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2020-21 School Year
Volume 6, Issue 5 - February 15, 2021
  • Superintendent's Message: February connects cultures in one community
  • MUSD Board of Education President Chris Norwood launches his State Board Member of the Year blog
  • Milpitas HS senior pens inspiring pieces on Vice President Kamala Harris in The Union student newspaper/website
  • Rancho Milpitas MS seventh grader starts CliMatter initiative to raise awareness around climate change
  • Milpitas High School alumni offer encouraging words to younger generations of MUSD students
  • Vita Vea wins Super Bowl LV with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Students developing website to connect school employees with owners of home rentals
  • MUSD Innovators on the Move! video series
  • Student Perspectives: What teacher/support staff has made a positive impact in your distance learning this year, and why?
  • MUSD Team updates community with MUSD EducatEveryWhere v. 3.0 presentation
  • Video: Black History Month 2021 panel discussion
  • Video: MUSD-City of Milpitas Lunar New Year 2021 videocelebration
  • Video: California School Employees 'We are Essential'
  • Video: Happy Valentine's Day from Milpitas HS Choir

Volume 6, Issue 4 - December 18, 2020
  • Superintendent's Message: Preparing our learners to thrive in 4th Industrial revolution
  • Milpitas High School alumnus Alex Lee makes history, wins State Assembly seat at only 25 years old
  • Randall Elementary School rises above challenges to offer in-person support to students
  • Home visits lead to in-person support for students at SJCC-Milpitas Extension
  • CSBA honors Milpitas USD Board Vice President Chris Norwood as 2020 Board Member of the Year
  • MUSD provides hotspots, Chromebooks to improve connectivity for most vulnerable students
  • Student Perspectives: What did you learn about yourself in 2020, and what are your hopes for 2021?
  • MUSD, City of Milpitas Take Significant Steps to Ensure Community Protection through Safety First Initiative
  • Video: Rancho Milpitas Dance Crew 2020 Under the Tree Dance
  • Video: Milpitas High School choir singing Bonse Aba

Volume 6, Issue 3 - November 3, 2020
  • Superintendent's Message: Safety and Security Deepen Our Culture of We
  • Magana takes on role as MUSD's COVID-19 Designee
  • MXR offers insights into robotics, engineering, programming and much more for students
  • Six MUSD students selected as 2020 community heroes
  • MHS teacher utilizes Swivl device to enhance instruction
  • MUSD provides hotspots, Chromebooks to improve connectivity for most vulnerable students
  • Student Perspectives: Thoughts on a safe and successful return to campuses
  • MUSD Phasing In 2020-21 Guide now available in four languages on www.musd.org website

Volume 6, Issue 2 - September 22, 2020
  • Superintendent's Message: WE must keep moving forward together!
  • Zamudios find family harmony in distance learning
  • Community-Based Organizations make matches with MUSD schools during first of its kind virtual event
  • Student tips for success in distance learning
  • A Q&A w/ MHS National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
  • Robson Homes donates $200k to MUSD, offers unique housing opportunity to district employees
  • Enjoy the flight!  Drone footage above Randall job site
  • Exercise practices under COVID-19

Volume 6, Issue 1 - August 2, 2020
  • Superintendent's Message: A true partnership propels us as we phase in 2020-21
  • Sinnott teacher authors first children's book
  • Producer's cut - Making of '54: The Story of Sunnyhills
  • Kindergarten summer class offers glimpse into in-person instruction under COVID
  • Extended School Year Pilot Program embraces summer learning
  • Parent / Guardian Q&As with District Leaders

2019-20 School Year

Volume 5, Issue 7 - April 14, 2020
  • Superintendent's Message: Learning from a distance together
  • BSU President creates nonprofit to promote African American culture through virtual story-time
  • Student-run nonprofit produces 250 masks for healthcare workers in one week, with more on the way
  • MHS students raise funds to deliver groceries and supplies to most vulnerable population
  • MUSD staff develops EducatEveryWhere website to support families in distance learning
  • Sinnott empowers girls with pair of after school clubs
  • Rancho MS recognized among 2020 Schools To Watch


