "Ag is not just about raising animals," Trustee Vern Gebhardt said. "It's also about having classrooms to help students go to (places such as) UC Davis with college prep courses." In order ...
August Knodt 8th graders graduate
WESTON RANCH – August Knodt School held its 15th annual commencement exercises Thursday, celebrating the promotion of some 122 eighth-grade students.
County schools leader Fredrick Wentworth stepping down in ‘10
San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools Fredrick A. Wentworth announced Wednesday he will be retiring from his post after nearly 20 years at the helm.
Articles by Section - Education
SENIORS AT THE PEAK
Sierra High School Class of 2013 salutatorian Rajbir Singh Sooch described high school graduation as the "entrance into the real world."
Lathrop High Class of 2013: 220 strong
The past year at Lathrop High represented plenty of first-time achievements.
15 receive gold cord honors during Golden West School ceremonies
Julia Vigallon shared a quote from Dr. Seuss at Tuesday's eighth-grade promotion event at Golden West School.
Four perfect in final year at Sequoia
About 79 eighth-grade students at Sequoia School are en route to high school.
BUFFS MARCH ON
Manteca High's co-Valedictorian Derek Benson delivered a speech that could have given professional speechwriters competition Thursday night.
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.
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.
51 advance at Nile Garden School
Fifty-one students from Nile Garden School were recognized at the annual commencement exercises on Wednesday.
Four perfect in Mossdale class
LATHROP – Farhat Khairzadah's list of accomplishments is impressive.
Veritas 8th graders recognized at promotion
The Veritas School Class of 2013 Promotion Ceremony was a success on Wednesday evening.
SIX PILLARS OF SUCCESS
Alaina Haena's summer break has only just begun and already she's booked solid through August.
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.
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.
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.
New Haven 8th graders: Next stop East Union High School
Hunter Leonard knew that his tie was straight.
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