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New Saturday school program being considered by SRVUSDAmid a wide array of presentations at the nearly three-hour-long meeting, staff talked to the school board about a possible...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2018Last comment by hamilton, on Feb 26, 2018 at 8:58 am | 1 comment | 5814 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers turn out to board meeting in support of union negotiatorsHundreds of San Ramon Valley teachers converged onto the school district's administrative complex and into the board chambers...
Original post made on May. 4, 2017Last comment by SHale, on May 13, 2017 at 6:51 pm | 37 comments | 5789 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Danville woman wins $10,000 GoFundMe scholarshipDanville native Mayia Vranas was recently awarded a $10,000 scholarship from crowd-funding website company GoFundMe to go...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2016Last comment by S. Kelemen, on Nov 5, 2016 at 3:28 pm | 3 comments | 5788 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School board to talk homework policyThe San Ramon Valley school board is scheduled to consider proposed changes to the district's administrative regulation on...
Original post made on Jun. 2, 2015Last comment by Beth, on Jun 5, 2015 at 6:12 am | 17 comments | 5731 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVHS senior needs help building a well in South AfricaSan Ramon Valley High School senior Sarah Dittmore is planning to spend the year after graduation in Africa. While there,...
Original post made on Nov. 1, 2010Last comment by Rick N, on Nov 1, 2010 at 9:16 am | 1 comment | 5723 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Eating rightIt started with a photograph. The image was attention-grabbing: thick buttery cookies on the front page of a glossy brochure....
Original post made on Dec. 4, 2007Last comment by Verne South, on Dec 6, 2007 at 7:33 pm | 3 comments | 5711 Views
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Around the Valley: Don't trust until you verifyThere is a campaign to discredit newly-elected SRVUSD trustee Jesse vanZee. One of vanZee's competitors, Michelle Petersen,...
Original post made on Jan. 7, 2023Last comment by Mike Arata, on Jan 26, 2023 at 4:14 pm | 10 comments | 5703 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Danville man takes unique path to being a scientistWhen Maxwell Bertolero was in high school nine years ago, he was advised that he'd better get his act together or he'd never...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2012Last comment by Theresa N, on Jun 13, 2012 at 1:43 pm | 5 comments | 5702 Views
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Dougherty Valley wins National Science BowlDougherty Valley’s Science Bowl team took first place in this year’s National Science Bowl, hosted by the U.S. Department...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2020Last comment by Becky Bhatt, on Jul 26, 2020 at 7:19 pm | 1 comment | 5701 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD: Personalized learning initiatives met with opposition by parents, staffThe much-discussed personalized learning initiatives took center stage at a heavily attended San Ramon Valley school board...
Original post made on Nov. 15, 2017Last comment by Scott Hale, on Nov 20, 2017 at 6:31 am | 12 comments | 5695 Views
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Blackhawk debates parking restrictionThe ongoing discussion over raising fines for parking violations near the East Gate of Blackhawk brought a number of residents...
Original post made on Dec. 25, 2008Last comment by MikeR, on Dec 25, 2008 at 4:24 pm | 2 comments | 5681 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD board to discuss new Dougherty Valley schoolThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education is set to consider site agreements and joint escrow instructions...
Original post made on Jan. 14, 2014Last comment by Linda, on Jan 14, 2014 at 2:01 pm | 3 comments | 5673 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD board to debate school meal price hikeThe San Ramon Valley school board is set to consider approving proposed increases to school meal prices for all grade levels...
Original post made on Jun. 30, 2015Last comment by CC, on Jul 2, 2015 at 10:51 am | 6 comments | 5671 Views
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Seven years of construction nears end at San Ramon Valley High SchoolAfter seven years, including the halting of work after Native American remains were found on site in July 2009 and a condemned...
Original post made on Sep. 16, 2010Last comment by Rose, on Sep 17, 2010 at 11:47 am | 6 comments | 5665 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
St. Isidore welcomes new principalAfter weeks of meetings and interviews, the St. Isidore School search committee has selected Vice Principal Maria Ward to...
Original post made on Jul. 3, 2012Last comment by Christa Adams, on Jul 3, 2012 at 10:53 pm | 2 comments | 5653 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district's red ink brings pink slipsLayoff notices are going to 137 teachers and others such as librarians and counselors who have teaching credentials after...
Original post made on Mar. 5, 2009Last comment by Rick, on Apr 28, 2009 at 6:15 pm | 14 comments | 5587 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD gets ready for new teaching standardsStudents in the San Ramon Valley can look forward to having to learn less, but think more deeply about what they learn as...
Original post made on Mar. 28, 2013Last comment by rufous, on Apr 1, 2013 at 9:39 am | 11 comments | 5582 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Cal High evacuated due to bomb threatCalifornia High School students and staff were evacuated to the football field late Monday morning after an anonymous caller...
Original post made on Sep. 8, 2014Last comment by Annilyse, on Sep 9, 2014 at 10:05 am | 11 comments | 5570 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Measure C passes with 72.56 percentMeasure C has passed by a landslide – with 72.56 percent Yes votes – it was reported shortly before 8:30 p.m....
Original post made on May. 5, 2009Last comment by Rick, on May 6, 2009 at 9:56 pm | 29 comments | 5561 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Houses for HaitiSharpies, mat board and a glue stick. The art students at Los Cerros Middle School are hoping the cute little houses created...
Original post made on Feb. 2, 2010Last comment by Trish, on Feb 4, 2010 at 5:46 pm | 4 comments | 5556 Views
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