Merced Union High School District - 2026-2027 District News

MHS principal and football coach holding up a big check for $5,000

Friday night lights bring $5K to Merced High

Merced High was one of 1,000 schools nationwide selected for the program and could advance for a chance at $250,000 – or even $1 million.

October 1, 2026

Students recording another student with a camera and another student holding a cue card

Lights, camera, Gauchos: El Capitan students take their work to CBS47

El Capitan media students took their classroom skills to the real world, turning around a highlight package for Friday night’s CBS47 newscast.

October 1, 2026

Student working on their monster mask during workshop

Creature Feature: Golden Valley students bring monsters to life with Hollywood magic

Students unleash their imaginations during a three-day workshop led by Emmy-winning makeup artist Brian Sipe.

September 23, 2026

GV student standing in front of theater curtains holding their trombone

Golden Valley High’s Vasquez with another next-level opportunity

Matthew Vasquez will represent Golden Valley High among an elite group of young musicians from across the country.

September 16, 2026

Two students holding up a suicide prevention poster

Petals of positivity as Atwater High HOSA creates Hope Garden

The Atwater High HOSA chapter hosted a Suicide Prevention Awareness event during lunch on Wednesday.

September 10, 2026

Atwater girls volleyball team in their uniforms with a dog sitting in the front

Picture-Perfect: Atwater volleyball helps shelter pets find their forever homes

The Falcons teamed up with the Merced County Animal Shelter to shine a spotlight on 16 animals in need of forever homes.

September 1, 2026

Group photo of all the students that participated in the HOSA retreat

Buhach Colony High brings student leaders together with HOSA regional officer retreat

A regional HOSA retreat at Buhach Colony helped student officers develop leadership skills while discovering the power of a larger community.

August 27, 2026

Three FFA students holding up an FFA flag

Merced High FFA raises the bar, earning national three-star recognition

Merced High FFA students take ownership of a challenging national application process and earn a place among the nation's top chapters.

August 20, 2026

Josh Fluetsch standing in front of Lake Tahoe

Fluetsch brothers take endurance to another level

The Merced High alumni took on two daunting challenges just nine days apart – and found inspiration in each other along the way.

August 17, 2026

Four students and a staff member holding up their certificates

Learning to care: VolunTEENs gain experience, find their calling

Seven months of hospital experience help local high school students discover the possibilities of a career in healthcare.

August 17, 2026

Close up of a chicken wrap made by nutrition services

Serving up success: MUHSD Nutrition team ready for another big year

MUHSD Nutrition Services served more than 1.8 million meals last year and has set its sights even higher for this school year.

August 17, 2026

A group photo of all the new teachers this year at MUHSD

Learning to Lead: New Teacher Institute helps prepare beginning teachers for new career

Approximately 40 new teachers participated in the three-day training session.

August 11, 2026

Joan Faul standing in front of the Atwater Joan Faul Park sign

The heart of Atwater: Remembering Joan Faul

Former Atwater Mayor and longtime Atwater High administrator Joan Faul made a lasting impact on her community.