5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

STAR Test Results Dip in San Mateo County Schools

County education officials say the transition period schools are experiencing as they move to Common Core State Standards is responsible for the drop in test scores.

5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.

'Better Driving Experience' in High School Parking Lots

Thanks to Measure S funds, Half Moon Bay High School now has new and improved parking lots.

When is the First Day of School in Half Moon Bay?

Hate to say it, but summer is drawing to a close. The Cabrillo Unified School District is gearing to start classes later this month.

How Much Are You Spending on Back-to-School Shopping?

A recent survey says 67 percent of parents in America plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year.

Should Schools Improve Cyber Security?

Stanford University's recent breach of information technology infrastructure has officials scrambling for answers.

Local Mom Gets AEDs Installed at Half Moon Bay High

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can now be used in the event of someone having a cardiac arrest at the high school thanks to Pauline Burke and a $7K donation from the School Boosters Athletics Corp.

Meet Half Moon Bay High's Athlete of the Year

Senior Joseph Lowman has proved his athleticism time and again during his years at Half Moon Bay High School.

How to Congratulate Your HMB Grad on Patch

Follow the steps in this video to find out how to upload a message to your grad on Half Moon Bay Patch.

Hatch Students Bring Biographies to Life

Nicole Higaki’s third grade class at Hatch Elementary share their end of the school year projects.

Local Latino Students Fall Victim to Achievement Gap

Cabrillo and La Honda Pescadero school districts address the achievement gap on the Coast by providing more professional development for teachers.

San Mateo County Teachers Get Pay Raises, Job Security through 2015

Teachers will receive retroactive pay increases and better health benefits.

Half Moon Bay Seniors Tell Us How They Really Feel About Graduating

In a student produced video, seniors reflect on the ups and downs of leaving high school and starting a new chapter in their lives.

Puente and Pescadero High School Host Second Annual Career Night

The night’s keynote speaker, José Ivan Arreola, has long been a strong voice speaking out against racism, inequality, and oppression.

New Principal Hired for Hatch Elementary

Will Flores has an extensive background as a teacher, trainer, and principal in Spanish/English immersion programs. He begins his principalship at Hatch in July.

High School Baseball Coach Turns to Coaching Girls Softball Team

Cougars softball assistant coach Bryce Hadley has learned a thing or two about the differences between coaching baseball players versus softball players.

Thanks Mr. Stuart! You Shared the World With Us

Half Moon Bay residents recall their most memorable teachers for National Teacher Appreciation Day.

Puente in Pescadero Celebrates Children and Literacy

Every year, more than 100 children from the La Honda Pescadero Unified School District and their parents come to celebrate Día de los niños, a traditional holiday in Mexico.

Half Moon Bay High Golf Season is in Full Swing

The new high school golf coach Eric Denault is making an impressive debut, while the team's previous coach, Don Prestosz, still communicates with some of the players.

Peninsula High Schools Rank High in U.S.

Twelve high schools in total along the Peninsula made the Washington Post's list of most challenging high schools in the country.

Post Your Half Moon Bay High Prom Pics on Patch

You don't have to wait until prom night 2013 to share those awesome pics. Share the fun of picking out that dress, snagging those designer shoes or picking out that really retro suit from Goodwill!

Pescadero High and Puente Honored For Community Partnership

Winners were selected based on their initiative, leadership and involvement in projects that embody the spirit of genuine partnership and benefit the overall community.

Solar is Finally Paying Off

The construction of the photovoltaic power industry since 2000 has required an enormous amount of energy, mostly from fossil fuels. But Stanford researchers have some good news.

Data Shows Increase in Half Moon Bay High School Dropouts

The graduation rate at Half Moon Bay High School has increased incrementally but the dropout rate has risen at a faster rate.

Half Moon Bay High 'Has Come a Long Way ... '

Half Moon Bay High School recently welcomed a committee of six trained Western Association of Schools and Colleges volunteer members who evaluated the school.

HMB High School Student Flying High After Scholarship Win

Eric Dasmalchi of Half Moon Bay will begin a flight-training program in April as a recipient of the Upwind Summer Scholarship.

Computers in the Classroom: How Does Half Moon Bay High Rate?

High school classrooms across California average 4.7 students per school-owned computer.

Beneath the Sea Surface, Internal Waves Break in Undersea Surf Zones

The research explains how heat, salinity, and nutrients are transferred between currents and by extension, globally.

High School's Art Program Debuts Open Studio Night

Representatives from local universities made an appearance at Half Moon Bay High School in order to attract hopeful future artists in the making.

Too Crowded? Compare Class Sizes at Local High Schools

The state average for high school class size is 23.6. How does Half Moon Bay High rate?

California License Plate With Farming Theme to Hit Half Moon Bay Roads

Dear Farmer John and Ag Friends, Here’s a license plate for you!

New Charter School Interviewing Potential Principals, Seeking Teacher Candidates

The school is gearing up to open in the fall for the 2013-14 school year.

Is School Closed on Presidents' Day in Pacifica and Half Moon Bay?

Monday, Feb. 18, is a national holiday. Here's a rundown of what's open, what's closed and where the sales are.

Oil Money Could Fund Skyline College and San Francisco State

The proposed legislation would charge a severance tax on crude produced in California and its coastal waters.

Should Free Condoms Be Available at Local High Schools?

Some high schools on the Peninsula have policies allowing distribution of condoms to students. But what about Half Moon Bay High?

Problem Solved? 8th Grade Math Curriculum May Change in Half Moon Bay

The State Board of Education cut Algebra I standards from the state’s eighth grade math requirements. What will this mean for Cunha students?

Sea Crest School Unveils Plans for Campus Improvements

The improvements will include the addition of an Innovation Lab and the construction of a second story on the main building.

Half Moon Bay High Students Organize Blood Drive in Honor of Their Friend

Monday’s blood drive for Dougie Abarca gave some teens the opportunity to take on more of a leadership role at the high school and to think about becoming lifelong blood donors.