I don’t want to get into politics here. I am the first person to tell you when the State enacts absolutely STUPID funding measures that make no sense. I am also a clear voice to tell you at a local level that the proposed withholding of Federal Funds will result in a $320,000 or more loss annually to Mark Twain […]
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Mark Twain El graduation culminates with beloved tradition
By Louise SimsonSuperintendent Mark Twain Union Elementary School District The graduating class of 2025 celebrated their 8th grade promotion milestone at a ceremony at the Calaveras County Fairgrounds on June 3. Last Tuesday, the 85 graduates were honored in front of a large crowd of family and friends in a ceremony coordinated by veteran teacher Jeff Airola, which featured the long-standing tradition […]
Embracing local diploma-earning students’ “time travel” to revisit milestones
By Louise Simson Superintendent Mark Twain Union Elementary School DistrictFor Bret Harte High School seniors, one day before students’ official graduation, a walk down memory lane took on a new meaning of accomplishment as they reflected on the journey that led them to their diploma milestone. On Thursday afternoon, a new tradition was born at Mark Twain Union Elementary School District. Seniors, who were one day away from being […]
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