CA Student Builds School Composting System, Teaches Coding To Students Worldwide

From a brand partner: Vikram Atmuri designs sustainability solutions, teaches Python globally and brings real-world impact to STEM.

Ambitious, Authentic Star Student Chosen For Stanford Program

Lena Pistiolas nominated Chloe Lu of Sunnyvale, California, as a star student.

Silicon Valley College District To Add Student Housing

A community college district will buy an existing apartment and transform it into affordable housing that will provide 332 beds for students

Financial Aid Fraud Increasing At Community Colleges

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District is seeing fraudulent aid going to people who have stolen real identities.

13-Year-Old San Jose Girl Wins Top Prize, $25,000 At Washington D.C. STEM Competition

Young people are anxious about the changing climate and warming planet. Even so, there's optimism and creativity generated by our youth.

14 Cupertino Students Awarded $2500 National Merit Scholarships

The teens attend Cupertino and Monta Vista High Schools, as well as private schools. See the complete list of students.

3 Cupertino Students Receives 2023 Nat'l Merit Scholarships

The corporate-sponsored awards, announced Wednesday, are the first group of winners in the 68th annual competition.

South Bay School District Pays $3.4M In Sex Abuse Settlement

The lawsuit alleges Chioke "Chee" Robinson began grooming the Los Gatos High School student in 1999 when she was a 14-year-old freshman.

Back To School: Cupertino 2022-2023 Key Dates To Know

Local schools start soon. Here are some key dates to know for the upcoming academic year in Cupertino.

South Bay School District Pays $1.4M For Residential Property

The Los Gatos school district purchased the 123 New York Ave. property with the stated goal of using it to improve traffic.

Teacher Housing In Cupertino On Santa Clara Co. Supes Agenda

As of 2016, no homes in Santa Clara County were affordable on an average teacher salary.

3 Cupertino High Schools Rank Among Top 100 In California: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

Cupertino High Schools Rank Among Best In California: Niche

Homestead and Cupertino High School were ranked among the top 50 public high schools in California.

$102M Award In Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Union School District

Two women say they were sexually abused by a former music teacher. Jurors awarded them $102.5 million, according to a report.

Cupertino Councilmembers Make Unusual Request Of School Board

Several Cupertino city councilmembers asked the school board to reconsider a decision made last year to close two elementary schools.

Fremont High School Evacuated After Bomb Threat: Sunnyvale Police

Students were released from school for the day while officers conduct a search of the campus.

Nominations Open For Cupertino School District Leadership Award

The Sandy Liu Community Service Leadership Award, which honors a member of the Cupertino community for their service to the district.

2021 College Aid: How Cupertino Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Cupertino area high schools.

Sunnyvale Middle School Ranked As Best in California

Summit Denali Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

Cupertino Elementary School Ranked Among Best In CA By U.S. News

The Golden State had the most ranked schools in the U.S. on the inaugural list, which ranked 80,000 elementary and middle schools.

Backlash Mounts As Cupertino School District Ponders Closures

A group recently protested outside City Hall, with one sign reading, "School closure drives more kids away."

Back To School: Cupertino 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Cupertino can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Joint Effort Delivers School Supplies To South Bay Kids In Need

Children will receive age-appropriate school supply kits, gift cards for new backpacks, and new school shoes.

Cupertino Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships

The final group of 2021 National Merit Scholarships was announced Monday, with renewable awards from colleges and universities.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Cupertino Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Cupertino area high schools.

Congratulations, Jacob Nater, Cupertino High School Class Of 2021

Across California Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley To Open New Lower Campus

The new lower campus, opening fall 2022, will offer grades K-5 and utilize the nationally recognized and world-renowned BASIS Curriculum

Salute Your 2021 Graduate On Cupertino Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Cupertino Patch.

Cupertino Union School District Parcel Tax Failing: Early Results

Voters were asked if they wanted to raise the current parcel tax supporting the largest elementary school district in Northern California.

Recruiting High School Student Representatives For Safe Routes To School In Cupertino

Cupertino Safe Routes to School strives to create safer environment for Cupertino students & families to travel to & from school Actively.

College Financial Aid Applications In Cupertino Area: Compare To CA

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Cupertino area high schools have done so far.

Safe Routes To School Student Video Contest In Cupertino

Winners will also receive SR2S gear, an interview in the Scene, and public recognition from City Council.

Kids Are Going Back To School Next Week In Cupertino

With schools reopening comes increased bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular traffic around schools.

Cupertino Schools to Reopen for Hybrid Learning on April 5th

Half of CUSD's 15,600 students have elected to return to the classroom at all 25 district schools

In Cupertino Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been growing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Santa Clara County.

South Bay School District Copes With Recall, Frustrated Parents

Some Cupertino parents unhappy over a slow reopening plan in the high-performing school district have taken matters into their own hands.

South Bay Students Return To Classroom: Report

Blossom Hill Elementary School in Los Gatos welcomed back students Monday for the first time in nearly 11 months.

American History Essay Contest

Learning opportunity for grades 5 - 8

Speech and Debate Classes for 2-12 Grade Students Online

at Speech and Debate Academy Online

August 3-7, Congressional Debate Camp, 4-5 Grade Students Online

at Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy Online