Petaluma Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.
Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.
Petaluma Patch is celebrating graduates for their accomplishments.
Before this year's graduates head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.
Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Petaluma Patch.
The annual list released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.
See how college aid applications changed for Petaluma area high schools.
The portion of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Sonoma County.
Schools in Sonoma County were given a three-week window starting Friday to reopen or do a phased-in reopening.
Petaluma City Schools plans to start hybrid, in-person instruction April 12 at elementary schools and April 19 at secondary schools.
The additional COVID-19 vaccines will allow the largest district in Sonoma County to reopen K-6 schools as planned April 1.
Recent changes to state guidance allow TK-6 schools to reopen as long as the county stays under a certain case rate.
The next phase involves a mandatory consultation and review with the California Department of Public Health.
The county's coronaivurs case rate has dropped below 200 per 100,000 residents, to 195.5, allowing elementary schools to apply to reopen.
Currently, all local schools must start online because Sonoma County is on the state "Watch List." But now there's a waiver process.
Saint Vincent de Paul High School in Petaluma responds to outcry over the layoffs and school leadership's recent visit to The White House.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says if a county is on the state's coronavirus watchlist when the fall semester begins, classes must be online.
The foundation honoring the late Petaluma dairy farmer was excited to collaborate with SRJC Foundation Ag Trust.
As the public health emergency left the economy in shambles, districts faced feeding students who were still technically "in school."
As this year's graduates head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their star shine here on Patch.
The students showed determination and resilience as "the community faced wildfires, smoke closures, power outages and now the coronavirus."
They might not have a traditional graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!
Falling state tax revenues may leave school district bank accounts as empty as classrooms.
Santa Rosa Junior College has extended its campus closure and remote learning through May 23 due to the coronavirus, the college said.
The county's office of education recommends districts plan on remaining closed through May 1 because of the coronavirus.
District offices remain open. SRJC faculty and staff intend to use the time to plan how best to continue to serve students.
Teams from Casa Grande High School and Petaluma High School are set to compete against teams from 14 other schools across six counties.
Officials say the Petaluma training center will provide skilled workers needed to help rebuild thousands of homes lost in the 2017 fires.
A Petaluma school is one of dozens in the Bay Area that will be able to fund new educational programs thanks to a grant.
A Casa Grande High School senior is among two in the state of California chosen to travel to Washington D.C. for the week-long program.
Five huge jackpots last year generated nearly $1.5 billion, with local school districts each getting a share.
Teachers at Analy, El Molino and Laguna high schools in the West Sonoma County Union High School District have gone on strike.
Schools use grade-level appropriate strategies and programs — not only during Bullying Prevention Month but all year long.