Academia

Shelly Mason To Retire as Schools Chief

From the December 11, 2009 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

On Friday, Dec. 4 the El Tejon Unified School District (ETUSD) released an agenda that includes consideration of a “retirement letter” submitted by Superintendent Shelly Mason. As we go to press, the …

Perfect Attendance

From the November 27, 2009 Edition

Pine Mountain Learning Center students show off their award certificates for perfect attendance.

If Ever Oh Ever A Wiz There Was…

From the November 20, 2009 Edition

“You’re off to see the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. You’ll find he is a whiz of a Wiz if ever a Wiz there was. If ever, oh ever, a Wiz there was, the …

Student Wizards Create Quilt Magic

From the November 20, 2009 Edition

The Frazier Mountain High School student quilt show, held in conjunction with The Wizard of Oz play, was a huge success. Our community was very supportive of our kids’ efforts.

Voting was held for the …

Gorman School Students Meet WW II Veteran

From the November 13, 2009 Edition

Veterans Day Events

By Gary Meyer

To help Gorman School honor Veterans Day, U.S. Army veteran Richard Hoegh, 88 told them the story of his experiences during World War II in France and Germany—including his …

We’re Off To See the Wizard

From the October 16, 2009 Edition

By Kat Fair and Nikki Klugkist

Frazier Mountain High School’s Drama Club will turn their Little Theatre into the wonderful world of Oz Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. …

Classes Available with Extraordinary Teachers

From the October 02, 2009 Edition

Focus Central Makes Classes Affordable

By Teresa LeGault, Focus Central

Every fall Focus advertises for teachers to join our co-op opportunity to bring affordable classes to the Mountain Communities. It is always fun to discover …

Gorman School District Hires New Superintendent

From the September 25, 2009 Edition

By Patric Hedlund and Gary Meyer

New Gorman Elementary School District Superintendent Martin Schmidt is a cheerful man with a love of the outdoors and a vigorous family life.

He and his wife are both …