Park School Wraps Art Show

Amidst renewed pressure on Kiddo to raise funds to help budget shortfall, students' diverse array of art dazzles.

Seven Mill Valley Teachers Nab Golden Bell Awards

Ceremony last week at Dominican University, hosted by the Marin County Office of Education, recognized teachers from every school in Marin County for outstanding achievement.

School District Charts Course Out of Financial Jam

Budget study session concludes that every option must be explored to tackle budget shortfall, and more must be done to get that message out to parents and the broader community.

School District Plots Parcel Tax Hike Possibilities

Needing to raise revenue to patch up a budget shortfall, officials ponder going back to voters for a tax increase.

Send or Upload Your Grad's Pic For Our Special Graduation Photo Gallery

Mill Valley Patch puts the call out to the community to highlight local graduates.

Era Ends with Tam Girls NCS Soccer Loss

A four-year run of mostly wins comes to an end for Hawks seniors Storie Ledger, Kalia Rothlind, Phebe Miller and Essie Winer, who are denied in their bid for a third NCS championship.

Parents Talk: Dealing with a Bully

What do you tell your kids when faced with a bully? What steps do you take?

Whiz Kid of the Week: Elijah Goldberg

Having launched his own health-focused nonprofit organization and heading to Yale in the fall, Tam High senior nabs Eagle Scout status.

Parents Talk: How's the Food?

A number of changes were made to the school lunch menus this year. So how did it go? What would you change?

Recognize Your New Graduates on Mill Valley Patch

Congrats to all the grads! Post your announcements on the site.

Whiz Kid of the Week: Sona Dolasia

Mill Valley Middle School sixth grader is the winner of a a national Kids’ Science Challenge competition.

Ledger Scores Twice, Tam Wins MCAL Soccer Title

The Red-tailed Hawks get inspired play from Kalia Rothlind and Katie Gillespie, and another shutout from goalie Liz Archer, in a 3-0 win over Drake on Tam's home field.

School District Eyes Dismal Budget Outlook

With an ever-increasing enrollment, stagnant property tax revenue and state cuts that are sure to make matters worse, district officials say all options are on the table, including layoffs.

Tam Union District Board Backs Parcel Tax Renewal

Board president says district’s five high schools will look much different in 2012 if nearly 22-year-old tax isn’t renewed in November.

Tam Girls Soccer Squad Bests Branson in Shoot-Out

Hawks will take on Drake in MCAL championship game Friday at 5:30 p.m. at home.

Teachers Gather at Town Center for Grade-In

As part of statewide Week of Action, teachers seek to highlight the dire state of public education funding by grading homework at Corte Madera mall.

School District Groups Unite for Week of Action

Teacher and employee unions, parents, district officials and Kiddo band together to highlight the dire impact of the state budget situation on local schools.

Coroner: Old Mill Student Died of Respiratory Infection

A series of tests did not determine conclusively that 5-year-old kindergartner died from either the H1N1 strain of influenza or another virus.

The Redwoods Celebrates Service by Honoring 19 Residents

Annual event, now in its 19th year, awards students, teachers and local officials for volunteerism and dedication to the community.

Ring Mountain Students Combat Climate Change

Dutch inventor visits school to help install his innovative devices that help plants grow in arid and water-starved regions.

Moms Talk: No Time to Get Ill

What do you do when your child gets sick? Even worse, how do you cope when you get sick?

Moms Talk: The Birds and the Bees

A local mom with two adolescents wonders just when is the right time to have "the talk."

Whiz Kids of the Week: Middle School World Affairs Club

Mill Valley students come home from competition at San Francisco State with a slew of awards.

Moms Talk: The Road to Multilingualism

A mom is looking for advice on the best way to her introduce her son to a second language - and which language to choose.

We're Looking for Whiz Kids

We're highlighting the accomplishments of local youth, and we're on the hunt for nominees. Let us know in the comments section below or via email.

Whiz Kid of the Week: Ben Guggenheim

Sixth grader is one of 36 finalists in the national Heinz Ketchup Creativity Contest; voting ends today.

Report Probes Seismic Safety of Mill Valley Schools

School district is in the midst of a long-term effort to address possible questions about Edna Maguire and Mill Valley Middle School and insists its existing buildings are very safe.

Whiz Kid of the Week: Stephanie Lee

Stalwart softball star and campus leader is an ace in the classroom and a terror at the plate.

UC Project Seeks Local Residents for WWII Home Front Interviews

The Rosie the Riveter / WWII American Homefront Project, an effort of the University of California's Regional Oral History Office, is looking for people who experienced the World War II home front and can speak about Bay Area changes.

Video: Every 15 Minutes at Tam High - Day Two

In front of an assembly of the entire student body, public safety program continues with a funeral procession, a sentencing of a drunk driver and a guest speaker with a heartbreaking story.

Whiz Kids of the Week: Greenwood School Contest Winners

California Coastal Commission honors five local students in its annual Poetry and Art Contest.

School District Hires New Superintendent

Board caps intensive month-long process by hiring Paul Johnson, superintendent in Placer County, to succeed Ken Benny.

Video & Slideshow: Every 15 Minutes at Tam

Tam High students participated in a public safety awareness program on Tuesday.

Tam’s YouthGive Club Steps Up for Tsunami Victims

Students halt a planning meeting to stage an impromptu fundraising event in downtown Saturday, pulling in $600 and aiming for more.

Old Mill Student Dies After Positive Flu Test

Kindergarten student had tested positive for the flu before he passed away at Marin General Hospital Friday morning.

Moms Talk: The Allergy Conundrum

In this weekly feature, local moms pose questions to the community and get a dialogue going on a range of subjects. This week, we look at the chicken-and-egg debate over allergies.

Kiddo Ramps Up With Auction, Art and Gala

As students’ art goes on display at the community center, foundation launches online auction today and preps for its Spring Gala on March 12.

Whiz Kid of the Week: Sofia Capretta

High school senior is the founder and director of Warm 1 Body, a nonprofit dedicated to providing hats, gloves and socks to the Bay Area’s homeless population.

Conference for Teen Girls Seeks Young Organizers

Girls 13-18 can get community service hours working for event, set for March in San Rafael.

Moms Talk: Can I Get an Allowance?

A local mom ponders the give-and-take in giving her daughter an allowance. What do you think?