SYHS makes preparations to begin school year
Summer vacation is winding down and how is the time to get class schedules and books, and — oh, yes,…
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Youths flex their business acumen at the latest Jr. Entrepreneur Fair
Young sellers turn hobbies and pastimes into budding businesses, and show off their wares at Solvang Park By Mike Chaldu michael@santaynezvalleystar.com Local youths again got to show off their creative, selling, and business skills July 29 during the latest Junior Entrepreneur Fair, held at
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Alanna Ramirez and Nayeli Cuin named SYV Elks Lodge Students of the Month
Santa Ynez High students round out excellent year for school honorees Staff Report Less than t…
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Graduates' tales told at Dunn School commencement
Class of 2026, 38 strong, listen to stories poignant, serious, light-hearted, but all uplifting At …
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Hold on to your mortarboards: SYHS's Class of 2026 graduates
Gusty winds can't stem the enthusiasm of 189 Pirates getting their high school diplomas Although Friday, May 29 — graduation day at Santa Y…
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Natalie Bailey named Santa Ynez Valley Elks Student of the Month for January
Santa Ynez High senior excels in the three A's: athletics, academics, and arts The Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge, in tandem with Santa Yne…
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Michele Miller Maxwell named to SNHU President's List
Michele Miller Maxwell of Santa Ynez has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2025 President's List. The fall terms…
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Des Stewart named Santa Ynez Valley Elks Lodge Student of the Month for November
Santa Ynez High senior, who takes inspiration from her mom, is involved in FFA and aspires to be an agriculture teacher The Santa Ynez Va…
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Ian Trejo announced as next superintendent of College School District
Current assistant superintendent with Templeton Unified School District, to take over for retiring Maurene Donner and will start Jan. 26, 20…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
Brooke Phelan named SYV Elks Lodge Student of the Month for October
SYHS senior on the right ‘track’ for academics and athletics Brooke Phelan, a senior at Santa Ynez High School has been named The Santa Y…
Santa Ynez Valley Star ·
Lucky Clover 4-H: Raising the leaders of Santa Ynez Valley
Youth organization has evolved from ag institution to group that develops numerous paths for kids’ and teens’ development By Hadleigh Bo…
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Solvang City Council votes to increase financial pledge for aquatic center
Future outlay for project increased to $500,000 after a push from Buellton City Council Eleven days after the Buellton City Council offe…
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Ransell Perez Nunez named Santa Ynez Valley Elks Student of the Month for September
The first honoree of the 2025-26 school year, he has excelled in academics, FFA, and robotics, among others With the school year now upon…
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Tori Martinez named principal at Santa Ynez High
Dr. Kim Sheehan to remain as superintendent in leadership restructuring The Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District has restructured…
Michael Chaldu ·
Breaking the cycle of family addiction and incarceration
Nevaeh Martinez awarded ‘Student of the Year’ and a scholarship, following the example of her mother, Griselda, and stepfather, Cheech Raygo…
Michael Chaldu ·
Allan Hancock College graduate continues in his ‘new beginning’
Arturo “Cheech” Raygoza reflects on past, future goals after earning degree at UC Berkeley By Pamela Dozois Contributing Writer Aft…
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Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District restructures leadership team
Victoria Martinez to become new principal at Santa Ynez High, Dr. Kimberly Sheehan to remain as district supertintendent pending district bo…
Michael Chaldu ·
College School District opens new year with smiles, BMX stunts and Bobcat Pride
District’s theme for the 2025–26 school year is ‘Paws for Excellence: Preparing Every Bobcat for Life, Learning and Leadership’ Students,…
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Santa Ynez High School names Hannah Wright and Maddie Quiroga co-head coaches for girls flag football program
School’s newest sport will kick off later this month The Santa Ynez Valley High School District has named Maddie Quiroga and Hannah Wrigh…
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New Waldorf School opening this fall in Buellton
Hundred Hills School moving forward as SYV native and her husband look to give local children and their families another educational option …
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