Education

Rally backs Butte Vista administrators on leave: By Ryan McCarthy/Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; Supporters of two Butte Vista School administrators placed on leave by the Yuba City Unified School District rallied Thursday in their support and said the district needs to inform the public about the pair's status. "When people don't have... Full story

From short stories to TALL tales: Knyoch Elementary School students enchanted by theater; By Ryan McCarthy/Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan, Annie Christmas and a Tennessee congressman famous for his 'coonskin cap dazzled students gathered in the school cafeteria at Kynoch Elementary School on Tuesday. Actors playing those characters in "American Tall... Full story

Education Briefs: Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; A "Beans and Bingo" event, hosted by Marcum-Illinois and Browns elementary schools, is set Saturday at the Rio Oso Hall in Rio Oso. Dinner is at 5 p.m., with bingo at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for dinner and $20 for bingo. The dinner includes chili... Full story

Classroom Notes: Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; Encinal Elementary School Live Oak • Student council officers have organized a "Pennies for Patients" drive. All proceeds benefit children with lymphoma. • Sandee Hannaford, director of The Spot, shared a "Respect/Anti-Bullying"... Full story

Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher brought to life: Tom-a-palooza inspired by Twain novel held to foster new readers; By Howard Yune/Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; A century after Mark Twain's death, the author's most famous creation, the mischievous Tom Sawyer, is the symbol for a new campaign — to foster another generation of readers in Yuba-Sutter. The inaugural edition of the Big Read literacy... Full story

Colusa County campus celebrated: Junior college site set to open in spring 2011; By Susan Meeker/Tri-County Newspapers; Comments | Recommend; When voters passed a $190 million bond in 2006 to upgrade the Yuba Community College District facilities, it was hard to imagine Colusa County with its own college campus. That vision, now closer to reality, drew college officials and local leaders... Full story

Books can demonstrate what's important in life: Emphasize timeless values with today's reviewed titles; Story and photos by Kendal A. Rautzhan/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; Our media-driven world promotes material possessions as one of the most essential things people should strive for. Most of us know that the really important things in life don't come with a big price tag. Instead, what gives a person the greatest... Full story

Merciless bombing of Dresden was payback time for the British: By Bruce Kauffmann/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; "They have sown the wind and they shall reap the whirlwind." — Hosea 8:7 Even granting Hiroshima and Nagasaki, many historians believe the most controversial and senseless act of aerial destruction to occur during World War II occurred this... Full story

Figuring out the mysterious miracle of life: By Rose Godfrey/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; Life on our little farm affords many opportunities for conversations about how life begins. The birds are out there in the field doing whatever it is that birds do. The bees are out there pollinating all over the place. The whole family life... Full story

Seniors, choose to keep learning: By Haley Waters/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; As I, a senior at New Life Christian High School, approach the last few months of my K-12 attendance at this school (excepting one year), I am faced with many cliché thoughts concerning graduation and "growing up," such as: What am I going to... Full story

Faith Christian extends chain of giving: By Katherine McLain/For the Appeal Democrat; Comments | Recommend; Spirit Week: daily costumes, class themes and hallways decorated accordingly, skits and chants, the Homecoming game, princesses in their prettiest dresses. All this and more make for a fun and crazy week for Faith Christian High School. However,... Full story

Gridley's 56-year basketball tradition plays on: By Amber McIntire/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; Hundreds of fans will pack Farmer's Hall once again this year for the 56th annual Gridley Invitational Basketball Tournament on Dec. 10-12. This varsity boys basketball tournament has been a longstanding tradition in Gridley 56 years in the making.... Full story

Take a class and make a difference: By Kameron Dansby/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; You go to school and hear the announcements; you are told your payment for senior trip is due on Tuesday. Later on, you head over to a great rally for the big homecoming football game that night; the JV and varsity teams are there, and you cheer in... Full story

January brings mud to Live Oak High: By Melissa Anderson/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; If April showers bring May flowers, one can only ask what January brings. For us at Live Oak High School, it brings a whole lot of mud. The rebuilding of the high school has left contractors with muddy equipment, students with muddy shoes from the... Full story

Which college is right for you?: By Mark Runyan/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; As a college preparatory school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts students (particularly juniors and seniors) face the dilemma of deciding which colleges to apply to. As a general rule, MCAA students looking to apply to four-year institutions... Full story

Marysville Indians take to the stage: By Karah Kemmerly/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; There are many different clubs and activities available to Marysville High School students. For those who love to perform, the drama club is a great fit. Currently, Marysville's drama club is preparing for two productions, both of which will run in... Full story

It's back to the grind for River Valley: By Aizell Kittles/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; It is that time again: School is back in session, and the students at River Valley High School have reluctantly returned. After a three-week hiatus, the students are back and rearing to go. Some are excited to be back with their friends while... Full story

Huskies nestle at foot of the mountains: By Kelsey Bradley/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; The setting sun poured brilliant splashes of orange across the blue velvet sky as it dipped below the rough mountain silhouette. The lush rolling hills were tinted with golden flora by the regressing glorious rays, and the small town before the... Full story

Wheatland students look to the past and future: By Meghan Lasswell/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; January might just be the coldest, dullest month of the year. It's pretty much seen as a time of transition — getting used to going back to school, adjusting to the end of the holidays. It's also an awkward time because many people don't know... Full story

It's the beginning of the end: By Nick Scribner/For the Appeal-Democrat; Comments | Recommend; While many schools are already back in session, Yuba City High School is still enjoying its winter break. With holiday decorations put away and New Year's resolutions already made and broken, YCHS students have not much else to do but contemplate... Full story