The Orinda middle school was among 297 winners nationwide announced Friday as a top performer for 2022 by the U.S. Department of Education.
Fewer than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors are chosen as semifinalists in the prestigious competition.
Be sure you have your permit! For the Fall 2022 semester, 4CD is pleased to announce we are waiving the fees to obtain parking permits.
Local schools started this week. Here are some key dates to know for the upcoming academic year in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda.
Two students earned bachelor degrees — one in Accounting and the other in Quantitative Analysis of Markets and Organizations.
One earned a bachelor's degree while the other two received master's.
Three local students received degrees this spring.
Both local students received degrees in Physics.
The middle school student was honored for being "the best young inventor creating a promising solution to real world problems."
The Saklan School's eighth-graders recently traveled to Puerto Rico to help families in need. See the photo show ...
The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.
Mark Earth Day by performing gardening and clean-up tasks at the high school. Sign up now for a 2 or 4 hour shift.
He holds a doctorate from Harvard University and his work on school reform has been published by Harvard Education Press.
A job fair later this month will give teachers a one-stop opportunity to talk to multiple districts in Contra Costa County.
The governor pledged annual 5 percent funding increases to UC and CSU for the next five years, but he expects a lot in return.
The superintendent will stay through June.
The school district confirms that a photo was posted with a student holding what appeared to be a gun.
Scholarships up to $1,000 will be given to the top three finalists. Here's how you can enter.
You do not need a teaching credential. A single website guides you to apply as a substitute teacher anywhere in Contra Costa County.
See how FAFSA applications changed for Lamorinda area high schools.
Richard Whitmore will continue working through the school year.
Skylar Jeveli and Lucy Stenovec earned Bachelors degrees.
She and a second teacher, from Dougherty Valley High School, will represent the county at the state Teacher of the Year program.
It's one of just 28 schools in the state, and the only one in the East Bay, to be named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School.
They will compete for close to $30 million in National Merit Scholarships that will be awarded next spring and summer. See student list.
Schools in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda all return to in-person teaching this week.
Parents in Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda can mark the first day of school next month.
Brett Smith majored in Sport Leadership and Management.
Travis Credit Union awarded a total of 20, $2,000 scholarships to area students.
The final group of 2021 National Merit Scholarships was announced Monday, with renewable awards from colleges and universities.
Otto Winter will head to the New York college next month.
The commencement ceremony was held at Boston's Fenway Park.
See how college aid applications changed for Lamorinda area high schools.
The private college is in Colorado Springs.
Sarah Schenk of Lafayette, CA (94549) received a Master of Science in Nursing .
One high school student from Lamorinda is among the latest batch of 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.
See which of the 16,000 finalists were chosen to be among the $2,500 Merit Scholar designees this year.
Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Lamorinda Patch.
The state released a supplemental list of schools this week.
The annual ranking released by U.S. News & World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.