Six Local Students Awarded Career & Technical Training (C&TT) Scholarships for 2016
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/14/2016 04:21 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) awarded Career and Technical Training scholarships to a total of six high school students during recent award night events. Three Calaveras High School students, two Bret Harte High students and one student from Mountain Oaks will each receive $1,500.
Great Summer Reading Programs At Our Local Libraries
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/09/2016 02:11 PM
Calaveras County, CA...Attend a Summer Reading Program at any or all of the Calaveras County Library Branches. Read books, and participants will win prizes, go away with goody bags, attend ice cream parties. See the flyer, call the library of choice to sign up and read, read, read – all summer long!
"The Party" Filled Dove Hill Ranch With Supporters Of Calaveras Mentoring!
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/08/2016 12:54 PM
Angels Camp, CA...It was quite "THE PARTY" on Saturday to raise funds for the Calaveras Youth Mentoring Program! Tad and Jane Bottomley-Winans offered their gorgeous Dove Hill Ranch as the perfect setting. The evening began with a Pre-PARTY, Sponsor-Only wine-and-cheese reception in the peaceful garden and orchard. Generous sponsors stepped up to support the inaugural Sold Out PARTY, including Dr. William Griffin, Jim and Deana Murchison, Kruger Foods Inc., Jane Lucas, Mark Twain Medical Center, Calaveras County Office of Education, Richard and Margaret Mills, Sonora Regional Medical Center and more
The Avery Middle School Class of 2016 Is Ready For The Future! Full Graduation Video
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/07/2016 09:26 AM
Avery, CA...Last Thursday evening the 2016 eighth grade class donned their robes and marched on to the next level of their education journey. As a parent of a graduating student the evening had me reflecting on some of the schools in our area. It reminded me of what a father who relocated his family here from the Bay Area said to me a couple of years ago. "The public schools here are better than the private schools there." VUSD now has had all three of it's schools recognized as Gold Ribbon Schools and Avery Middle School was one of the pioneers in moving a large portion of their education workflow to iPads several years ago.
Countywide Math Mini Bowl Competition Goes Tech Savvy
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/07/2016 03:05 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Office of Education held its 36th Annual Math Mini-Bowl competition at Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks School in San Andreas on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Approximately 120 fifth and sixth grade students from Calaveras County Schools put their math skills to the test. The following schools were represented: Albert Michelson Elementary, Avery Middle School, Christian Family Learning Center, Hazel Fischer Elementary, Jenny Lind Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, Rail Road Flat Elementary, San Andreas Elementary, Valley Springs Elementary, West Point Elementary
James Pryor, a 6th grader from Avery Middle School , won 1st place in the Blitz, tied for 2nd place in the Huddle, and was part of the 2nd place Bomb team. Kierian O'Donnell, a 5th grader from Hazel Fischer Elementary, took 2nd place in the Blitz, 1st place in the Huddle, and was part of the 1st place Bomb team.
Bret Harte High School 2016 Graduation, Photos & Full Video
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/04/2016 10:02 AM
Angels Camp, CA....Last night the Bret Harte Graduating Class of 2016 Pomp & Circumstanced their way into adulthood. This is another great class of young adults produced by our local schools and communities. last night's ceremony also marked the retirement of Roy Beck. Roy Beck became an institution unto himself with what he has done with the Future Farmers of America and AG Programs in the area. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
Refuge Christian Preschool Now Enrolling For 2016-2017 School Year
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/02/2016 08:40 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Refuge Christian Preschool is now enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year. We offer care for children who are potty trained, 2 1/2 - 5 years old. Our curriculum is faith based, with an emphasis on kindergarten readiness. Preschool hours are 7:45 - 12:30 5 days a week with the option of extended day care until 3:30. Enroll by June 15th and receive $10 off the enrollment fee. Call our center or check out our website for more information
Albert Michelson Elementary & Hazel Fischer School Have Been Recognized As “GOLD RIBBON SCHOOLS.”
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/02/2016 03:46 PM
Vallecito, CA...Calaveras County Office of Education is pleased to announce that two schools in Calaveras County have been recognized as Gold Ribbon Schools. On June 1, 2016, California Departments of Education recognized both Hazel Fischer Elementary School and Albert Michelson Elementary School, both part of Vallecito Union School District, as Gold Ribbon Schools. State Superintendent of Schools, Tom Torlakson gave a speech commending all Gold Ribbon Schools being recognized in California for their great work on behalf of students. Superintendent Torlakson called them, “the best of the best”.
L to R, Don Odgen, Vallecito District Superintendent and Principal of Hazel Fischer Elementary, Linda Rasmussen – 2nd grade teacher at Hazel Fischer Elementary, Jenny Pelland -1st grade teacher at Hazel Fischer Elementary, Judy Bergantz – School Secretary at Albert Michelson Elementary, Brett Loring – Principal at Albert Michelson Elementary, Melissa Francis – Library Media Specialist at Albert Michelson Elementary, Michelle Lane – K-5 Bilingual teacher for Vallecito Union School District (VUSD), Tom Pratt – VUSD Board member, Kathy Northington – County Superintendent of Schools
Westwood, CA...Police confirm there was an apparent murder-suicide in Engineering IV and that the situation is now contained. The campus has reopened and the lockdown is lifted. Classes are cancelled for the day and are expected to resume tomorrow. Two adult males are confirmed dead, according to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman.
CUSD Threads The AB30 Needle & Calaveras High Logo To Remain The Same
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/26/2016 10:47 AM
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras High School was faced with AB30 this year which mandated the removal of our Redskin Mascot, which has been in place since the mid 1940’s. The dignity and pride that we have maintained in the use of our logo will not change. Our Mascot Selection Committee was comprised of Calaveras High School alumni, Calaveras High School staff, community members and most importantly Calaveras High school students representing each grade level. The committee chaired by Mike Koepp, CHS Athletic Director, asked for input from all sources that wished to submit their thoughts to suggest a new mascot for our school. All that data was gathered through an on-line survey as well as hand-submitted forms to our office.
