Two weeks ago, the principals of Benicia’s four elementary schools presented their Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) at Benicia Unified School District’s governing board meeting. On Thursday, the principals of Benicia’s middle and high schools will be presenting their goals. The SPSA is established by school site councils to develop goals, aligned to BUSD’s […]
Benicia Police Department, Benicia Unified School District to join forces for Cyber Safety Night tomorrow
In the past month, Benicia Unified School District had two separate scare instances that initiated the need for a discussion on teens and the use of social media. In September, a Benicia High School student made violent threats against his school on the messaging site Kik. After the incident was reported to Benicia High officials, […]
2008 class gift unveiled as new BHS mural
A parting gift from Benicia High School’s 2008 graduating class has finally seen the light of day, and it can be seen by anyone who drives into the front parking lot or even passes it by when driving down Military West. Every year, the outgoing senior class announces its Senior Class Gift. The funds are […]
School board approves elementary student achievement plans
The Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District voted unanimously to approve the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for each of the elementary schools after hearing goals presented by the principals. According to Leslie Beatson, the assistant superintendent of educational services, the goal of the SPSA is to raise the academic performance of […]
School board to hear elementary school student achievement plans at Thursday’s meeting
The Governing Board of the Benicia Unified School District will vote to approve the Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) for each of the site’s four elementary schools at Thursday’s meeting. The SPSA is established by school site councils to develop goals, aligned to BUSD’s Local Control Accountability Plan, which would support the academic performance […]
School board approves change orders for Benicia High School stadium project
The Governing Board of Benicia Unified School District unanimously voted to approve change orders for Benicia High School’s stadium renovation project, allowing it to address any unforeseen circumstances. The project, one of the largest to be funded by the 2014 Measure S initiative, received an update from Bond Director Roxanne Egan. The scope for current […]
Police believe Benicia Middle School clown threat was a hoax
A threat purportedly made against Benicia Middle School by “clowns” on social media was determined to not be credible, Benicia police said. In the past few months, “creepy clown” sightings have become a bit of a phenomenon. The craze originated in South Carolina in August when unsubstantiated reports arose of clowns trying to lure kids […]
School board to consider architect for Benicia Middle School portable replacement
The Governing Board of Benicia Unified School District will consider Hibser Yamauchi (HY) Architects for the design of Benicia Middle School’s portable replacement project at Thursday’s meeting. The project is another item that is part of the Measure S bond’s Facilities Master Plan, which has already provided a new roof for the middle school and […]
Memory bricks available to purchase for new Benicia High School stadium walkway
As Benicia High School’s stadium of yesteryear fades into the soil to make room for a new stadium— scheduled to be completed in Spring 2017— many changes to the Drolette Stadium will be instated. These include a new all-weather track, upgraded lighting, new bleachers and so on. One of these new features is a redesigned […]
Teen marijuana use to be discussed at Benicia High forum
The legalization of marijuana for responsible recreational use has been a hot-button issue in recent years, and the push has only grown. Colorado and Washington state have legalized the plant, and a marijuana legalization initiative— Proposition 64— is on the ballot in California for the general election. The debate over the drug’s effect on revenue […]