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EDUCATION: STAR LAB
First-grade students from Dennis Earl Elementary School in Turlock were able to stare in wonder at constellations inside of a Star Lab Planetarium on Thursday. Earl Elementary borrowed the planetarium from the Stanislaus County Office of Education for a one-day star lab.
Helping Hawks lend a helping hand
A group of about a dozen students from Delhi High School have stepped up to form a new community service club known as "Helping Hawks." The Helping Hawks, named after the school mascot, recently developed into a fully school sponsored club after several students served food at an area homeless shelter.
Donkey ball
Hilmar High School seniors donned their most outrageous outfits and brought their donkeys to school for the annual senior class basketball game. The senior fundraiser game has been held for more than 40 years in a row and helps pay for senior activities including a senior trip. This year the game set an all-time attendance record. The boys won the game, 28-26, thanks a buzzer-beater shot by senior ...
UNIVERSITY: WARRIORS HOMECOMING
California State University, Stanislaus students kicked it old school during the final day of homecoming celebration activities. Due to rain, the homecoming parade went from an outdoor float decorating competition, to an indoor shopping cart decorating contest.
TCHS junior accepted to West Point summer leadership camp
In the Truax family's case the saying "the apple doesn't fall from the tree" rings true.
EDUCATION: YOUNG ARTIST
Pitman High School junior Chole Littrell created a fine piece of art work, which is now displayed in the school office. The mosaic is made of broken pieces of colored glass and cement, carefully constructed to resemble the famous Beatles Abbey Road album cover from 1969. It took Littrell a month to carefully construct the pieces of glass. The young artist plans to pursue art as her major ...
NJROTC: PASS IN REVIEW
Turlock High's Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps received high marks during their Pass in Review ceremony on Tuesday. Capt. Wencesalo gave the Turlock NJROTC 9 out of 10 for performance.
EDUCATION: HONOR BAND
Four students from Pitman High School's band and orchestra were selected to the California All-State Honor Band and Orchestra. Marcelle Winkler, Andrew Grishaw (orchesta), Bryan Rosales and Brandon Crawford are scheduled to perform this weekend in the California All-State Music Education Conference at Saroyan Theater and the Fresno Convention Center. Pitman High Band Director Ruben Modesto said the four practiced almost every day for at least one hour ...
Keyes to Learning Charter students earn accolades, get head start on college
Rachel Segars has been getting a jumpstart on her college career, while earning credits for high school graduation. She took both Intro to Music and Marine Biology through California State University, Dominguez Hills while still in high school. High school senior Danae Johnson was recently accepted to Cal State Stanislaus and will enter with six college units after she took Intro to Art and Intro to Music while still attending high ...
Hilmar students mind their Ps and Qs
There were no elbows on the table or shoveling of food into mouths last Thursday at Hilmar Junior High's annual Etiquette Day event.
Budget committee recommends cuts to schools days, salaries
The Turlock Unified School District's Budget Advisory Committee will recommend the TUSD Board of Trustees cut salaries and reduce the number of days in the school year.
Playing games at Pitman
Who knew playing games such as Warhammer 40,000 or Yu-Gi-Oh could increase adolescent problem solving capabilities, analytical skills and even social skills?
Turlock Junior High extends learning day with after-school program
After-school programming at Turlock Junior High has taken a leap into the technology era with Wii game systems, flat screen televisions and the latest in video gaming technology.
TUSD continues eCademy public forums
Imagine a day when Turlock Unified School District students could have NetBook computers instead of paper textbooks. When the day of lugging around heavy backpacks filled with over-sized textbooks are gone. A day when students can do homework and participate in classroom discussions from practically anywhere they want, whenever they want. Well those days are just months away for TUSD's non-traditional students. <font ...
MJC, Cal State Stanislaus partner in Turlock education center
California State University, Stanislaus and Modesto Junior College announced on Wednesday a partnership which will see MJC offer classes on the CSU Stanislaus campus.
Articles by Section - Education
Teachers cry foul at DUSD layoffs
As the Denair Unified School District continues to struggle with its finances and leadership, some teachers are questioning the layoffs already made by the board of trustees. Since December, 18 teachers have been issued pink slip notifications. According to the school district, those layoffs were issued based on seniority, proper credentialing and specific personnel need. The teachers' union has a different opinion, however. Denair Unified Teachers Association President Barry Cole said the ...
Sim tragedy aims to save lives
The Stanislaus County Fairgrounds is usually the host of happy occasions, but on Wednesday morning it was a site of tragedy. Fortunately, the tragedy was a mock scenario for Turlock High School's "Every 15 minutes" program. Twisted metal streaked with blood was what THS juniors and seniors found at the fairground's arena, giving them an up close and personal look at an accident cause by a student drunk driver. "It makes ...
The language of success
Lucas Ramirez is hard to forget. He has been known to walk the halls of Dennis Earl Elementary with a smile on his face and tackle every obstacle with an unrelenting enthusiasm. For only being a third grader, he has overcome many obstacles and is a prime example of "Every Student Succeeding." For much of his young life Lucas has dealt with language issues, to the point where it interfered with his academics. ...
