2026-2027 District News

The Falcons are rallying around coach Leonardo, showing that their strongest bond extends beyond the court.

Buhach Colony’s “OG” Rich Cometta named Grand Marshal for Homecoming Parade.

For the first time in chapter history, four Gauchos have been named National FFA Proficiency Finalists in the same year.

The Atwater High marching band represented MUHSD and the community during the Labor Secretary’s visit to West-Mark.

Buhach Colony, Golden Valley high school bands earn top honors in recent weeks.

Veteran teachers help new educators grow during MUHSD’s New Teacher Support Program Seminar.

With patience and guidance from teacher Maya Lo, beginning artists are discovering their talents one sketch at a time.

The longtime campus cafe at Golden Valley High gives students a chance to learn customer service, cooking and business skills in a real-world setting.

Sierra Nevada Geography and History students put their outdoor skills to the test during a three-day Yosemite backpacking trip.

Phonesavanh’s commitment to understanding students and never giving up on them earns her the county’s top administrator honor.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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