Volume 5, Issue 6 - February 14, 2020
  • Superintendent's Message: MUSD shines today and into the future
  • Milpitas High School student leader Karrington Kenney delivers powerful speech at 2020 Womxn's March
  • Ethnic Studies elective engages Thomas Russell students
  • MUSD leaders host Milpitas "On the Table" Conversation
  • MUSD showcases new fleet of electric-powered buses
  • 2nd grader Charlotte Truong wins Curtner Spelling Bee
  • Councilmember Karina Dominguez hosts Womxn's March sign-making event at Milpitas HHS


Volume 5, Issue 5 - December 23, 2019
  • Superintendent's Message: Our Strategic Goals guide us as WE grow stronger
  • MUSD early literacy program among best in the state
  • Attendance Rates on the Rise at Calaveras Hills
  • A Message from L&D: Boosting our Newcomer's Journey
  • Student rep serves as link between students and Board
  • Milpitas HS football team wins state championship
  • Register for second session of Parent Champions: Empowering parents with children of African ancestry.   

Volume 5, Issue 4 - November 26, 2019
  • Superintendent's Message: Thanksgiving for Community Engagement
  • MUSD to host first of four-part Parent Champions series
  • Mattos Elementary School students showcase afterschool artwork for families at 2019 Art Gallery Walk
  • Milpitas HS Theater's Fall play a smashing success
  • Milpitas HS, Cal Hills students attend African American College-Readiness Summit at San Jose State University
  • Jack Emery Brunch kicks off district-wide food drive
  • Milpitas HS debate team performs well at SCU Invitational
  • State Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond issues message regarding safe storage of firearms

Volume 5, Issue 3 - October 31, 2019
  • Superintendent's Message: How We Communicate Builds Inclusivity
  • MUSD colleagues learn best practices from colleagues at second annual  C2C conference
  • MUSD going 'all-electric' with new fleet of school buses
  • Annual Jack Emery Brunch food drive coming up Nov. 5
  • 2019 Latinx Student Achievement Award Winners
  • MHS's 50th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration

Volume 5, Issue 2 - September 24, 2019
  • Superintendent's Message: Start with "Hello" to Build Community
  • Cell Phone Pouch Program has positive impact on Cal Hills HS students
  • Back-to-school with MUSD principals: Part 2
  • E-sports club draws nearly 200 Milpitas High students
  • Chinese club brings a crowd of MHS students MHS
  • School safe from new federal immigration regulation

Volume 5, Issue 1 - August 19, 2019
  • Superintendent's Message: 2019-20 launches new year of learning and discovery
  • Welcome Back 2019
  • Back-to-school with MUSD principals 
  • Students take advantage of City's Youth Force work program 
  • Summer programs on MHS campus wrapped up end of July 
  • MUSD's transition partnership program makes an impact on special education students
  • Exciting summer bond projects across MUSD school sites                                                             
2018-19 School Year
Volume 4, Issue 7 - June 18, 2019
  • Superintendent's Message: Students ascending to academic, social heights with support of caring adults
  • FREE summer lunches for youth kicked off Monday
  • Helicopter lands messages of growth mindset, healthy lifestyles at Sinnott Elementary School
  • Milpitas High School students host successful TEDx event
  • 412 students honored during Senior Awards Night
  • Summit classes offer valuable mentoring component
  • Sinnott's Room 29 celebrates Words of Kindness
  • One-Up Coding teaches practical coding skills
  • Community service offered during the summer

Volume 4, Issue 6 - May 14, 2019
  • Superintendent's Message: Innovation is Transformative
  • Every Student Succeeding Breakfast highlights inspirational students
  • Pomeroy's Club 6 developing school, community leaders
  • Milpitas High School seniors among 3,000 students to participate in first-ever 'National Signing Day'
  • Sinnott Elementary School hosting 'Girls on the Run'
  • Randall elementary holds first-ever Multicultural Festival
  • Zanker elementary holds family digital literacy night
  • MHS Athletic Director Jeff Lamb honored by Central Coast Section of CIF for 42 years of service
  • The Power of Mentoring at Russell Middle School
  • 2019 TEDxMilpitasHighSchool Conference May 25 - Tickets on Sale Now

