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.
Beverly Highlights Returns To Print At BHHS
Beverly Hills High School’s student newspaper, Beverly Highlights, has returned to print for the first time in nearly a decade, restoring a longstandi...
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BHHS Senior Eliana Naydavood Commits to UC Davis
Beverly Hills High School senior Eliana Naydavood will attend UC Davis, where she plans to major in Animal Science after years of student leadership,...
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Beverly Vista Middle School Named 2026 California Distinguished School
Beverly Vista Middle School has been recognized by the California Department of Education as a 2026 California Distinguished School, earning honors fo...
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Beverly Hills High Ranked No. 7 in UC Admissions Study
A new analysis by the San Francisco Chronicle ranks Beverly Hills High School seventh among California public high schools for outperforming expectati...
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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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