A change in the sequence of elections for members of the Westminster School District Board of Trustees was approved by the board on Thursday night. The WSD is moving from at-large voting […]
Election sequence change OKd for WSD
WSD may decide on a new district map
The path to the 2018 elections for the Westminster School District Board of Trustees may run through Thursday’s meeting of the governing board of the 10,000 student K-8 district. At present, the […]
New superintendent sought for WSD
A search is now underway for a new superintendent for the Westminster School District. Cynthia Paik, who took over the post of the top educator for the 10,000-student K-8 district in late […]
Three local schools to be honored
A special presentation recognizing the 60-year anniversary of three local elementary schools will be featured at Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. Honored will be Finley, Schimitt and Webber schools, all […]
Finley’s brave new mission of computing
By Jim Tortolano Here’s today’s reality check. Your 5-year-old probably knows more about computing than you do. And your fifth-grader? Forgetaboutit. The above is true if your kids are enrolled at Finley […]
Classes soon starting on local campuses
Students may moan, teacher may sigh and parents can relax, but there’s no getting around the fact that classes are starting soon in public schools and colleges in the Garden Grove-Huntington Beach-Westminster […]
“Moana” makes an appearance Thursday
An outdoor family movie night will be presented on Thursday at the Westminster Civic Center, featuring the animated Disney film “Moana!” The film will be screened in the sunken gardens in the […]
New superintendent destined for role
By Jim Tortolano When you think of destinations, what might come to mind is a resort, an historic wonder, or perhaps a famous city. But would you envision a school district in […]
Paik approved as WSD superintendent
UPDATE: Cyndi Paik was approved as the new superintendent for the Westminster School District at a meeting of the WSD Board Thursday night. She will officially begin her duties on July […]
Pupils can bank on college, says Chiang
By Jim Tortolano “Anything is possible if you work hard enough,” was the mantra promoted both by Sequoia Elementary School principal Michelle Watkins and State Treasurer John Chiang on Tuesday afternoon. Of […]
