Back to School Nightmare: Lice

Back to school can be full of fun, but it is also full of cooties. Do you have any advice for first-timers?

Top 10 Tips for Starting a Successful School Year

The president of the California Parent Teacher Association shares a list of things that teachers wish parents would do during the school year.

Whooping Cough Vaccination Required for Seventh Graders

All seventh-grade students must show proof of vaccination to their school district. Do you support the state law requiring this?

Truancy Not an Issue for Mill Valley Public Schools

The Mill Valley School District's truancy rate was dramatically lower than that of both the rest of Marin and all of California during the 2010-2011 school year, according to recently released state data.

Greenwood School to Host Natural Dye and Fiber Fair

On August 18 Mill Valley's Greenwood School will partner with Fibershed, a non-profit collective of fiber artisans and farmers, to host an event aimed at introducing kids to the joys of handcrafts.

It's August...Do You Cheer or Fear the 'Back to School' Countdown?

Although the Mill Valley School District's six school aren't back in session this year until Sept. 10 because of the summer-long campus constructions projects, the countdown to the 2012-2013 school year has begun.

Let's Hear Your Lunch Box Memories

Do you remember your favorite lunch box? Today's kids have as many options as ever but nothing will take the place of the Partridge Family or Scooby-Doo.

Mill Valley Back to School Schedules 2012-2013

Mill Valley Patch has your essential info for students, parents and local drivers. What time does school start? What time does it end?

Dominican’s Venture Greenhouse Seeks Biz Experts

University hopes to link volunteer business experts with budding entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on green business and clean technology.

Former Mill Valley Schools Chief James Patrick McDonough Passes Away at 77

James "Pat" McDonough, who lived his wonderful life "with no regrets," died peacefully at his home in Sonoma, California on July 20, 2012.

Tam High Grad Garners EAH Housing Scholarship

Talha Ismail, a member of Tam's class of 2012, was one of 10 students selected to receive a coveted college scholarship from EAH Housing.

Mill Valley Students Take Home MMWD Coloring Contest Prizes

Several local students, including a group of Park School third graders, took home prizes in an art contest celebrating Marin Municipal Water District’s 100-year anniversary.

School District Slows Plans to End Ring Mountain School’s Lease

After private school’s parents, students and staffers say the end of their lease would mean the death of their school, board agrees to wait until at least July before giving notice to terminate its lease.

Fire Crews Attack Controlled Burn at Edna Maguire

Firefighters from around Marin continue training exercises at soon-to-be-demolished elementary school in first of two days of controlled fire exercises.

Tam High Science Teacher Nabs $10k Amgen Award

April Tucker is honored by biotech giant for “elevating the level of science literacy through creativity in the classroom and motivation of students.”

School District Shrinks Deficit Projections

After a series of cost-cutting measures and commitments from Kiddo! and the PTA for increased fundraising, district projects an improving financial forecast but its future still depends on passage of parcel tax, officials say.

Greenwood Parent Crafts Doc on School's Eye-Popping Memorial Day Parade Float

Gary Yost digs into the creative process behind the school's winning float for the 2012 Memorial Day Parade, with a little help from Rita Abram's song "Mill Valley."

Firefighters Wrap Week of ‘Training Disneyland’ at Edna Maguire

Hundreds of firefighters from all over Marin participated in a series of training exercises at soon-to-be-demolished elementary school in what organizers called an unprecedented opportunity.

School District Kicks off $30M in School Overhaul Projects

First week of week sees loads of activity at Edna Maguire, Park and Strawberry Point schools and plenty of people unaware of the construction’s impact on access to those campuses.

Bonds Run Deep for Tam High Mock Trial Squad

Teammates credit deep-seated trust among them for propelling them to their 17th straight Marin County mock trial championship.

Child Obesity Rates Higher in Novato and San Rafael Than in Marin

Data from a new study released this week found that 32.4 percent of kids living in San Rafael and 31.7 percent in Novato were considered obese in 2010, while that rate for all of Marin is 24.9 percent.

A Video History of Mill Valley Public Schools

Mill Valley Historical Society President Tim Amyx put together this excellent four-minute video of the evolution of the Mill Valley School District over the past 110 years.

Five Students Garner Scholarships at Dipsea Dinner

At the Dipsea Race Foundation's annual pre-race gala at the Outdoor Art Club, two Tam seniors and a Tam grad were honored, while race legend Charlie Richesin became the latest inductee into the race's Hall of Fame.

Local Teen Honored at State Capitol

Tamiscal High senior and Mill Valley resident Brooke Wenig nabbed a $1,000 scholarship from Comcast, the sixth scholarship she’s racked up towards her college tuition; she’s heading to UCLA in the fall.

Kiddo! Raises $50K from Carnival, Memorial Day Bash

Organizers say more than 13,000 people attended the four days of festivities to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the educational foundation.

Edna Maguire Community to Celebrate School's Past and Future Sunday

Students, teachers and administrators past and present will say goodbye to 56-year-old school on the eve of its demolition and the beginning of its 18-month reconstruction.

Thousands Gather for Memorial Day Kiddo! Celebration

Pancake Breakfast, Memorial Day Parade, Carnival and post-parade party and concert attract swarms of people to toast the 30th birthday of local educational foundation.

Mill Valley Set for Blockbuster Memorial Day of Pancakes, a Parade and a Party for Kiddo!

After three thrill-laden days of the Mill Valley Carnival, Monday promises to be a bash for the ages to celebrate Kiddo's 30th birthday.

Kiddo! Carnival Kicks Off With a Bang

Organizers report excellent pre-sale tickets, with middle school students hitting the rides for free Friday and swarms arriving early Saturday.

Coyotes in Our Midst: Learning to Live with America's Native 'Song Dog'

Collections, Collectors, Connections

Commuting By Rail in Marin

Forever Fish Tanks

Historical Society 1st Wednesday: History of Tamalpais Valley

Jonathan Kathrein: Shark Bite Survivor, Author, and Peacemaker

Baa Baa Sushi Sheep

Creative Writing Workshops

Mill Valley School District First Day of School

Teacher Work Day

Staff Development Day