MHUSD Supe announces he is leaving
Wes Smith, Superintendent of the Morgan Hill Unified School District for 3.5 years, announced to the community Tuesday via email that he has accepted an offer to serve as the Executive Director of the Association of California School Administrators effective July 1.
Student of the Week: Alexia Lussier
Each month, the principals of Gilroy and Christopher high schools choose a total of four students (two from GHS and two from CHS) to spotlight. GHS senior Alexia Lussier, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.
Two Gilroy schools given state recognition
Two Gilroy schools were recently given the honorable privilege of being named a California Distinguished School for their “strong commitment and innovative approaches to improving student academic achievement,” according to a press release from the California Department of Education.
Student of the Week: Justin Laveroni
Each month, the principals of Gilroy and Christopher high schools choose a total of four students (two from GHS and two from CHS) to spotlight. CHS senior Justin Laveroni, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.
Board defends hefty salary for interim president
The Gavilan College Board of Education is defending its controversial decision to shell out $20,000 to a 30-day interim president, despite some backlash from students, staff and community members.
New data reveals nice strides in GUSD dropout, grad rates
Superintendent Wes Smith says the graduation and dropout rates for Morgan Hill Unified School District, reported Wednesday by the California Department of Education, are not accurate.
Alejo targets risky school bonds with new bill
Assembly Bill 182, authored by Assemblymember Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) with Assemblymember Luis Alejo (D-Salinas) as a principle co-author, passed the Assembly Floor today with a vote of 75-0. This bill establishes strict parameters for school districts and community college districts when issuing capital appreciation bonds, or CABs.
GHS student a scholarship finalist
Gilroy High School student Samantha Holder has already earned $2,000 for her college education after being selected as a California Scholarship Federation Seymour finalist.
Parents boiling over GUSD finances
A mob of 100 parents and teachers flooded the auditorium at Rod Kelley Elementary School Tuesday demanding answers straight from the mouths of those in charge as to why Gilroy Unified School District is so deep in financial peril, and how they plan to emerge from it without jeopardizing the classroom.
