San Mateo Teen Invents iPhone App

The app, available now at the Apple App Store for $0.99, aims to keep consistency everywhere from a movie set to a store display.

When Do High Schools Start in Foster City/San Mateo?

Find out when the first day of school is for all schools in the San Mateo Union High School District, along with other important dates throughout the coming year.

Vote for the Best Preschool in Foster City

We heard your nominations, and now it's time to vote.

API Scores: How Do San Mateo-Foster City K-8 Schools Measure Up?

2011 API scores have just been released. SMFCSD has several schools with scores above 800. How did your child's school measure up?

School District Bids Farewell to Retirees

More than 25 administrators and educators retired from the San Mateo-Foster City School District in June.

Update on Local School Construction Projects

The San Mateo-Foster City School District updates the public on progress of ongoing projects funded through Measure L.

Highlands Elementary Students Honored for Support of Soldiers in Iraq

A special honorary flag was presented to students recently for their support of the 297th Area Support Medical Company.

Two Foster City Schools Receive Awards for Outstanding Programs

Two local schools were recently announced the winners of 2012 Kent Awards for outstanding programs.

Congratulations to Foster City's Youngest Graduates!

Do you have a child graduating from kindergarten or elementary school this week? Upload your photos and share your pride with Patch!

Local K-8 Schools Can Win Up to $13,500 in 'Box Tops' Contest

Avery Dennison's participation in 'Box Tops for Education' could help local schools win cash prizes and free school supplies.

Congratulations, Class of 2012!

Foster City Patch would like to congratulate all our local high school graduates, who will receive their diplomas during planned ceremonies on Thursday.

San Mateo Student in Top 10 – Northern California Writing Contest

A fifth grader from Meadow Heights Elementary School was honored last week among the top 10 winners in Northern California's 10th annual "Celebrate America Creative Writing Contest."

Judge Says Cheating Student Cannot Return to Class

The Sequoia High School student's father sued the school district over the punishment.

Four District Schools Recognized by Business Community for Student Achievement

Audubon, Baywood, Brewer Island, and Foster City Elementary Schools honored for high standards, progress towards closing achievement gap.

Pianos for a Song

Yamaha pianos are for sale at NDNU at discounted prices.

SM-FC School District Rescinding Layoffs

The district expects to offer jobs to most of the instructors who were issued layoff notices earlier this year.

CSM Roundup: Uikilifi Qualifies for State Meet in Four Events; Baseball, Softball Teams win Super Regional Openers

CSM is hosting track and field, baseball and softball playoffs this weekend.

High School Students in San Mateo Take Home Journalism Awards

San Mateo students won awards in various categories Thursday.

Notre Dame High Student Earns Top Honor

Junior Ellie Hurley received a $500 scholarship in the Hugh Mullin Memorial Essay Contest.

Do You Appreciate Teachers?

Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day, and Wednesday is California Day of the Teacher.

Verde Talk - A Green Education & Mixer Series

Foster Care & Adoption Orientation

Art Reception & Presentation with Edward Serotta of Centropa

California Tamil Academy - Tamil Classes

Breaking Point:Happy Memories or Household Hazards

CPR/AED for the Work Place, Schools and Communities

Case Study of a Creative and Clever Re-User: How one person simplified her life and bought nothing new for a year

Healthy at Home: Could Your House be Making You Sick?

Dog Training for Kids: 3-Day Training Session

Diapers & Dogs, Cradles & Cats

Dog Sports: Beyond Basic Training

Community Builders World Cafe

Staff Professional Development | No School for Students

Fire and Police Department Open House

Superintendent's Coffee Chat

Superintendent's Coffee Chat

CartSMART Informational Meeting

Infant and Child Safety: A Safe Start

Learn Social Media | Facebook, MySpace and Twitter

Haiku Writing Workshop