College Financial Aid Applications In Gilroy Area: Compare To CA

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Santa Clara Health Officer Calls On Schools To Reopen This Fall

"The science is now clear​ that the risk of transmission among children wearing masks is very low, even with reduced spacing between desks."

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On Gilroy Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Gilroy Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Gilroy Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Gilroy area high schools.

Seven Santa Clara Co. Schools Given 'Distinguished School' Award

Over 100 middle and high schools were named award recipients across the state.

In Gilroy Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

The portion of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Santa Clara County.

Gavilan faculty has training in online course delivery

When education at all levels transitioned from in-person to online, Gavilan College faculty gained new skills and training.

Meet the Gavilan College 2020 Community Spirit Award Recipients

The Gavilan College 2020 Community Spirit Award recipients: "Because of people like you, communities thrive."

Gavilan College Awarded $3M Grant From DOE

DOE will fund a program that aims to boost Hispanic student performance.

Gavilan College Offering Fall Students Free Laptops

The tech tools required for distance learning are being offered to students based on need through a lending program.

Digital Divide Stymies Gilroy Students: Report

In the backyard of the world's epicenter of technology, South Bay students on the wrong side of the digital divide are being left behind.

Digital Divide Stymies South Bay Students Amid Pandemic: Report

In the backyard of the world's epicenter of technology, South Bay students on the wrong side of the digital divide are being left behind.

Gilroy Expulsion Rate Plummets: Report

But advocacy group says the District’s policy to reduce expulsions has have negatively impacted Black and Latino students, the report said.

Gilroy School District Cancels On-Campus Activities

Poor air quality cited by GUSD for decision to cancel on-campus activities and recommendation that teachers work from home.

Gilroy Unified School District Board Of Education Approves Full Distance Learning Model For 2020-21 School Year

Details for distance learning are in development and an extensive plan will be presented at the August 6, 2020 board meeting.

Gilroy Schools To Continue Distance Learning

The district started a distance learning program when it shuttered campuses midway through the spring semester amid the coronavirus crisis.

Gilroy Unified School District Welcomes Two New Administrators To Leadership Team

Special Board Meeting where both appointments were accepted by the Board. The onboarding process will continue throughout the summer.

Gilroy Unified School District's New Recommendations For The Start Of The School Year

The Fall 2020 Plan was based on requirements and recommendations from the Santa Clara Public Health Department and the Office of Education.

Superintendent Present Proposed 'Reopen Gilroy Unified School District Plan' To Board Of Education

On Tuesday, July 14, at 5:30 pm, the Gilroy Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting.

Former Gilroy High School Principal, Martin Enriquez, Dies On June 17, 2020

Mr. Enriquez is survived by his wife Yvonne, and three sons: Martin Jr., Dre and Stevan.

Projected Timeline For Gilroy Unified School District Return To School Announcement

The GUSD fall reopening plans will be posted on the district’s website by the middle of July.

Santa Clara County Issues Guidance On Reopening Schools This Fall

Here's how Santa Clara County Schools plans to keep students healthy if campuses reopen for the 2020-2021 school year.

August 3 - 7 Lincoln-Douglas Debate Online for MS and HS Students

at Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy Online

Gilroy Update From Superintendent Flores - June 19, 2020

District’s plans for the Fall 2020 guidance will be distributed to school districts by June 30, 2020.

Trustee Anisha Munshi Resigns From Gilroy Unified School District Board Of Education

The Board of Education reconvenes on August 6, 2020, at the first meeting of the 2020-21 school year.

Gilroy USD Serves 274K Meals Amid Coronavirus Closure

As the public health emergency left the economy in shambles, districts faced feeding students who were still technically "in school."

Los Gatos Union ESD Serves 20K Meals Amid Coronavirus Closure

As the public health emergency left the economy in shambles, districts faced feeding students who were still technically "in school."

Sequoia UHSD Serves 7K Meals Amid Coronavirus Closure

As the public health emergency left the economy in shambles, districts faced feeding students who were still technically "in school."

Santa Clara County School Reopening Announcement

Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) today announced recommended guidance for schools’ county-wide recovery and reopening.

Update From Gilroy Superintendent Flores - May 22, 2020

Students from Mt. Madonna High School will graduate on Tuesday, June 2, at 6 pm. You can watch the debut of their graduation video here.

Gilroy Update From Dr. Flores - May 8

"May 13 is the Ca. Day of the Teacher and we will be celebrating all of our certificated staff that day."

County of Santa Clara Increases Coronavirus Testing Access With 2 New Sites

New testing webpage provides information on testing including locations throughout the county where testing is available.

May 1, 2020 Update From Gilroy Unified School District Superintendent Flores

Registration information for the current school year and for incoming students for the 2020-21 school year is now being accepted.

Gilroy Unified School District Welcomes New Luigi Aprea Elementary School Principal

Superintendent Flores made the official announcement of new principal of Luigi Aprea Elementary School on April 28, 2020.

GUSD Welcomes New Administrators For El Roble Elementary School And Gilroy High School

The official announcement was made at the April 23, 2020, GUSD Board Meeting, where both appointments were accepted by the Board.

Update From Gilroy Unified School District Superintendent Flores - April 17

"To date, we have distributed over 2,733 Chromebooks and mailed out over 1,000 hard copy packets to families who need technology."

Gilroy Update From Superintendent Flores- April 10

"To date, we have distributed over 1,800 Chromebooks to families in Gilroy. We have had over 6,000 families indicate technology need."

Santa Clara County School Superintendents’ Response To State Leaders’ Recommendation

April 1, 2020

March 27 Update From Gilroy Superintendent Flores

All Santa Clara County public schools have extended school closures through May 1, 2020.

Gilroy Extends School Closures Till May 1

Six Bay Area counties are extending their school closures through May 1, as we work hard to protect our vulnerable community members.