Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Backpacks don't have to just look good, they have to feel good too. Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.

New Signs Will Direct Fairfax Kids Safely to School

The safety program will be up and running before the school year begins.

When is the First Day of School in San Anselmo and Fairfax?

Yes, summer is almost over. Ross Valley School District offices open Wednesday to accept Proof of Residency forms.

How to Congratulate Your San Anselmo and Fairfax Grad on Patch

Thanks, Mr. Bodle! You Are Quite the Bro

San Anselmo and Fairfax residents recall their most memorable teachers for National Teacher Appreciation Day.

UPLOAD: San Anselmo and Fairfax Students Put Their Mettle to the Pedal for Bike to School Day

San Anselmo and Fairfax students participated in national Bike to School Day on Wednesday.

State Releases New Numbers on Suspensions and Expulsions at Drake High

Drug-related offenses account for the bulk of the suspensions handed out at Drake.

St. Rita School Garners Another Anonymous Donation – This Time for $250K

Having avoided closure and paid off its debt with private donations, officials at beloved Catholic school in Fairfax once slated for closure are brimming with optimism.

Drake High Ranks in Top 100 Statewide in Latest U.S. News & World Report Survey

Redwood is highest-ranking Marin school at 32nd in California, with Tam and Drake also in the top 100; Tomales and Terra Linda also make the list.

White Hill Middle Leads Five Marin Schools in Nabbing California Distinguished School Honor

Fairfax school is one of 218 in state and 5 in Marin County to win distinction.

After Outpouring of Local Support, San Rafael Soph Gets His New Racing Bike

San Rafael High School Sophomore Ulysses Lopez received a new community-funded bike Thursday to replace his bike that was stolen last month. Lopez and his mother couldn't have afforded to buy him a new bike.

St. Rita Catholic School in Fairfax Staves Off Closure

Archdiocese agrees reconsider its decision, though school must meet financial benchmarks.

Computers in the Classroom: How Does Drake High Rate?

High school classrooms across California average 4.7 students per school-owned computer.

SchoolsRules-Marin Maintains Momentum with $25K Bank of Marin Donation

Countywide fundraising organization for public schools hopes to level playing field among private educational foundations.

St. Rita’s Parents Race to Match $200K Donation – Pastor Has Doubts

Supporters of 56-year-old K-8 Catholic school in Fairfax hope to get a meeting with administrators at the Archdiocese of San Francisco and convince then to reverse decision to shut down school.

Gestalt Haus Co-Founder Leads Online Campaign to Help Teen to Replace Stolen Bike

When members of the San Rafael High School bike racing team Bike Dawgs asked community members to keep an eye out for a member’s stolen bike, they got more support than they could ever imagine.

St. Rita School in Fairfax to Close

Faced with dwindling enrollment and rising costs, 56-year-old Catholic school will shut down at the end of the school year unless archdiocese reconsiders. Parents and teachers look to connect with prospective new schools.

White Hill Robotics Team Needs Online Votes

Have you cast your vote online to support the White Hill Middle School Robotics team's invention?

Some Ross Valley Teachers Behind State Average in Pay, Others Well Ahead

High school teachers in the Ross Valley fare much better than their elementary school counterparts, earning almost $25,000 more.

White Hill Robotics Team Nabs Honor for Lost-and-Found System for Seniors

School sends two teams of 7th and 8th graders to the First Lego League NorCal Championships in Redwood City.

16-Year-Old Restores Fairfax Rain Garden

Bystanders became part of the team as several community members worked to upgrade a rain garden near Fairfax Town Hall.

Community Raises Funds for 14-year-old’s Leukemia Fight

When Fairfax teen Ryder Morford was diagnosed with Leukemia, Kaiser officials told his mother that he had to be brought to the hospital in an ambulance so he wouldn't get bumped.

PHOTOS: Marin Students’ Photography Featured in Bank of Marin 2013 Calendar

Check out the stunning Marin photography by local youth, including one Sir Francis Drake High School student, that was selected for the Bank of Marin's 2013 calendar.

Marin Students Make a Difference through Dance

Eighth-graders from Kent Middle School reach out to Marin’s underserved children.

Three Drake High Students Among 143 Heart of Marin Award Nominees

Local students who are involved with Lifehouse, Habitat for Humanity or Youth in Arts earn top nominations from the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership.

White Hill Seventh Grader Gets First Place at Middle School Spelling Bee

Juliet Crome will represent Marin and compete in the California State Junior High Spelling Bee Championship in May.

A New Name for a San Anselmo School for At-Risk Youth

Bank of Marin founder J. Patrick Hunt and his wife, Irene Hunt, were recently honored for their contributions to the nonprofit Sunny Hill Services and its K-12 school, which has been renamed the Irene M. Hunt School of Marin.

New Preschool Opens in San Anselmo

Four Marin preschool teachers team up to create a new school in Sleepy Hollow.

UPDATED: Storm Damaged White Hill Middle School to Reopen Tuesday

School was cancelled on Monday after While Hill Middle School experienced flooding and parts of the campus were covered in mud after the recent storms.

Storm Update: Some Still Without Power as Storm Progresses

Some downtown San Anselmo businesses have prepared for the worst as the most powerful storm of the season approaches. Creek levels in San Anselmo and Fairfax peaked early Friday morning, heavier rains are on the way this weekend.

When is Kindergarten Orientation and Registration in the Ross Valley School District?

Parents can get Kindergarten registration packets at Ross Valley School District kindergarten orientations scheduled for January. Registration packets will start being accepted on Jan. 28.

Prop. 30's Passing Prevents $900K in Ross Valley School District Cuts

Local school officials are rejoicing in the passing of Proposition 30, which would have created drastic cuts to the three revenue-limit school districts in Marin.

Props 30 and 38 Explained - Which Do You Support?

Baffled by the two ballot initiatives seeking to send billions of dollars to public schools? Don't be. EdSource's new infographic makes it all clear. Which proposition do you support?

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San Domenico School Open Garden Day

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