Archive By Section - Education

Manteca Unified bracing for more cuts

The Manteca Unified School District is expecting more cuts down the road.

Sierra FFA recognizes Greenhands

FFA is a dynamic youth organization that is a part of agricultural education programs at middle schools and high schools. Founded as the Future Farmers of America, the name was changed in 1988 to reflect the growing diversity of agriculture. Today, student members are engaged in a wide range of curriculum and FFA activities, leading to over 300 career opportunities in agriculture. FFA is structured on three levels: local, state and national.

Manteca Unified schools staging winter concerts

Schools throughout Manteca unified are staging winter concerts next week.

NOVEMBER PANTHER PRIDE

MUSD students get kudos for helping educate others about agriculture

Janet Dyk recognized six students of the Manteca Unified School District for their efforts during the recent AgVenture.

‘Ladybug’ invades school classrooms

The "Ladybug" could be the latest technological innovation to hit the classrooms.

Schools, health leaders meet on H1N1 flu

San Joaquin County Public Health and San Joaquin County Office of Education's school health administrators recently met to discuss the current H1N1 vaccine status.

$10-per-hour sewer surcharge to rent facilities at Lathrop High

The Manteca Unified's use-of-facility fees are on the rise.

Concerns over Internet tower at Weston

RIPON - A concerned Ripon resident, Lisa Weinstein, raised a red flag for Ripon Unified School District trustees last week over the approved construction of a Clearwire Internet tower near Weston Elementary School.

Lathrop High academic rally

"GREATS" is an academic rally at Lathrop High that stands for Grades, Responsibility, Excellence, Attitude, and Spirit.

Manteca Unified offices closed down next week

Due to continuing financial challenges, the Manteca Unified School District administrative offices will be closed from Nov. 23 through 27.

Ripon Unified updates farm production potential

RIPON - Ripon farmer David Phippen went before the Ripon Unified School District Board of Trustees last week asking permission to put funds earned from the school farm back into upgrading and replanting the acreage at a projected cost of $63,000.

Top spellers competing in SJ County bee

The top finishers of the recent Manteca Unified Spelling Bee are gearing up for the next round of words.

East Union leadership class conducts canned food drives

East Union High leadership students conducted canned food drives on two consecutive Saturdays benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.

Golden West hosts book fair on Nov. 16-20

Golden West School, 1031 N. Main St., will host a Scholastic Book Fair on Nov. 16-20, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. to purchase books for children, classroom libraries, and the media center. Families, teachers, and the community are invited to attend the book fair, featuring the theme Destination Book Fair, Read Around the World.