Schools

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.

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.

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 Andrew Hathaway, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.

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 Elena Rubio, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.

The Gavilan College Board of Trustees Tuesday appointed Dr. Victor Krimsley to serve as interim president of the school for a month while President Steve Kinsella is out on medical leave.

If all goes according to plan, Gilroy Unified School District could regain its financial independence by June.

The Gavilan College Board of Trustees Tuesday will consider appointing a short-term replacement for President Steve Kinsella, who will be taking about a one-month medical leave starting at the end of this month, according to Gavilan staff.

Fresh from a meeting where they were promoting a “Keep Our Campus Clean Campaign” at Gilroy High School, students from teacher Ramona Trevino’s special needs life skills class were hard at work sewing beanbags with leftover fabric from their “100 Blankets for the Homeless” project.

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 junior Nikko Villareal, 16, is this week's Student of the Week.