STAR Test Results for Pacifica District K-8 Schools Revealed

The California Department of Education released statewide results Friday, and local K-8 schools scored mostly above the county average in major areas of study.

Private Group Outlines Vision for District Charter School

A nonprofit group says the demands of the community compelled them to petition the district for a charter high school. Shasta would serve 400 high school students.

Meet the New Administrative Team at Terra Nova

With last-minute administrative changes at the high school, members of the Terra Nova school community are invited today to meet the new staff at the school.

Joining Bone Marrow Database Could Save Peninsula PE Teacher

Mt. Carmel Principal Teresa Anthony urges Peninsula residents to sign up for marrow testing drives.

How to Use Pacifica Patch this School Year

Five things principals, educators, PTA members, parents and students need to know.

Explore Patch's Pacifica School Directory

Want to know what programs each school offers? Want to know the student-teacher ratio? Need a reminder of who is the principal? Pacifica Patch has got you covered.

How to Register for Terra Nova and Oceana High Schools

Students at Pacifica’s Terra Nova and Oceana High Schools return to classrooms on Aug. 15.

Six Stanford Undergraduate Athletes Competing in Olympic Games

Thirty-seven Stanford athletes representing 12 sports from rowing to wrestling will compete in the 2012 London Olympic Games. by Robin Migdol.

19 Peninsula Students Take National Merit Honors

The National Merit Scholarship is considered the most prestigious award for academic excellence.

Skyline's SparkPoint Center Gets Statewide Award

The program, which has been open for two years, provides financial coaching to students and community members.

Fiction Books Give A Boost To The Brain, Says Stanford Professor

Stanford scholar's new theory of fiction reveals how reading literary works is like bringing your brain to the gym

Pacifica School District to Redesign Logo, Website

District wants to make website more usable and colorful, logo more consistent with its vision of a “21st century learning experience.”

Poll: Do High Schools Prepare Graduates in an Equitable Way?

A California report released this week suggests state high schools need to do a better job advancing African-American and Latino students into college situations.

County Ballot Measures Update

In the last update before Friday's final audit, the car rental tax could pass, parking facility taxes are failing, and JUHSD parcel tax is narrowly passing.

Pacifica's 8th Grade Graduations

Congratulations to middle school graduates of 2012!

Oddstad Sports Complex Discussions Continue

Monday evening community sports groups and two Pacifica School District board members meet to discuss options for the Oddstad site.

Local K-8 Schools Can Win Up to $13,500 in 'Box Tops' Contest

Avery Dennison's participation in 'Box Tops for Education' could help local schools win cash prizes and free school supplies.

Community School Grads – They’ve Come a Long Way

The May 30 graduation marked the end of a difficult road for some Community School grads and the beginning of a bright future.

Terra Nova High School Class of 2012

The official Terra Nova graduation DVD is available now through June 15. Congratulations class of 2012!

High School District Seeks Applicants for Vacated Board Seat

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and résumé by June 1.

Let Kids Live

ONe teen asks, "how have all of these people, who lack the amount of education that society practically forces upon you, become successful?"

Stanford Scientists Successfully Rewrite DNA

Humans take one step closer to The Matrix.

Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Over 100 Pacifica Kids

Most cases were reported at Ocean Shore Elementary, but some cropped up at Ortega.

Send, Upload Photos of the Class of 2012 For a Special Graduation Photo Gallery

Pacifica Patch puts the call out to the community to highlight local graduates

Share Your 2012 Prom Photos on Pacifica Patch

From the dresses to the tuxedos and everything in between, share your prom photos on Patch.

Pacifica Youth Need Mentors -- Learn How You Can Get Involved

One local boy benefited from the Friends for Youth program. Help others like him.

Pacifica Students Among Winners of Art Bus Takes a Ride Initiative

The art contest is Countywide involving more than 30 schools.

High School District Board Member Resigns, Cites Health, Professional Reasons

Trustee Laurie Frater announced he would be leaving the Jefferson Union High School District Board effective immediately.

School Parcel Tax Vote in June: Are You In?

The Jefferson Union High School District is asking voters to approve a $48 parcel tax to soften the state's cuts to education. Will you vote yes?

Alcohol at the Prom: Do You Support Zero-Tolerance Enforcement?

A bus driver who transported 35 student leaders from Dixon to a prom found a bottle containing alcohol on the bus, prompting the kids to be banned from the dance. If that happened in Pacifica, would you support the school administration?

Westmoor High Community Raising Money For Baseball Player Battling Bone Cancer

Funds are needed to fly his birth parents from the Marshall Islands to visit him and to pay for medical bills.

Do Parents Have a Moral Obligation to Send Their Kids to the Local Public School?

Take the poll and leave your comments.

Terra Nova High School Students Chip In on Earth Day

Hundreds of students, staff members and community members cleaned up Terra Nova Boulevard and the beach.

County Office of Education Launches Anti-Bullying Campaign

Series of public forums comprise two-year campaign.

CSM Notebook: Uikilifi Gets PR Competing Against Olympic Gold Medalist

Former Mills High standout turns in state's third best throw this year. Olympian Brown Trafton to return to CSM next month for USATF championships.

Superintendent's Message: Introducing Transitional Kindergarten

The new program is coming to the Pacifica School District.

Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop

Book Group at Pacifica Sanchez Library

Babies & Books Storytime

Senior Moments Book Club