In a letter to the student newspaper, a San Luis Obispo High School teacher quoted a Bible verse saying that people committing homosexual acts “deserve to die,” drawing outrage and … Click to Continue »
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 students grow science knowledge, life lessons through school garden
Students at Charles Wright Elementary are learning the science of plants’ life cycle in the school garden while building life skills. Teacher Jaime Enriquez is managing the garden, where students … Click to Continue »
Read More »Kids are raping kids at school. Here’s why schools often don’t do anything about it
Chaz Wing was 12 when they came after him. The classmates who tormented him were children, too, entering the age of pimples and cracking voices. Eventually, he swore under oath, … Click to Continue »
Read More »Los Banos school board announces superintendent finalist
The Los Banos Unified School District’s governing board announced Monday it is in contract negotiations with a superintendent finalist. The board plans to name Mark Marshall, from Eastside Union School … Click to Continue »
Read More »Green Valley Charter claims automatic renewal with Los Banos school district, pursues state charter
The Green Valley Charter School’s last ditch efforts at surviving for next school year now depend on legal wrangling with the Los Banos Unified School District, or the California Board … Click to Continue »
Read More »Former Atwater flight school owner gets probation for forgery and fraud
Daniel Yoon, the former co-owner of Sierra Academy of Aeronautics in Atwater, was sentenced to three years probation in Merced Superior Court on Tuesday after accepting a plea deal to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Green Valley Charter School headed to state after county board denies renewal appeal
Supporters of a troubled Los Banos charter school lost a critical bid to save their program on Monday when the Merced County Board of Education refused an appeal to renew … Click to Continue »
Read More »Career fair in Merced connects middle school students with universities and professionals
Hundreds of students and their families gathered for a career fair at Tenaya Middle School to meet with professionals in various career areas and officials from colleges and universities, according … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gustine school trustees respond to criticism about bond management, transparency
Trustees on the Gustine Unified School District governing board clashed with each other and members of the public Wednesday night over criticisms of the board’s transparency and district management of … Click to Continue »
Read More »Car crashes into Los Banos school bus
A car crashed into the back of a Los Banos school bus Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported. The crash happened around 3:45 p.m. on Mercey Springs Road and Overland Avenue. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the case. Video by Vikaas Shanker/Los Banos Enterprise … Click to Continue »
Read More »Car crashes into school bus in Los Banos
A car crashed into the back of a Los Banos Unified School District school bus carrying students Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Mercey Springs Road and Overland Avenue. The … Click to Continue »
Read More »Need a GED, job training or language skills? Merced Adult School holds open house
Merced County adults working to earn high school diplomas, U.S. citizenship and career training will discuss their experiences and achievements Thursday during an open house event that organizers hope will … Click to Continue »
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