On Tuesday, State Superintendent of Public Schools Tom Torlakson announced that 275 California middle and high schools were being recognized as part of the state’s Gold Ribbon Schools Award Program. Among them are Benicia Middle School and Benicia High School. The Gold Ribbon program honors schools throughout the state while the previous program, California Distinguished […]
A Different Drummer: Local boys make good
One of the many great things about being a school teacher is the size of the extended family you adopt over the years. I’ve had well over 1,000 students come through my classroom doors, and then go back out again into their adult lives. To stay in touch with them and watch their many successes […]
Benicia High grad treats orthopedic injuries in East Bay
Ten years ago, BASS (Bay Area Surgical Specialists) Medical Group was formed to provide state-of-the-art medical care through a variety of offices and doctors located throughout Northern California. One of its more than 150 surgeons is Dr. Benjamin Busfield, an orthopedic surgeon with offices in Antioch, Brentwood and Walnut Creek, but it was Benicia that […]
Mike Thompson to come to Benicia High gym for town hall
Rep. Mike Thompson, a Democrat who represents Benicia in Congress, will be holding a town hall in Benicia High School’s gym next week. The event is hosted by two local grassroots organizations, Benicia Indivisible for Justice and Carquinez Patriotic Resistance, who came together after Donald Trump was elected president in November. “We had great concern […]
Benicia High freshman reflects on prize-winning anti-tobacco PSA
What may start off as school assignments can often lead to great things. In March, a public service announcement video submitted through Benicia High School’s Friday Night Live Club— the local chapter of a statewide organization aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among teens by preventing alcohol, tobacco and substance abuse— won first prize for a […]
Photo: Radio station takes over Benicia High gym
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines from the week of March 23, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich Landscaping of recreation center to start next week (March 26, 1942) Work of landscaping the picnic area and grounds around the new tennis courts at the recreation Center between L and K streets near First, is to get under way early next week. This was announced by L.H. Hamann, high school […]
DUI trial to be held in BHS auditorium today
Solano Superior Court Judge Robert Bowers will be presiding over a DUI trial today with plaintiffs and defendants presenting their cases. The catch? It will all take place in Benicia High School’s Performing Arts Building auditorium. This morning, approximately 400 students will witness an actual criminal trial, not a mock presentation. The judge, attorneys, witnesses, […]
School board approves pay increases, discusses new graduation requirements at Thursday’s meeting
The Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District unanimously voted to approve a tentative agreement between the district and the Benicia Teachers’ Association at Thursday’s meeting. In November, the BTA declared it was at an impasse with the district over contract negotiations regarding pay raises. On March 3, a tentative agreement was reached that […]
New BHS club opens up discussion on gender issues
At Benicia High School, education does not always stop when the lunch bell rings. Over the years, BHS has been host to a number of clubs where students can discuss topics such as the environment, Christianity, LGBTQ rights and providing assistance to the military to fellow club members and educate the student body at large. […]