August 19, 2010 RSS feed / Inside Education

MCUSD begins new school year

All Mariposa County Schools will open Tuesday, Aug. 24. Parents with children new to Mariposa County or who are changing elementary schools are urged to register as early as possible. More...

ICES seeks new child care providers

As the economy continues to sputter, Infant Child Enrichment Services (ICES) reminds the public of a business opportunity in child care. More...

Lushmeadows/Triangle Road routes

ROUTE S-AM Lushmeadows / Triangle TIME LOCATION 7:03 AM Darrah/Owl Creek Rd. 7:05 AM Darrah/Sherrod Rd. 7:10 AM 3619 Triangle Rd. 7:14 AM Lushmeadows Store 7:17 AM Meadow Ln. & Pinetop 7:21 AM Meadow Ln. & Cathedral More...

Cathey’s Valley routes

ROUTE F-AM Catheys Valley/Hornitos TIME LOCATION 6:40 AM Hornitos Plaza & More...

Jerseydale/Darrah routes

ROUTE P-AM Jerseydale / Darrah / Hwy 49 S TIME LOCATION 6:40 AM Best Rd. & Scott Rd. 6:45 AM Best Rd. & Hites Cove 6:52 AM Campground Pullout 6:55 AM 6256 Jerseydale Rd. 6:57 AM Darrah Rd. @ School House 6:58 AM 5797 Darrah Rd. More...

Old Highway/140 routes

ROUTE K-AM Old Highway and Highway 140 TIME LOCATION 6:45 AM Marshall & Marklee (Turn around) 6:47 AM Marshall & Old Hwy. 6:56 AM Scrubby Oak & Old Hwy. 6:57 AM 4121 Old Hwy. @ the bridge 6:58 AM 4903A Old Hwy. 7:01 AM Wilburs Way & Old Hwy. More...

Ponderosa Basin routes

ROUTE R-AM Ponderosa Basin TIME LOCATION 6:15 AM Bus Inspection at MCUSD 6:30 AM Depart MCUSD 6:55 AM 5118 Chowchilla Mtn. Rd. 6:56 AM Oak Leaf Acres 6:57 AM 5311 Chowchilla Mtn. Rd. 6:58 AM Sunset/Chowchilla Mtn. Rd 6:59 AM Silver Doctor Ct. More...

Late bus routes

ROUTE LR-1 Coulterville and Lake Don Pedro. Late Bus runs Monday through Thursday TIME LOCATION 5:35 PM MCHS Bus Line Up 5:55 PM Airport Inn, Mt. More...

Tip Top/Triangle Road routes

ROUTE N-AM AREA 49S/Whitmore/ Tip Top TIME LOCATION 6:55 AM Hwy. 49 S & Pegleg Rd. 7:00 AM Hwy. 49 S/Streeter Mtn. Rd. 7:03 AM Hwy. 49 S & Peakview 7:05 AM Hwy. 49 S & Stumpfield Mtn. Rd 7:08 AM Hwy. 49 S & Whitmore 7:10 AM 2379 Hwy. More...

North County routes

ROUTE A-AM Greeley Hill / Coulterville / Bear Valley TIME LOCATION 6:50 AM Coulterville Park 7:15 AM 7403 Hwy. More...

MCHS alumni meet

Sunday, Sept. 5, during Mariposa County Fair and Labor Day weekend, is the Mariposa County High School Grizzlies’ annual alumni breakfast meeting. It will be held at the breezeway of the high school gym, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More...

MCUSD dress code

Rules and regulations are established to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning. Students who fail to comply with these rules and regulations will be counseled, reprimanded, suspended and/or arrested as prescribed by law. More...

MMS holds orientation

Mariposa Middle School will host orientation for seventh grade and students new to the district on Thursday, Aug. 19. The orientation, which includes a campus tour and ice cream, will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the school. More...

Sierra Telephone names contest winners

The 19th annual Smokey Bear coloring contest, sponsored by Sierra Telephone, recently awarded its winners. They attended a special ceremony on Aug. 11 in Oakhurst, with Smokey on hand to congratulate them. More...

