Archive By Section - Education
Farm Day helps educate kids first-hand about agriculture
Leo Omlin is a regular come Farm Day. During the years, he's brought his Texas longhorn steer and llama to various agriculture-related events throughout the area, including several in Manteca Unified. "But Leo just couldn't say 'no' about coming to Mossdale School (in Lathrop)," said first-grade teacher and Farm Day organizer Sharon Silveira. "He's my neighbor." Omlin, in turn, was on hand to answer questions by students about his animals. "Of course, they've asked about ...
Graduation 2009 season kicking off with Calla High, Lindbergh on May 29
The Manteca Unified School District is gearing up for the upcoming graduation / promotion events.
Lincoln students net $375 recycling during two-week period
A two-week recycling contest earned Lincoln School students $375. The City of Manteca's recycling division worked in conjunction with the school staff. Students were instructed to bring in plastic bottles and aluminum cans for the two weeks. The contest was between primary grades (kindergarten through third grade) and intermediate grades (fourth through eighth grade). The city took the cans and bottles to the recycling center on Moffat Boulevard and met Tony Barros the head ...
Road opening will ease safety issues for Lathrop High students walking
Jason Messer is anticipating the opening of the Lathrop Road extension equipped with lights prior to the start of the 2009-10 school year.
Where’s the beef? Sierra High band has it
The Sierra High Band Boosters are proud to say they "got the beat." But they will also say they "got the beef."
Does board like sound of ‘no bus zone’ better than walking distance?
Trustees of the Manteca Unified School District will discuss a proposal Tuesday on a transportation plan for the upcoming year.
Changing of command for EU High JROTC
Stephen Loro is a retired helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. Affectionately known as "Chief" for the past 12 years to those involved in the East Union High Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp., he's stepping down once again, taking advantage of the school board-approved Public Retirement Agency Services, an early retirement program. "This is the longest I've worked in one place," he said at Thursday's annual Changing of the Command / JROTC Awards Presentation. Loro ...
Block M Games: Teachers vs. students
Lorena Ayala and Devra Stapleton are soccer players. The two Manteca High seniors earned their letter varsity playing the sport. But during Wednesday's annual Block M Games, Ayala and Stapleton played volleyball against the teachers, coaches and staff. "It would give us great pride just to beat them," said Stapleton. Added Ayala, '"The teachers win almost every year." The teachers' team consisting of Neil MacDannald, Tim Horning, Bridgette Madden, Dave Asuncion, Justin Conenberg and April ...
Seven schools get high marks for nutrition
Seven elementary sites from Manteca Unified have earned the distinction as the first-ever recipients in California to claim the Gold Healthier US School Challenge.
School farm breakfast this Saturday
The Manteca Unified School District Agriculture Department will host a pancake breakfast and preshow on Saturday.
Budget crisis prompts 122 school staff to retire early
Kay White may have erred in her decision to accept the Public Agency Retirement Service package.
Special meeting Tuesday addresses cost savings from retirement strategy
Not too long ago, the Manteca Unified School District entered into an agreement with the Public Agency Retirement Services.
Manteca Unified hosts academic pentathlon today, next week
Manteca Unified plays host to the 15th annual San Joaquin County Academic Pentathlon. Today, seventh- and eighth- grade students from both public and private schools will test their knowledge and leadership skills at East Union High. The event for sixth-grade students is planned for the following Saturday, May 9, at Manteca High. Fifty-eight teams consisting of nine students will compete in the three events scheduled for those two days, including some 180 alternatives. According to ...
Simoni gets nod as next EU athletic director
Eric Simoni once played basketball under Bill Stricker at East Union High. The Lancers hoop coach is now in line to become the next dean of athletics at his alma mater. The post was made available when Stricker announced his retirement effective at the end of this school year. Trustees of the Manteca Unified School District made the move official last Tuesday during closed session. The board also selected Deborah Forte as the next principal ...
$9.2M more in cuts possible
Amber Diekmann is a freshman at Manteca High. A year ago, she decided to challenge herself by taking Advanced Placement classes. Diekmann now has hopes of attending college after high school. However, she fears those plans could be derailed if AP courses are part of the cost-cutting casualties to bridge Manteca Unified's $23.5 million budget shortfall. "Without AP classes we would be limited in our ability to excel," Diekmann told the school board at Tuesday's ...
Articles by Section - Education
Manteca, Ripon, Lathrop schools set grad dates
By ROSE ALBANO RISSO
Sections:
- NEWS |
- SPORTS |
- BUSINESS |
- OBITUARIES |
- OPINION |
- HOME SCENE |
- 209 |
- MULTIMEDIA |
- FEATURED EDITIONS |
- MOVIES |
- REGIONAL NEWS
Services:
Submit News:
Online:
Contents of this site are © 2013 Manteca Bulletin - All Rights Reserved Privacy policy and Terms of service | Contact Us
