Mike Matheson, who has been named to replace Doug Squellati as Siskiyou Union High School superintendent, said, “I think there’s a lot of potential here that can be tapped into for the benefit of the students and the community at large. We need to access and celebrate all that we have going for us. My wife and I have two young children and really enjoy living in the area.”

Born unable to verbally speak, John “Loy” Estes, Jr. relies on the third most commonly spoken language in the country to communicate – sign language.

“I am very excited to be coming home and to have the opportunity to give back to the community that has given me so much over the years,” said new Weed Elementary School principal Tag Pimentel. “I have been waiting 24 years for this opportunity to come along.”

Teachers Geri and Bill Newlun and Carolyn Briody recently retired from Sisson School in Mount Shasta with 104 combined years of service between them.