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San Ramon Valley teachers rally in support of union negotiatorsHundreds of teachers from the San Ramon Valley Education Association donned their red union colors and gathered at Dougherty...
Original post made on Feb. 16, 2019Last comment by Professor McGonagall, on Mar 4, 2019 at 11:49 am | 6 comments | 12492 Views
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SRVUSD cancels planned return to in-person learning in JanuaryAmid the worst surge of coronavirus cases in the Bay Area since the pandemic began nearly a year ago, the SRVUSD Board of...
Original post made on Dec. 16, 2020Last comment by Malcolm Hex, on Jan 1, 2021 at 10:59 am | 5 comments | 12433 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Alamo school principal stepping downStone Valley Middle School principal Shaun McElroy is resigning this month after 13-plus years leading the Alamo campus in...
Original post made on Feb. 20, 2015Last comment by IncomingMiddleSchoolParent, on Mar 8, 2015 at 3:00 pm | 35 comments | 12360 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Rotaries give dictionaries to Danville 3rd-gradersThird-graders in Danville and across the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are set to receive nearly 2,500 printed...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2013Last comment by thankful teacher, on Nov 19, 2013 at 9:17 pm | 6 comments | 12093 Views
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Family deals with daughter's suicide by helping young musiciansThe parents of a middle school girl who committed suicide in 2008 are helping her live on by providing scholarships and instruments...
Original post made on Jul. 26, 2011Last comment by Diane, on Jul 28, 2011 at 4:42 pm | 10 comments | 12078 Views
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SRVUSD rolls out 10 proposals for more student, staff, parent flexibilityThe San Ramon Valley school board is considering a variety of changes to implement in coming years that would offer more...
Original post made on Sep. 9, 2017Last comment by Betty, on Nov 11, 2017 at 3:29 pm | 29 comments | 11858 Views
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SRVHS parents criticize district for punishment in bullying caseA recent case of bullying in Danville has gained national attention, as parents of a San Ramon Valley High School sophomore...
Original post made on May. 31, 2017Last comment by Unveil, on Jun 2, 2017 at 5:52 pm | 29 comments | 11855 Views
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Four candidates in San Ramon Valley school board race so farThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District has three Board of Education seats up for election this fall and so far four...
Original post made on Jul. 25, 2014Last comment by Conservator, on Oct 3, 2014 at 4:03 pm | 31 comments | 11829 Views
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SRVHS locked down after medical emergency at poolPolice and fire crews responded to a medical emergency at the San Ramon Valley High School pool on Tuesday afternoon, according...
Original post made on May. 8, 2018Last comment by Cady, on May 10, 2018 at 5:12 pm | 11 comments | 11777 Views
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Teachers again turn out to call for pay raiseMore than 100 San Ramon Valley teachers packed into the district boardroom Tuesday night to implore the school board to agree...
Original post made on Jan. 18, 2016Last comment by Commonsenseparent, on Feb 3, 2016 at 11:03 am | 63 comments | 11090 Views
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Escape to Mount DiabloIt's hard to believe peace and tranquility are only a stone's throw away. Even though we are at the foot of Mount Diablo,...
Original post made on Jan. 10, 2008Last comment by Sammy, on Jan 17, 2008 at 5:01 pm | 4 comments | 10905 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Board talks school climate in wake of SRVHS campaign video backlashSchool climate took center stage at Tuesday night's school board meeting, among board members and audience members alike. Read...
Original post made on Jun. 14, 2017Last comment by Lone Ranger of Danville, on Jun 25, 2017 at 5:39 pm | 21 comments | 10695 Views
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SRVUSD Board of Education candidates debate ahead of Nov. 3 electionCandidates for the SRVUSD squared off during an online election forum Wednesday evening, taking time to debate over the policies...
Original post made on Sep. 25, 2020Last comment by Jay, on Oct 2, 2020 at 10:23 am | 2 comments | 10394 Views
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District names new Monte Vista principalThe San Ramon Valley school district has hired Eric Saibel as the new principal of Danville's Monte Vista High School --...
Original post made on Jul. 6, 2015Last comment by District Teacher, on Jul 17, 2015 at 5:00 pm | 18 comments | 10323 Views
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MVHS gets new principal after recent hire opts outKevin Ahern was selected as the new Monte Vista High principal Thursday, less than a week after a Larkspur administrator...
Original post made on Jul. 17, 2015Last comment by sponge bob roundpants, on Jul 30, 2015 at 10:26 am | 10 comments | 10158 Views
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SRVUSD enrollment projected to drop by 4,100-5,400 students over next seven yearsSRVUSD is currently projecting a significant decline in student enrollment over the next several years, with district officials...
Original post made on Jan. 28, 2021Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Jan 28, 2021 at 3:09 pm | 2 comments | 10145 Views
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Monte Vista boys basketball wins state championshipThe Monte Vista High boys basketball team has brought home the school's first ever state championship crown, controlling...
Original post made on Apr. 1, 2014Last comment by C. R. Mudgeon, on Apr 1, 2014 at 6:06 pm | 2 comments | 10100 Views
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Golden View Elementary principal resigning at end of monthGolden View Elementary School principal Vanessa Cutler will be resigning from her position for unspecified personal reasons...
Original post made on Nov. 4, 2019Last comment by teacher, on Nov 4, 2019 at 4:55 pm | 1 comment | 10063 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
School district employees get new contract, one-time bonusSan Ramon Valley Unified School District teachers obtained their first contract since 2008 Tuesday night, leaving the negotiating...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2013Last comment by Elisabeth, on Jul 10, 2013 at 12:20 pm | 58 comments | 9921 Views
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SRVUSD Superintendent Schmitt retiring at end of school yearSuperintendent Rick Schmitt announced publicly Thursday that he will retire at the end of the school year in June after four...
Original post made on Apr. 2, 2020Last comment by Amy, on May 2, 2020 at 2:22 pm | 19 comments | 9902 Views
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