Bus schedule is online

In addition to its regular placement in the MARIPOSA GAZETTE, the Mariposa County Unified School District bus schedule for 2010-11 will be available online. More...

Day Camper of the Week

ELIZABETH THORSEN HAS BEEN SELECTED AS THE DAY CAMPER OF THE WEEK FOR THE MARIPOSA COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. SHE LIKES ALL COLORS, AND HER FAVORITE ICE CREAM IS CHOCOLATE. More...

Drama class opens

Drama-01: 7867 “Introduction to Theatre” is a Merced College class offered in Mariposa. The class is open to all (even high school students) and will be held on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at MCHS in room 51 starting Aug. More...

Ben Hur/town routes

ROUTE J-AM TIME LOCATION 6:10 AM 1357 Ben Hur Rd. 6:12 AM Ben Hur Rd. & Preston Rd. (Turn around) 6:15 AM 1632 Ben Hur Rd 6:20 AM 1978 Ben Hur Rd. 6:25 AM 2115 Ben Hur Rd. 6:30 AM Quick Ranch/Ben Hur Rd. 6:40 AM 3398 Ben Hur More...

Yosemite/El Portal routes

ROUTE M-AM AREA YOSEMITE TIME LOCATION 7:00 AM Depart MCUSD 7:40 AM Cedar Lodge 7:46 AM El Portal Trailer Park 7:52 AM Play Park 7:55 AM Community Hall 8:00 AM El Portal Elementary More...

Indian Peak/Hirsch Road routes

ROUTE O-AM Indian Peak and Hirsch Road TIME LOCATION 7:00 AM 4895 Usona Rd. 7:02 AM 4715 Usona Rd. 7:05 AM Usona Rd. & Usona Ridge (Turn around) 7:07 AM Usona Rd. & Leonard 7:08 AM 4872 Usona Rd. 7:13 AM 4926 Hirsch Rd. 7:14 AM 4901 Hirsch Rd. More...

Midpines routes

ROUTE H-AM MIDPINES TIME LOCATION 6:37 AM E. Whitlock/Vineyard Ln. 6:38 AM E. Whitlock Rd. & Yosemite Oaks Rd. 6:39 AM 5214 E. Whitlock Rd. 6:40 AM E. Whitlock Rd. & Crystal More...

Triangle/Carleton Road routes

ROUTE Q-AM Triangle / Carleton Roads TIME LOCATION 7:08 AM 4063 Triangle Rd. (BC Winery) 7:11 AM 4184 Triangle Rd. 7:13 AM Triangle Rd. & Carter Rd. 7:16 AM Triangle Rd. & Silva Rd. 7:17 AM 4643 Triangle Rd. 7:20 AM Triangle Rd. More...

MCHS holds student orientation

Mariposa County High School is preparing for student orientation night on Aug. 23, from 5:15 to 8 p.m. The evening is designed to help freshman students make the transition to high school. More...

Yosemite/El Portal Midpines routes

ROUTE L-AM Whitlock & Colorado TIME LOCATION 6:15 AM Depart YVS 6:18 AM Village Dr. & Castle Cliffs (District Court) 6:20 AM Village Dr. Bus Shelter (Behind Degnan's) 6:21 AM Village Dr. Bus Shelter (By More...

School board meetings set

The Mariposa County Unified School District Board of Trustees and Board of Education hold regular board meetings on the third Thursday of each month. The meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. in the district office board room, unless otherwise indicated. More...

District lists important dates for 2010-11

The Mariposa County Unified School District has adopted its calendar for the 2010-11 school year. The following is a list of key dates for the year. More...

Bus pass rules ensure MCUSD student safety

The MCUSD Board of Trustees believes that an overriding reason for set bus schedules is to ensure student safety. More...

Class of 1990 to reunite

The MCHS class of 1990 is having its 20-year reunion on Saturday, Sept. 4 at Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $60 per person. More...

Woodland hosts parent meeting

Woodland Elementary School will hold kindergarten and new parent orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 24, the first day of school at 8:30 a.m. It will be held in front of the kindergarten rooms. More...

Immunizations required for seventh graders

A pupil may not be admitted to school unless he/she has been fully immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, and rubella. More...

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