Students demonstrating in Merced County on Wednesday said the state of gun control in the U.S. is “sad,” and called for Congress to pass new gun control laws in response … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County students hold gun control demonstration
Seventh- and eighth-grade students in Le Grand held a demonstration on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, calling for stricter background checks and funding for school security in response to the school shooting in Florida that left 17 children dead last month. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teacher accidentally fires gun in California public safety class, injuring 3 students
Dennis Alexander told his California high school class Tuesday that he was going to check his pistol to be sure it was unloaded before conducting a lesson on disarming an … Click to Continue »
Read More »Student arrested after threatening Chowchilla high students, police say
A Chowchilla student was arrested on Tuesday morning, accused of making threats to harm high school students, the Chowchilla Police Department reported. Chief Dave Riviere released few details and declined … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students and Arts Education Shine during MCSD Spotlight
The bright lights of the historic Merced Theatre shined on students from throughout the Merced City School District during our recent ‘Spotlight’ variety show. This annual event gives groups from … Click to Continue »
Read More »Why it might take five years to put in a stoplight to keep Los Banos students safe
It’s a busy, uncontrolled intersection frequently crossed by students on their way to and from Los Banos High School. City leaders say while, so far at least, major tragedy has … Click to Continue »
Read More »Parents should be more active in students’ education. Merced County educators explain
Finding ways to help parents become more involved in their childrens’ education and schools has been an enduring goal for Merced County educators. The Merced County Office of Education, Merced … Click to Continue »
Read More »‘Am I next?’ Planada students call for peace after deadly shootings
Some said prayers quietly in Spanish while others walked somberly with candles in hand during a vigil Tuesday meant to mourn the deaths of two young men while calling for … Click to Continue »
Read More »Does detention work? Merced County school deals with misbehaving students another way
Farmdale Elementary School officials said their new alternative to detention provides a better way for misbehaving students to deal with stress in their lives. Instead of waiting at the principal’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Does detention work? Merced County school deals with misbehaving students another way
Farmdale Elementary School officials said their new alternative to detention provides a better way for misbehaving students to deal with stress in their lives. Instead of waiting at the principal’s … Click to Continue »
Read More »Tips to Help Students Maximize Financial Aid
The UC Merced Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is committed to ensuring a world-class education remains within reach for all eligible students who need financial assistance to achieve their … Click to Continue »
Read More »MCSD students strive to help others through science
The students of the Merced City School District never cease to amaze me with their intelligence, creativity, and compassion. All of those attributes were on display during our district-wide science … Click to Continue »
Read More »Hoover Students Accept Rachel’s Challenge
Students at Merced’s Hoover Middle School are taking part in a new initiative to support a positive learning environment called “Rachel’s Challenge.” School official said the program is based on … Click to Continue »
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