Grossmont Girls Kick Off Double Bill With Hoops Victory Over Valhalla

Foothillers boost records in boys and girls play with double victory against the Norsemen.

Local Leaders to Share Their Love of Reading on Valentine's Day

Rolling Readers will host a Share Your Love of Reading event on Valentine’s Day to promote reading among children.

Schools Chief Promises Angry Parents to ‘Make It Better’ on Boundaries

Second information meeting for parents draws 150 to Parkway Middle School in La Mesa.

Private K-12 School Shuts Down After Remodeling Former Home Savings

Day-McKellar Preparatory School is shuttered three months after opening on Jackson Drive.

Tightrope Walker: New Grossmont Principal Dan Barnes Confronts Issues

Ex-football star tackles attendance boundary controversy and possible charter school move.

Eggstravagent Talents: Northmont Pupils Show ‘Future of Entertainment’

Tony Lawrence again directs dancers, singers, tumblers, jugglers, magicians and comedians.

Update: Schools Chief Doubts Size of Charter Study Group; Teacher Reacts

“You don’t know what small percentage of the whole [staff] that amounts to,” Ralf Swenson says.

Local Students Make Dean’s List at Respective Colleges

The students are attending colleges all over the country.

Grossmont High School Teachers Vote to Explore Becoming Charter School

Goals of study group include: “RESTORE our community and return to our traditional boundaries.”

The New ‘Griffin Center’ Becoming a Hot Spot at Grossmont College

The revamped student center marks end of Prop. R-funded construction.

3 Helix Football Stars Commit to Universities on National Signing Day

Toreros get Player of the Year Brandon Lewis. San Jose State and Marshall land Pruitt and Thompson.

Local High School Football Stars Make Their College Choices Official on National Signing Day

A slew of college bound football players from the San Diego region have announced their intentions on where they plan to continue their academic and athletic pursuits.

Souper Bowl Monday: Students, Retirees Unite to Help the Homeless

Painting party at Waterford Terrace prepares ceramic bowls for later sale to benefit the needy.

Helix Students to Reprise SADD Reality Party on Teen Binge Drinking

Parents are invited to free event, which offers tips on how they can help change the culture.

Open Enrollment Set for College Prep Middle School on Jackson Drive

Public charter school, which meets at Church of Christ, will accept new students starting Feb. 15.

Grossmont Defense Keeps Control of Game as the Foothillers Beat Helix

Robby Nesovic was Hillers’ leading scorer with 15 points; Helix led by Titus Young’s 14 points.

Helix Holds Off Grossmont Surge to Win First League Game in Girls Hoops

Sarah Meredith led the Scotties with 16 points. The Hillers’ Danielle Dahle also had 16 points.

Grossmont May Revisit Attendance Boundaries Amid Parent Criticism

High school district plans public information forums in February at two local middle schools.

Helix Community Garden Vote Again Delayed by Board, Dismaying Backers

“I don’t think [garden advocates] got the word of where our position was going to go today,” said board member Priscilla Schreiber.

Grossmont College Ceramics Tech Relishes Lighting a Fire Under Students

Al Ventura shares the knowledge of more than 30 years of working with ceramics with his students.

Helix Staff to Former Scottie Smith: Lead the Niners to the Super Bowl!

Good-luck poster is being carried to NFL star by his parents, Douglas and Pam Smith.

Foothillers Win Pin Contest vs. Scotties

Jorge Ramos, Ryan Hoppe and Justin Atkins among the victors for Grossmont High School.

Local Student Matthew Ticknor Hoping to Meet Alex Trebek in D.C.

College Prep Middle School seventh-grader takes first step toward National Geographic Bee.

Grossmont Girls Blank Helix in Second League Soccer Game

Hillers score three times in second half to notch second win in as many games. Scotties are 0-2 in league competition.

La Mesa-Spring Valley School Year Is Cut 5 Days Amid ‘Ugly’ Budget Fears

The board is told per-pupil spending will decline $370 if higher taxes aren’t passed in state votes.

Grace Returns to Grossmont: Foothiller Gets Royal Treatment 70 Years Later

Grace Kaminaka Tsuida was among many Japanese-Americans sent to WWII internment camps.

Kindergarten Olympian: Soccer Dad Brings Class to Murray Manor School

Yari Allnutt, widely traveled ex-professional, is an energetic volunteer in Ruth Leiderman’s class.

Parents Protest, But Are Told School Attendance Boundaries Won’t Change

Grossmont Union High School District board member Priscilla Schreiber says process was “ramrodded” by staff.

TV Show, Trophies Excite Helix at Rally Celebrating Football Champions

KUSI's Prep Pigskin Report raised the decibels in gym before classes began on Wednesday.

Foothillers Swamp the Scotties in League Opener of Girls Water Polo

With four goals, Savanah Phillips leads Grossmont over Helix Charter High School 14-4.

Prop. U Progress: Ceremonies Mark Major Work at Grossmont High School

Groundbreaking on Humanities Classroom Building comes two months after tennis courts were razed.

Santana Swats Down Grossmont in Second Half for Hoops Victory

Kayti Grable leads Sultans, who improve record to 7-9 with fast start and finish against the Hillers.

3 La Mesa Teens Have Roles in Francis Parker Production of ‘Sweeney Todd’

Megan Allcock, Evan Bramberg and Jay Gardenswartz will perform at Linda Vista theater.

Soccer Coaches Group Picks Helix Grad for National Scholar-Athlete Honor

Cal State San Marcos goalkeeper and captain Kaycee Gunion makes third team of collegiate list.

Monarchs Rule Hillers in the First Half, Then Go to the Bench in 52-38 Victory

Grossmont junior Derek Rustich leads all scorers with 15 points as Hillers open 2012 with home loss.

Top 10 San Diego High School Football Plays of the Year

The top 10 lists features plays from Helix, La Costa Canyon and Poway high schools.

Goals in Synch: Christiana Butera Picks Senior Year Over Olympic Games Bid

Mount Helix-area native again brings her Wheaton College team home to train in La Mesa.

Training Wheels for Film Buffs: Polar Express Inspires Kindergarten Teachers

Sandy Crawford was among several putting on engineer’s cap to enchant students with book.

Monte Vista's Emily Lopez Highlights All-Academic Athletes from Spring Valley High Schools

Mount Miguel and Monte Vista well represented among Union-Tribune's fall sports teams.

Ukulele Replacing Bagpipes at Helix? Nope, but Don’t Count Out Teacher

John Lindhorst taking his strumming students on the road—and on TV—to perform his own song.