Calipatria High celebrates day of sports, school camaraderie

British soldiers descend on Imperial

IMPERIAL — Scorching heat, desert sand and locals’ scrutiny are just some of the things that members of the British Army Air Corps 672 Squadron 9 can expect when they deploy to...

El Centro's Ballington Academy teachers seek additional compensation

Teachers at Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences are requesting additional compensation on account of an extended academic school year that they contend has added 14 work days not specified in...

Higher Ed Week gets answers

Judi Pritchard recalls applying for college being a lot simpler than it is now for her only child, Shoshanah, a junior at Southwest High School.

Holtville High physics class imparts knowledge on younger students

HOLTVILLE — For the second-grade students at Finley and Pine Elementary schools, a short trip to the local high school translated into a fun-filled physics lesson here Tuesday.

Southwest High juniors receive crash course on college admissions process

With the college application process a few months around the corner, high school juniors throughout the Imperial Valley are being flooded with advice and information from dozens of college...

Parent of future high school seniors invited to college fair

Parents of high school juniors and other interested community members will have the opportunity to speak to different college representatives and learn about the application process during a higher...

SDSU-IV graduates look to the future

CALEXICO — In a sea of black gowns, more than 290 students graduated from San Diego State University-Imperial Valley campus Thursday as part of its 53rd commencement ceremony.

Mother, son graduate together

CALEXICO — While crowds of parents proudly applauded their graduating children from the audience at San Diego State University-Imperial Valley campus Thursday, one mother was graduating right...

Dippy Duck paddles into schools to teach water safety

CALEXICO — Dippy Duck wiggled and waved to hundreds of students at Cesar Chavez Elementary School on Wednesday as part of the Imperial Irrigation District’s water safety awareness...

Valley's young mathematicians shine at festival

IMPERIAL — Dozens of junior high mathematicians gathered to test their knowledge and showcase their skills during this year’s Imperial County Mathematics Festival at Imperial Valley...

Central Union High District bell schedule to remain the same

The regular day and minimum day bell schedule for the Central Union High School District will go unchanged for the 2013-2014 school year, to the delight of many teachers in the district.

Valley's best student musicians gather for evening of music

For Issac Ferrel, playing in this year’s Imperial County Honor Band and Orchestra Concert meant being a part of something great.

Valley's music community gathers for 'Afternoon of Jazz'

IMPERIAL – The assembly room at Frank Wright Middle School was filled to capacity with toe-tapping, finger-snapping community members during the 19th Afternoon of Jazz concert here Sunday.

Nearly 400 graduates celebrated at Imperial Valley College's 51st

IMPERIAL — The idea of working with and helping young adults is one of the many factors that led Arin Lawson to pursue an associate degree in behavioral science during her 2 1/2-year stay at...

Sunflower Elementary students use brain, solar power to generate boats

BRAWLEY – After six weeks of hard work and critical thinking, a group of sixth graders at Sunflower Elementary School were ready to test their solar-powered boats at the Lions Center pool here...

Brawley Elementary School District considering arming school officers

BRAWLEY — In light of statewide and national incidents of violence at schools, the Brawley Elementary School District is considering the approval of campus security officers to carry a firearm...

Rotaract SDSU-IV beautifies campus

CALEXICO — Members of Rotaract Club of San Diego State University-Imperial Valley campus made the world a bit more beautiful Friday morning as they planted bright flowers on campus.

Pinning ceremony welcomes newest crop of nurses

IMPERIAL — Since Caitlin Vandiver was a little girl she had aspirations to grow up and become a nurse like various members of her family.

Co-founder of CAP Council honored as SDSU distinguished alumni

In recognition for her work to raise awareness for child abuse-related issues in the Imperial Valley, El Centro resident Peggy Calvin was honored as one of seven distinguished alumni of San Diego...

IVC choir spring concert shows of students' talents

Leonardo Miranda attended the Imperial Valley College choir spring concert to support his girlfriend Maria Bello, who would be singing and playing the flute.

SAVAPA makes an "impression" with "Popularity"

Enrique Salgado of El Centro took his two children and parents to see the final showing of “Popularity.”

CUHS AVID program celebrates college-bound seniors, 20th anniversary

Central Union High School educators past and present celebrated the success of the school’s AVID program and this year’s college-bound seniors at its AVID awards night Thursday.

College-bound seniors celebrated

CALEXICO — Since its inception in 1999, the Imperial County College Going Initiative has steadily seen the number of high school seniors accepted to four-year universities increase.

Children, literacy celebrated at Heber library

HEBER — As an avid reader, Yeritza Quezada was drawn to the Children’s Day celebration at the Heber branch of the Imperial County Free Library due to the promise of a free book.

Local seniors recipients of prestigious Gates scholarship

For an elite group of local high school seniors, the financial barriers that come with attending college will no longer be an issue.