MMS announces 2014 valedictorians and salutatorian; seniors’ college choices
Mount Madonna School (MMS) is pleased to announce Preethi Balagani and Talia Speaker as the 2014 senior class co-valedictorians and Roger Hooker as salutatorian. These three students earned these distinctions through hard work and focused effort, edging out their peers at the small Central Coast school known for strong academics, environmental education, performing arts and a competitive volleyball program. The 2014 high school graduation ceremony will commence at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12 at the school’s upper campus.
Miss CEO is a Hit
Not content with just “leaning in,” a new program launched in Gilroy this summer aims to close the success gap and equip young women and girls with critical leadership skills long before they send out their first resume.
$4.6 million for GUSD from the feds
The school district dodged millions of dollars in budget cuts
Separation of singers and state?
Gilroy public school choirs won’t be singing in church anymore, after several anonymous members of the public complained that holding concerts in a single faith establishment is not an adequate separation of church and state.
Assistant supe resignation will come after lengthy paid medical leave
Update: Dispatch obtains copies of settlement agreement,
School district to get rid of costly assessments
The school district will save $11,000 by scrapping its new




















