Shasta, Veritas, Neil Hafley graduate

About 100 students at Shasta School were honored Tuesday at the eighth-grade promotion exercises held at Manteca High's Winter Gymnasium.

SIERRA HIGH BAND AWARDS

Myrick retiring after 40 plus years in education

They came in droves to see off an old friend as she heads into retirement more than four decades into her career.

71 overcome challenges to earn high school diplomas

Adversity is nothing new to Manteca Adult School students who balance families, work schedules and a host of other obstacles to attend class every day.

Calla High awards diplomas to 90

Ninety Calla High students earned diplomas as part of the Class of 2010.

Calla High graduates Class of ‘10

Brandon Anderson wasn't afraid to admit his initial fears of attending Calla High.

NEIL HAFLEY AWARDS

Scenes from Wednesday's Neil Hafley School's 24th annual Red & Gold Honor Banquet. The event was conducted in the new school multipurpose room that honored 64 seventh and eighth graders with a 3.5 or better grade point average.

East Union High recognizes top 2010 graduating seniors

Erica Aguiar has earned valedictorian honors for the East Union High Class of 2010.

MAKING BOOK

LATHROP – The handful of parents and grandparents who showed up Tuesday morning at Lathrop Elementary School knew they were attending a book party. But the big surprise came later on when they actually got to read what their children had written in the newly minted hardcover publication titled, "Warriors Rock!" with the subtitle, "Lathrop Elementary School Warrior Writers."

PG&E provides perks to youth learning English as 2nd language

FRENCH CAMP – Mark Condit knew that he had something special when he came up with the "Children Achieving Multiple Proficiencies" program for the San Joaquin County Office of Education.

Ripon foundation gives $30K for Stouffer Field

RIPON – The Stouffer Field Revitalization Project took one step closer to being a reality last week.

County schools office promotes student proficiency in English

Mark Condit wants to make sure that students who understand a second language are not looked down upon.

Manteca High recognizes Honors Program students

Manteca High students who have met strict academic criteria were recognized during the annual Honors Program that took place on Thursday.

New way to answer in class? OMG I’m pretty sure answer is C

Imagine teachers giving students the OK to use text messaging via cell phone and other electronic signaling devices as part of the instructional experience.

Dozen Ripon teachers losing their jobs

RIPON - Twelve Ripon Unified teachers have been notified of permanent layoffs this week because of the state's economic woes in supporting education.

Tossing out duct tape

Duct tape to keep frayed carpet together will eventually become a thing of the past in Manteca Unified School District classrooms.

Block scheduling at all MUSD high schools

All comprehensive high schools in Manteca Unified will be on the same block-schedule mode when the 2015-2016 school year rolls around in August.

Lathrop High FFA selling Valentine flowers, balloons today and Saturday

If you are thinking of Valentine's Day and what to give to that special someone close to your heart, think Lathrop High School FFA.

Tutoring kids in health careers

Doctors Hospital of Manteca offered a three-hour presentation on the different aspects of the medical facility's operation to students from Give Every Child a Chance earlier this week.

Weston Ranch principal gets parent support

Supporters of Weston Ranch High School principal Jose Fregoso nearly filled the room during the Manteca Unified Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday night. There were some detractors too, but they were outnumbered by the former.

Mother of autistic son threatens to sue district

The incensed mother of the child who is at the center of the investigation in connection with Manteca Unified special education teacher Leo Benet-Cauchon is talking about filing a lawsuit against the school district if the situation that is "threatening my son's well being is not resolved quickly."

Teacher counters ‘inappropriate touching’ charge

Leo Benet-Cauchon, a Manteca Unified special education teacher, has been suspended with pay while an investigation is ongoing for allegations of "inappropriate relations to students."

Ripon, Manteca residents receive diplomas from Simpson University

REDDING -Janeen Viss of Ripon graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree from Simpson University.

Mantecan on Texas State Dean’s List

Francisco Ceja of Manteca has been named to the fall 2014 Dean's List at Texas State University.

Bronson: Aim for stratosphere

Alexander Bronson's vision for the Manteca Unified School District can be summed up in four words: Shoot for the stratosphere.

East Union seeks block scheduling

East Union High School will go the way of the other secondary campuses in Manteca Unified by implementing block scheduling if the Board of Trustees at their meeting tonight gives its blessing.

Individual trustees should respect board’s authority

"When speaking for the District, the Board encourages its spokesperson to exercise restraint and tact and to communicate the message in a manner that promotes public confidence in the Board's leadership."

Founts teams with Delta Charter to create schools

Retired San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools Mick Founts and Delta Charter Schools Superintendent Jeff Tilton have co-founded a charter school, one of three charter school petitions the New Jerusalem Elementary School District (NJESD) Board of Trustees approved this week.

Sierra High students conduct felony stop

Nate Krebbs and Josh Lee looked every bit the part of California High Patrol officers during a felony traffic stop exercise on Friday.

MUSD recall elections made simpler, cheaper

The word recall was mentioned at a recent meeting of the Manteca Unified Board of Trustees by a speaker in the audience during public comments.