It's That Time Again: Back To School In Napa Valley

Napa Valley schools reopen Wednesday as families navigate new schedules, meetings, and back-to-school preparations across campuses.

A Parent’s Guide To After-School Activities In Napa Valley

From a brand partner: Explore local sports, arts, library programs, school-based care and enrichment opportunities for kids.

New Education Proposal Targets Vast Differences In School Funding, Growing Gaps

A growing divide in school funding means some California students have counselors, arts programs, and small classes, while others struggle.

Napa Board Ousts Trustee Amid Restraining Order Fallout

Board members unanimously declared the Area 7 seat vacant after determining a trustee no longer lived within district boundaries.

Napa Valley College Profs Earn 'Distinguished Teaching' Honors

Winners of the 2026 McPherson Distinguished Teaching Award will be celebrated at a reception Thursday, April 30, at 4 p.m.

Napa School Trustee Censured Over Conduct

Napa Valley Unified school board trustees censured a member, claiming ‘severely disruptive’ behavior.

Saint Helena Student Excels In Academics, Arts, Athletics And Service

From a brand partner: Beatrix earns top grades, leads by example and was accepted to Interlochen’s prestigious acting program.

Sex Abuse Lawsuits Fuel Budget Costs For Schools

California schools face a new budget hit: soaring insurance costs after sex abuse lawsuits.

Bomb Threat At American Canyon High School: ACPD

Authorities are still investigating a bomb threat found at a school.

Napa Valley College Chief Announces Departure

The Napa Valley College announced today that Torence Powell will be stepping down as superintendent and president.

Napa Valley College Unveils The New Wine Spectator Center That Is All About The Grape

Donations by the Wine Spectator and a former student represents an opportunity for Napa Valley College students.

Yes, Strike If Necessary: Napa Valley College And Employees Return To The Bargaining Table Thursday

Classified employees have been working without a contract since 2024 and negotiating a contract with the college for 16 months.

Napa Student Receives $2500 National Merit Scholarship

The national list of award winners was announced this week.

Napa Valley School Selected As CA Distinguished School

It was among 336 elementary schools statewide recognized with the prestigious award.

Napa County Students Can Apply For STEM Scholarship From PG&E

"These essential professions help power the state's clean energy progress, ultimately benefitting all Californians."

New St. Helena USD Superintendent Finds Welcome In Napa Valley

Jodie McClay, ousted by the conservative Temecula Valley Unified School District board in 2023, has found her new home in Napa Valley.

Napa Unified’s Donaldson Way Elem. Celebrates Farm to School Month

Center for Ecoliteracy’s California Food for California Kids® Network Reaches Its 10th Year

'First Teacher Ever To Make Me Look Forward To Math Class'

Today, we shine the spotlight on Sara Reike, a teacher at Calistoga Jr/Sr High School.

School Starts Soon In Napa Valley: Important Dates For The 2024-2025

Here are some key dates for the upcoming school year in Napa Valley Unified, St. Helena Union and Pope Valley Union districts.

Napa Teacher 'Very Good At Getting Us To Learn'

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

2 NVUSD Schools Earn 'California Distinguished School' Award

The two Napa Valley Unified schools are among 293 in California recognized for academic excellence and a positive school climate.

Napa's Cameron Rivera Named To Fall Dean's List At Knox College

Knox College is a national liberal arts college founded in 1837 in Galesburg, Illinois, and is one of the "Colleges That Change Lives."

St. Helena High School Grad Recipient Of Sen. Bill Dodd Award

It was the first such award and will be given annually to students pursuing careers in business, politics or public service.

These Schools In Napa County Have Low Vaccination Rates: Report

Schools that allow students to attend without all their vaccinations are in jeopardy of losing funding.

Former Gov. Jerry Brown Urges Napa County To Approve Charter School

Brown urged the board of the Napa County Office of Education to approve the highly contested Mayacamas Countywide Charter Middle School.

UC Davis Mural Unveiled At Napa Winery

"The Secret Life Of Vineyards" mosaic mural has an insect theme and was spearheaded by two UC Davis faculty members/artists.

Back To School: Napa Valley 2023-2024 School Calendars

Parents in NVUSD, St. Helena USD and Pope Valley Union can mark the first day of school and other important dates this school year.

Final 2023 National Merit Scholarship Winner From Napa Announced

This student will receive between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate work.

Napa Student Wins College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

Congratulations to Vintage High School senior Armand Shekari!

Saddling Up: Napa Students Learn Life Lessons In Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program

A school in the North Bay is finding a unique way to reach at-risk students, as they saddle up to learn about horses.

Police Confirm 'Hoax' Prompted Lockdown At St. Helena High School

Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies responded when a report was received of an active shooter.

Napa Valley Student Test Scores Dip, New Data Shows

California's student test scores took a dive amid the pandemic. See how schools in your area fared.

Travis Credit Union Scholarships Open To Napa Valley Students

The Community Impact Scholarship program is open to high school seniors who live in Travis Credit Union's 12-county service area.

3 Napa Students Win $2,500 For 'Unsung Heroes' Documentary Project

The students produced a documentary about the firefighter whose pioneering work helped create the first modern, municipal fire department.

3 Napa Students Named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Fewer than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors are chosen as semifinalists in the prestigious competition.

Teacher's North Bay Home Destroyed In Fire & Community Rallies

San Ramon Valley High School art instructor Jennie Drummond was pulled from class last week and told her Benicia house was ablaze.

Back To School: Napa Valley 2022-2023 School Year Calendar

Local schools start soon. Here are some key dates to know for the upcoming academic year in NVUSD, St. Helena USD and Pope Valley Union.

Napa Valley College Awarded $31M Grant From State Higher Education Student Housing Grant Program

NVC will break ground on its student housing project this summer after receiving the good news that it was awarded a $31 million grant.

NVUSD, City Of American Canyon Continue Land Ownership Discussions

"The continued sharing of our respective civic facilities and maximizing their use remains essential for the community's benefit."

US News School Rankings: See How Napa Schools Rank

US News ranked thousands of schools across California and the United States. See where Napa public high schools fall.