Harold Bray, a Benicia resident and World War II veteran known for being one of more than 300 people to survive the sinking of a Naval cruiser, is celebrating his 90th birthday today. In 1944, Ironwood, Mich. native Bray enlisted in the Navy as a senior in high school. He began attending boot camp in […]
Kennedy Music Studio student concert returns with free Father’s Day show
For those seeking something to do with their dads this Father’s Day following the breakfast and gifts, Kennedy Music Studio will be hosting its annual student concert at the Benicia Public Library. After all, music is one thing that brings families closer together. Kennedy Music Studio will be hosting its 11th annual student concert on […]
School board to vote again on graduation requirements
The Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District will be holding another vote on the graduation requirements for Benicia High School at Thursday’s meeting before it embarks on its summer recess. Staff is recommending the board revert back to its previous graduation requirements in an effort to hold further discussions with the community. On […]
Joe Henderson Elementary celebrates 30 years with schoolwide birthday bash
(This article has been updated from the print edition.) The 2016-17 school year marked a major milestone for Joe Henderson Elementary School. Benicia Unified School District’s second youngest elementary school turned 30 back in January and celebrated with a major party this past week. The event was spearheaded by fifth-grade teacher Kelly Hughes and featured […]
Benicia High’s special education department to undergo changes
New model aims to increase IEP students in general education classes Benicia High School is in the process of changing its special education model to allow students with disabilities to have greater access to general education courses, according to a letter sent out by Dr. Carolyn Patton, the director of special services for the Benicia […]
Wine, art to be exhibited at Ironhorse on Sunday
Bill Gian is new to Benicia, but he is no stranger to art. Those wishing to become acquainted with Gian’s work can do so this Sunday at Ironhorse Home Furnishings. Gian said he has been involved with the arts since he was a little kid, taking cues from his father, older sister and younger brother, […]
Benicia Middle School music teacher retiring
Today is not just the last day for students throughout the Benicia Unified School District. It is also the last day for many teachers who have served the district for a long time. Glenn Walp, who left an impact on the musically inclined youth as Benicia Middle School’s music teacher and band director, has played […]
Benicia High School 2017 top graduates share secrets to success
(This post has been updated from the previous edition.) Benicia High School’s Class of 2017 is unique in a lot of ways. They are the last class to have been born in the 20th century. They are also the last class that would have had students that attended Mills Elementary School, albeit only as kindergarteners. […]
School board approves 5 new BHS courses, delays vote on 2
The Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District approved five new Benicia High School courses— advanced engineering design, basic welding and automotive, Construction & Building Trades 1, introduction to medical careers, and yoga— and held two— physics of the universe and “Get Focused”— for further discussion at Thursday’s meeting. Dr. Leslie Beatson, the assistant […]
Community makes plea for support of arts, electives at Benicia High School during Thursday’s school board meeting
Supe: Board will revisit graduation requirements in September Hundreds of students, alumni, parents and teachers filled the Benicia Unified School District office to address concerns over Benicia High School’s new graduation requirements, scheduled to go into effect for the class of 2022, at Thursday’s school board meeting. In fact, the turnout was so large that […]