students Archives | BenitoLink

Image provided by Rancho Maze Band Boosters.

Hollister middle school students take regional honors

Published 02/01/2023
RMB

Nine students participate in prestigious musical ensemble.

Chef Carlos Pineda (center with apron) teaching students. Photo Courtesy of San Andreas Continuation High School Principal Scott Ervin.

San Benito County students get cooking in new culinary program

Published 12/30/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Eden De Alba

Getting hands-on instruction, this is a first step toward employment in the food industry.

File photo of school buses in Hollister. Photo by John Chadwell.

COMMENTARY: Southside finds temporary transportation solution

Published 08/12/2022
Community Contributor, Guest Writer

John Schilling writes to update residents on the transportation challenges families at the Hollister Migrant Center are experiencing.

Three events providing students with free school supplies

Published 08/04/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Marisa Sachau

They’ll be distributed at San Andreas Continuation School, Target and Enterprise Martial Arts Studio.

Community members are invited to share their opinions on BenitoLink. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

COMMUNITY OPINION: Union says Hollister teachers are tired, hurt and angry

Published 04/26/2022
Community Contributor, Hollister Elementary School Teachers Association

HESTA writes about what teachers have experienced this year, as well as the effects of the Hollister School District's reported budget crisis.

COMMUNITY OPINION: Do the ends justify the means?

Published 03/29/2022
Community Contributor, Drew McAlister

Drew McAlister writes In response to: Aromas-San Juan teachers vote of ‘no confidence’ in the superintendent.

COMMUNITY OPINION: Work with Huntoon, not against her

Published 03/26/2022
Community Contributor, Guest Writer

Levesque writes that it would have been nice to see a meeting between the union and superintendent in hopes of communicating the issues and working towards a solution.

KN95 masks are considered more effective than cloth masks, according to the CDC. Photo provided by HSD.

Hollister School District provides KN95 masks to staff

Published 01/14/2022
Community Contributor, Hollister School District

The Hollister School District this week distributed nearly 3,700 KN95 masks to staff members as an additional safety measure during the current surge in COVID-19 cases. Additional masks are on the way for staff and students as well.

San Juan School. Photo by Robert Eliason.

News

San Juan and Aromas students return Jan. 10

Published 01/07/2022
BenitoLink Reporter, Robert Eliason

District makes adjustments as it faces unknowns regarding student positivity rate and availability of substitute teachers.

Protesters show their signs during a group photo during the Oct. 18 protest. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Education / Schools

San Benito residents join statewide protest against requiring COVID-19 vaccine for students

Published 10/20/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, Noe Magaña

Protesters say it’s parents’ right to decide if vaccination is appropriate.

Construction workers on the roof of new housing units. Photo by John Chadwell.

Education / Schools

San Benito High trustees okay first reading of school impact fees policy

Published 10/19/2021
BenitoLink Reporter, John Chadwell

The board is scheduled to adopt the second reading on Oct. 26.

Members of the Social Emotional Team: Adina Austin, Eliana Delgadillo, Daniel Romero, Joel Cuevas, Rafael Garcia Zendejas, Pavandeep Sandhu, Veronica Gonzalez, Marcela Serrano, Bianca Soto, Lucia Aleman, Luis Arguello, Magali Medina and Adriana Gallegos. Photos courtesy of the Hollister School District.

Commentary

COMMUNITY COMMENTARY: Hollister School District builds full Social-Emotional Team

Published 10/06/2021
Community Contributor, Hollister School District

The Hollister School District writes that school counselors, licensed social workers and licensed mental health therapists are part of a team focused on students' well being.