Film Screening Benefits Middle School PTSA

'Connected,' a film from Mill Valley resident Tiffany Shlain, links the personal and the technological and has drawn rave reviews in its recent run at the Sequoia.

Tam District Ramps Up Parcel Tax Drive

With 77,000 voters to reach for an extension of 22-year-old tax to fund operating budget, committee is planning ‘a full-court press.’

Old Mill Students Grateful for Revamp

Fourth graders write letters and poems to say thanks for summer-long modernization project that overhauled elementary school’s campus.

Hot Hawks Set for Branson Battle

Undefeated in MCAL play, Tam's boys soccer team is loaded with talent and learning how to share the spotlight.

Candidates Square Off in School Board Debate

From budget troubles and parcel taxes to collective bargaining and homework policies, three longtime local leaders made their case to voters in a packed auditorium at Strawberry Point School Monday night. Here's a brief synopsis of what they had to say.

School Board Candidates Debate Tonight

Trio of household names in Mill Valley - Bob Jacobs, Clifford Waldeck and Leslie Wachtel - vie for two open seats on the Mill Valley School District Board of Trustees.

Tam High Lobbies for Parcel Tax With Open House

School opens its doors to hundreds of parents and families in an effort to raise awareness of the campus and its array of educational programs in advance of ballot measure to extend parcel tax.

Tam High Opens its Doors Saturday

From New Works at Marin Theatre Company and an Open House at Tam to a performance on censorship at the library and a hike to the Tourist Club to celebrate Oktoberfest (a little early), there’s a lot going on this weekend.

Tam High Students Get It Into Focus

We asked Tam High students what they were focusing on during the 2011-2012 school years. Good grades was the big winner.

Tam Sports: Tennis Tops Terra Linda, Girls Water Polo Falls to Napa

Lady Hawks surge on the tennis courts with wins over Terra Linda and Redwood, while water polo squad drops tough loss to Napa High.

Turning Back the Clock at Tam High

For nearly 40 years, one of Mill Valley's most visible landmarks was a tower with no clock.

Slideshow: Mount Tam Hill Climb

Lung-busting 2.8-mile race from downtown Mill Valley to the top of Mount Tam draws nearly 100 runners on Labor Day.

Public Input Meeting for Park and Strawberry Point School Modernization

Back-to-back meetings will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the design phase input on the facilities modernization project.

First Thursday: Dinner and Bikes Tour

At this Thursday's program at the Mill Valley Public Library, high school students can enjoy a gourmet, vegan meal while getting inspired about bicycling.

Back to School Schedules

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

Video: What Did You Do This Summer?

We parked ourselves outside Tam High and asked students what they did this summer. The answer: travel, travel and more travel - and even some metaphysics thrown in for good measure.

Park School Lands Veteran Principal

Rick Mojarro’s more than two decades in teaching have included stints at schools throughout California and beyond.

Ex-Tam High Water Polo Star Nabs Award

Dartmouth grad Aoife Duffy garners scholar-athlete of the year honor from the Collegiate Water Polo Association.

Slideshow: Tam Athletes Get to Work

Tam High's fall sports squads are back at practice and ready for preseason games, from football and soccer to tennis and cross country.

School District Makes Key Hires

Board backs addition of assistant principal at Mill Valley Middle School and district technology director.

Mill Valley Schools Meet STAR Goals

With the latest round of test scores released, local schools largely hit state marks. See full data below.

Whiz Kid of the Week: Andrew Kirz

After racking up the spoils from his lost teeth, seven-year-old Tam Valley resident donates the contents of his fire truck piggy bank to the Nature Conservancy.

Five Locals Garner Eagle Scout Honors

Quintet of students stick to a plan they made long ago to have a collective Court of Honor.

With Incumbents Out, School Board Race Opens Up

As Judy Sherman and Janet Miller decide not to seek re-election, several longtime community leaders enter the fray. Most local races look to be uncontested.

School District Expands Old Mill Work Hours

Faced with a fast-approaching deadline to finish modernization project, district expands work hours by an hour and adds Saturday until Aug. 28.

School District Races to Finish Old Mill, Tam Valley Projects

With the first day of school less than three weeks away, officials say some work will continue into the school year.

School District Switches Lunch Provider

Citing calls for a change and reduced costs, district dumps Revolution Foods in favor of San Ramon-based Choicelunch.

New School District Head Is on the Hiring Hunt

Just two weeks into the job, Paul Johnson is looking to replace the district’s directors of technology and student support services, as well as Park School principal.

Making Movies, from Soup to Nuts

At Adam Loften’s summertime Future Filmmakers Workshops, kids dive into each of the major elements of creating cinema.

School Board Backs Park, Strawberry Point Revamp Designs

With Tam Valley and Old Mill projects underway, district keeps its other modernization projects moving forward.

Viewfinder: Summer Camps and Construction

Summer is here and kids are at camps all over town. There's also plenty of construction, as crews are in the midst of overhauling Old Mill and Tam Valley elementary schools.

School Board Honors Benny with Book Donation

Trustees share memories of retiring superintendent and donate a book, Gary Schmidt’s young adult novel Okay For Now to each of the district’s six schools on his behalf.

Edna Maguire Neighbors Threaten Lawsuit Over Revamp

Residents around the elementary school say their concerns over parking, traffic and aesthetics haven’t been addressed. Their attorney claims district’s environmental document violates state law.

Tam Senior Garners Fall Arts Fest Honor

Photographer Emily Deng, heading to UC San Diego in the fall, lands scholarship and a spot in the annual Old Mill Park event, set for Sept. 24-25.

Dipsea Diaries: A Little Crazy Stupid

The 101st edition of the Dipsea Race is in the books. I followed the cowbell. What was your race like?

Video: 2011 Tam High Graduation

Check out our video from Wednesday night's ceremony, in which 227 seniors received their diplomas and a few students gave speeches and performed.

Slideshow: 2011 Tam High Graduation

Check out our photos from Wednesday night's ceremony, in which 227 seniors received their diplomas and a few students gave speeches and performed.

Lazzarini Replaces Huxley as Middle School Principal

Longtime teacher and administrator takes the helm as it braces for an enrollment surge, as Huxley moves onto a charter school in the East Bay.

Send or Upload Your Graduate's Photo for Our Special Graduation Photo Gallery

Mill Valley Patch is gathering graduation photos for a special gallery.

Roz Hamar, Head of Marin Horizon School

Longtime leader of private school in Homestead Valley is retiring after 16 years.