A lawn chair & a man yearning to slip the bonds of same-old

Jerry Gorman wasn't your typical big-town hero.

Messer agrees to 5% pay cut July 1, passes on $13,080 in extra benefits

The $24,400 raise that new Manteca Unified Superintendent Jason Messer received last week has raised more than a few eyebrows from educators worried about whether they'll have a job next year, but the salary he'll be taking home is the same his predecessor made while his overall compensation will actually be less.

Manteca High showcases student art

During the weekend, Valleri Gammon took a black-and-white photograph of her brother and his fiancé snuggled up against a bright sky back drop.

Farm Day a success at August Knodt School

WESTON RANCH – Strong gusting winds and a nearby house fire wasn't enough to put a damper on Farm Day at August Knodt School.

Rina’s Run May 9 benefits stadium revitalization for Ripon High School

RIPON – The second annual Rina's Run is still a month away.

Classified group honors top employees

The Manteca Unified School District announced its 2009 classified employees of the year last Tuesday.

Ag community brings farm to Komure students on Tuesday

For years, those in the agricultural community would bring the farm to the various Manteca Unified sites.

Day of the Arts at Manteca High Wednesday

Students and teachers in Manteca High School's Visual and Performing Arts Department will celebrate their annual Day of the Arts on Wednesday, April 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Winter Gym.

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MEA leader: Rescind layoffs with federal money

Could some financial relief be on the way for public schools?

Manteca teens take part in state health conference

Some 2,000 students from throughout the state took part in Health Occupation Students of America's State Leadership Conference in Sacramento.

Weston Ranch effort to help student hit by stray bullet

WESTON RANCH - A coalition of Weston Ranch High School and community organizations are joining together to sponsor a pancake breakfast fund-raiser on behalf of Steufon Mackey and his family.

Herrin taking over Sequoia principal’s role for Sequoia

Lisa Herrin is taking over as Sequoia School principal for the 2009-10 school year.

Ripon wrestles with impact of schools serving future Manteca city students

RIPON – Ripon Unified could end up servicing at least 1,000 new households even though the properties will be located inside of Manteca's city limits.

Anderson joining MHS as next vice principal

He's currently the vice principal at Weston Ranch High.

Lathrop High Ag‘s annual FFA plant sale is Friday & Saturday

April showers will bring May flowers. But to guarantee there will be flowers in bloom next month, you will need to plant those blooming varieties now.

Talk on art inspired by math, science April 11 at MJC

MODESTO - The Modesto Area Partners in Science (MAPS) will offer a presentation entitled "Art Inspired by Science and Mathematics" by Carlo H. Séquin, Ph.D., of the University of California, Berkeley on Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Sierra Hall 132 on the Modesto Junior College West Campus.

MUSD picks public information officer

Manteca Unified has a new public information officer – Victoria Brunn. The creation of this new position can't be more timely for the district – and for very good reasons.

CalSTRS mum on details of former superintendent’s pension reduction

The California State Teachers Retirement System has "several means" that it uses to collect leads on specific accounts that need to be scrutinized for such issues as overpayment.

one.Charter hosts Hoops for Heart

one.Charter Academy of Visual & Performing Arts is prepping to present its 3rd Annual Hoops for Heart youth event to be held Thursday, April 3, at 800 Douglas Road in Stockton from 10 a.m. to noon. Celebrating the joys of a healthy lifestyle, one.Charter students are developing hours of fun for community youth to play active games, discover the workings of the human body, snack on healthy treats, and participate in a variety of heart themed lessons and art projects. The event is free and open to the public.

Sierra High Athletic Boosters to hold first of 2 fundraisers tonight

Sierra High's Athletic Boosters Club is teaming with Red Robin tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. in a fund-raising effort.

PRINCE OF A SHOW

As Mrs. Potts, Kassidy Klinesmith performs the beloved title song of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast.'

FFA students, teachers lobby for state funding

Save our FFA. That was the rallying cry of the FFA students and teachers from Manteca Unified to Governor Jerry Brown and other political leaders at the recent California Ag Day held at the state capitol.

Nutrition talk for preschoolers set for Saturday

Keeping children active and healthy from a young age, and emphasizing the importance of preventing childhood obesity is at the heart of a nutrition class sponsored by Manteca Unified's School Readiness Department.

Manteca kindergarten registration starts April 2

Registration for incoming kindergarteners in Manteca Unified School District during the 2014-2015 school year will begin on April 2. It will continue through June 14 when schools close for the summer. Registrations, which must take place at the school where the student will attend, will resume again on July 28 just before the beginning of the school year.

MHS Thespians bring Disney classic to stage

A Disney classic will grace the stage at Manteca High's Mulvihill Theatre for a three-day run, beginning this week.

Lathrop High celebrating cultural diversity week

A series of multi-cultural events will be held next week at Lathrop High.

USDA recognizes Manteca Unified food service

The words of Keelan Saunders, a seventh grader at George Komure Elementary School in Weston Ranch, explained in the simplest way possible why Manteca Unified School was being recognized by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.

Lathrop High ROP, be.tech Culinary Arts lead workshop for young parents, kids

LATHROP – Back from a clam chowder cooking competition in Santa Cruz where they competed in the professional division, the students of be.tech Academy's Culinary Arts class are off to another adventure.

Manteca High aiming to finish Rumble with flurry

Recycling Rumble's reigning champion won't relinquish its title without a fight.