Updated: Hollister charter petition squeaks by in 3-2 vote
Founders of a Gilroy charter school who have their eyes set on opening a similar school in Hollister next fall were “thrilled” with the outcome of a Hollister School District board vote Tuesday offering conditional approval of the petition.
Student of the Week: Sara Cedano
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 Sara Cedano, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.
A new charter school for Morgan Hill?
On the heels of a tight 3-2 vote that will allow the founders of Gilroy’s highly successful charter school to open Hollister Prep next fall, some Morgan Hill parents are raising their hands and hoping their neck of the woods is next.
Student of the Week: Carly McPolin
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 sophomore Carly McPolin, 16, is the this week's Student of the Week.
Prop 30 taxes passed: What’s next?
School employees are winding down from months of plugging for Prop 30, the recently enacted measure that will raise taxes to stave off massive cuts to public education.
Open enrollment for Charter School of Morgan Hill
The Charter School of Morgan Hill will hold a parent information meeting for anyone who is interested in learning more about the school.
Interested in attending GECA?
The Dr. TJ Owens Gilroy Early College Academy, a small high school located on the Gavilan College Campus at 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard, is holding an informational meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 in room SS-214.
Phil Robb up for ‘Educator of the Year’
A locally esteemed choral director whose teaching and mentoring continue to influence generations of Garlic Capital graduates is being recognized in his 31st and final year of working for the Gilroy Unified School District.
Student of the Week: Jonahluis Galvez
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 Jonahluis Galvez is the this week's Student of the Week.
CHS fields mess
The recently completed $110 million Christopher High School is a vision of architectural excellence, but its athletic field – more or less a “pasture of dirt and natural grass in terrible shape” – is turning heads in a bad way.
