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.

GOLDEN WEST CHARACTER COUNTS

Lions N’ Lambs Fall on the Farm

The Lions N' Lambs Preschool/Kindergarten Fall on the Farm event took place on Oct. 29-30 at school campus located at Calvary Community Church in Manteca.

4,000 3rd graders visit school farm

Marcy Hachman deemed Ag Venture at the Manteca Unified school farm a "huge success."

Chile verde burritos big hit at Manteca High

The cafeteria at Manteca High isn't the shiniest of the five high school lunch havens.

Veritas celebrating ‘800’ status today

Veritas School has consistently stayed around "800" in the Academic Performance Index since the day it opened several years ago.

FRENCH CAMP HONORS

Veritas 6th grader nails spelling of ‘croquet’

Haliegh Petersen enjoys reading.

GOLDEN WEST CHARACTER COUNTS

Reception set for new Weston Ranch principal

WESTON RANCH – Jose Fregoso came to Weston Ranch High shortly before the start of the school year.

be.tech culinary arts pick up ag event gig

Here's the news flash: University of California Cooperative Extension will play host to Farm 2 School fundraiser. Venue will be the Stanislaus County Ag Center Harvest Hall. Highlight samples: Wine and beer tasting, produce tasting, and a farmers' market.

Filing deadline for SJCOE superintendent extended to March 13

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Lathrop High staging comedy play today

The encore performance of 'You Can't Take it with You' will take place today at the Lathrop High.

Gebhardt seeking Area 4 seat on SJCOE board

Two of the five members of the San Joaquin County Board of Education are ending their terms this year. They are Jill Fritchen who represents Area 3, and Anthony Gutierrez of Area 4.

MUSD freshmen learning basic hands-only CPR

Nine out of ten people that have a heart attack on television survive.

Be.tech culinary in pro cooking contest

Manteca Unified chefs-in-training are off to a clam chowder cooking challenge this weekend in Santa Cruz.

Tilton named superintendent of Delta Charter Schools

His eye is on the top post of the San Joaquin County Office of Education. But Jeff Tilton already has the title of superintendent.

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.