Schools in Stanislaus County originally said the earliest students could return to school would be May 4.  Schools now have further guidance and directives from State Superintendent of Instruction Tony Thurmond and Governor Gavin Newsom to keep school facilities closed through the end of the current school year.

Many areas in California, including Stanislaus County, are experiencing an expanding outbreak of respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). When public schools closed on March 19, there were only 2 known cases and 19 pending test results in Stanislaus County.  Today, there are 12 positive cases. To prevent further spread of COVID-19, the Stanislaus County Office of Education, in collaboration with the 25 school districts in the county, and the Stanislaus Public Health Department, is announcing that school closures are extending through May 3, 2020.

Over 700 Stanislaus County high school students will converge on the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock on Thursday, March 19, 2020, for the 35th Annual Occupational Olympics and Career Exposition (OOCE).  The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 1:00 p.m.

Contacts: Valerie Escobar, Executive Assistant, 238-1706, Judy Boring, Public Information Officer, 238-1709, Cynthia Fenech, Communications Director, 238-1704

Contacts: Cheryl Goulart, Program Coordinator, 238-1710, Judy Boring, Public Information Officer, 238-1709, Cynthia Fenech, Communications Director, 238-1704

Contacts: Cheryl Goulart, Program Coordinator, 238-1710; Judy Boring, Public Information Officer, 238-1709; Cynthia Fenech, Communications Director, 238-1704

Contacts: Deborah Rowe, SCOE Educational Options Director & Executive Director of the VOLT Institute, 238-1506; Judy Boring, Public Information Officer, 238-1709; Cynthia Fenech, Communications Director, 238-1704

Contacts: Judie Piscitello, SPIE, (209) 521-4253; Cynthia Fenech, Communications Coordinator, 238-1704; Judy Boring, Communications Coordinator, 238-1709

Contacts: Charmaine Monte, TUPE Coordinator, 238-1368; Elizabeth Escalante, Planning Coordinator, 238-1832; Judy Boring, Public Information Officer, 238-1709; Cynthia Fenech, Communications Director, 238-1704

It’s not even Halloween yet, but frightening tales are in store regarding the dangers of tobacco and vaping.

Contacts: Kevin Fox, Event Planning Specialist II, 608-6210; Judy Boring, Public Information Officer, 238-1709; Cynthia Fenech, Communications Director, 238-1704