Liberty Alternative Student Jane Walter explores her creative side through graphic novels

For many, being a published author is a lifelong dream that takes years to realize.

But Jane Walter a senior at Liberty Alternative School has managed to pull off that impressive feat as a teenager.

Building upon her love of digital art and creative storytelling, Jane has published two graphic novels, “The Race for Atlantis” and “The Quest for Medonia”, which are now…

Trace Elementary Students Read Along with Professional Hockey Player as Part of Black History Month

Students at Merritt Trace Elementary were treated to a special story time reading session on February 16, when San José Barracuda forward C.J. Suess stopped by the school as a celebration of Black History Month.

Suess, who was joined by the San José Sharks’ mascot Sharkie, read from former NHL player Jamal Mayers’ book, “Hockey is For Me,” to four classrooms that…

Eight SJUSD Students to Compete in Nationwide Cooking Competition on March 21

The next generation of San José chefs will put their considerable culinary skills to the test on March 21 at Gunderson High School as part of nationwide cooking competition.

Eight young finalists from the San José Unified School District will be competing in the National Future Chefs Challenge, an annual contest aimed at encouraging elementary students throughout North America to learn more…