The Atwater and Buhach Colony drama departments have created haunted houses on campus for students to enjoy during lunch.

The Golden Valley theater program is hosting “Escape the Theater: A Haunting Escape Challenge.”

Leaders from MUHSD, Merced City Schools, Merced College and UC Merced met at the “State of Merced Education” luncheon.

Through loss and love, Atwater High volleyball star Amara Rhodes finds her strength and her smile.

Merced High entrepreneurship classes are learning business skills while running the student-led T-shirt printing business Paw Prints.

The Merced Union High School District Nutrition staff worked hard creating new food options which led to over a million meals served during the 2024-25 school year.

Atwater High’s Shelby Fishman is one of 25 teachers selected from across the country to win prize.

Golden Valley High band members Dustin Mincey, Matthew Vasquez selected for SFJAZZ High School All-Star group.

Atwater and Golden Valley high school students teamed up with USC’s grounds crew to get the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum prepared for the first football game.

The El Capitan High Pacific Club is helping students in need by obtaining backpacks and other school supplies donated by the Mercy Medical Foundation.

Buhach Colony High longtime counselor provides wisdom for seniors who need help navigating their final year.

Former Buhach Colony High graduate Aly Gleason has been able to travel the world through soccer and her 11-year military career.

Golden Valley High senior Lilly Lakkireddy has followed in her two older siblings footsteps to become ASB president.

Buhach Colony High longtime counselor offers her advice for seniors who need help navigating their final year.

The program provides new teachers with instructional knowledge, classroom management skills and other useful tools they’ll need as they begin their career in education.

El Capitan’s Kaitlyn Holtz, Odalys Orellana and Merced High’s Rishabh Saha earned top five finishes at FBLA National Conference.

El Capitan High’s Madi Dietz somehow balances playing four sports for the Gauchos and raising and showing animals for FFA.

Golden Valley is one of just 21 schools selected nationwide for the honor and will perform “High School Musical” in February.

MUHSD launches a podcast to help seniors navigate their way through crucial topics surrounding their final year of high school.

Buhach Colony High School new principal Kyle Mesa shares his excitement and goals as he prepares for his first school year in his new position.

Longtime Merced Sun-Star reporter Shawn Jansen joins MUHSD as the Program Manager Digital Media and will be writing stories, highlighting District news, achievements and sports.