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Move afoot to stop deferral of ed dollars

California Assembly members Kristin Olsen (R-Modesto) and Brian Nestande (R-Palm Desert) have introduced an Assembly Constitutional Amendment aimed at stopping the practice of deferring education dollars to pay for other programs and to balance the state budget.

February 20, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


CLEAN AIR ART

Three young artists in the Manteca Unified School District just got an extension of their proverbial 15 minutes of fame.

February 18, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


SPECIAL SWEETHEART DANCE

It was difficult to spot a lonely heart at Thursday's Valentine Day dance.

February 15, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Education


Cool future for adult school computer room

It will be a cooler summer this year in the Adult Education Computer Room of the Manteca Unified School District.

February 15, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


MUSD must pay taxes or improve Union Ranch site

Manteca Unified School District has a $345,000 dilemma - or at the least, perhaps just a $15,000 dilemma or just about any amount in between. But as of Tuesday night, the Board of Trustees settled on $45,000 for now.

February 13, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


MUSD board approves $86K for Weston Ranch greenhouse

The Manteca Unified Board of Trustees unanimously approved $86,484 in Measure M funds for the construction of a greenhouse at Weston Ranch High School in French Camp.

February 13, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Manteca High rakes in awards at Academic Decathlon

Manteca High School did it again. The Buffalo team was awarded second place this week among the top three large schools in the 32nd annual Academic Decathlon Competition, making it the second year in a row that the school received the same honor. It was the same story for Tracy High, which won the top honors in the same category just as it did last year. Manteca High, in fact, brought home a Mother Lode ...

February 09, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


From kneading award-winning pies to molding future chefs

After 15 years as a restaurant owner and American Pie Council Champion many times over, chef Bryan Ehrenholm has gone back to school.

February 08, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Door Blok could reduce classroom entry noise

School sites in Manteca Unified will have an opportunity to examine a product called Door Blok as one possible way to promote a safe learning and working environment for students and staff.

February 07, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


JEANS FOR TEENS

Don't throw those old jeans away! Donate them instead and help make a difference in the lives of homeless teen-agers.

February 02, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Komure principal retires, plans to teach at National

WESTON RANCH - After six years at George Komure Elementary School in Weston Ranch, Principal Jo Ella Allen is ready to call it a career. But not without a grand send-off from her staff and the school's 980 students.

February 01, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Ripon, MUSD JROTC teams at EU Saturday

The Ripon JROTC drill team has its sights set on hosting a regional championship in March and a return trip to the All Army Nationals.

January 31, 2013 | James Burns | Education


School leaders serve on Shakey’s jury; find him innocent of murder

Tyler Gonzalez was pleased with the verdict. Never mind the Manteca High senior was still in the role of Shannon J. Jacobson, better known as Shakey in Friday's annual mock trial involving his fellow students in the Regional Occupational Program's Careers in Law Enforcement class. Accused of the shooting death of Jerry Lee Lewis, alias Sneaky Pete, Gonzalez's character was found innocent of first-degree murder during a two-part exercise held in the auxiliary classroom of ...

January 31, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Education


Student-run MUVA Café opens to brisk business

Ann Drum was awake long before the crack of dawn Tuesday morning. "I got up at 3:30 a.m. and was here at 4:40," said Drum, whose bright-eyed smile and spritely steps explained the reason for the day's excitement – the grand opening of the Manteca Vocational Academy Café. The Café is unlike any business in Manteca, perhaps even in San Joaquin County and beyond. The bistro-style cozy dining destination is entirely run by students, from ...

January 30, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Manteca Vocational Academy Café opens for business today

Manteca Unified School District employees are going to have a new lunch option starting today – meals prepared at the Manteca Vocational Academy Café.

January 29, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


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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


French Camp graduate Alvin Vang: Perfect attendance, perfect grades

Alvin Vang's black gown was heavier than most.

May 22, 2013 | Jason Campbell | Education


Joshua Cowell 8th graders complete elementary career; high school next

Tuesday afternoon was bittersweet for Britney Szeto.

May 22, 2013 | Jason Campbell | Education


McPARLAND AT 25

No one really leaves McParland School.

May 21, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Education


Cambalache provides English learners with voice

For years, Janet Sanders has shared her classroom with frustration, confusion and anger.

May 21, 2013 | James Burns | Education


‘THANK YOU CALLA’

Manuel Cardenas didn't think that he was ever going to graduate high school.

May 18, 2013 | Jason Campbell | Education


New principals for both New Vision High, Lincoln

The Manteca Unified Board of Education during a special meeting on Tuesday approved the reassignment of two school district administrative personnel.

May 18, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


21 Manteca Adult School graduates receive diplomas

It was a cozy family affair. Loved ones sat in chairs around white-covered round tables with live potted flower plants serving as centerpieces. Lined up against the walls in the back of the airy and spacious room were trays of brunch comestibles and a wide selection of drinks.

May 18, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Manteca High wins national Recycling Rumble contest

For months, Michelle Halla has been collecting and shipping recyclables across the country as part of the Recycling Rumble.

May 17, 2013 | James Burns | Education


Three ceremonies start graduation season Friday

Manteca Unified School District's 2013 graduation season will be ushered in on Friday with three culmination ceremonies scheduled that day.

May 16, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Trustees say no to drug tests

Don't look for Ripon High to have mandatory drug testing just yet.

May 15, 2013 | Vince Rembulat | Education


THE P&J BURGER TEST

It was a culinary test of skills determining who could make the best hamburger that would be taste tempting to the pallets of a school district administrator, a police chief and the chef of a fine dining restaurant.

May 15, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Education


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