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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


Schools moving forward with solar

The multimillion-dollar renewable energy project of the Manteca Unified School District that will have solar panels installed in more than two-dozen high school and elementary campuses is quickly moving along.

January 22, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


District seeking safe water for Nile Garden use

With arsenic content exceeding safe drinking water levels at Nile Garden Elementary well waters, the school site has been relying on potable water being supplied by a service provider.

January 19, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Mom, daughter serving on two school boards

Like mother, like daughter. It's a trite statement that's become so stale due to overuse. But it's the perfect description for Janet Dyk of Manteca and her only daughter, Amy Bavaro, of Escalon.

January 16, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


Mother of four roots for Weston Ranch students

WESTON RANCH – When Alison Ordner saw one of August Knodt School's students featured in the 2013 Central Valley Air calendar but didn't get the proper credit, she did something about it.

January 06, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


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8 special ed students march with 79 others in Lincoln School ceremony

It was hard to tell which shone brighter. The shimmering afternoon sun fanned by gentle breezes, or the seemingly never-ending smile on the face of Va Perez.

May 23, 2013 | Rose Albano-Risso | Education


16 Stella Brockman 8th graders have perfect cards for school year

Stella Brockman Elementary School sent some 115 eighth graders to high school Wednesday night with 16 of them having 4.0 grade point averages for every trimester during the year.

May 23, 2013 | Glenn Kahl | Education


New Haven 8th graders: Next stop East Union High School

Hunter Leonard knew that his tie was straight.

May 23, 2013 | Jason Campbell | Education


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


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