The High School Nation Tour stopped at Golden Valley High School for a concert in Merced, Calif., on Friday, May 12, 2017. Golden Valley is one of 60 schools on the tour as recording artists travel across the country promoting the arts in public schools. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced High School holds ceremony for college-bound seniors
Dozens of Merced High School seniors attended the first National Signing Day ceremony during their lunch period on Wednesday May 10, 2017 as a way to congratulate the students who are moving on to community colleges, four year universities, trade schools or joining the armed forces. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to …
Read More »Ceremony held for Merced High School seniors
For the first time, Merced High School had a National Signing Day ceremony during their lunch period on Wednesday May 10, 2017 as a way to congratulate the students who are moving on to community colleges, four year universities, trade schools or joining the armed forces. mvelez@mercedsun-star.com … Click to …
Read More »Merced High teacher to stand trial on charges of sex with student
A Merced High School science teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old female student waived his preliminary hearing on Monday and was ordered to stand trial. Blia … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced High to have new principal next year
Merced High School will begin the next school year with a new principal, district officials confirmed Thursday. Kurt Kollman, an assistant principal at Buhach Colony High School, was hired with … Click to Continue »
Read More »Highway 99 overpass knocked down for high speed rail construction
The Clinton overpass crossing southbound Highway 99 was knocked down Monday night as part of construction clearing the way for the High Speed Rail project. The overpass will be rebuilt as part of the realignment of the highway for the rail project. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced High School placed on brief lockdown
Merced High School was placed on lockdown for about 20 minutes while police searched for armed teenagers around 5 p.m. Monday, according to officers. One of three teenagers brandished a … Click to Continue »
Read More »Drunk driving crash scene, response jars Pacheco High students
The grim reaper circled the scene of a mock two-car drunken-driving crash Thursday at Pacheco High School as students watched their peers carried away on stretchers. As the scene unfolded, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County under high wind advisory Monday night, forecasters say
Merced County commuters should take care driving tonight while the Central San Joaquin Valley remains under a high wind advisory, the National Weather Service said on Monday. Wind gusts between … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced High teacher accused of sex with student due in court next month
A Merced High School teacher who is accused of having sex with a student made a brief appearance in Merced County Superior Court on Friday for a preliminary hearing. Blia … Click to Continue »
Read More »High speed rail meets resistance
Farmers and residents living along Henry Miller Road voiced frustration and anger this week with the state’s high-speed rail project, which plans to cut through and bisect private property along … Click to Continue »
Read More »Dos Palos High School employee accused of assaulting students
A Dos Palos High School food service employee was put on administrative leave Monday morning after video footage surfaced that appeared to show the 32-year-old woman assaulting two students. Dos … Click to Continue »
Read More »California’s top education official nominates Yosemite High for national ‘green’ award
Yosemite High School is up for another national award for its conservation efforts and environmental and health initiatives. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson nominated Yosemite High and two … Click to Continue »
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