O’NEALS—Join the community for an unforgettable evening at Minarets High School’s Winter Concert! This exciting event showcases the talented students and features a delightful bake sale and a silent auction, making it a perfect outing for the mountain community. Best of all, admission is completely free! Minarets High School’s music program stands out by offering two dynamic pathways. One focuses ...
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Chukchansi Tribe Makes Donation to Minarets Football Team
O’NEALS — The Chukchansi Economic Development Authority (CEDA) has made a direct contribution to support youth sports in the community. Moreover, CEDA represents the business interests of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians. The donation to the Minarets Foundation, Inc. will strengthen the Minarets High School football program, known as the Mustangs, as they gear up for the 2024-25 season. ...
Read More »Minarets High Schools Lead Madera County in CAASPP Results
O’Neals, CA — Minarets and Minarets Charter High School have emerged as the top-performing high schools in Madera County, according to the recently released 2024 CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) results. Notably, the schools outpaced competitors such as Yosemite, Liberty, and Madera High in key subjects, including English, Math, and Science. A Remarkable Turnaround To begin, this ...
Read More »Alert: Minarets High School- Lockdown in Effect Updated
O’NEALS–The Madera County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a potential threat on campus at Minarets High School. Deputies are responding to the school, and out of an abundance of caution, school officials have issued a lockdown order. **There has been no activity or incident at this time.** This investigation remains ongoing, and MCSO is working closely with Minarets ...
Read More »Minarets Programs Thrive from Years of Dedication
O’NEALS — Minarets High School, along with the Minarets Foundation, have been working for over a decade to create lasting and impactful sports and educational programs. The Minarets Foundation is a nonprofit organization. This foundation plays a key role in supporting over 23 youth feeder and school programs financially. Now, these efforts are paying off with both the high school ...
Read More »Lights, Camera, Success:Chawanakee Shines at Film Festival
NORTH FORK–Over 40 schools entered the Slick Rock Student Film Festival in Visalia at the historic Fox Theater. The Slick Rock Student Film Festival is Central California’s premier film competition for middle and high school students in Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare counties. It is a program of the Tulare County Office of Education with support from ...
Read More »Unlock Career Opportunities at the Next Step Job Faire
OAKHURST—Looking for a career? Need a job change? Just want to see what’s what in the world of employment? You won’t want to miss the Next Step Job Faire. Here’s your chance to explore careers in a multitude of fields. The faire, sponsored by Yosemite Adult School, takes place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Yosemite High School Athletic ...
Read More »Meet the New Baseball Coach at Minarets High School
O’Neals—Minarets High School is proud to announce the hiring of Head Varsity Baseball Coach Jesse Darrah. Coach Darrah returns to Minarets Baseball after a brief hiatus of 3 years. He took the Mustangs to the Valley Championship finals two years in a row in the 2018-2019 and the 2020-2021 seasons. His record for seasons 2017 through 2021 was 71-25 bringing ...
Read More »Winds & Power Outages Close Schools
O’NEALS–After a night of high winds around the area, power outages are being reported and some schools are going to be closed today. The Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) outage center states crews are in the area and power is expected to be restored by 11:30AM. We will update this article when more information is available. A message went out ...
Read More »New O’Neals Services Coming
O’NEALS–The tiny town of O’Neals has had a post office since 1887. The town area of approximately 500 citizens is home to Spring Valley Elementary School, Minarets High School, including 2 Charter schools and Ponderosa Telephone. Westbrook Wine Farm (a lovely boutique wine farm) and a handful of home businesses also call O’neals home. The local office for J. S. ...
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