Welcome to School Bytes!

So much happens in Monterey County schools.

There's adventure fairs, science fairs, spelling bees, automotive skills competitions, mock trials, dancing demonstrations, talent shows, volunteering, playground beautification projects, scholarship winners, and business showcases. There's the stuff children do (go on field trips, win competitions) and there's the stuff that adults do (make decisions at school boards, issue studies and reports).

Most importantly, there's thousands of students in Monterey County -- and we want to make sure we cover as many of them as possible. That's why my editors and I thought it would be a good idea to launch "School Bytes," a blog to let Monterey County readers know what's happening in our schools. These will be quick takes on upcoming events, scheduled meetings, and developments on education.

So email me with your thoughts, suggestions, and your events. And if you have story ideas, please let me know as well!