For The Madera Tribune Madera South High School FCCLA. Madera Unified School District Family Career and Community Leaders of America clubs from Madera, Madera South and Matilda Torres high schools excelled at the State Conference last month. Madera High School Madera High FCCLA had an outstanding showing at the State Conference, continuing a strong tradition of excellence and leadership. A major highlight was junior Samantha Riché being elected as a National Officer Candidat

Tyler Takeda/The Madera Tribune The MadTown Robotics team arrives at Fresno Yosemite International Airport to a huge welcome from family and friends after winning a fourth World Championship over the weekend. FRESNO — The MadTown Robotics team arrived home Sunday night at Fresno Yosemite International Airport to a heroes’ welcome after claiming its fourth FRC World Championship earlier in the weekend. “It feels very heartwarming,” said team captain Miguel Angel Vargas. “Seei

The California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA) proudly joins communities across the state in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8; National Teacher Day on May 5; and California Day of the Teacher on Wednesday May 13. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all educators for their tireless work, creativity, and unwavering commitment to educating future generations. Today and everyday, we thank them for the lasting difference they make in the lives of countless stu

Nancy Simpson/The Madera Tribune Ken Taylor Boy of the Year Pablo Giron-Lopez of Madera South High School is presented with his award by Ken Taylor’s family, Ron and Terri Pisk. Madera South High School senior Pablo Giron-Lopez was named the 32nd annual Ken Taylor Boy of the Year in a ceremony dinner held Tuesday at the Madera United Methodist Church. In his speech, Giron-Lopez thanked his family and all who have supported him. He will attend the University of California, San

For The Madera Tribune Howard 4-H members create toiletry bags to donate to the Madera Rescue Mission during its April monthly meeting. The Howard 4-H Club met on April 6 for their monthly business meeting. The meeting was called to order by President Tori Herd, and the business portion of the meeting commenced. The club was reminded that 4-H Camp fees are due and any check should be made payable to Howard 4-H. The Hawkins family volunteered to organize the club’s end of th

For The Madera Tribune Sherman Thomas STEM Academy staff receives the award for a 2026 California Distinguished school with Mickey Mouse at the California School Recognition Program Awards ceremony. From left are sixth grade teacher Angela Reed, Sherman Thomas STEM Principal and eighth grade teacher Jamie Brock and Executive Director of Sherman Thomas Charter Schools, Tera Napier. Sherman Thomas Charter Schools announced that Sherman Thomas STEM Academy has been recognized as

AAUW will hold its annual 5K run and 2-mile walk at 8 a.m., May 9, at Cedar Creek, 500 N. Westberry in Madera. Money earned from the event goes to scholarships for graduating seniors from local high schools in Madera and Liberty High School, as well as a scholarship for a student at Madera Community College. AAUW also sends female students, who will be 8th graders in the fall, to Fresno State for five days and four nights to be exposed to STEM activities and college life. You

Wendy Alexander/The Madera Tribune File Photo Volunteers for the Madera Artist Friends group make paper out of recycled material with attendees during last year’s Arts Fest hosted by Madera County Schools Foundation and Madera County Superintendent of Schools and sponsored by EECU. Families are invited to attend the 13th annual Madera County ArtsFest on May 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This free community event celebrates art and creativity in Madera County with a fun, carnival-lik