'So You Think You Can Dance' Group Say Goodbye With Gangnam Style

Mary Murphy's 'So You Think You Can Dance' Show Group performed at a South Bay Union School District Board of Trustees meeting Thursday.

South Bay Superintendent to Attend Final Board Meeting Thursday

Report: Sweetwater Officials Accepted Jewelry for Wives in Bribery Scandal

The jewelry came from a construction executive who was awarded school district contracts, according to the report.

Mar Vista NJROTC Seniors Piped Over the Side

What Advice Would You Offer Graduating High School Students?

IB Graduating Seniors, Scholarship Recipients Honored at Awards Ceremony

School Corruption Suspect Demanded Lobster Dinner Before Business, Grand Jury Was Told

One contractor in the alleged school corruption that has led to the indictment of 15 contractors said school officials drank all his liquor. Another said a former superintendent refused to stay at meetings unless someone bought him lobster.

South Bay Union School District Picks New Superintendent

'Duck Dynasty' Producer Visits Imperial Beach Classroom to Research New Film

Reality TV producer and director Kevin Finn came to an AVID class at Mar Vista High School to research a new comedy and social commentary film about the student loan debt crisis.

Sweetwater Schools Rated Among Top U.S. High Schools

Mar Vista High School ranked in the top 10 percent of American high schools but fell out of the top 1,000 schools compared to last year, according to the 2013 U.S. News and World Report rankings.

SBUSD Celebrates South Bay Parent Volunteers, Child Nutrition Services

The South Bay Union School District recognized employees and volunteers who help serve students at their board meeting last week including the Reachout to Families Resource Center at Central Elementary School.

SBUSD to Explore Renewal of City-School Parks Agreement

Some school board members were optimistic about the idea while others said they were concerned about a financial commitment from the city if it can't afford to pay to maintain its Sports Park.

Sweetwater to Continue iPads for Students Initiative

The iPad program will continue after a close 3-2 vote by the Sweetwater Union High School District Board of Trustees. Opponents of the program say the money is needed to keep teachers in the classroom.

Sexual Education, Head Lice, School-City Parks at SBUSD Meeting

Among several other topics to be discussed at the monthly meeting, a presentation on the use of Proposition X school bond funds will also be made.

Trial Date Set for School Officials

The trial for 15 current and former South Bay school officials is scheduled to begin February 2014 for allegedly receiving bribes from contractors.

Chalk Art Paints Southwestern College

The two-day Street Painting Festival was the final event to recognize Women's History Month at Southwestern College.

Mar Vista Graduation Rate Sees Slight Decline; Remains Above Sweetwater Average

At 83.3 percent, Mar Vista High School's graduation rate was higher than district, county and state averages in the 2011-12 school year, but saw a 3 percent decline since the 2010-11 school year.

Sweetwater Board Member to Deploy to South Korea

McCann was deployed to Iraq when he served on the Chula Vista City Council.

How Tight Is Too Tight? Are These Students Stylish—Or Too Sexy?

Students were barred from a dance after what some called an “invasive” and "degrading" enforcement of new dress code policy. What's right for Imperial Beach?

Teacher: Mar Vista Middle Was Set Up for Failure

The middle school was labeled a failure from the start of No Child Left Behind because even though progress was made and education improved, the school was unable to achieve more than 20 specific goals a year.

Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Into High School

The U.S. Navy Parachute Team (aka The Leap Frogs) made a special appearance at Cathedral Catholic High School for Military Appreciation Day on Saturday.

No Hungry Students: Where Imperial Beach Kids Can Get Free Meals

California schools chief tells updated list of places that offer children low-cost or no-cost meals.

Willy Wonka, Oompas Loompas Visit Mendoza Elementary

The play "Willy Wonka Kids" at Mendoza Elementary School will be performed Friday evening to raise funds for the South Bay Union School District's Visual and Performing Arts program.

Mar Vista Middle School to Close, Restructure

Mar Vista Middle School will reopen in July as a new school with a focus on 21st century skills and problem based learning due to inconsistent academic performance over the course of the past decade, according to officials.

‘State of Emergency’ as Sweetwater Eliminates ROP, Cuts Adult Education

The school board voted to eliminate the district’s Regional Occupational Program and cut 28 percent of adult education funding Monday to save about $3 million. More than 50 members of the public spoke out against the cuts.

Gionis Campaign Boasts ‘Tremendous Response’ Amid ‘Personal Attacks’

South County candidate for state Senate says she is only Republican to get "A" rating from the NRA.

'Lack of Transparency' Prompts Southwestern College Official to Resign

"Without information, all the information, oversight is a sham," said Governing Board Member William Stewart in a resignation letter Friday.

No Jail Time for Contractor in School Corruption Scandal

Henry Amigable was sentenced to probation and community service for wining and dining Sweetwater school officials for years.

Alleged South Bay Schools Corruption Arraignments Delayed – Again

More than a dozen current and former school officials from three South Bay school districts face charges including bribery. The fourth attempt to hold arraignment hearings will take place April 12.

Alleged School Corruption Defendents Back in South County Courthouse Friday

Some accused school officials face years in prison if convicted. The hearings will stay in Chula Vista after a push to move the trial back to San Diego.

New Sweetwater Meeting Times May Stifle Public Participation, Critics Say

The school district may change its regular meeting time from 3:30 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. Critics say the move could quiet the voice of parents, students and the community at large.

Mar Vista Wrestling Coach Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegation

The parent of a champion wrestler accused team coaches of sexually harassing his daughter and Head Coach Mario Olmos of not taking his claims seriously.

South Bay Schools Corruption Defendants Due in Court Monday

Fifteen defendants in the ‘pay-to-play’ investigation involving San Ysidro, Sweetwater and Southwestern College officials have Monday court dates.

One Week After Newtown, Students Find Bullet at IB Charter School

Two students found a .22 caliber bullet at Imperial Beach Charter School on Dec. 21, said Principal Pamela Reichert-Montiel.

End of World Prophecy Keeps Southwestern College Prof Busy

A misinterpretation of ancient Mayan text by German scientists years ago led to the idea of a calendar that expires this month, signaling some kind of apocalypse, according to the Professor Mark Van Stone.

Less Than a Third of California Students Post Healthy Fitness Scores

Imperial Beach students reflect trend of fifth-graders lacking in fitness, but older students improving as they age, according to the state Department of Education's results for the 2011-2012 school year.

Fun on Wheels at School Fundraiser

The Wheel-a-thon at Friendship School raised money for activities at the Imperial Beach school for special needs students from across San Diego's South Bay.

In Soggy Match, Mar Vista Marches to Playoff Win Over Clairemont

The Mariners bested the Chieftains 31-7 Friday at Myron L. Smull Stadium in Imperial Beach to earn a trip to North County for a quarerfinals game again Valley Center High School next week.

South Bay School Board Candidates Explain Why They Deserve Your Vote

Board of Trustees candidates give their final arguments for why they deserve your vote Tuesday.

Props 30 and 38 Explained: Which Do You Support?

Baffled by the two ballot initiatives seeking to send billions of dollars to public schools? Don't be. EdSource's new infographic makes it all clear. Which proposition do you support?