Press Club Offers Grants to High School Journalism Programs

Grants can be used for equipment, training, workshops or other learning tools.

Foster City Elementary Sets School Record for Giving

FCE’s $7,000 donations to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donations eclipses previous mark by almost $2,000, brings school’s 12-year total to nearly $50K. Donations totaling over $7,000 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through its Pennies for Patien

KCSM-TV Yet to Be Sold

Many bids were submitted by entities created by bigger corporations specifically to bid on local stations outside of their jurisdiction.

SMCOE Launching Anti-Bullying Intiative

Respect 24/7 aims to reduce bullying incidents. U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Speier throws weight behind campaign.

Former Economic 'Hit Man' to Speak at NDNU

Although no longer for hire, economist John Perkins has taken his show on the road.

School District and Foster City Look to 'SCORE' Ideas

SMFCSD and Foster City enlisting parents, community leaders, for solutions to overcrowded classrooms.

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue...

What's your favorite poem? What poet will you read to celebrate National Poetry Month?

PTA Honors Education Volunteers’ Selfless Hours of Service

The 17th District PTA celebrated milestone anniversaries by honoring the most selfless among us.

College Park Students Growing ‘Healthy Hearts’

A Teaching Garden will shape kids' attitudes toward healthy eating habits according to the principal.

SM-FC School District Academy to Host ‘STEMinars’

Bayside STEM program to promote "cross-generational learning."

NDNU to Host Discussion on Rainforest Sustainability

The discussion will focus on positive developments in the Amazon following the murder of activist Sr. Dorothy Stang.

Tom Brady Reflects on High School Days at Fundraiser in San Mateo

Superstar Patriots player Tom Brady said he didn't get picked to be a quarterback his freshman year of high school in San Mateo.

Charter Square Owners May Be Forced To Sell to School District

The district has its eye on a building inside Charter Square at 1050-1064 Shell Blvd.

Poll Results: Should Foster City Have a High School?

Check out the results of our poll.

Brewer Island Students Deliver Sweet Dreams to Homeless Children

Project Night Night is an organization that donates over 25,000 Night Night Packages each year to homeless children.

POLL: Should Foster City Have a High School?

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Bowditch Students Win Second Place in National Competition

Two student teams recently won high honors in the WordMasters Challenge.

San Mateo Students Tour Shoreway Environmental Center

Students from Baywood Elementary were the first to experience the new free Schools Group Tours program at the center.

Volunteers Help San Mateo Students Master Reading Skills

Reading Partners provides tutoring for students at local elementary school.

Students, Peers Honor Professor

After White House reception, community college educator enjoys kudos at home.

SamTrans Seeks Young Artists

'Art Takes a Bus Ride' will give wide play to student work.

Patch Holiday Contest: Deck Your House and Win

Get out the lights and get in the holiday spirit! Your decorating could net $100,000 for local public schools.

Bayside S.T.E.M. Academy Crunches Numbers, Competition

San Mateo middle school takes top honors in competitive math event.

Rotary Club to Donate Dictionaries to District Third Graders in Foster City

Dictionaries are valued at $3,800

Park Elementary School’s Katz Awarded Arts Grant

$1,950 will bring San Mateo elementary school hand-held computer, art supplies.

Patch Holiday Contest: Deck Your House and Win $100K for Local Public Schools

Get out the lights and get in the holiday spirit! Your decorating could net $100,000 for Foster City schools.

San Mateo-Foster City School District Hosting Magnet School Information Night

Event offers parents a chance to learn about some of the district's innovative programs.

San Mateo Woman Awarded Epilepsy Scholarship

San Mateo college student Marcie Abreu has been awarded a $5,000 2011 UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship to aid her studies at the University of Portland.

San Mateo and Foster City Schools Receive Grants from Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo is donating $1 million in funding to schools throughout the Bay Area.

No Election Necessary For High School Board

Incumbents only candidates for seats on the San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees.

Alternative Report Cards Flunk

School board hears pleas to return to letter grades.

Two Schools Compete for Clorox Grant

'Power A Bright Future' will help five winning schools across the country improve their campuses.

Hillsdale High School Debuts Drama Season

Little Shop of Horrors is a Scream.

Measure H Foes Slam College District

Bond measure opponents say SMCD living fat in lean times, but Measure H proponents say $564 million bond is needed to accommodate influx of students forced out of four-year schools by state budget cuts.

NDNU Students Help Tenderloin Kids Celebrate Halloween

Streetwise Sociology students learn about the issues of the inner city while helping kids from low-income families.

NDNU Students ask to 'Be Heard' at Final Candidates' Forum

The forum, hosted by NDNU, centered on the city’s relationship with the university.

Serra Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

Shea and Acharya picked among top one percent of 1.5 million entrants, seven other Serra seniors commended by NMSP.

Opening Friday: NDNU Presents Chekhov’s “The Three Sisters”

The classic play, adapted by David Mamet, provides student actors with the chance to bring Chekhov’s characters to life with Mamet’s unique and powerful dialogue style.

San Mateo Students Improve STAR Test Scores

Standardized test scores increases from year prior; trustees want to see performance comparison of traditional vs. year round schools.

No. 4 School to Be in Strip Mall?

Bond measure must wait for impact studies, San Mateo-Foster City board decides.