Sarah Banks’ Valedictory Address at Helix Charter High School

Sarah Banks: “Class of 2013, you do not have to be perfect to be successful, just be the best ‘you’ that you can possibly be, and you will be unstoppable.”

Grossmont High Class of 2013 Goodbye Video

Helix High Coach Willie Hathaway Gets Most Votes in School Volunteer of the Year Award

La Mesa Teacher Gets Scholarship to Enhance Online Learning

Eli Armstrong, a teacher at the Charter School of San Diego, has been awarded a prestigious Bridgepoint Fellowship.

Great 8 Lead the Way at Helix Charter High School’s 61st Graduation

The Scotties are the first of 14 schools in the Grossmont Union High School District to hold commencement in 2013.

Channel 933 Preserves Memories of Monte Vista Graduates in Audio

La Mesa 2013 High School Graduation Guide

Everything you need to know about Grossmont, Helix, Mount Miguel and Monte Vista high school graduation ceremonies.

Grossmont Student Wins 'World of 7 Billion' Video Contest

See Grossmont High School freshman Kelley Sheahan's winning video, Origami Wildlife.

Graduating Grossmont Seniors Get Scholarships

La Mesa and Spring Valley Students Receive Yale Club of San Diego Book Award

Mount Miguel JROTC Performs Memorial Day Ceremony

This weekend the Grossmont NJROTC Ceremonial Color Guard will present the colors during ceremonies held onboard the USS Midway.

Grand Jury: Alpine Residents Deserve Answer On High School Construction

The district bought land in Alpine area, but has said it is holding off on construction until enrollment increases and state funding returns to 2008 levels.

Monte Vista Sophomores Among Best in District for Exit-Exam Passing Rates

Grossmont High School 10th-graders taking the March test had passing rates of 85 percent (English) and 86 percent (math).

Breast Cancer Claims ex-Mt. Miguel Basketball Star Genevieve Costello

Matadors Hall of Famer was diagnosed with aggressive cancer on April 17, UC Davis says.

Spring Valley School Gets a Future Testing Sneak Peek

Rancho Elementary School students participated in the testing.

Baseball Dad Strikes Out in Court, Is Denied Look at Club’s Financial Data

Judge tells lawyer for Dan Nesovic that Blue & Gold Baseball Club isn't a booster club and Grossmont district doesn't have to release snack bar records at Grossmont High School.

Mt. Miguel Truancy Rate Highest in Grossmont HS District, Reports Show

Helix had by far the lowest truancy rate in report that also includes suspensions and expulsions.

$42M of Modernizing Upgrades Coming to La Mesa, Spring Valley High Schools

A roundup of spring construction updates at GUHSD schools, including Grossmont, Helix Charter, Monte Vista and Mount Miguel.

GUHSD, City of El Cajon to Move Forward with ECPAC Partnership

The council also floated the idea of building a multi-use events center adjacent to the more than 1,100-capacity facility, using GUHSD bond monies.

High-Speed Finale: Helix Handles Grossmont in Last Dual Track Meet

Scotties outscore the host Hillers in boys and girls varsity and JV as well under overcast skies.

Grossmont Student's B&W Photo Tops in Helix Water District Contest

Chelce Blackwood's B&W "Dark Waters" won 1st place. Grossmont students won six of the 14 awards in the contest. El Cajon Valley's Rand Al Urfali won Best in Show.

Monte Vista HS Students Pledge to 'Live to Celebrate' Without Alcohol, Drugs

From 2006 to 2008, 650 East County minors (age 20 and younger) were admitted to local emergency rooms for binge drinking or for being injured or overdosing on alcohol while binge drinking, according to San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency

Meet Grace Campbell, New Grossmont High School Girls Basketball Coach

Campbell, the former JV coach, took the reins of the varsity team after Jeff Bickford resigned after the season.

GUHSD Announces 'Teacher of the Year' Nominees

Eileen Bagg-Rizzo of Santana and Randy Cambou of West Hills will represent GUHSD in the San Diego County Teacher of the Year Awards.

PHOTOS: South Storms Back to Win Girls High School All-Star Game 92-90

The South team employed a stifling full-court press in the second half that gave the North fits in the South's 92-90 win.

Photos: South Wins Game of Runs in Boys High School All-Star Game

Cathedral's Niksha Federico led all scorers with 19 points, and paced the South team, which had a balanced attack and six players in double-figures.

'X' Dunks the Spot: Cathedral Senior Wows Crowd at Slam Dunk Contest

Cathedral's Xavier Williams threw down three perfect dunks en route to the win.

Parkway Middle, Grossmont High Named California Distinguished Schools

They are two of the 218 in state and 19 in San Diego County to win distinction.

GUHSD Partnership Could Re-Open East County Performing Arts Center

The school board discussed at its meeting Wednesday the possibility of schools using the facility for performances and graduations.

Mount Miguel Has Highest Dropout Rate Locally, New Data Reveals

The Spring Valley school is more than twice as high as the district rate, but far lower than state and county averages.

Mount Miguel's Joanna Gonzalez Wins Top Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

Mount Miguel's Kevin Gonzalez finished third, and Grossmont's Kyleigh Sullivan finished fourth.

La Mesa and Spring Valley Residents Encouraged to Apply For Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee

There are two open positions: Business Community vacancy and Senior Citizen Organization vacancy.

Helix RB Michael Adkins Earns 'Offensive Player of the Year' Award

Adkins joins fellow Helix alums Reggie Bush and Alex Smith as past NFF Scholar-Leader Athletes from San Diego.

County Spelling Champ Mulled Losing on Purpose at School Bee

Heritage Charter eighth-grader Giabao Tonthat wins trip to Washington for National Spelling Bee.

Smartest Athletes at La Mesa, Spring Valley Schools? Girls Soccer Players

Foothillers, Scotties, Monarchs and Matadors place 174 student-athletes total on U-T San Diego winter sports All-Academic teams.

No Hungry Students: Where La Mesa, Spring Valley Kids Can Get Free Meals

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

Gallery: Grossmont Hosts Ramona for High-Caliber Swim Meet

Bulldogs were led by junior Garrett Glaudini, who competed in U.S. Olympic Trials last summer.

Grossmont Comeback Falls Short as Santana Explodes for 6 Runs

Hillers narrowed the lead to 9-7 but ended up on the short end of 15-7 Sultan road victory.

Dive-In Movie: Grossmont Pair Don Underwater Camera for Fish-Eye View

Breaststroker Race Bays and butterfly swimmer Makala Tintinger practice for Thursday meet.

Grossmont Union High School District Hosting Anti-Bullying Forum

The event is Wednesday at the library on the Grossmont High School campus.