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2025-2026 District News

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Golden Valley’s haunted theater dares you to escape.

Golden Valley’s haunted theater dares you to escape.

The Golden Valley theater program is hosting “Escape the Theater: A Haunting Escape Challenge.”
Merced education leaders forge pathways from kindergarten through Ph. D with creative partnerships.

Merced education leaders forge pathways from kindergarten through Ph. D with creative partnerships.

Leaders from MUHSD, Merced City Schools, Merced College and UC Merced met at the “State of Merced Education” luncheon.
A father, a daughter, and the words that changed everything: ‘Our new life starts today.’

A father, a daughter, and the words that changed everything: ‘Our new life starts today.’

Through loss and love, Atwater High volleyball star Amara Rhodes finds her strength and her smile.
Merced High’s Paw Prints students are learning the business one T-shirt at a time

Merced High’s Paw Prints students are learning the business one T-shirt at a time

Merced High entrepreneurship classes are learning business skills while running the student-led T-shirt printing business Paw Prints.
MUHSD Nutrition staff celebrates million meals served

MUHSD Nutrition staff celebrates million meals served

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.
Engines of Excellence: Atwater teacher receives $50K award from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools

Engines of Excellence: Atwater teacher receives $50K award from Harbor Freight Tools for Schools

Atwater High’s Shelby Fishman is one of 25 teachers selected from across the country to win prize.
Golden Valley High bandmates strike all the right chords with SFJAZZ All-Star selection.

Golden Valley High bandmates strike all the right chords with SFJAZZ All-Star selection.

Golden Valley High band members Dustin Mincey, Matthew Vasquez selected for SFJAZZ High School All-Star group.
Future Field of Dreams: MUHSD students help prep USC’s Coliseum for kickoff

Future Field of Dreams: MUHSD students help prep USC’s Coliseum for kickoff

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.
El Capitan High Pacific Club receives school supply donation from Merced Medical Foundation

El Capitan High Pacific Club receives school supply donation from Merced Medical Foundation

The El Capitan High Pacific Club is helping students in need by obtaining backpacks and other school supplies donated by the Mercy Medical Foundation.
Advice for students who are anxious about how they should spend their final year of high school

Advice for students who are anxious about how they should spend their final year of high school

Buhach Colony High longtime counselor provides wisdom for seniors who need help navigating their final year.
MUHSD alum Aly Gleason enjoying her role as Major in Space Force

MUHSD alum Aly Gleason enjoying her role as Major in Space Force

Former Buhach Colony High graduate Aly Gleason has been able to travel the world through soccer and her 11-year military career.
Family dynasty: Lakireddy siblings have served as last three Golden Valley High ASB presidents.

Family dynasty: Lakireddy siblings have served as last three Golden Valley High ASB presidents.

Golden Valley High senior Lilly Lakkireddy has followed in her two older siblings footsteps to become ASB president.
Senior checklist: Tips for students who need help accessing resources for college apps, graduation

Senior checklist: Tips for students who need help accessing resources for college apps, graduation

Buhach Colony High longtime counselor offers her advice for seniors who need help navigating their final year.
New Teacher Institute provides a three-day training course for beginning MUHSD teachers.

New Teacher Institute provides a three-day training course for beginning MUHSD teachers.

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.
MUHSD students shine at Future Business Leaders of America National Conference

MUHSD students shine at Future Business Leaders of America National Conference

El Capitan’s Kaitlyn Holtz, Odalys Orellana and Merced High’s Rishabh Saha earned top five finishes at FBLA National Conference.
El Capitan High sports star also shines in FFA, winning a top award at State Fair

El Capitan High sports star also shines in FFA, winning a top award at State Fair

El Capitan High’s Madi Dietz somehow balances playing four sports for the Gauchos and raising and showing animals for FFA.
Golden Valley High theatre program awarded Disney on Broadway School of Excellence

Golden Valley High theatre program awarded Disney on Broadway School of Excellence

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

Sr. Year Served Fresh Podcast

MUHSD launches a podcast to help seniors navigate their way through crucial topics surrounding their final year of high school.
'BC is in great hands.' Mesa set to take over in new role as Buhach Colony principal

'BC is in great hands.' Mesa set to take over in new role as Buhach Colony principal

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 local journalist joins MUHSD in new role

Longtime local journalist joins MUHSD in new role

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.