Six Applicants Move Forward for Appointment to School Board Seat

Rather than board members nominating specific candidates, they voted to move all six applicants forward to the interview process on Thursday, March 14.

Grossmont Union HS District Avoids the 'Trouble Paying Bills' List

GUHSD, which was on the list last year, did not submit a "qualified" certification on their financial condition this year.

Grossmont Union HS District Seeks Input from La Mesa, Spring Valley Parents

Besides a workshop Saturday to outline goals, the district has a brief survey online for parents to provide input.

Escondido Defeats Helix in Double-Overtime Thriller in CIF Hoops Playoff

Poor free-throw shooting and a spate of turnovers doom the Scotties in Division I playoff game.

Local Leaders Share Their Love of Reading with San Diego Students

Honorary readers, including Mayor Art Madrid and La Mesa-Mount Helix Patch Editor Eric Yates read books to children in classrooms at 15 sites throughout San Diego County.

UCSD Conducts Driving Habits Survey; Participants Needed

Local program seeks San Diego County residents between 30 to 64 years old to answer questions pertaining to cell phone use while driving.

School Board Says Goodbye to Halgren, Opens Door for Her Replacement

In board agenda items, the board unanimously approved a 1.5 percent salary increase for teachers retroactive to July 1, 2012.

Helix Finds Another Gear in Final Period for Hoops Sweep of Grossmont

Kaelen Mitchell leads the Highlanders with 20 points as Helix takes home-and-away series.

Grossmont Outscores Santana 12-3 in 2nd Period, Cruises to Victory (Photos)

Bilal Rahim was leading scorer for Hillers with 22 points; Christian Barry netted 21 for the Sultans.

Tiger Woods Wins Farmers Insurance Open, His 75th PGA Career Victory

Woods also won at Torrey Pines for the eighth time (including the 2008 U.S. Open)—the most wins by any golfer at a single course.

State Error Led ACLU to Jump on Grossmont Union HS District

“False” report on English learners “reflects a data reporting problem,” says the school district.

Sentencing Delayed for Teacher's Aide Accused of Having Sex with Student

Chrystina Delrosario pleaded guilty in December to two counts of having unlawful sex with a minor. Sentencing is rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 14.

UC President Yudof, Recruited by Ex-Padres Owner, to Resign in August

Leader of UC system, including UCSD in La Jolla, came to California after call from John Moores.

Penny Halgren Quits LMSV School Board to Follow Heart to Arcadia

School trustee since 1994 is joining her boyfriend. Jay Steiger says he will seek vacant seat.

Highlanders Dominate Hillers in First Crosstown Hoops Showdown

Helix sharpshooter Kaelen Mitchell leads all scorers with 21 points, including four 3-pointers.

62-Year-Old High School Dropout Becomes Grossmont College Student Body President

Peg Marcus, the oldest student on campus and Santee resident, was featured on U-T San Diego.

La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools Practice Emergency Plans With Monthly Drills

Superintendent Brian Marshall also said that teachers and staff are trained on a variety of emergency plans by local police and sheriff's deputies.

Grossmont Grad Slain at Oregon Mall Recalled as ‘Giving, Generous Woman’

Hospice nurse Cynthia Ann Yuille was known as Cindy Waddell as Foothiller, graduating in 1976.

‘Oprah’ Moment at School: ‘Everyone's Gonna Get a Bike!’ [Video]

After Highlands Elementary, Bikes For Kids had a similar assembly at La Presa Elementary School later in the day. This year, the group donated about 1,500 bikes to kids across San Diego County.

Larry Urdahl Dies in Arizona; Led Grossmont HS District School Board

Former colleagues and family mourn his death from liver cancer at a hospital in Sedona.

Helix Charter HS Will Get Revamped Weight Room with $75K Chargers Grant

Helix was one of nine schools selected for grants this year, totaling $250,000 from the San Diego Chargers.

Castle Has No Clothes: Empty School District Headquarters Gutted for Retrofit

Grossmont High School's original home is a year away from completion in state-mandated repairs.

KUSI Hosts Pep Rally at Grossmont Before Last Month's Helix Game

As part of its "Alarm Clock Pep Rally" series, KUSI appeared at Grossmont High School on October 26

How Healthy Are La Mesa Students? State Releases Fitness Scores

The California Department of Education released its latest fitness test results for the 2011-2012 school year. Find out how La Mesa and Spring Valley students did.

Grossmont Falls to Eastlake 59-37 in CIF Division I Football Semifinals

Host Titans are too much for the Hillers, who ended first season with coach Tom Karlo at 9-3.

Grossmont Corrals Rancho Buena Vista, Advances to CIF Div. I Semifinals

Hillers down the Longhorns 55-34 to set up showdown with South County power Eastlake.

Strike up the Bands: District Showcases School Marching Units, Color Guards

Hundreds applaud halftime shows performed at Grossmont High School in annual extravaganza.

School Superintendent 'Breathes a Sigh of Relief' with Prop 30 Approval

Brian Marshall: "With the reelection of Board members (Emma) Turner and (Bill) Baber the community has voiced their approval of the current district path."

Stieringers Upset Incumbents on School Board, Healthcare Board

It seems Jim Stieringer has unseated Gary Woods, but with only a 600+ vote difference, he cautions premature celebration.

Jumping Jeremy and Adieu to Seniors: A Grossmont Night to Remember

Associated Student Body adviser Jeremy Hersch put on his own show at salute to Class of 2013.

Grossmont Soars Past West Hills 55-17 in League Finale, Awaits CIF Word

Foothillers should be highly seeded in Div. II playoffs starting next week, and could even get a bye.

Grossmont School Board Rift Explodes: Board Member Kelly Attacks Schreiber

Jim Kelly rips incumbent candidate Priscilla Schreiber for “cheap political tricks” with remarks.

Helix Holds Back But Still Romps Over Grossmont in Annual Musket Game

Scotties and Hillers wear 1952 retro jerseys, and recent tradition held with latest Helix victory.

60 Years Later, Helix and Grossmont Football Rivals Return for Honors

La Mesa Centennial event welcomes nine Scotties and two Hillers from Musket Game of 1952.

PHOTOS: Monte Vista High School Building Dedication [Video Clip]

The latest phase of the renovation cost nearly $15 million and was funded by Prop H and Prop U monies.

La Mesa Charter School Ranked Eighth in State API Scores

College Prep Middle School scored 920 on its API scores, a 61-point increase from last year.

Karlo on 7-0: Grossmont Victory Over Steele Canyon ‘by Far the Greatest’

First-year Foothillers coach congratulated his unbeaten team on a dramatic last-minute victory.

Across the Board Improvements in API Scores for LM-SV School District

Two schools – La Presa Middle School and Lemon Avenue Elementary School – saw all-time highs for their respective API scores.

Broken Water Main Cancels Classes at Helix Charter High School on Tuesday

Executive Director Mike Lewis: "We came in this morning and water was rolling down the hill down toward University [Avenue] down the driveway, so we obviously knew something was up."

Grossmont Stays Perfect for 2012 with Dominating Victory Over Granite Hills

Hillers quarterback Anthony Lawrence throws four touchdowns, avenges 2011 loss to Eagles.