Cinderella’s Closet Opens for Local Teens
The annual Cinderella’s Closet in Merced opened last Sunday for the day. There were more than 400 dresses in stock at the time, and an hour before the closet closed, they had given away more than 30 dresses.
But young ladies, that wasn’t your only chance: The closet will open again at the same time on the following Sundays: March 11, March…
Local Artists Honored at Merced Arts Center
Dozens of young artists from Merced High, El Capitan High, Atwater High, Le Grand High, Livingston High, Los Banos High, Pacheco High, and Delhi High were…
At Merced High Someone Special Must Kiss the Pig
A fun FFA fundraiser called "Kiss the Pig," was held at Merced High School last week, and the event stirred up the curiosity of at least 100 excited students.…
Local Kiwanis Club, City Accept Superintendent’s Challenge
Back in December 2017, Dr. Steve Tietjan, Merced County Superintendent of Schools, published an article in the local press:
“A child’s capability to read and write is paramount to their success in school and life. As an educator for nearly four decades, I see firsthand how students who are more literate are more successful in their school work,…
Planada Superintendent Appointed to Computer Science…
Governor. Jerry Brown's office announced on Feb. 9 Planada Elementary School District Superintendent Jose L. Gonzalez has been chosen for the key state Computer…
Merced City School District Reducing Energy
The Merced City School District (MCSD) unveiled its new solar project during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Gracey Elementary School.
The arrays are located at…
MCOE Unveils Annual Report on Our Schools
Merced County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Tietjen delivers a report on schools at the 7th Merced County Report on Our Schools at Yosemite Church in Merced on Feb. 15.
New college art exhibit is ‘Off The Rails’
Working in oils, creating large scale paintings, San Francisco artist Tamera Avery draws inspiration from the physical world and examine the dynamic nature of…