Helm Field ROLL Out Event

Helm Field ROLL Out Event

Santa Clara University Business Accelerator Program

Free program to help entrepreneurs start a business!

Considering Culinary Career? Scholarship Opportunities At International Culinary Center in South Bay

If interested, don't delay. Applications due by March 30.

Barrel Tasting and Futures At Burrell School Vineyards

Purchase wines from the 2013 vintage at 50% off retail prices during the month of March at Burrell School Vineyards

California Reevaluates Role of School Standardized Test Results

California to shift from a school quality measure based solely on exam results to one that would include other factors.

Save These Dates: Los Gatos Schoolchildren Hosting Spring Concerts

Five concerts will be held over three nights, March 24-26, with LGHS and RJ Fisher Middle School students. Free and open to the public!

Warming Temps, Droughts Are Linked; Climate Change Contributing: Study

California has experienced more frequent drought years in the last two decades than it has in the past several centuries, Stanford reports.

Next Week In Los Gatos: Fisher Middle School Presents 'The Wiz'

These talented middle schoolers will perform six shows March 5-8.

LGHS - Rally 'Round the Wildcats

LGHS New Millennium Foundation to host 13th Annual Benefit Auction on Saturday, March 8th, 2014

Why Kids Need Recess

It's more than exercise. Children thrive, feel safer and engage better in class, but the recess program must be well-organized, study says.

Coming To Los Gatos: Fisher Middle School Presents 'The Wiz'

The talented middle schoolers will perform six shows March 5-8, and tickets go on sale Thursday!

Coat Drive Success!

St. Mary’s School in Los Gatos Collects 340 Coats for Catholic Charities

From LGHS: 4th Annual Loma Prieta Winery Fundraiser for New Millennium Foundation

Two dates - Don't miss it!

4th Annual Loma Prieta Winery fund raiser for LGHS New Millennium Foundation

Loma Prieta Fund Raiser; LGHS New Millennium Foundation; Free Event; Winery

Los Gatos Students: Join Water Conservation Poster Contest

Students across the state must submit their entries by March 31.

CA Community Colleges Board Loosens Accrediting Agency Regulations

Exclusive agency with accreditation role statewide found "irresponsible." Now, competition is welcomed.

Area Community Colleges to Offer Affordable 4-Year Degrees

As proposed, a bachelor's degree will cost about $10K; check the list of degrees to be offered, including at Foothill in Los Altos Hills.

Know A Stand-Out, Young Volunteer In Los Gatos?

Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program nominations for youth, ages 6 to 18, begin Jan. 30.

Too Much Homework, Los Gatos Parents? Researchers Agree

Is your home a battleground on weeknights? Stanford researchers find "busy work, by its very nature, discourages learning."

Los Gatos Parent Nursery School Hosting Open House

Interested families can meet the teachers and view the facilities.

In Los Gatos: OPEN HOUSE @ SHANNON NURSERY SCHOOL

PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE FOR CHILDREN 3-5 YEARS OLD

Misfit or Miss Goody Two Shoes? Adolescent Misperceptions Abound, Researcher Says

New Stanford study finds that teens are influenced by "caricatures" of peers' sex lives and drug use. And that's not good for them.

A 'Must See and Hear' In Los Gatos: LGHS Winter Concert

Percussion, jazz, symphony, string and more! Save the date -- Jan. 22 -- and it's free!

World of Discovery Preschool - OPEN HOUSE - This Saturday, January 10th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Please join us on Saturday, Jan. 10 at World of Discovery Preschool located on the Argonaut Elementary School campus.

Whiz Kid of the Week: Rithvik Agastya

Young Genius Student

Healthy Schools Act Law Expanded to Further Protect Children in Los Gatos and CA

More info for parents about pest management in schools.

Dealing with deferral: A few tips for applicants

This week's blog offers several strategies for moving a deferred application into the accepted pile.

Acing the Alumni Admission Interview

A strong interview with an alumnus/a can provide a boost to your admission prospects.

Cast a wide net: geographic diversity and college admissions

Geographic location plays a role in the admissions process at many selective colleges, and can help “borderline” applicants earn admission.

As If California Needed More Water Woes

Stanford Geophysicist maps saltwater threat to California aquifers

Stanford: California Offers Budgetary Lessons for U.S. Government

Stanford law professor argues that California's budgetary actions offer a blueprint for resolving the federal budget stalemate.

Tips to Maintain Good Academic Habits All Year Long

I have a few tips to share that can help parents set their children up with good habits, no matter what type of school they are in.

Higher education is a buyer's market

This post reveals how families should approach and capitalize upon enrollment shortfalls within the selective college sector.

St. Mary's Catholic School Open House

St. Mary's School in Los Gatos Open House for Kindergarten and First Grade November 16th, 10 am

Top 5 College Application Mistakes to Avoid

Check and re-check before pressing that "Submit" button! This post highlights the top 5 mistakes to avoid on your college applications.

Deadline Approaching for Scholarship Entry

Students from 6-12 grades may apply.

'California Thursdays' Program Serves Students Fresh California Food

Follow our link to get your school involved.

Lower the Red Flag: How to Avoid Inconsistencies in Your College Application

This post talks about the importance of eliminating inconsistencies in your application and how to "lower the red flag" in the process.

Mundane Moments Make Best College Essays!

Wow Writing Workshop president Kim Lifton explains why mundane moments make the best college essays.

West Valley College Classified Senate Book Sale

All items $1 or less! In Saratoga. For a good cause!