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SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teachers, students respond to new standardized testStudents from nine San Ramon Valley Unified schools are piloting a new, computer-based standardized test. From excitement...
Original post made on May. 5, 2013Last comment by concerned teacher, on May 17, 2013 at 10:56 am | 7 comments | 4595 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Make a discoveryLooking for a kimono? A mink coat? House wares to outfit a kitchen? Check out the Thrift Station, which benefits Discovery...
Original post made on Oct. 19, 2009Last comment by Joy Perkins, on Oct 19, 2009 at 2:33 pm | 1 comment | 4592 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
McNerney recognizes local students accepted to military service academiesCongressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) recognized 15 students from the 11th congressional district that have been accepted...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2011Last comment by William, on Jun 7, 2011 at 6:31 am | 1 comment | 4577 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Trustees OK slight increase in class sizesSome classrooms may see an extra student or two this year following action by the Board of Education as school administrators...
Original post made on Aug. 14, 2009Last comment by Geoff Gillette, on Aug 21, 2009 at 9:13 pm | 17 comments | 4566 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Ramon considering new day care center, church expansionThe San Ramon Planning Commission is set to discuss a proposed new day care center on San Ramon Valley Boulevard and a revised...
Original post made on Mar. 7, 2017Last comment by City Rules!, on Mar 7, 2017 at 2:03 pm | 1 comment | 4562 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Cal High prosecutes in Mock Trial finalsCalifornia High School will go toe-to-toe with Walnut Creek's Northgate High in the championship round of the Contra Costa...
Original post made on Feb. 26, 2011Last comment by Larry L, on Feb 26, 2011 at 10:41 am | 1 comment | 4549 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Boy found after search in San Ramon Wednesday nightAuthorities located a runaway 11-year-old boy during a search that involved officers, a K-9 unit and a helicopter Wednesday...
Original post made on Mar. 27, 2015Last comment by Danville John, on Mar 27, 2015 at 12:31 pm | 2 comments | 4549 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
San Ramon Valley set for Measure A electionSan Ramon Valley voters have until Tuesday (May 5) to cast their ballots in the mail-only special election on whether to...
Original post made on May. 5, 2015Last comment by Herman Glates, on May 6, 2015 at 9:33 am | 10 comments | 4547 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Fate of four Kid's Country sites remains unknownThe four Kid's Country facilities threatened for closure by the California Department of Social Services are in limbo until...
Original post made on Jul. 5, 2011Last comment by Danville Guy, on Aug 31, 2011 at 11:26 am | 8 comments | 4544 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD discusses student safety and mental wellness strategiesThe San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education held a workshop Tuesday morning discussing safety and mental...
Original post made on Aug. 1, 2018Last comment by Mrsz2 , on Aug 3, 2018 at 6:35 am | 2 comments | 4531 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Personnel file: Danville senior living community wins regional awardFor the second year in a row, The Reutlinger Community in Danville won the award for "Favorite Jewish Community Residence...
Original post made on Sep. 5, 2016Last comment by Danielle, on Sep 5, 2016 at 7:37 am | 1 comment | 4524 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Facilities projects begin after first series of school bonds soldThe school district recently completed the first of four bond sales in the Measure D school facilities bond, which [http://www.danvilleexpress.com/news/show_story.php?id=8640&approv...
Original post made on Mar. 20, 2013Last comment by Dave, on Mar 26, 2013 at 9:20 pm | 5 comments | 4523 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
On campus child careI heard that a "committee" selected Kids Country to throw The Growing Room out of several schools this week. I don't believe...
Original post made by Lisa on Mar. 3, 2012Last comment by Itsallonline, on Mar 22, 2012 at 8:22 pm | 27 comments | 4519 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVUSD board talks district diversion, enrollmentAccording to district staff the 2018- 2019 school year has seen 414 fewer students enroll in district schools than the previous...
Original post made on Sep. 19, 2018Last comment by Mark, on Oct 5, 2018 at 8:08 pm | 6 comments | 4518 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
District parent Laura Bratt declares candidacy for SRVUSD boardThe race to represent Area 3 on the SRVUSD Board of Education officially has its first candidate to throw their hat into...
Original post made on Aug. 6, 2020Last comment by Parent and Voter, on Aug 6, 2020 at 9:16 pm | 1 comment | 4518 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Teen arrested after high speed pursuitA 15-year-old Danville resident is facing a number of charges following a police chase that reached speeds of 90 miles per...
Original post made on Nov. 14, 2008Last comment by Tim, on Nov 18, 2008 at 12:14 pm | 6 comments | 4514 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Dog wash and car wash today!Come support the Los Cerros Middle School Technology Fund at its second annual Dog Wash for Tech from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3...
Original post made on May. 20, 2011Last comment by Lisa, on May 20, 2011 at 6:53 am | 1 comment | 4511 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Missing teen locatedSan Ramon Valley High student Madeline Langill was found at 9:20 a.m. on Friday at a Danville home. She has since been returned...
Original post made on May. 3, 2013Last comment by SRVHS Parent, on May 3, 2013 at 10:39 am | 6 comments | 4508 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Three schools shelter in place after natural gas odor reportedSpokeswoman Kimberly French said the Fire District first received a call around 10:45 a.m. about a gas-like odor in an area...
Original post made on Dec. 17, 2012Last comment by Dville, on Dec 17, 2012 at 10:55 am | 2 comments | 4503 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDS
SRVHS students, teachers fear arts cutsThe arts cuts aren't set in stone and are largely due to a change in the size of student population. SRVHS will have approximately...
Original post made on May. 16, 2011Last comment by Mike, on May 18, 2011 at 10:09 pm | 3 comments | 4502 Views
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