Volume 4, Issue 5 - April 9, 2019
  • Superintendent's Message: MHS students thrive in commitment to excellence, nurturing younger students because of support by dynamic teachers
  • Hardworking custodian Jesus Chagolla loved by Curtner Elementary School community
  • MUSD students voice opinions about combating gender inequality
  • Trojan Olympics unites Milpitas High School classes with excitement, competition
  • More than 250 students participate in STEAM Showcase
  • Parent University a success, serves 179 participants
  • MHS Senior Sana Jaffery wins speech and debate tournament, finishing ahead of 86 others
  • Sinnott sixth grader Ari Philip wins second place in Santa Clara County Office of Education Spelling Bee
  • Rose Elementary second, third graders raise rainbow trout
  • Adult Education Week shines a light on the importance of Milpitas programs
  • First graders show off cinematic work during film festival
  • Robert Randall Elementary hosting fundraising shoe drive
  • Cal Hills events foster connection between students, staff
  • Rancho Milpitas Middle School employees honor students during GolDON Breakfast
  • Intel Corp. engineers visit Randall Elementary School students
  • Rose Elementary students place during 5K run
  • MHS students from Academy of Travel and Tourism gain real-world experiences during job shadow, field trip events
  • MHS Environmental Society hosts Spring Clean-Up
  • Ximena Mendez wins budget adoption cover contest
  • Students participate in Girls in STEM Job Shadow Day
  • Robotics, Engineering students tour Fetch Robotics
  • MHS hosts Career Week for more than 250 students
  • Milpitas High School Student Board Representative participates in 'Read Across Weller'
  • San Jose Sharks Sticks in Hands program comes to Sinnott Elementary School
  • Calaveras Hills High School competing in Silicon Valley Clean Energy's Bike to the Future competition April 27

Volume 4, Issue 4 - March 1, 2019
  • Superintendent's Message: Cultural advocacy strengthens school community
  • Calaveras Hills High School named Model Continuation High School for 2019
  • Join the Milpitas community in honoring three inductees for upcoming Hall of Fame event
  • Rancho 8th grade boys basketball team earns first championship since 2009
  • 46 students honored at African American Student Achievement Award Ceremony
  • MHS student wins first place at Rotary District Contest
  • 15 elementary students participate in district spelling bee
  • Cal Hills students taking strides to combat cancer
  • Los Dichos increasing parent engagement at Randall
  • Milpitas High School's Xtreme Robotics club wins Sportsmanship Award at VEX Robotics Competition
  • Milpitas High teachers, students visit Chabot Space Center on NASA's Day of Remembrance
  • Zanker Elementary hosts first ever Black History Month ceremony
  • MHS students host welcome event for the Class of 2023
  • MHS Model UN team students earn Reporter Award
  • 83 people attend Burnett's Family Engineering Night
  • Pomeroy second graders host SEAL Gallery Walk
  • Seventh graders win first place at Solar System Event
  • Seed Survivor trailer visits Sinnott Elementary School
  • Upcoming Event: Parent University

Volume 4, Issue 3 - December 21, 2018 Volume 4, Issue 2 - November 5, 2018
  • Superintendent's Message: Supporting our students social emotional development will further their success in a radically different future
  • Jeff Lamb coaches last scheduled volleyball match of 40-year career
  • The Milpitas Beat: "Opinion: Students thrive at Community College extension in Milpitas"
  • Top Milpitas employers open doors to local students for Manufacturing Day 2018
  • MHS Model United Nations team members earn awards
  • Coach Rey leading an inspiring PE program at Pomeroy
  • Sinnott Elementary celebrates during Fall Festival
  • CrossFit Thomas Russell grows in its second year
  • MHS Academy of Travel and Tourism hosts mock interviews, event planning presentations
  • Rancho Middle School holds assembly, other activities for Anti-bullying Month
  • Milpitas community unites during Homecoming game
  • Randall students dance to Mariachis as they read bilingual books on Hispanic Heritage at Milpitas Library
  • MHS Marching Band learns from experiences at Gilroy
  • Spanger students raise over $5,000 during Spartan Sprint
  • Zanker Elementary PTA hosts Walk to School Day
  • Cal Hills hosts Community Resource and Wellness Fair
  • Event focuses on preparing for "The Future of Education"
  • Mobile engineering lab visits Burnett Elementary School

