Stanford Pledges Increased Mental Health Support

Stanford University said it plans to hire a number of new permanent counselors and explore other options in the wake of student suicides.

Stanford President Expresses Support For Ukrainian Students

Marc Tessier-Lavigne called Russia's invasion of Ukraine "an extraordinary and shocking event of historic proportions."

Donor Gives $1M To Support Cantonese Language Classes At Stanford

The donation ensures that Cantonese classes, which were on the chopping block in 2020, will be offered indefinitely at Stanford.

Teacher Housing Project In Palo Alto Gets Supervisors' Approval

The 110-unit housing project is expected to provide units to six school districts in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.

Palo Alto Sends SOS To Parents: Volunteer To Keep Schools Open

As in other districts, Palo Alto has been hit hard with teacher and staff shortages. The superintendent is asking parents to help.

Stanford Moves Classes Online For Two Weeks, Requires Boosters

The uncertainty surrounding the omicron variant “poses a number of logistical challenges” for in-person instruction, the university said.

Foothill-De Anza Preps For Public Hearings On New District Maps

The district is transitioning from at-large elections to trustee area elections beginning in 2022.

2021 College Aid: How Palo Alto Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Palo Alto area high schools.

Los Altos High School Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

The majority of students evacuated were released from campus under supervision of school staff, the fire department said around noon.

Two Palo Alto High Schools Rank In Top Five In CA: Report

Henry M. Gunn High School in Palo Alto is the top public high school in California, according to Niche. Palo Alto High is not far behind.

Stanford Is The Hardest College To Get Into In America: Report

Niche's 2022 rankings were based largely on acceptance rate and reduced the weight of ACT and SAT test scores.

Santa Clara Health Officer Reaffirms Support For In-Person School

"We must all continue to do everything possible to keep kids safely attending schools," the Association of Bay Area Health Officials said.

Masks Required Outdoors For K-8 Students At Palo Alto Schools

The Palo Alto Unified School District is requiring students in elementary and middle school to wear a face mask while outdoors​.

'Not Just A Language': The Fight To Save Cantonese At Stanford

Stanford didn't renew the contract of its only Cantonese lecturer, so students and alumni started a movement to preserve the language there.

Palo Alto School Board Votes To Outsource Distance Learning

Palo Alto's remote students will be taught by Stride Learning Solutions, so teachers can focus on the students inside their classrooms.

Back To School: Palo Alto 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Palo Alto can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Survey Relays Concerns About Kids, School: Palo Alto-Based Osmo

The survey of 2,000 parents found that two in three parents are worried their child has become more socially awkward around others.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Palo Alto Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Palo Alto area high schools.

National Merit Scholars From Palo Alto Announced

Nine high school students from Palo Alto are among the 2021 National Merit Scholarship winners.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Palo Alto Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Palo Alto Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Palo Alto area high schools.

Stanford To Require COVID Vaccinations For All Students By Fall

Earlier this month, Stanford announced plans​ to bring back all students for in-person instruction for the fall quarter.

South Bay School Chosen For Nationwide Environmental Award

Los Altos High School was one of the two Bay Area schools to receive the recognition. The other was the Nueva School in San Mateo County.

5 Palo Alto Students Honored As National Merit Scholar Recipients

The students, including four from Palo Alto High School, and another from Henry M. Gunn High School, were among 1,000 recipients recognized.

Stanford Announces Plans For Limited In-Person Graduation Events

The school's president said that commencement ceremonies will be held on June 12 and 13 and that 2020 graduates would have a ceremony later.

Ex-Palo Alto Administrator Tapped For New Role

Wesley Cedros served as assistant principal at Gunn High School.

Stanford University Plans For All Students To Return This Fall

The university is also reviewing whether it will require vaccinations for students who are on-campus.

Palo Alto-Based Education Company Partners With MLS Club

Osmo's partnership with the Philadelphia Union includes providing kits and tablets to a nonprofit and sponsoring the Union Kids Club.

Palo Alto Humane Society Launches Story Writing Contest

Seventh and eighth grade students in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties are eligible to participate. The theme is centered around animals.

In Palo Alto Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising. Here's how it’s changed in Santa Clara County.

Stanford University To Invite Juniors And Seniors Back To Campus

When the spring quarter begins March 29, juniors and seniors will be invited back to campus, Stanford University announced.

All Santa Clara County Teachers Have Been Offered COVID Vaccine

In a news release, the county didn’t specify how many teachers have received a vaccine, but pushed for schools to reopen.

Palo Alto-Based Education Company Donates $100K To STEM Learning

Osmo announced a $100,000 product donation to the National Girls Collaborative Project in honor of Women’s History Month on Monday.

Gov. Newsom Visits Palo Alto Elementary School, Touts Legislation

At Barron Park Elementary School, Newsom praised the Palo Alto Unified School District’s reopening strategy on Tuesday.

Stanford University To Allow Juniors And Seniors Back On Campus

University leaders cited models that suggest positive COVID-19 trends, leading to their decision.

Palo Alto Middle, High Schools Could Open March 1: Superintendent

Plans hinge on Santa Clara County moving to the red tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy for five-plus days.

Palo Alto USD Administrator Takes New Role In SoCal

Karen Hendricks is giving up her post as Palo Alto Unified's deputy superintendent to become a top administrator in San Bernardino County.

Palo Alto Unified School District Grabs No. 2 Spot In State Poll

The district was among three in the South Bay among the state's top five in the Niche 2021 Best School Districts rankings.

Stanford President David Starr Jordan’s Name To Be Removed From Campus Spaces Over Role In Eugenics Movement

In his writings, Jordan denigrated numerous races and cultures and believed the efficacy of education was limited by genetic potential.

Stanford Sports On Hold Amid Pac-12's Resumption Plans

Santa Clara County's restrictions on contact sports have the Stanford football season on hold.