01/17/2018 @ 12:00 am - https://sierranewsonline.com/urgent-need-for-community-to-step-in-step-up-for-yusd/

OAKHURST — Amidst the current budget crisis in which the Yosemite Unified School District is embroiled, some ray of hope emerges, even as a community meeting is scheduled to advance a recall of the entire beleaguered District’s Board of Trustees. “There are two immediate opportunities available for community members to help the Yosemite Unified School District and the school community ...

OAKHURST — The Yosemite Unified School Board is seeking potential candidates to replace retiring board member, Joe Smith, Yosemite Unified School District (YUSD) announced. Candidates must live in Trustee Area 4 (see full map below). Potential candidates may pick up applications from Raylene Trent at the YUSD district office or email rtrent@yosemiteusd.org to obtain a copy of the application. Questions can ...

OAKHURST — At a special meeting on Tuesday, May 2, the Yosemite Unified School District (YUSD) Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Interim Superintendent Leonard Kahn effective June 30. The meeting took place at the YUSD offices and was chaired by Board clerk Tammy Loveland, with trustees Monika Moulin and Joe Smith in attendance. The vote to accept Kahn’s ...

OAKHURST —  With the recent move of former Yosemite Unified School District (YUSD) Superintendent James Sargent to a position with the Madera County Office of Education, the search is on to fill the vacancy. Dave Long & Associates (DLA), a consulting firm specializing in assisting California school districts in hiring superintendents, has been retained by YUSD, District officials announced this ...

OAKHURST — Yosemite Unified Superintendent Jim Sargent has accepted a position with the Madera County Office of Education to work region-wide, directing District and School Renewal. Present at so many events throughout the school community for years, he has served as Superintendent at YUSD since July of 2012 following his previous service as a Superintendent at Caruthers Unified in Fresno County. ...

Written by Rhonda Corippo — OAKHURST — “Can you pick us up late? We want to see a surgery.” These words aren’t typical of what you would hear during the school day but, on Wednesday, May 11, the students in Yosemite Unified School District Alternative Ed programs were saying this and more. Thanks to Oakhurst Rotary and Dr. Robert Brosi’s ...

OAKHURST — U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 rankings of the Best California High Schools have placed Yosemite High School (YHS) as the top-performing high school in Madera County. YHS earned the top position based on comprehensive evaluations across multiple criteria. YHS leads Madera County in first place, followed by Minarets Charter High School in second place. In third place is ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–Check below for weather alerts, and road conditions including traffic collisions, closures and hazards, school closures, power outages, and other emergencies as they happen. For weather forecasts check out our article here. Scroll to the end of the article for a gallery of pictures submitted by our readers. We will continue to update this article throughout the storm – ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES–The California Highway Patrol is reporting several traffic hazards and collisions associated with the snow that is moving through our areas this morning. There are also some school delays. Please use caution on the roads today and stay safe!   We will update this article as more information is available. Madera County Several vehicles are stuck on the side ...