Volume 4, Issue 1 - September 24, 2018
  • Superintendent's Message:  Milpitas, together, WE unfold passions for student leaders
  • Board Meeting will be streamed live on YouTube tomorrow
  • MUSD employees, families invited to college game day
  • Suicide Prevention Awareness Month resources available
  • Sinnott PTA named National PTA School of Excellence
  • VTA provides tips to stay safe around buses, light rail
  • MUSD joins SCCOE in 'My Name, My Identity' campaign
  • Back to School Nights a success across MUSD
  • Students honor those who sacrificed their lives on Sept. 11
  • ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy comes to Curtner
  • Zanker Elementary rolls out Passport assembly
  • New digital resources available courtesy of the California State Library
  • Milpitas High School preparing for homecoming week

2017-18 School Year

Volume 3, Issue 9 - August 3, 2018
  • Superintendent's Message: Use real life experiences as teachable summer lessons
  • Board approves bond to be placed on November ballot
  • Volunteers sought for Kohl's Cares for Kids
  • MHS teacher Kaila Schwartz selected as county candidate for State Teacher of the Year competition
  • Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals today
  • Love 4 Literacy Kinder Camp equips families with knowledge to be successful in school
  • Milpitas students give back to their community through Weller "Jumpstart Kindergarten"
  • Milpitas students attend college classes this summer
  • Adult Education supports Summer Enrichment Program and Extended School Year at Rose Elementary
  • Students participate in CyberPatriot Summer Camp
  • Upcoming events
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Volume 3, Issue 8 - June 15, 2018 Volume 3, Issue 7- May 18, 2018
Volume 3, Issue 6 - May 4, 2018
  • Milpitas Elementary Olympics May 5
  • Building strong foundations for Milpitas students - Tell us what you think in our Bond Survey
  • Camp Everytown allows Milpitas students to heal, grow
  • MUSD, City of Milpitas will offer free summer lunch for kids
  • Follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook 
  • Students bring 'Buddy Bench' to Rose Elementary School
  • Cal Hills students visit San Jose City College
  • Students earn grand prize at TheatreWorks competition
  • Comcast Cares Day a success at Spangler Elementary School
  • NASA Embassador visits Milpitas Adult Education
  • MOT Department hard at work during spring break
  • Rose participates in national campaign 'Good Four'
  • Lawrence Hall of Science presents at Curtner Science Night
  • Milpitas High School hosts Battle of the Cupcakes
  • Upcoming events
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Volume 3, Issue 5 - April 20, 2018
Volume 3, Issue 4 - March 23, 2018
  • Board Meeting at Rancho Middle School Tuesday
  • 30 Taiwanese students visit Rancho Middle School, MHS
  • Nurse, engineers talk to MHS students
  • Randall fundraiser nets over $2,000
  • SAT stands for Science, Art, and Technology at Russell
  • California earned income tax credit opportunity for parents and teachers
  • Milpitas Recreation and Community Service launches Summer Activity Guide
  • MHS, middle school students medal at Science Olympiad tournament
  • MHS Band and Orchestra students earn high ratings at festivals
  • MHS students visit Residence Inn, SJS
  • Love4Literacy project hosts field trip to Crab Cove Park
  • More than 30 attend Russell Middle School cleanup
  • Pomeroy elementary holds Family Science Night
  • MHS students decorate campus for Trojan Olympics
  • Rose elementary fourth graders go fishing
  • Fifth annual STEAM Showcase a huge success
  • Milpitas SVCTE student medeals at SkillsUSA competition
  • Upcoming events

