The winning posters will adorn the walls of every school in the district. Creative students should submit original art work, along with a slogan, to the district or school office by Sept. 14.
Martinez schools in the Martinez Unified School District go back Aug. 21; schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District start on Aug. 29. What advice would you offer to parents about getting kids ready for the new school year?
Students at local schools return to classrooms next month. As of July 1, all students entering seventh grade need proof of the Tdap booster shot.
The four-week program at Martinez Junior High preps 46 young actors for a musical performance. Get your golden ticket for the show, which runs July 13, 14 and 15 at the Willows Theatre in Concord.
What do we do about the fact that 33 percent of our 5th, 7th and 9th graders are overweight or obese. What should families do? What should government do?
Vicente-Briones High School graduation is June 6.; Alhambra High School graduationο»Ώ is June 8. Share your graduate's success with a photo or shout-out on Martinez Patch.
How much do you pay for your kid to play sports?
The Foundation for Pleasant Hill Education awarded grants for each school that requested one.
The New Leaf: A Sustainable Living Collaborative instructor is also a finalist for the Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year.
Stephens homers twice as Cougars roll past Falcons in semifinals.
You might be surprised how MDUSD compares to Martinez when it comes to the number of credits required for graduation.
A teachers' lounge, baseball dugouts and a new paint job are all on the table. Make your voice heard.
May 8 in National Teacher Appreciation Day. Tell Patch users which teachers you think are making the grade.
A "study session" for MDUSD's governing board scheduled for Monday reveals the depth of past cuts and the possibility of more pain.
βIf you play music, youβre doing something beautiful and worthwhile in the world." That was one message about music, art, life and humanity, delivered by top musicians Eliot Fisk and Richard Stoltzman to young musicians Monday.
The drama club's new musical, "Once Upon a Mattress," retells the classic fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson about and a princess, a pea and a sleepless night.
CJ Cammack has been selected as the new Assistant Superintendent of Martinez Unified School District.
Martinez Patch has exclusive reviews of the popular film from Martinez Jr. High students. You can't get this insight anywhere else.
The boys had a very strong showing in Saturday's distance medley relay race.
A golf tournament at Pine Meadows on May 12 is the first joint fundraiser for the two groups.
John Swett and Morello Park elementary schools are both given the honor this year.
Four students receive honors, winning more awards than any other Catholic school in the division.
Executive Director Cassandra Campbell explains the history and importance of this venerable Martinez institution.
There were winners at the Sunday competition that benefited Alhambra High's Interact Club, but not a loser in sight.
Martinez Early Childhood Center and Creekside Montessori also finished strong.
Rick Rubino announces his departure from MUSD this summer.
A group of Martinez Jr. High students spent two weeks gathering paper products for a local homeless shelter.
Make your pledge and help a student practice the invaluable skill of reading.
She was selected to attend a week-long journalism workshop in the nation's Capital by George Mason University.
Hundreds of kids and parents show up to see the 230 scientific displays, and to cheer on the winners to the district level next week.
The track and tennis courts could be resurfaced with the savings, officials say.
The school board Monday authorized the design of a new net along C Street to contain foul balls.
Seven Martinez students and others will show their work at the Performing Arts Center today.
Performing Arts Building, wireless technology among the major projects approved Thursday night.
There is some disagreement on how to best spend the $40 million in bonds - one board member wants a student union at Alhambra High School.
The board will discuss a proposed list of projects to be funded by Measure K.
A parent's night workshop this week by facilitator Amy MacClain gave parents insight into ways bullying behavior can be countered.
Registration is only four weeks away - district officials are urging parents to pick up packets as soon as possible - any child five years old on or before Nov. 1, 2011 is eligible.
Ms. Boyd's class treated administration and fellow classmates to an original Christmas rap and a classic Christmas carol last week.
A group of students show off the styles that are designed to keep the cold out, and the cool in.