Scotts Valley High School celebrates its 25th year
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) — On Friday, students at Scotts Valley High School (SVHS) participated in a school-wide kick-off celebration ahead…
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Salinas Union High School District warns parents of ongoing construction ahead of school beginning
SALINAS, Calif. (KIONP-TV) — Ahead of the 2024-2025 school year starting on Tuesday, the Salinas Union High School District (SUHSD) issued a…
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Take-home tests for students returning after winter break
It was back to school Wednesday for some students in Monterey County, and the Monterey Peninsula School District is encouraging all students to get…
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Special Report: Staffing shortages affect Monterey County schools
Local schools are seeing a shortage of classified staff to keep schools running. Districts in Monterey County are actively recruiting food service…
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Castroville Teen Leadership Council raises $6,000 to take students back-to-school shopping
With back-to-school season upon us, the Castroville Teen Leadership Council is taking kids shopping for school supplies.…
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San Benito High allows some seniors reduction in graduation credit requirements
SAN BENITO, Calif. (KION) The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many students hard emotionally, socially and academically, as more and more high school…
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Lean Green Reading Machine arrives in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) The new Lean Green Reading Machine is hitting the roads in Monterey County. The big green truck is an effort with…
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Pacific Grove Unified School District approves COVID-19 Safety Plan to return to school
PACIFIC GROVE, Calif. (KION) The Pacific Grove Unified School District unanimously approved their COVID-19 Safety Plan during tonight’s school board…
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Carmel Unified School District ditches reopening plans
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. (KION) On Wednesday night the Carmel Unified School Board gave notice that the district will not reopen on February 1, 2021…
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Tres Piños Union School offers in-person classes in Hollister
While most students are learning online during the pandemic, a small number of Central Coast schools are able to hold in-person classes, including…
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Several Monterey County schools close for virtual, in-person activities due to fires
The Monterey County Office of Education said several schools and districts are cancelling…
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Virtual, in-person activities at Washington USD canceled due to River Fire
The Washington Union School District said all of its in-person and virtual activities are canceled…
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Students from all 50 states enroll in Monterey Bay Aquarium’s free online courses
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering free online courses for pre-K through 12 students, and it said…
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Find Your District: Your guide to school reopening plans on the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION) Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties are all on the state monitoring list, meaning schools are required to…
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Navigating anxiety as students transition to online learning
WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION) The transition to distance learning during the pandemic has been challenging for both students and parents. Some Central…
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Central Coast organizations and libraries offer free virtual classes for students
As schools shift classes online, many kids won’t have the same kind of interactions they typically experience at school, like making new friends or…
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Santa Cruz County won’t allow in-person schooling until testing capacity improves
The Santa Cruz health officer announced schools in the county would not be allowed to…
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MPUSD teaching assistant speaks out over concerns hosting in-person classes
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Staff with an extended learning program at the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District say they are worried about having…
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Districts continue meal distribution programs as classes begin
While students are doing distance learning at home across the Central Coast, many districts will still provide meals for kids this academic…
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Districts take steps to keep staff and students safe during pandemic
While many Central Coast schools are not allowed to hold in-person classes, some staff members still have to return to school offices.…
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California issues guidelines for school reopening waivers
California health officials released guidelines Monday for elementary schools to seek…
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Central Coast schools prepare parents for distance learning
School districts on the Central Coast are preparing parents to tackle distance learning in the new academic…
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