Volume 3, Issue 3 - March 2, 2018
Volume 3, Issue 2 - February 2, 2018
  • Video Updates on Dual-Language Immersion Program and Mabel Mattos Elementary
  • The Dual-Language Immersion Program at Randall Elementary is growing!
  • MUSD Board of Trustees and SJECCD Board of Directors applaud progress and celebrate partnership
  • MetroED Celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

Volume 3, Issue 1 - January 12, 2018
  • Superintendent's Message:  A celebration of championships for 2018
  • Celebrating learning at Spangler: Kindergarten Gallery Walk
  • Preparing students for a global future at Randall Elementary
  • Russell, Rancho, and MHS attend Mira Loma Invitational
  • Milpitas High School captures state championship in football
  • MHS music students accepted into honor bands
  • Rose’s Exploratory Showcase presents a potpourri of learning
  • First Weller Family Coding Night a big success
  • A book with a Wonder-ful message

Volume 2, Issue 4 - December 5, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message:  Expanding responsibly to accommodate our growing family
  • Parent Institute for Quality Education
  • Calaveras Hills and Milpitas Adult Education students treated to relevant and engaging career pathways conference in November
  • Open Doors campaign launches to support South Bay’s adult learners to elevate paths to career and college
  • Milpitas High School Filipino Club visits Google
  • Calaveras Hills seniors focused on future
  • To the bat-cave! Project-Based Learning at Sinnott
  • Calaveras Hills students visit Nextflex

​Volume 2, Issue 3 - November 3, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message: When we think about the 22nd century, we think of Milpitas Unified
  • Milpitas Manufacturing Day makes high tech “real” for MUSD students
  • Bond measure weighed for school improvements
  • SVCTE celebrates 100 years of service
  • Nightmare on Puberty Street dramatizes teen angst
  • Spirits soar like a free bird at Burnett Elementary

Volume 2, Issue 2 - October 4, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message: Envisioning the world of the future for MUSD students
  • Student resources, support available following tragedy of the nation's largest shooting
  • MHS Trojans re-enact "The Catch" of the 1981 NFL Championship at Levi's Stadium
  • District-wide recycling program to kick off Nov. 15 following presentation to school leaders
  • Milpitas Historical Society visits third graders at Sinnott Elementary School
  • SCCOE celebrates World Teachers' Day by releasing Teacher Recognition video
  • Milpitas High one of two schools in Santa Clara to receive CCS Sportsmanship Citation
  • MHS students named semifinalists in 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program
  • "Science is Elementary" kicks off at Rose Elementary following donation ceremony
  • Milpitas teams clear to finals during Harker Debate Invitation and Qualifier
  • Herb Quon Memorial Garden at Spangler Elementary School gets a face lift
  • Upcoming events

Volume 2, Issue 1 - September 11, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message: MUSD here to support all of our families in the wake of national and world events
  • New school year kicks off for MUSD students
  • Groundbreaking ceremony held for Mabel Mattos Elementary School
  • MUSD offers resources for immigration support
  • MHS junior Priyanshi Nigam joins Board of Education as Student Board Representative
  • Kiwanis sends Milpitas students back to school with new clothes
  • Milpitas community comes together to envision the life of a future MUSD student
  • Teacher of the Year, Cal Hills student and staff recognized at Milpitas City Council meeting
  • Upcoming Events: SCCOE Classified Job Fair, Day on the Bay

2016-17 School Year

Issue 11 - July 21, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message: Deepening community connections strengthens a Culture of We for MUSD students
  • Giuliana Brahim promoted to Milpitas Adult Education principal
  • Hanna Asrat of Partners in School Innovation appointed Assistant Principal of Burnett Elementary School
  • Cal Hills teacher Sridaya Mandyam-Komar one of three Santa Clara County winners announced for the Texas Instruments STEM Teaching Awards
  • Zanker instructor Laura Polden named MUSD's 2016-17 Teacher of the Year
  • Rancho Middle School receives national recognition for being "School to Watch"
  • Weller hosts "Jumpstart Kindergarten" to prepare students for new school year
  • Upcoming Events: Visioning Workshop August 7; Town Hall meetings for input on future facilities needs August 9, 15; Mabel Mattos Elementary School groundbreaking ceremony August 24
  • Successful summer school programs expand educational opportunities for MUSD students
  • Milpitas Adult Education thanks Captain April McHugh

