Holding a Mardi Gras celebration and fundraiser isn’t an easy feat, especially for educators whose first priority is teaching children. That’s why officials at St. Mary of the Assumption are asking local businesses and individuals for donations. The Mardi Gras Dinner, Dance, and Auction is the school’s largest fundraiser. This year’s proceeds will go toward […]
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Allan Hancock College helps future business owners get a leg up
Students will have the opportunity to earn more than just a grade in Allan Hancock College’s New Venture Laboratory class, set for spring. One lucky student or group of students will also win a cash prize of $1,000. “It’s nothing like any class you’ve ever taken,” the Small Business Entrepreneurship Center’s Anne Cremarosa said in […]
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Students make ‘snow’ for Sandy Hook survivors
A small group of local students and their families recently took some time out of their winter breaks to make decorative snowflakes for the children and staff members of Sandy Hook Elementary School, which was ravaged by a gunman in mid December. Amy Vice Otremba was teaching art to the kindergarteners at Joe Nightingale Elementary […]
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High school district trustee receives first-ever award for retired educators
Jack Garvin, a trustee of the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, recently received the inaugural Retired Administrator of the Year Award from the Association of California School Administrators. Garvin left his post as superintendent for the Orcutt Union School District about 15 years ago, but was elected to the Santa Maria Joint Union […]
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Longer library hours means there’s more time to read
Grab your library card and get ready to have some fun: The main branch of the Santa Maria Public Library has expanded its hours! The library, at 421 S. McClelland St. in Santa Maria, is now open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 […]
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Orcutt Academy students spread a message of peace
Twelve-year-old Sadako Sasaki is training to become the fastest girl in Hiroshima. Her best friend, Kenji, and she run together every day in preparation for the big race. However, while training one day, Sadako becomes ill so her parents take her to the hospital. The diagnosis: Leukemia—or “The Atom Bomb Sickness.” Sadako, the audience learns, […]
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Squire Robotics make aname for themselves at Lego League tournament
Members of St. Mary’s School Squire Robotics, a first-year “rookie” robotics team, showed engineering prowess beyond their years at the first Lego League qualifying tournament at Lakeview Junior High School last month. This was Squire Robotics’ first regional competition and while they didn’t place high enough to advance to the next level, they did finish […]
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Vandenberg gives KUDOS to kids
Local service members’ children got a pre-Thanksgiving treat Nov. 17 at Cocheo Park on Vandenberg Air Force Base. The Kids Understanding Deployment Operations (KUDOS) event taught children and other family members about the deployment process. Base officials and approximately 50 volunteers created a pretend deployment line, where children were briefed on safety. The kids also […]
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High school district leadership stays the course
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District voters have re-elected Victor Tognazzini and Dr. Jack Garvin as trustees. Tognazzini led the Nov. 6 election with 20,327 votes (39.34 percent) while board president Garvin claimed 15,898 votes (30.77 percent), according to the Santa Barbara County Elections Office. Challenger Diana Perez finished third. “I will continue my […]
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Righetti students to make wearable art
Fashion is a great way to express one’s individuality and creativity. A $1,500 grant will soon be helping more than 400 Ernest Righetti High School students do just that when they use the money to design and produce backpacks, purses, and bags to raise money for the school’s art department. The Fashion Institute of Design […]
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A different kind of school ‘drive’
There’s nothing quite like a brand-new car, especially when that car helps students at local schools. Sponsored by local car dealerships, St. Joseph High School’s annual Support Our Schools car raffle gives Santa Marians the chance to win one of four brand new cars or $15,000.Tickets are available for a $20 donation by calling St. […]
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Learn more about children with special needs
Allan Hancock College’s early childhood studies program is offering two classes this spring for people who work with special needs children “Infant Intervention” offers an introductory overview for working with infants and toddlers at risk for special needs, and their families. Students will examine risk factors, learn how to access community resources, discuss strategies for […]