Lamorinda Students Head Back To School As Families Gather

Students return this week while parent nights, board meetings, and welcome events quickly follow across schools.

Lamorinda Teachers Will Compete For 'Top' Award

Surprise classroom visits turned spotlight on four standout educators across Contra Costa County.

Lafayette Student Balances Aerospace Engineering, Acting And Ambitious Projects

From a brand partner: Trace Talbot’s work spans rocket development, award-winning acting roles and advanced academic pursuits.

408 CA Schools Earned Top Prize For Student Success — See If Yours Made The List

From rural towns to big cities, these schools are transforming student success in ways you might not expect.

Orinda School Squeezes Onto 'Best Elementary Schools' CA List

An Orinda school is on the list of top 25 public elementary schools in California, according to a new ranking.

Here's How Acalanes Unified And Schools Ranked On Niche Top 100

Two of Acalanes' Union High School District academies made it on the Niche Top 100 list.

3 Lamorinda Students Receive $2500 National Merit Scholarships

The list of award winners was announced this week.

Lamorinda Student Wins Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

One Lamorinda student received an award worth $1,000-$10,000 that was sponsored by a corporation.

Saint Mary's, Mt. Diablo USD Announce Teacher Residency Partnership

The teacher credential program provides stipends, mentorships, guaranteed sub positions and priority job consideration.

3 Lamorinda Schools Selected As CA Distinguished Schools

They are among eight schools in Contra Costa County recognized with the prestigious award.

Acalanes School Tax Measure Must Be Changed, Judge Orders

The special election is planned for May 6.

Lafayette's The Meher Schools Celebrates 50 Years

The 50th anniversary of The White Pony/ Meher Schools preschool and elementary school was celebrated Feb. 23.

Photos: Students Sing Halloween Songs To Seniors

Dressed in costumes, the students sang "Monster Mash," "Five Little Pumpkins," and other favorite songs from their music class.

Back To School In Lamorinda: 2024-2025 School Year Calendars

Here are the key dates for 2024-2025 school year in the Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and Acalanes school districts.

Lamorinda Teacher 'Personally Gets To Know, Love Each Student'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Moraga Educator Honored To Join PBLWorks National Faculty

Linda Lathrop is one of 75 educators training thousands of teachers across the United States and beyond.

3 Lamorinda Schools Earn 'California Distinguished School' Award

The schools are among 293 in California to be recognized for academic excellence and a positive school climate.

Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition Winners Announced

Three winners received $1,750 in prizes at the finalist pitch event in Lamorinda.

Congressman Honors CCC President Dr. Kimberly Rogers As Woman Of The Year

Dr. Rogers was chosen for her tireless dedication to higher education as an administrator and teacher over the past 20 years.

Lafayette Student Heads To China On 'Sound Of Music' Tour

"Lamorinda Idol" winner Keenan Moran is Friedrich in the Broadway Global tour of "The Sound of Music," traveling to 14 cities in China.

These Are The Top 25 Public High Schools In The Bay Area: New Rankings

Education platform Niche has ranked every public school in California. How does your child's school stack up?

26 Lamorinda Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

The high school seniors now have the opportunity to compete for 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth over $30 million.

Lamorinda Teacher Selected To Swim With Sharks

Vickie Obenchain was among 36 teachers chosen for the Summer 2023 Educator Course on the island of South Bimini, Bahamas.

Back To School: Lamorinda 2023-2024 School Calendars

Parents in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda can mark the first day of school and other important dates this school year.

Bachelor Degrees At CA Community Colleges Expand Opportunity

Tuition for a community college degree in California is $10,560 for all four years.

1st-Generation Student Named Permanent President Of Contra Costa College

Dr. Kimberly Rogers is the 15th permanent president of Contra Costa College. The 4CD Governing Board voted June 14 to ratify her contract.

Orinda's Liam Dowd Graduates From West Point

Dowd is a 2019 graduate of Miramonte High School. At West Point, he majored in international affairs and minored in nuclear engineering.

First-Ever Miramonte Cap & Gown Parade Held At Orinda Schools

In a new tradition, graduating Miramonte High School seniors returned to their elementary school campuses.

Acalanes High's Tatum Zuber Receives Inaugural Parity Leadership Award

Soccer standout Tatum Zuber was formally recognized at the school's athletic awards ceremony May 17.

2 Moraga Students Chosen For Prestigious National Merit Scholarships

Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing fewer than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.

Orinda Student Receives National Merit Scholarship

The corporate-sponsored awards, announced April 26, were the first group of winners in the 68th annual competition.

Participants Sought For NASA National Community College Aerospace Scholar Program

Contra Costa College is seeking 60 or more participants for its NASA program.

Contra Costa College Chosen For Achieving The Dream Program

It's one of 10 U.S. colleges chosen to participate in the program funded in part by a $20 million grant from MacKenzie Scott.

Lafayette Principal On Leave As District Investigates Allegations

The district is investigating Stanley Middle School Principal Nikki Chaplan for her role in allegations against a former San Ramon teacher.

Lamorinda 8th-Graders Help Hurricane Victims: Star Local Students

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in California with contributions big and small.

St. Mary's, Bay Area Universities Receive Federal Grants

The grants totaling $1.5 million support a three-year initiative to increase access to open educational resources.

10 Lamorinda Schools Recognized As CA Distinguished Schools For 2023

These 10 schools in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda were among 356 California schools recognized for "exceptional" educational services.

Suit Filed By Former Miramonte High School Students In Sex Abuse Case

The lawsuit alleges officials at Acalanes UHSD and Miramonte High knew a teacher was sexually abusing them but still allowed him to teach.

Contra Costa College: CCC Launches Free Lunch Program

Lunches are first-come, first-served and only while supplies last, but in its first four weeks, has yet to turn a student away.

Saint Mary's College Dance Company Presents 'Unveiling'

"Unveiling: A Dance Performance" reflects on finding grounding and balance within the dance community while readjusting from the pandemic.