Issue 10 - June 9, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message: MUSD celebrates successful year of community partnerships, academic achievements
  • MUSD partners with City of Milpitas for summer meal program
  • Milpitas Unified among 20 recognized as 2016 Honor Roll School District
  • MHS Baseball Coach Jesus 'Chuy' Zamudio selected as CCS Honor Coach in Baseball
  • Adult Education students share their journey of transformation during graduation ceremony
  • BAPS Charities walkathon raises money for MUSD, Nature Conservancy
  • MUSD celebrates its 'Everyday Heroes' during Classified School Employee Week
  • Milpitas Elementary Band earns first place in 'Music in the Parks' competition
  • Weller Elementary showcases richness of its community during multicultural event
  • Educators celebrate completion of the new Teacher Induction Program

Issue 9 - May 26, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message: Opportunity and action necessary to continue creating remarkable schools
  • Francis Rojas of James Logan High School appointed MHS Principal, effective July 1
  • MUSD partners with City of Milpitas for summer meal program
  • More than 250 MHS students honored during Senior Awards Night
  • Josephine Guerrero Family Resource Center hosts celebration for Milpitas families
  • 'Hamilton' visits Rancho Milpitas Middle School
  • Pomeroy sixth graders conclude project 'Let's Get Active' with successful 5K run
  • Annual MHS art show a 'feast for the eyes'
  • Curtner Elementary School hosts end of year family Barn Dance
  • Every Student Succeeding Breakfast embodies MUSD's spirit of perseverance
  • Board Recognitions: Trustees recognize winners of the SCCOE's 21st Annual Young Artists Showcase;  Amanda Chen earns second place in Lockheed Martin Leadership Association Speech Contest
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Issue 8 - May 12, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message: New District webpage offers 'Resources for Immigration Support'
  • Board approves names for facilities including new elementary school
  • MUSD partners with City of Milpitas for summer meal program
  • Weller volunteers are 2017 Junior League of San Jose Volunteers of the Year
  • Elementary Band Spring Concert honors former Board Vice President
  • 'Celebration of Learning' celebrates teachers' professional learning
  • Science Olympiad season successful for students
  • Zanker holds spring PTA carnival
  • Board Recognitions: Milpitas Community Educational Endowment's Building Foundations Tutoring Program; SkillsUSA Regional Leadership and Skills Competition winners; Russell Science Olympiad team,;educator Irene Hentschke

Issue 7 - April 28, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message: Inspirational speaker emphasizes importance of uniting together to support all students
  • Amin Fazal sworn in as new Board Member
  • District receives awards for supporting Seal of Biliteracy, "My Name, My Identity"
  • Volunteers branch out to beautify Milpitas schools on Earth Day
  • Weller students place during first Robotics Challenge
  • Sinnott Elementary raises the roof on Tiny Home project
  • Spangler holds Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser
  • District leaders participate in Shadow a Student
  • Burnett Principal dressed in "Sundae" best
  • Randall teachers nominated as "Adult Role Model" for 2017 Asset Champions Awards
  • MUSD honors 2017 Volunteers of the Year​

Issue 6 - April 1, 2017
  • Remembering Danny Lau
  • Superintendent's Message: Trojan Olympics - a Spotlight on the Heart of Milpitas High School
  • Milpitas students gain jobs, experience at SCCOE WorkAbility Youth Job and Career Fair
  • District event showcases STEAM projects
  • Weller fourth-grader wins first place at 2017 CalChess Scholastic State  Championship
  • MUSD students honored for winning entries in Black History Month Writing Contest
  • Student Voices: Milpitas High School junior Nail Sadhukhan writing young adult dystopian novel 
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Issue 5 - March 17, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message: Hall of Fame event honors public servitude
  • California School Dashboard launches
  • Cal Hills' students participate in FlexFactor program
  • Rose fourth graders go fishing
  • Weller volunteers to receive a Crystal Bowl Award from Junior League of San Jose
  • Milpitas High School junior names Miss Santa Clara's Outstanding Teen 2017
  • Student Voices: Milpitas High School students, teachers walk in Women's March
  • From Behind the Dais: Hon Lien

