Deadline Extended for Congress' 'Student App Challenge'

High school students can compete by creating and exhibiting their software application for mobile, tablet or computer devices on a platform of their choice.

Los Gatos High Freshman English Class Publishes 'Windows to the Teenage Soul'

The Ebook poetry anthology -- possibly the first of its kind for a high school class -- is innovative project to help finance 2017 Senior Prom.

Los Gatos Teen Lands Prom Date Thanks to 'Breaking Bad' Star Bryan Cranston

St. Mary's Kids Wowed With 'The Wiz'

Housing Trust Silicon Valley Launches 'Guardino Affordable Housing Scholarship Fund Award'

High school seniors living in affordable housing in Santa Clara County with college plans are eligible to apply.

Santa Clara County Shifting to TB Disease 'Risk Assessments' in School Kids as Local Infections Skyrocket

Santa Clara County has more tuberculosis cases than most U.S. states.

Los Gatos Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Priscilla Widjaja, 11

This St. Andrew's Episcopal School sixth-grader is a speech, debate and piano star!

Crossing Guards Needed in Los Gatos!

Part-time jobs available now. Seniors welcomed!

Save the Date! April 5 Is Black & White Bash at St. Mary's School in Los Gatos

Live and silent auctions, music by The Groove Doctors, and tickets are on sale now.

Los Gatos High School Cheerleaders Renew National Grand Champion Title

The girls who normally cheer on the Wildcats deserve some cheering of their own, claiming another national title at the Jamz competition in Las Vegas.

Martin Luther King Jr. 'I Have a Dream' Essay Contest Seeks Entries

Entries are due April 1 and contest theme is '50 Years after the March on Washington: What the American Dream Means to Me.'

8th-Grade Geometry Cut Causes Controversy in Los Gatos Schools

Superintendent Diana Abbati said Los Gatos math teachers and administrators, working with Common Core math experts, have designed new math programs for middle-school students.

Get Your Flu Shot, Los Gatos School Nurse Recommends!

The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention encourages everyone to get the flu shot.

New Los Gatos School Trustee Appointed For Loma Prieta District

Deana A. Arnold will serve remainder of former trustee Mario Montana's 11-month term.

Los Gatos-Saratoga High School District Restructures Trustee Leadership

Former Los Gatos High School principal Doug Ramezane will serve as president of the Board of Trustees during 2014.

Trustee Position Open For Loma Prieta School Board

Applications are due by 4 p.m. Dec. 13 to fill vacancy on five-member board governing Loma Prieta Elementary School and C.T. English Middle School in the Los Gatos mountains.

Coastal Art & Poetry Contest for Students Seeks Entries

Students from kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit original work.

Los Gatos High School is Grammy Awards Semifinalist

Wildcats are among more than 120 semifinalists selected by Grammy Foundation due to school's outstanding music program.

Santa Clara Countywide High School Art Competition Now Under Way

Deadline to submit artwork with the theme of 'Response: Art is a Conversation' is Feb. 14, 2014.

UC President Proposes Tuition Freeze

Janet Napolitano also proposed streamlining transfers from community colleges and turning all UC campuses into "zero net" energy consumers by 2025.

Go See 'The Good Doctor' at Los Gatos High School

The Performing Arts Department at Los Gatos High School presents Neil Simon's "The Good Doctor" play at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 16 at the Prentiss Brown Theatre, 20 High School Court in Los Gatos.

California Eighth-Graders Improve Reading Scores But Still Lag Nationally

National test score results are released this week showing California eighth-graders still rank 36th in the nation.

UC: Life May Be Possible on Billions of Planets in Our Galaxy, Scientists Say

When E.T. tries to call home, he may get a busy signal. There are tens of billions of planets in the Milky Way Galaxy that are potentially able to support life, according to new findings.

Los Gatos' SchoolMessenger Receives Excellence Award

Tech & Learning Magazine gives local education technology company its 2013 Award of Excellence for best upgraded product.

Yes On Measure H Election Signs Along Summit Road In Los Gatos Mountains

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Brandon Ma

Seventh-grader is described as passionate debater, avid reader, drummer and Minecraft gamer.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

It's Red Ribbon Week In Los Gatos

Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Shriya Perati

Know an outstanding youth, sports team, school club or any accomplished young citizen who is deserving of this mini-profile honor? Send you nominations to sheila.sanchez@patch.com.

Major Earthquake Drill Set for Thursday

The Great California ShakeOut will see students all over Santa Clara County (and California) preparing for the worst.

Los Gatos Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Caitlin Cozine

Know an outstanding youth, sports team, school club or any accomplished young citizen who is deserving of this mini-profile honor? Send you nominations to sheila.sanchez@patch.com.

Los Gatos Educator Creates Teaching Program to Learn Math

Award-winning teacher writes four instruction books to help parents and students learn difficult subject.

Los Gatos Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Bryce Evan Grijalva-Hylbert

Los Gatos High School graduate completes six-week cadet basic training at U.S. Military Academy.

Los Gatos Blossom Hill Elementary School's Liz Nast Is 'Teacher of the Year'

Special education teacher is among 31 educators at county level recognized for their efforts to help young people learn and succeed in academics.

Stanford, UC Berkeley Professors Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

The professors were selected for their work in revealing mechanisms behind how molecules are transported within cells in "packages" called vesicles.

Los Gatos Students Promote Day of the Girl

Young women at local high school participate in several events to raise awareness about the importance of supporting and educating girls to improve communities.

Janet Napolitano Starts Job As UC President

Former Homeland Security secretary starts new job as president of the University of California in a low-profile fashion.

California Dumps STAR Test

Gov. Jerry Brown signs legislation that eradicates the STAR test and brings winds of change to California's public school system.

Los Gatos High School's Ann Jordan Earns 'Teacher of the Year' Award

World languages educator is among 31 teachers at county level recognized for their efforts in education.

West Valley College Exhibit to Shine Light on Suicide

'Send Silence Packing' exhibit presented on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Viking Grove and Kirkorian Pavilion.