Fall-Friendly School Lunch Recipes

Forget soggy tuna fish, these easy-to-make lunchbox meals use only the season’s freshest ingredients.

Los Gatos High School Celebrates 125th Anniversary Sunday

Festivities on the school's front lawn are set from noon until 3:30 p.m.

West Valley College Debuts Remodel

Open house Sept. 30 at language arts and social science building.

LGHS Hosts 'Asset Training' for Parents

Project Cornerstone Workshop gives adults tools, strategies to support, guide youth.

Los Gatos School District Celebrates 150 Years

A week of festivities are on tap, and you're all invited!

Not Your Mother's Picture Day: Retouching Now Available for Grade-Schoolers

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

New School Year, New Pledge of Allegiance?

Los Gatos and Monte Sereno students returned to school Aug. 19 and that begs the question, 'Should kids be required to say the Pledge of Allegiance daily?'

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Surprise--Preschool Obesity on the Decline in California

1 in 8 preschool age children are obese in the U.S. Check out how Santa Clara County compares to its neighbors.

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson's Back-to-School Tips

Ten timely back-to-school tips for the start of the traditional school year.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Stanford Solar Scientists Solve One of the Sun's Mysteries

The sun's magnetic field can play havoc with communications technology. Stanford scientists have now described one of the underlying processes that help form the magnetic field, which could help scientists predict its behavior.

Los Gatos, Saratoga Students Score High on School Achievement Tests

Academic Performance Index and California High School Exit Exam show students continue to excel.

Los Gatos Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Jessica Chiu

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.

Is Your Teen On the New Social Media Website Ask.fm?

The site is gaining popularity among middle school and high school students, but it's also being criticized for allowing anonymity and bullying.

Los Gatos Motorists Advised to Drive Carefully Near Schools on Monday

Local traffic enforcement officials are asking drivers to be cautious around local campuses.

Los Gatos High School Choir to Perform With Foreigner at Mountain Winery!

Youth will sing famous 1984 hit 'I Want to Know What Love Is.'

The Worst Things About The Kids Going Back To School In Los Gatos Are ...

Traffic? Time? Will you miss them? Our readers weigh in.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

How To Get Your Kids Back On The School-Sleeping Schedule

Tips to get your kids ready for 'early to bed and early to rise'!

Is Back-to-School Too Much?

Thousands of deals, sales are aimed at parents as the start of classes is just around the corner.

Los Gatos Union School District Celebrates 150th Anniversary

Week-long celebration takes place Sept. 23-27.

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.

August is National Immunization Month—Is Your Child Ready for School with Up-to-Date Vaccines?

California Department of Public Health encourages child immunizations before school starts Aug. 19, 2013 in Los Gatos.

Los Gatos Union School District 2013-14 Calendar

Here are the dates students and parents from the Los Gatos Union School District need to know for the 2013-14 school year.

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.

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.

A Los Gatos Teacher Inspired

Thirteen middle school teachers – from Southern California to the Bay Area – came to Stanford to learn about nanotechnology and to develop hands-on activities to use in their classrooms.

Get Ready for Back to School With These Tips

Here's what you need to do to get ready for the new school year.

Los Gatos' Loma Prieta School District Mulls Parcel Tax

Tax on Nov. 5 ballot would raise $377,350 annually to support a variety of educational programs.

Should Schools Improve Cyber Security?

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

Foothill College Braces For Impact of Loan Rates

Effective Monday, students at Foothill and other colleges will have to pay double the interest when paying back student loans.

Vivian Martin Is New Principal of Los Gatos' Van Meter Elementary School

Seasoned educator replaces retiring principal Rosanne Adona.

Student Exhibit Brings AIDS, HIV Images Front and Center

An exhibit currently open in San Jose depicts local men and women living with HIV or AIDS. It features the work of Santa Clara University students.

Los Gatos Teacher Scott Downs Retires

Wrestling coach is recognized for his service to the local high school district during Monday's Council meeting.

What Kind of 'End of School Year Mom' Are You?

'The emails coming in for All Of The Things -- class gift, end of year letters, luncheon signup, party supplies, awards ceremonies, pictures for the slide shows...' gripes mom-of-five Jen Hatmaker.

Los Gatos Student Receives Scholarship

Graduating senior Ruchika Vashisht Goels gets $1,000 from SILVAR.

What to Expect From Tonight's Los Gatos School District Trustee Meeting

Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at district's office board room.

Shea Shaw Attends LGHS Graduation

Hit-and-run victim watches her friends complete important milestone during Friday afternoon ceremony.