In a ceremony held at the Yosemite Valley Elementary School on December 17, 2010, three school children were given awards for Bravery for their part in a rockfall that occurred on October 5, 2010. Carmen Ortiz, Angel Ortiz, and Serra Weber were each presented with an award for Bravery by …
Read More »Planada Elementary flood damage may reach $1 million. But there’s a ‘silver lining’
Planada Elementary School staff opened the doors to classrooms and the library of the school on March 23 and saw 5 to 7 inches of water rush out, officials said. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Culture Club Supports Student and Parent Learning at Fremont Elementary
A powerful program is making a positive impact in the lives of students and their families at Fremont Elementary in Merced. It’s called Culture Club. It’s an opportunity for those … Click to Continue »
Read More »Teen shot near a Los Banos elementary school, police say
A teenager was struck by at least one bullet in a shooting reported near R.M. Miano Elementary in Los Banos on Monday, according to police. The shooting took place just … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced leaders preach basic but important skill to elementary students
Local leaders and community members on Friday made sure kids at Chenoweth Elementary School knew that reading and writing were important. The school celebrated International Literacy Day Friday, harping on the theme of "Literacy in a Digital World," according to a Merced City School District news release. Merced Mayor Mike …
Read More »Merced’s elementary schools will look much different when the kids go back to school
Facilities projects across the Merced City School District are going full speed ahead in order to accomplish as much as possible while children are away from their campuses. The current projects include major modernization work, the completion of our cutting edge STEAM Center, and the addition of several new solar …
Read More »Living wax museum at Charles Wright Elementary
Charles Wright Elementary School students portray historical figures during a living wax museum event at Charles Wright Elementary School in Merced, Calif., on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Students bring history to Charles Wright Elementary with wax museum
Charles Wright Elementary students and parents were treated to a wax museum experience on Wednesday that featured characters such as Susan B. Anthony, the Wright Brothers and King Tut. But … Click to Continue »
Read More »Le Grand Elementary school students mourn classmate killed in hit-and-run
Staff and students at Le Grand Elementary School are mourning the death of a sixth-grade student killed this week in hit-and-run crash in Modesto. The 11-year-old boy was identified Wednesday … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local ‘celebrities’ read Dr. Seuss to Los Banos Elementary students
LOS BANOS Local celebrities graced Los Banos Elementary School with their charm and reading skills Thursday to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and participate in national Read Across America week. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Elementary students participate in Signing Day
High school athletes aren’t the only ones making commitments as part of National Signing Day 2017. Hundreds of Merced City School District students put their names on posters and banners … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced Elementary Students Participate in Signing Day
High school athletes aren’t the only ones making commitments as part of National Signing Day 2017. Hundreds of Merced City School District students put their names on posters and banners this week as a symbol of their commitment to education. Video by Sara Sandrik/Merced City School District … Click to …
Read More »Gracey Elementary School welcomes role models for breakfast
On Friday morning, Gracey Elementary School was packed with fathers, father figures and role models, according to a statement from the Merced City School District. Principal Jose Munoz said they … Click to Continue »
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