Schools

The Pajaro Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees launched its search for a new superintendent late last month, hammering out a loose timeline, determining how the community will be involved and discussing the characteristics they want for a new leader. The Aug. 30 discussion...

A total of 18 people have so far applied for Pajaro Valley Unified School District’s superintendent position that opened in June when Michelle Rodriguez left for another district. That was according to Eric Andrew of Glendora, Calif.-based Leadership Associates, the search firm that the Pajaro...

Jaquelyn Mora was missing credits and at risk of not graduating from Pajaro Valley High School when she learned about Renaissance High. “I was smart, but I never felt the need to do the work,” she said.  She would also frequently skip class, she said. “I...

Edgar Camacho-Esteves and Andrea Torres-Reyes are two of 54 students who graduated this year from Ceiba College Preparatory Academy. Both came to the school in the sixth grade. Camacho-Esteves, whose siblings also attended the school, says he chose the school after careful consideration with his...

As high school seniors across the nation plan their adult lives, many are considering colleges and universities. Invariably, these questions are guided by a single factor: how to pay for it. While scholarships are an option, these are often competitive and come with a host...

From the 2025 graduating senior class of Pajaro Valley High School in Watsonville, four students shared their high school experiences and plans for after graduation.  Valedictorian Rosario Lopez-Garcia, 17, graduated with a GPA of 4.37.  She plans to attend Stanford University in the fall, where she...

Twenty four seniors hit the stage to claim their diplomas June 5 at the Mello Center in an upbeat commencement ceremony for New School Community Day School. Last year marked the 30th anniversary of New School Community Day School.  Gang Intervention Specialist Albino Garcia and then...