Fun and safety was the theme at Hanna Ranch's Bike Rodeo.
More than 1,000 West Contra Costa County students have reached the goal.
Loss resulted in a tie for the league's top spot.
May 8 in National Teacher Appreciation Day. Tell Patch readers which teachers you think are making the grade.
Members of the public are invited to attend a presentation and discussion about creating a charter middle school.
The band played the Star-Spangled Banner before a game last month.
“You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” Set to Open May 17th at JSHS Auditorium and combines efforts of music, drama, wood shop, art, and multi-media classes.
Saybrook Learning Center Director "Ms. Debbie" will take over the nearly 30-year-old preschool.
The weather has not been cooperative for students out of school this week.
State government data show that the high school has had a problem, relative to other schools in the district, county and state.
Police presence at Hercules Middle High School would continue next year.
Police presence at Pinole schools would continue next year.
District remains quiet on the issue.
Teacher said he's eating again and students have learned a lesson.
The Titans will perform the Star Spangled Banner at the Oakland A's game on April 10th.
Final installment in the Teaching American History Project.
According to a columnist from the school's newspaper, Hercules High School is a "prison sentence" for teenagers stuck with the same kids from middle school. Do you agree?
The elementary school was one of only two in the district to receive the state's 2012 Distinguished Elementary Schools recognition.
Pinole Valley High School Students are selling game tickets and seeking donations.
Ellerhorst Elementary teacher, students plead for more money and get on TV news.
Alleged social media threats led to police reaction at John Swett, where some Hercules students attend.
The yearbook is set for publication in June, but the school is asking for 250 pre-orders to fund its production. The cost is $40 either online or in person. Have you ordered yet?
Video captures telling moments with students and staff.
Friends and foes of Lupine Hills Elementary School Principal Cynthia Taylor gathered Wednesday to speak about the controversial new school leader.
What's your pick for best local pre-school?
West Contra Costa County voters will be asked in June to extend and increase the current parcel tax for public schools. The school board approved the ballot measure this month to close a deficit and avert larger class sizes.
Hercules High School students are encouraged to apply.
Studies show that teens – who have a later sleep cycle than children or adults – fare better on many measures when high school starts later in the morning, says local social worker Susanna Marshland. Marshland wrote the letter (below) to the West Contra C
Please take our poll on a challenging question raised by the superintendent of West Contra County schools: Should the "heroes and holidays" approach to multicultural education be changed to a "decision-making and social action" curriculum?
Blogs, a TV news outlet and even Patch has picked up the story.
The boy was suspended after a schoolyard incident last month, the New York Times reported.
Contra Costa Public Health officials confirmed norovirus in students.
Hercules parents have also chimed in with their Hercules Middle High child's experiences with getting sick last week.
Each elementary school will be able to send a single representative from its population of third, fourth, and fifth graders to the district competition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Students reported feeling sick after eating chicken sandwiches.
The issuing of prizes following the assembly is one of several new measures implemented by Lupine Hills principal Cynthia Taylor.