Issue 4 - March 3, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message: Joy in Service
  • Schools celebrate Read Across America
  • Zanker student advances to oral round of CBS Bay Area Local Spelling Bee
  • Virtual Reality enhancing learning across the district
  • Spangler class hosts Biography Wax Museum
  • Student Voices: Justin Tso
  • From Behind the Dais: Robert Jung

Issue 3 - February 17, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message
  • Curtner Elementary holds Lunar New Year celebration
  • 44 students honored during African American Student Achievement Award Ceremony
  • Science Olympaid takes first in competition
  • From Behind the Dais: Chris Norwood

Issue 2 - February 3, 2017
  • Rancho Middle School earns re-designation as State and National School to Watch
  • Russell's recycling program inspires students
  • From Behind the Dais: Dan Bobay
  • Student Spotlight: Linda Zhao

​Issue 1 - January 20, 2017
  • Superintendent's Message
  • District holds inaugural Spelling Bee
  • Sinnott students break ground on tiny home
  • MHS senior earns 5th place during BMX Silver Dollar National
  • Tree planting at Zanker Elementary

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2020-21 School Year
Volume 6, Issue 5 - February 15, 2021
Volume 6, Issue 4 - December 18, 2020
Volume 6, Issue 3 - November 3, 2020
Volume 6, Issue 2 - September 22, 2020
Volume 6, Issue 1 - August 2, 2020

2019-20 School Year
Volume 5, Issue 7 - April 14, 2020
Volume 5, Issue 6 - February 14, 2020
Volume 5, Issue 5 - December 23, 2019
Volume 5, Issue 4 - November 26, 2019
Volume 5, Issue 3 - October 31, 2019
​Volume 5, Issue 2  - September 24, 2019
Volume 5, Issue 1 - August 19, 2019 
                 
2018-19 School Year
Volume 4, Issue 7 - June 18, 2019
Volume 4, Issue 6 - May 14, 2019
​Volume 4, Issue 5 - April 9, 2019
Volume 4, Issue 4 - March 1, 2019
Volume 4, Issue 3 - December 21, 2018
​Volume 4, Issue 2 - November 5, 2018
​Volume 4, Issue 1 - September 24, 2018
2017-18 School Year
Volume 3, Issue 9 - August 3, 2018
Volume 3, Issue 8 - June 15, 2018
Volume 3, Issue 7 - May 18, 2018
Volume 3, Issue 6 - May 4, 2018
​Volume 3, Issue 5 - April 20, 2018
Volume 3, Issue 4 - March 23, 2018​​
Volume 3, Issue 3 - March 2, 2018
​Volume 3, Issue 2 - February 2, 2018
Volume 3, Issue 1 - January 12, 2018
Volume 2, Issue 4 - December 5, 2017
Volume 2, Issue 3 - November 3, 2017
​Volume 2, Issue 2 - October 4, 2017​
Volume 2, Issue 1 - September 11, 2017

2016-17 School Year
Volume 1, Issue 11 - July 21, 2017
Volume 1, Issue 10 - June 9, 2017
Volume 1, Issue 9 - May 26, 2017
Volume 1, Issue 8 - May 12, 2017
Volume 1, Issue 7 - April 28, 2017
Volume 1, Issue 6 - April 1, 2017
Volume 1, Issue 5 - March 17, 2017
​Volume 1, Issue 4 - March 3, 2017
Volume 1, Issue 3 - February 17, 2017
​Volume 1, Issue 2 - February 3, 2017
​​Volume 1, Issue 1 - January 20, 2017

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