Local students shine at Academic Pentathlon
Students from Turlock Junior High School raked in the awards at the Stanislaus County Office of Education's 9th Annual Academic Pentathlon held last Saturday in Modesto. TJHS team members collected eight individual medals and placed fourth overall, outscoring several teams representing Stanislaus County public schools. "Our team has been preparing for this competition since November," said 7th grade language arts teacher and team coach Wes Taylor. "I am extremely proud of the ...
Local students take top honors at Occupational Olympics
They may be young, but they are ambitious! Local high school students showed they were ready to take the next step into a new career path during the 28th Annual Occupational Olympics and Career Exposition held at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock on Wednesday afternoon. Approximately 750 students throughout Stanislaus County competed in 24 career oriented events, ranging from Accounting to Pitsco Drag Racing. Representatives from local businesses judged students based on ...
Dennis Earl students celebrate Assyrian New Year
Dennis Earl Elementary students got a taste of Assyrian culture on Friday when they celebrated the Assyrian New Year. The kindergarten through sixth grade classes attended a special assembly with a blend of Assyrian treats, cultural dances and student presentations. "In Turlock we have more than 10,000 Assyrian residents," said Earl Community Liaison Caty Eileen Nariman. "We are very involved in the community and it's important to teach the language, heritage, and culture ...
TUSD hosts IEP information sessions
The Turlock Unified School District is reaching out to district parents and guardians who may have questions about the Individualized Education Program process. The district is hosting a free class that will include an overview of the IEP process, effective ways to work as part of the IEP team and will provide an opportunity to have questions answered. "This is a great opportunity for parents in [the] community to become better informed about ...
Hispanic Education Conference aims to inspire
The goal of the 29th Annual Hispanic Education Conference is to inspire and motivate local students to pursue their educational or career goals. The conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Auditorium of the Performing and Media Arts Center on the Modesto Junior College's East Campus, located at 435 College Ave. in Modesto. The theme for this year's conference is "Inspired by Knowledge" and the keynote will be ...
Theta Chi rows in the dough
Make way, geese! California State University, Stanislaus has a new resident in its pond for the next 36 hours. Members of the Theta Chi fraternity are taking a quick break from the books in order to row a canoe in the school pond as part of the group's annual Row-A-Thon that began on Tuesday. The event is to raise awareness and funds for California Breathing, a program that helps target air pollution and ...
TUSD looks at building Bridge to at-risk students
The Turlock Unified School District could be reaching out to at risk-youth in the next school year - and saving money in the process. At Tuesday's board meeting, trustees considered starting a "Bridge" program for 9th and 10th grade students who have been unsuccessful in the comprehensive high school setting. Students in the Bridge program would be provided a blend of traditional classroom instruction and online learning within a modified schedule. "There ...
Dutcher students celebrate bi-literacy
Being fluent in two languages is one of the greatest gifts a child can receive in today's world. It increases career opportunities in a highly competitive job market and gives them the opportunity to communicate with more people. Students in the Two-Way Bilingual Immersion program at Dutcher Middle School took the opportunity to showcase their bilingual skills on Wednesday night and persuade younger students that the immersion pays off at the fourth annual ...
Denair Unified fires superintendent
In an unexpected turn of events Thursday night, the Denair Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to terminate Superintendent Edward Parraz. Parraz will be placed on administrative leave effective immediately until the board and Parraz can come to an agreement on the release of his contract, which was set to expire June 30, 2014. "It is with deep regret that we inform that the board has reached a unanimous decision ...
Cancer doesn't hamper Dutcher student's passion for learning
Very few of Raymond Perez's classmates at Dutcher Middle School know that he is a survivor. Last year Raymond, 13, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, the third most common type of cancer in kids and teens ages 10 to 14. He had to spend most of last school year studying at home - and in the hospital. "It was a very difficult time in my life," said Perez. "I cried all the ...
Medeiros student knows the meaning of respect
March Character Counts Profile: Respect Student feature: Kendrick Lacerda Nominated by: Principal Jennifer Yacoub and Assistant Principal Laura Long Kendrick Lacerda, a fourth grader at Sandra Tovar Medeiros Elementary School, is proof there are still children who know the meaning of the word respect. His actions in and out of the classroom were recognized through the Turlock Unified School District's Character Counts program for the trait of respect. Lacerda, who ...
Former track standout earns NCAA postgrad scholarship
CSU Stanislaus alumna and track and field standout Alycia Wagner has received the prestigious NCAA Minority Enhancement Program Postgraduate Scholarship for careers in athletics. Wagner, who was the first CSU Stanislaus student to win the award, will receive a $6,000 scholarship for enrolling in a sports-related academic program as a full-time graduate student in the 2013-14 academic year. "I am so thankful and excited to receive this award," Wagner said. "It is of ...
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