More state funding for low-income, ESL students?
Next week's unveiling of Gov. Jerry Brown's 2013-2014 budget could mean a banner year for Gilroy Unified School District's state cash flow.
Cal-SOAP scholarship recipients
The South County California Student Opportunity and Access Program known as Cal-SOAP is celebrating a decade of helping low-income and first-generation students in San Benito and South County pursue their post-secondary education.
Student of the Week: Samantha Holder
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 Samantha Frances Holder, 17, is this week's Student of the Week.
New immunization law requires parents to make “informed decisions”
On Sep. 30 Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2109 into law which, as of Jan. 1, 2014, requires all California parents who do not have their children immunized to read information about the benefits and risks of immunizations. Parents must sign a waiver from a physician or a nurse practitioner stating they have received that information, before they will be allowed to enroll their children in school.
Benefactor touchdown for CHS
Christmas came early this year for Christopher High School – twice – but the same Santa delivered both times.
Student of the Week: Bridget Brown
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 Bridget Brown, 16, is this week's Student of the Week.
Celebrating 70 years of sustainability
A sustainability-oriented conservation agency providing beneficial services to Santa Clara and San Benito counties recently celebrated seven decades of involvement in the agricultural community.
Solorsano students send their support to Newtown, Conn.
Ascencion Solorsano Middle School students made a special banner last week for the Newtown, Conn. community and schools to offer their support and condolences following the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The banner was signed and decorated by ASMS staff and students and will be sent to Newtown during the winter break.
Student of the week: Victor Olmos
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 Victor Olmos, 16, is this week's Student of the Week.
Schools show solidarity, awareness in the midst of tragedy
Gilroy and Morgan Hill schools are flying their flags at half-staff Monday and Tuesday to demonstrate solidarity and support for the 26 victims – 20 of whom were children – slain in the mass school shooting that devastated the idyllic community of Newtown, Conn. Friday.
