Many of our earliest memories are made through schooling. Memories come from the teachers we have had, the friends we make and the material we learn. Nothing could be more pivotal to one’s public education – and ultimately their ability to learn – than the teacher. Unfortunately, the state of California is undergoing a severe […]
BUSD chief business official discusses declining enrollment
New BHS career courses highlighted Benicia Unified School District’s chief business official went over the district’s decline in enrollment at Thursday’s Governing Board meeting. Tim Rahill noted that BUSD has been experiencing a slight decrease in enrollment over the last few years, although prior to that enrollment numbers had been stable for a number of […]
Throwback Thursday: Herald headlines for the week of Sept. 10, 1942, 1967 and 1992
Compiled by Nick Sestanovich 75 years ago Clyne, Simon Lost Strayed or Stolen (Sept. 10, 1942) Lost, strayed or stolen: one perfectly good mayor, and one excellent city attorney. Finder please notify Benicia City Hall. Mayor Charles G. Clyne and City Attorney Harold Simon left for Washington two weeks ago Wednesday on city business. No […]
BHS senior spends summer doing medical research at UC Davis
How did you spend your summer? Did you go to the pool? Did you go on a trip? Did you spend some much-needed relaxation around the house? You probably did any combination of the above plus some additional summer activities, but you probably did not spend your summer doing research at UC Davis’ School of […]
Photo: BHS senior earns top cadet rank
BHS, BOTTG notch more than 40 Arty nominations
Once again, the nominations for the Arty Awards have been announced and once again, Benicia High School and Benicia Old Town Theatre Group (BOTTG) continue to dominate. The Arty Awards honor theater productions at all grade levels in Napa and Solano counties. Last year, the ceremony was held at Downtown Theatre in Fairfield, and Benicia […]
Benicia Letters Once More: Barney
The following “letter” is part of the continuing series from the unpublished novel by James Garrett, “Benicia Letters Once More”. He does not plan to publish the book but instead is choosing to share the letters with the readers of the Benicia Herald. The letters continue the storyline of Garrett’s first novel “Benicia and Letters […]
Measure S director: Finishing touches being put on Benicia High stadium
The renovation of Benicia High School’s George Drolette Stadium has just a little more work to be done before it can be opened for use, according to an update provided by Measure S Bond Director Roxanne Egan on the voter-approved initiative at Thursday’s school board meeting. In 2014, Benicia residents voted to approve a ballot […]
New Benicia High School bell schedule, special education model discussed at Thursday’s school board meeting
Two of the biggest changes at Benicia High School this year are the adoption of a new bell schedule and the switch to a new special education model. Items on both were presented at Thursday’s school board meeting. Bell schedule The implementation of a new bell schedule at Benicia High has been in the works […]
Benicia Heads Back to Class: What’s new, what to expect at Benicia Unified’s 7 schools in 2017-18
As indicated by the cooler weather and flood of advertisements for school supplies, summer is winding down. On Monday, Aug. 21, Benicia students at all grade levels will head back to school for the start of the 2017-18 school year. However, no matter which school they are attending, all of Benicia Unified School District’s sites […]