Friends Start Book Drive in Memory of Lost Friend

Leyla Beban, 14, was killed in an accident while riding her bike to school in November.

Watch: Woodside High Goes “Blonde” for Musical

The energetic musical “Legally Blonde” debuted Thursday to a full house.

New Charter School Will Be 60% Latino, 30% White

Connect Community Charter School reports on the mix of students enrolled after holding a lottery last week.

Redwood City Resident Earns Major Honor

Out of 200 applicants, cheerleader Samantha McLeod got chosen to do something she's always dreamed of doing.

Special Needs Teachers May Strike

Having worked without a contract since August, and without a pay raise in five to six years, the teachers say they are finally ready to say 'enough is enough.'

Roosevelt Teacher Honored as Elementary Teacher of the Year

Several other San Mateo County teachers and administrators were also honored, as well as the County's Superintendent of Schools, Anne Campbell.

New Charter School Gets Hundreds of Applicants, Will Hold Lottery for Spots

Connect Community Charter School got roughly 100 more applicants than they have spots for, for the school's opening in the fall.

Recycle Your E-Waste to Benefit Roy Cloud This Sunday

Help send students from Roy Cloud on a field trip to Washington, D.C. by recycling old electronics this Sunday.

Plenty of Water Available for Redwood City Schools

The Coca-Cola Foundation helps fund new water stations to comply with state and federal laws.

Students Tackle Murder of Gay Student Through Theatre

Woodside Priory's Performing Arts Department presents "The Laramie Project."

Woodside Basketball, Soccer Teams Reach CCS Semifinal

Wildcats girls basketball plays Tuesday, girls soccer plays Wednesday.

North Star Academy to Raise the Blue Ribbon Flag

Friday's ceremony will be attended by state senator Jerry Hill.

Call for Artists, and E-Waste Event Saturday

This summer's Art on the Square events are looking for artists to showcase, and North Star Academy is raising money through an e-waste event Saturday.

At Clifford School, the Candyman Can

In our latest PatchClips: Check out Clifford School's cast of 'Willy Wonka Jr.,' which opens this Friday.

New Charter School Interviewing Potential Principals, Seeking Teacher Candidates

The school is gearing up to open in the fall for the 2013-14 school year.

Cañada College Hopes African Wasps on Campus Will Help Fight Olive Fruit Flies

The campus calls olive fruit flies 'serious pests' - and is making the study of the wasps' help toward fighting them official curriculum for some biology classes.

Is School Closed on Presidents' Day in Redwood City and Woodside?

Monday, Feb. 18, is a national holiday. Here's a rundown of what's open, what's closed and where the sales are.

Sequoia High to Tackle Subject of Cyber Safety

The FBI invites parents, students and members of the community at large to a special discussion Tuesday.

Comparing the Salaries of Peninsula Teachers

A new online tool shows the average teacher salary in most California school districts.

Orion Children's Authors & Illustrators Festival Delights

Parents, children, staff and even the authors and illustrators themselves called it a perfect, magical day for all.

RCPD Announces New Safety Plan After Newtown Shooting

The safety strategy includes collaboration across multiple city departments, including the school district and police department.

Sequoia's Coach Picchi Contemplating Retirement

The girls' basketball coach won a state championship with Burlingame 25 years ago, and has coached at the college level as well.

Enrollment for 2013-14 Begins in BRSSD Monday

The first enrollment period of the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District begins Monday, Feb. 4.

CSM - The 'Birthplace of West Coast Offense'

Former College of San Mateo football players hope to continue their perfect Super Bowl streak with the San Francisco 49ers.

Sequoia High Wants to Know - Are You a 'Purple Patriot?'

The Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the community for its annual Purple Patriot Award.

MLK Book Drive to Help Public School Libraries

Donations of new or gently used books for students in K to 3rd grades are needed. Books can be dropped off before Jan. 21 at Congregation Beth Jacob in Redwood City.

Check Out Local Preschools & Child Cares at 'Preview Night' Wednesday

Parents from Belmont to Palo Alto are invited to 'Preschool Preview Night' at the Community Activities Building on Roosevelt Avenue Wednesday evening.

New Testing Unveiled for California Schools Would Reduce STAR Testing

The state superintendent's plan would emphasize critical thinking skills. Some STAR testing may be suspended. Do you think this is a move in the right direction?

Schools of Choice Applications Due Wednesday at 4 p.m.

Do you want your child to attend a school other than your neighborhood school? Better get those forms filled out on time!

Enrollment Begins for New Charter Elementary School

Applications are due by Feb. 28.

Local High Schools Enjoy Banner Year in Sports

Woodside High and Woodside Priory had some impressive moments that made this list of local sports highlights from 2012.

Stanford and Wisconsin Teams Visit Disneyland, Prepare for 99th Rose Bowl

The teams held a 2 p.m. news conference Wednesday at Disneyland in Anaheim, a spokeswoman for the bowl game said.

How You Can Help Make Snowflakes for Newtown Kids

Snowflake creators from throughout the country say they want to join the effort.

Woodside High Students Collect Over 2,700 Items for Food Bank

The items are being donated to the local Second Harvest Food Bank.

Local Teachers Ask for Better Door Locks, Curtains After School Shooting

In the wake of the Newtown school shooting, Redwood City teachers are asking the district for added security measures in classrooms.

New Charter School Gets Helping Hand From Stanford

Connect Community Charter School, opening in the fall, has been selected for a coveted partnership with Stanford University.

Schools: Plans Are in Place for an Incident Like Newtown's

Superintendent Jan Christensen said the district is reviewing its plans for how to deal with a major emergency such as Friday's tragic school shooting in Newtown, Conn.

49ers' Alex Boone Brings $10,000 Check to Roy Cloud School

The $10,000 check was awarded to the school as part of the 'Keep P.E. in School' initiative - and a second, equal check was presented to the local school district.

Woodside Parents Donate Thousands in Gifts to Local Families

At least $7,600 in gifts is being donated to low-income local families to help give them a Christmas they otherwise couldn't afford.

'The Melt' Celebrates Grand Opening Downtown on Sunday

Even better - 100 percent of Sunday's grand opening sales benefits the Redwood City Education Foundation.