Grossmont-Cuyamaca Moves to District Elections for Governing Board Trustees

Beginning in the 2012 elections, the district will be divided into five trustee areas and voters in those areas will elect a trustee to represent them.

Steele Canyon Rains on Senior Night Parade at Grossmont High School

Foothillers fall to league unbeaten Cougars 30-18 as spirited crowd watches in the cold, rain.

Helix Reigns With a Light Touch, Beating Granite Hills 63-7 in the Mist and Drizzle

Michael Adkins scores on plays of 79, 80 and 51 yards as the Scotties up record to 8-1.

Photo Exhibit by Grossmont High Teacher Opens Soon at Mission Trails

Eileen Mandell will show 45 of her works at Visitor Center in solo effort titled “Traveling Light.”

Janitors Benefit from La Mesa-Spring Valley District Deal with Teachers, Staff*

New health pact will save district $100,000, which will go toward custodians, grounds crews.

Neighborhood Rocks at Northmont Elementary School Fall Carnival

Spooky and sweet, annual PTA event featured a live band, dead bodies and a haunted cafeteria.

Murray Manor Elementary Hosts ‘Thriller’ of a Fall Festival

Dancing and tumbling team from El Cajon Rec Department highlights Halloween weekend event.

Helix Haunts Yet Another Foe with a 42-Point Victory: This Week It’s Valhalla

Brandon Lewis completes 16 of 20 passes for 258 yards to lead Scotties over the Norsemen.

Grossmont Stumbles at Granite Hills, Falling 27-23 in Last Minutes

Hillers lose lead to Eagles after second-quarter comeback from 14-0 first-quarter deficit.

La Mesa Premiere Set for ‘The Great Intervention’ by 1985 Helix Graduate

Steve Moramarco brings his mockumentary to a theater he performed in as a teenager.

Helix Grad Screens Movie at Old Gym, Perfectly Frank About Bullies, Pranks

David Kano, along with partners in short film, draws out student stories in one of four assemblies.

Monte Vista Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Flurry of Activities

This year, the staff raised $1,500, and in six years, they have raised more than $10,000.

Ex-Grossmont School Board Members Pledge $2 Million to UCLA

Nadia and Thomas Davies, controversial trustees of 1990s, honor late daughter and her doctor.

La Mesa Patch Week in Review Oct. 17-22

Former Teacher of the Year finishes an outdoor mural to support, based on a Picasso, so support peace theme.

Grossmont Outgunned in Musket Game: Helix Charter High Prevails 42-0

Brandon Lewis completes 16-of-26 passes in first half for a 35-0 lead before spending second cheering Scotties from the sidelines.

Question of the Day: Will the Hillers or Scotties Prevail in Tonight’s Clash?

The 7 p.m. game at Grossmont High School marks the 60th anniversary of the first meeting with Helix High School for local football supremacy.

From Scotties to Salem: Magracia Makes Cross Country Trek to Success

Freshman running star from Lemon Grove leads North Carolina women’s college as top recruit.

The Musket Game Turns 60: Foothillers Were Favorites Against Scotties in 1951

The original musket came from the family of Jack Campbell, Helix’s first senior class president and first Helix team halfback.

Clay Wilson Leads Grossmont to 14-10 Water Polo Victory Over Host Helix

The Foothillers raised their league record to 5-2, while the Scotties fell to 1-5.

Picasso Would Approve: Mural Gives Peace a Chance at Rolando School

Jon Hayman hopes painting will be backdrop to An Evening of the Arts, with music of the Depression.

Viejas Gives $1,000 to Grossmont High NJROTC for State Flag Collection

Booster Club accepts check from Viejas Enterprises Public Relations Director Robert Scheid.

West Hills High School to Host First Forum on Attendance Boundaries

Grossmont Union High School District panel has suggested changes in where students go to school.

Grossmont High School Loses Principal, Gains an Assistant Superintendent

Theresa Kemper begins work in educational services for the Grossmont Union High School District.

Helix Celebrates Homecoming with a 62-3 Walk Over West Hills High School

Many Highlander starters rested in the second half after first team races to a 48-0 lead at halftime.

Courtney Wendleton and Garrett Mills Crowned Helix Homecoming Royalty

Class of 1971 members among hundreds enjoying performances by Dance Team, Cool Juggler and No. 1 team.

Grossmont Loses First Game of the Season to 5-1 Valhalla High School

Hillers are kept scoreless in the second half as Norsemen prevail at Homecoming 41-7.

Grossmont High Tennis Teams Seek ‘Equal’ Love from the School District

Players and parents call attention to poor condition of courts and expense in traveling to other schools for play and practice.

Helix Edges Grossmont in 5-Game Nail-Biter at the Highlanders Gym

Rivals raised the roof, with final volleyball game tied 14-14. Both play Valhalla in the coming week.

Hillers Hold Off Norsemen in Final Seconds to Lift Water Polo Record

Grossmont beat visiting Valhalla 10-9 after leading throughout the match.

Monte Vista Educator a Nominee for San Diego County Teacher of the Year

Paula Delgado teaches in the Science Department at Monte Vista.

Helix Romps Over Top 10 Team, Beating Mount Miguel 49-7

No. 1-ranked Scotties retain the Claymore Sword in game with longtime rival from Spring Valley.

Running for Home: Grossmont Meets Granite Hills in Cross Country

Foothillers fall to Eagles in varsity but prevail in junior varsity in series of races at Harry Griffen Park.

Grossmont High School Art Teacher Nominated for Woman of the Year Honor

East County Chamber of Commerce taps Eileen Mandell for recognition at luncheon Oct. 28.

Superintendent Ralf Swenson Being Graded Online in HS District Survey

More than 20,000 parent homes and 2,000 teachers and staff invited to take anonymous survey.

Foothillers Win at Homecoming, Defeating Monte Vista 36-7

Unbeaten Grossmont High jumps out to 21-7 halftime lead over Monarchs and never looks back.

Vanessa Cishugi Crowned Homecoming Queen at Grossmont High School

Omar Lopez, who helped Hillers beat Monte Vista, was named Homecoming king at later dance.

Helix Marching Band Made Debut in 1951—at Opening of ‘La Mesa Airport’

The airfield was at Sweetwater Springs Boulevard and Jamacha Road. But it wasn’t really new.

Palm Tree Cell Tower is Now Live, Boosting Wireless Service, AT&T Says

Lake Murray cell tower has been criticized for its location near Murray Manor Elementary School.

La Mesa Middle School Walkers Serenaded, Cheered by Helix Students

About 150 seventh- and eighth-graders hike to school from Helix Charter High parking lot.

Tricks of the Trade: Teachers Tell How to Lift La Mesa-Spring Valley Scores

School board told: “If you raise the bar, they will always meet or exceed your expectations.”