Academia

Frazier Park School Drumline Is Grateful

From the December 24, 2010 Edition

By Randy Poland

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped me and Mrs. Carlson on the first pizza dinner and holiday concert at Frazier Park School for an exciting program. We made a profit of …

Gorman School Wins Kudos from Governor Schwarzenegger

From the December 17, 2010 Edition

School Doubles in Size and Jumps 105 Points in Academic Performance Tests

By Patric Hedlund

Just sixteen months ago Martin Schmidt sat down with reporters for lunch at the newly-opened Ranch House Restaurant in Lebec. …

Drop Out, Transfer Rates for FMHS Released by State

From the December 10, 2010 Edition

The California Department of Public Instruction has released its first annual report on public school dropout and graduation rates using its new, and more accurate, tracking system for student performance. Results for Frazier Mountain High …

El Tejon Takes Steps To End Bullying

From the December 10, 2010 Edition

By Lee Bizzini

Recent tragic student deaths have focused national and local attention on bullying. It is an epidemic in schools across America, and can sometimes lead to suicide.

To help bring an end to …

Gorman School’s Stars

From the October 22, 2010 Edition

Photos and Report by Martin Schmidt, Principal

Gorman Elementary and Middle School had its first Awards Assembly for the year on October 11. We presented awards to over 50 students. About 40 parents attended.

 

Dream Big, Be Inspired, Win a $5,000 Scholarship

From the October 08, 2010 Edition

October 15 is the deadline, but there is still time to enter the “Dreamers Challenge” scholarship contest.

Here’s what you need to do:

Put your thinking cap on. The scholarship is asking a new generation …

2010 Robin’s Nest Grads

From the September 24, 2010 Edition

By Robin Barrington

The 2010 Robin’s Nest Day Care graduates celebrated with a Splash Day party at the Nest on Saturday, Aug. 21. They got soaked from head to toe while playing all kinds of …

Affordable Tutoring Services Offered

From the September 24, 2010 Edition

Affordable tutoring, at just $7 per class, is being offered every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and from 4 to 5 p.m. (separated by age groups) for all Mountain Community children.

School Board Report

From the September 17, 2010 Edition

By Richard Hoegh, Community Reporter

An estimated 35 people were waiting for the 7 p.m. public section of the El Tejon Unified School District (ETUSD) meeting held at Frazier Mountain High School September 8.

At …

Back to School with Rotten Ralph

From the September 17, 2010 Edition

Stories and Crafts at Chatterpillar

Michi Knight, who writes “Michi’s Magic Bookshelf” in The New Mountain Pioneer, offers craft days at Chatterpillar Toys, Gifts and Balloons to celebrate children’s books. On Saturday, Sept. 18 the …