Attorney General calls for end to elementary school truancy crisis
Students who miss 10 percent of the school year, or roughly 18 days, are more likely to drop out before graduating high school and become victims and/or perpetrators of a crime, according to Attorney General Kamala Harris’ 2013 report on California’s Elementary School Truancy and Absenteeism Crisis.
Students enjoy special Cinco de Mayo party
A third annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta of sorts for Morgan Hill and Gilroy students with special needs was hosted by teachers from both programs May 4 at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy.
The celebratory event was a bit of a send-off for teacher Justin...
Delizioso!
Any Italian will tell you – it’s all in the sauce. At Saint Mary School, the recipe has five decades of staying power behind it; and on Friday, the Catholic school on First Street celebrated its 140th year of education with its semi-annual spaghetti dinner. This year marked the dinner’s 50th anniversary, making the event especially significant.
Gilroy High choir puts on virtual performance
The Gilroy High School choir isn't able to rehearse in class because of the school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that hasn't stopped the students from providing some form of entertainment.
The Gilroy HS Chamber Singers, directed by Jonathan Souza, virtually performed the...
PHOTOS: Garlic City Classic
High school marching bands from across the region gathered at Gilroy High School on Oct. 15 for the Gilroy Garlic City Classic competition.
Gilroy FFA competes in CDE contests
Members in our chapter have been challenged to develop critical thinking and effective decision-making skills, foster teamwork and promote communication while recognizing the value of ethical competition and individual achievement through Career Development Events (CDE).
Since the middle of September, our Best Informed Greenhand (BIG)...

















