MUSD students deliver the grade

Jason Messer was pleased with the California Standards Test results released a few days ago.

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Back-to-school nights underway at various Manteca Unified sites

The back-to-school events at Manteca Unified's elementary school sites will begin this week.

Volunteers making difference in classrooms

Rachel Godfrey-Stacy was aware that her son, Benjamin, would be in a kindergarten classroom filled with a lot of students.

MUSD looking for help naming facilities

What's in a name?

Budget blues aren’t over

Ninety less teachers, cutbacks in transportation, pay cuts for all school workers and layoffs of support staff from custodians to office staff, and reduced classroom budgets.

Mantecans earn CSUS fall honors

TURLOCK - California State University, Stanislaus Fall 2008 honors students from Manteca are as follows:

Teachers need community’s help

A simple donation of a package of ruled binder paper to a school near you could make a big difference in a kid's education – and the financial bottom line of their teacher – this school year at Manteca Unified campuses.

New herd of Buffalo join ranks at Manteca

Adriel Sarmento didn't seem the least bit worried as he paced the long central corridor of Manteca High School on Friday morning.

East Union High links with freshmen

Two years ago, Jillian Goulart and Frances Telles attended freshmen orientation at East Union High.

Give Every Child a Chance offers safe place for fun, homework assistance and enrichment

Do you know of a place where your child can be safe, have fun and get homework assistance?

It’s time to survive & thrive

Brace yourself for Monday.

Freshman orientation breaks ice for new Sierra freshmen

Bridget Castillo remembered the first official day at Sierra High.

Lathrop High gets ready for its second year

LATHROP – Holding her position in the foyer outside of Lathrop High School, first-year Leadership student Stefania Loreno was eager to hand out information to the hordes of incoming freshman students that were showing up for their first official day on campus.

Espinola is new Brockman principal

Candace Espinola is the new principal at Stella Brockman School.

CHAMPION SPELLER

Edna Quiaoit was doing some spring cleaning in the kitchen. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her asking a question.

MJC new Student Saturdays

MODESTO – Modesto Junior College will host two "New Student Saturdays" this spring to enroll high school seniors. The events will be held on March 8 and April 12 with sessions beginning at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the Main Auditorium of the Performing and Media Arts Center on East Campus. No pre-registration is required, and attendance and campus parking are free.

CSUS plans conference for women veterans

TURLOCK - California State University, Stanislaus will honor women veterans on Thursday, Feb. 20, by hosting the Women Warrior Wellness Conference, a free all-day event that will include an opening ceremony in the morning, a wide range of speakers on veteran services in the afternoon and a social hour featuring Native American music in the evening.

Manteca Unified may oversee regional vocational education initiative

Manteca Unified is doing something bold in the world of public education.

CHP offers high-risk felony stop lesson

It was a just a mock exercise.

Lathrop High third in academic decathlon

Lathrop High can still be considered a newcomer to the Academic Decathlon competition.

Ripon High JROTC top-3 program at Cal State Drills

The Ripon High JROTC program earned four top-3 finishes, including a second at the Cal State Drill competition on Feb. 1.

MJC offers training courses in warehousing logistics, forklifts

MODESTO - Warehousing and distribution facilities are growing at a rapid rate in the Stanislaus and San Joaquin County area, and these industries seek workers who have the skills to hit the ground running. In response to this growing demand, Modesto Junior College's Workforce Development and Community Education are offering training for entry-level positions in warehousing.

MJC hosts Cash for College Night for high school seniors, graduates

MODESTO – Modesto Junior College is offering Cash for College Night for high school seniors and recent graduates on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in Glacier Hall 201 on West Campus located at 2201 Blue Gum Avenue in Modesto.

Employers invited to participate in MJC job fair

MODESTO – The Modesto Junior College Career Development and Transfer Center would like to invite area employers with job openings to participate in the Spring Job Fair for MJC students on Wednesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the East Campus Student Center, 435 College Avenue in Modesto.

Four Manteca school trustee terms ending

Elections this year are 10 months away. Four of the seven members of the Manteca Unified Board of Education are ending their current four-year term before the year is over.

Manteca 1st semester honor students

Manteca High has posted the first semester honor roll.

Hut two, a military school?

LATHROP - "We're shipping you off to military school!"

Manteca 8th grader earns state spelling bee berth

Stella Brockman Elementary eighth grader James Quiaoit is making history for Manteca Unified School District this year. He will be representing the district at the State Spelling Bee on May 3.

Manteca High 2nd at academic decathlon

Manteca High had a strong showing in the 33rd annual San Joaquin County Academic Decathlon, finishing second overall during the weekend competition held at the University of the Pacific and Scottish Rite Auditorium.