Sarah Mitchell
Sarah Mitchell covers education with a focus on Beverly Hills Unified School District and local schools. Her reporting centers on academic programs, policy decisions, and issues that matter to students and families, with an emphasis on clear facts and community relevance.
Horace Mann Elementary Brings Winter Wonderland to Campus
Horace Mann Elementary transformed its campus into a festive Winter Wonderland, bringing students, families, and staff together for an evening of snow...
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BHUSD Trustee Russell Stuart Marks New Year at Jerusalem’s Western Wall
Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education Member Russell Stuart marked the start of the New Year with a deeply personal and symbolic vi...
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BHUSD Board Elects Sigalie Sabag as Vice President
In a 3-2 vote, the Beverly Hills Unified School District board elevated Sigalie Sabag to vice president, prioritizing demonstrated leadership over rot...
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BHHS student Cleo Paul commits to Stanford
Beverly Hills High School junior Cleo Paul will attend Stanford University, where she plans to major in political science, continuing a high school ca...
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BHHS senior Sasha Emrani commits to USC Marshall
Beverly Hills High School senior Sasha Emrani will attend the USC Marshall School of Business, continuing a high school career defined by leadership,...
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Fire reported at El Rodeo Elementary outbuilding
A fire broke out at an outbuilding on the El Rodeo Elementary School campus Tuesday evening, prompting a response from Beverly Hills Fire Department a...
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BHHS PTSA Hosts Thanksgiving Luncheon to Honor School Staff
Beverly Hills High School held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon last week, bringing together staff, parents, and students to recognize the people who...
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Superintendent Cherniss Outlines Future of Learning in Talk With Beverly Hills Rotary Club
Speaking to the Beverly Hills Rotary Club, BHUSD Superintendent Dr. Alex Cherniss shared a forward-looking plan for how the district will prepare stud...
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BHUSD Unearths 1939 Time Capsule During Grand Lawn Construction
Workers building the new Grand Lawn at Beverly Hills High School found a mason jar time capsule from 1939 buried under a stone labeled "Knights Bench,...
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Beverly Hills School District's Antisemitism Resolution Sparks Controversy and Reversal
The Beverly Hills Unified School District's effort to combat antisemitism through flag displays ignited debate, leading to a superintendent's veto and...
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Beverly Hills Schools Unveil Modernized District Website
The Beverly Hills Unified School District launched a redesigned website, featuring a unified calendar, virtual alumni hall of fame, and streamlined na...
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Dominique Petrie Brings Beverly Hills Pride to Dodger Stadium
Dominique Petrie’s first pitch at Dodger Stadium was more than a personal milestone. It was a proud moment for Beverly Hills and a reminder of what di...
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