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Cascade Union Elementary School District fills two of three vacancies, restoring a working board
Over the past two weeks, the Cascade Union Elementary School District has been making progress on filling the leadership void left behind by a wave of resignations in late March. As of the May 13 school board meeting, two of the three vacancies have been filled. New board members include...
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North Cottonwood School revives music program, helping students thrive
COTTONWOOD, Calif. — Students at North Cottonwood School are finding their rhythm. Ben Shenkin leads their music program. When Shenkin arrived a year and a half ago, the program was dormant, so he pitched an idea to give each student at the elementary school at least 30 minutes of music a week. Now, it's evolved into an after-school program.
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$2,000 scholarships awarded to 19 student-athletes at Nor-Cal Retired Coaches Association luncheon
REDDING, Calif. - 19 student-athletes received $2,000 scholarships at the 12th annual Nor-Cal Retired Coaches Association luncheon at the Riverview Golf and Country Club in Redding. The scholarships will help each of them attend college in the fall. Students from schools like Fall River, Shasta High and Los Molinos were...
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Redding area high school graduation dates, times for Class of 2026
It's that time for Shasta County parents, friends and educators to cheer for their favorite graduating high school senior as they walk across their alma mater’s stage to receive their diploma. Schools from Redding to Cottonwood, and from Anderson to Burney host commencement services in May and June. Most schools scheduled graduations for the Class of 2026 on their athletic fields and in gyms, but some plan ceremonies at off-campus venues. Here’s a schedule of high school graduations in the Redding area. University Preparatory School About the graduation: The ceremony is scheduled at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at the Gilmore Field on campus, 2200 Eureka Way in Redding. Shasta Charter Academy About the graduation: The ceremony is scheduled at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at David Marr Theater. Shasta Union High School District, 2200 Eureka Way in Redding. Pioneer High School About the graduation: The ceremony is scheduled at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 1 at David Marr Theater. Shasta Union High School District, 2200 Eureka Way in Redding. Anderson New Technology High School About the graduation: The ceremony is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4 at the Cascade Theatre, 1733 Market St. in Redding.
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U-Prep student wins North State's House district art contest
A Redding high school student will have her artwork displayed in the nation's capitol building in celebration of the country's 205th anniversary. California’s 1st Congressional District announced University Preparatory School senior Kaitlyn Raftery won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for her piece, “The Fight For Freedom”. The annual art competition is open to all high school students who live in the district. This year’s theme was "America, a 250-year celebration of Liberty." Note to readers: If you appreciate the work we do here at the Redding Record Searchlight, please consider subscribing yourself or giving the gift of a subscription to someone you know. The winning artwork will be displayed for one year in the capitol building in Washington, D.C. with other contest winners from congressional districts nationwide. Winners are invited to visit the U.S. Capitol and view their work in the exhibition, and to attend a reception for the young artists. This story was created by Jessica Skropanic, jessica.skropanic@redding.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Redding Record Searchlight: U-Prep student wins North State's
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West Valley, Red Bluff seniors win 2025-26 Scholar-Athlete awards
High school seniors Mahayla Guevarra of West Valley and Bryce Owens of Red Bluff were selected as the 2025-26 Record Searchlight-Redding Rotary-Seamans Family Foundation Scholar-Athlete winners. The winners were announced during a Thursday, May 7 luncheon at Riverview Golf & Country Club in Redding. The prestigious award has been handed out since 1983. A panel of judges from the Record Searchlight, Rotary Club and the Seamans Family Foundation received a total of 36 applications — from 16 girls and 20 boys — and narrowed the field down to the dozen finalists. Guevarra and Owens each received $2,500 scholarships from the Seamans Family Foundation. The finalists each received $1,800 scholarships. Last year’s winners were Bria Tate of Shasta High School and Brooks Andrus of Mount Shasta High School. Judging was based on the students’ academic performance, athletic achievements and extracurricular activities, such as leadership roles and community service. In addition to Guevarra and Owens, 10 other finalists were celebrated Thursday at the luncheon. Audrey Berg and Samantha Johnson, both from U-Prep, Brooklyn Bivins of Weed, Tea Kaizen of Central Valley and Renna Shriner of Anderson were the girls finalists. Carson Anderson of Foothill, Garrett Buker of Yreka, Noah Gaddy of U-Prep,
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Scholar Athlete of the Month: Parker Heitman
LOS MOLINOS, Calif. - Los Molinos High School Senior Parker Heitman is our Scholar Athlete of the Month for May, presented by the Chico Sports Club. Heitman is currently averaging a 4.0 GPA, with his favorite subject being math. He says his favorite sport is baseball, and it's not hard...
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Board of Trustees at Simpson University approve contract renewal for Dr. Norman Hall
REDDING, Calif. - Simpson University's Board of Trustees has approved a contract renewal for President Dr. Norman Hall, extending his leadership through 2033. According to Simpson University, the 7-year extension reflects the board's confidence in Hall's vision for the university's continued growth. Hall has led Simpson University since 2017, guiding...
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Straight From The Source: Shasta College President Dr. Frank Nigro
On this week's edition of Straight from the Source, Action News Now anchor Hayley Watts sits down with Shasta College President Dr. Frank Nigro. The Shasta College president has local roots, and a background in English. We talk about what the community college has to offer, above and beyond what many might expect! Plus, the role of AI in higher education, expected state funding and why he loves long-distance running.
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Meet 12 Redding area seniors named Scholar-Athlete finalists
Twelve finalists from North State high schools are in contention for male and female Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2025-26. In an annual spring tradition, the Record Searchlight, Rotary Club of Redding and the Seamans Family Foundation recognize the top six senior boys and top six senior girls who excelled both in the classroom and on the field this school year.
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Redding mixer connects college students with local business leaders
REDDING, Calif. - Shasta College hosted a business and finance mixer at the IOOF Hall in downtown Redding, giving students the chance to connect face-to-face with professionals already working in the industry. Nearly 20 local employers, from accounting firms to financial service companies, filled the hall to help students make professional connections even before they graduate.
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Sequoia Middle School hosts Redding Schools Safety Fair
Action News Now reporter Jesse Angelo reports live from Redding. On Wednesday, Sequoia Middle School in Redding hosted the Redding Schools Safety Fair, which brought together safety organizations, community groups, law enforcement, and first responders together to teach students about staying safe at school and home.
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Northern Summit Academy holds 4th annual Career Fair in Anderson
Action News Now Sports Director Blake Mayfield and Action News Now reporter Timea Horvath took part in the annual Career Fair at the Northern Summit Academy in Anderson, where they met and discussed with students from the local community about a career in journalism and working at a TV station.
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Simpson University seeks $10 million in county funds to kickstart a medical school in Redding
Shasta County supervisors are weighing a request from Simpson University for $10 million in public funding to help launch a proposed medical school in Redding, part of a broader plan the university estimates could cost up to $150 million. The private Christian university says it would train physicians locally to...