A Letter from SCSD Superintendent: Facilities Master Plan Update

Three options are being considered by the school district: dividing each middle school into two campuses; moving Charter Learning Center to another site; and, create smaller grade 4-5 schools at Arundel and Heather.

A Letter from SCSD Superintendent

Dr. Craig Baker explains some of the actions the district is taking to address school safety issues.

Stanford Geophysicists: Major Earthquakes Coming

Research by Stanford scientists focuses on geologic features and activity in the Himalayas and Pacific Northwest that could mean those areas are primed for major earthquakes.

SMArT-e Program Sends Donations to Hurricane Sandy Victims

San Carlos School District's after school program motivates all kids to give back.

Adelante Students Shine in Mini-Musical

"Sleeping Beauty and the Beast," a cooperative production between Adelante Spanish Immersion School and the San Carlos Children's Theater opens Friday.

Reminder: 'Keep Calm and Liver On' Walk-a-Thon Today at Burton Park

Even if you haven't signed up yet, there's still time to come out and join in on the Walk-a-Thon for Chris Mahoney at 9 a.m. today at Burton Park.

Sequoia Presents 'Cabaret' This Weekend

The school is presenting the popular musical in its original form, which takes place in 1929 Berlin.

Redwood Shores Man Scores With Willie Mays Bat

"Best 20 bucks I ever spent!"

San Carlos Schools and Children's Theater Form New Partnership

Mustang Hall in Central Middle School will be the new home of the San Carlos Children's Theater.

All Votes are Counted: Measure H Passes

San Carlos schools were given the thumbs-up by voters to upgrade campuses throughout the district; Measure H school bond passed with 66.71% of the vote.

Proposition 30 or 38? Which Should You Choose?

Many local educators support Proposition 30. But voters can choose between that measure and Proposition 38, which also funds schools. What the difference between them?

Innovative Fitness Program for Schools Could be a Good Fit

Jenny Rowe has created a children's fitness program, Recess Lab, which she eventually hopes will help bring P.E. back into the budget-challenged public school system in California and help fight the war against childhood obesity.

San Carlos Teachers Rally to Get Schools on Right Track

The theme of today's rally was "putting California back on track."

Carlmont JV Volleyball Serves Up Another Win

The Lady Scots frosh/soph volleyball team is undefeated; they took first place in the Menlo-Atherton Tournament.

San Carlos Schools Increase State Test Scores by 12 Points

API scores up across the state.

School Notes

San Carlos Patch to bring weekly schools article to highlight what's new in and outside of the classroom.

San Carlos Stage Star Adds Recording Artist to Resume

The Sequoia High sophomore has been involved with local theater for nearly 10 years. Now she's starting to draw attention for her voice.

San Carlos Students Show Improvement After Working with a Tutor

There's a waiting list of students who would like a tutor. "If you want to tutor, we can match you to a student," Healthy Cities Tutoring Executive Director Donna Becht said.

Local Students Come Out on Top in Robotics Competition: Photos

See photos of the amazing robots, built by local high school students, that battled it out for the top spots in this past Saturday's championships.

Tutoring Program Looking for San Carlos Volunteers

Healthy Cities Tutoring volunteers will work with students in six San Carlos schools.

Congratulations to the San Carlos Teacher Appreciation Winner!

See which teachers across the Peninsula will be honored with volunteer hours, and our one lucky teacher who has won a $50 gift card for school supplies.

Senate Bill Moves API Away From Standardized Tests

Gov. Jerry Brown approves Senate Bill 1458, which will require 40 percent of the API to be determined by measures that indicate college and career readiness.

CONTEST: Patch to Reward One Great Teacher - Vote Now!

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, San Carlos Patch is searching for one of our community's top teachers, to reward him or her with volunteer hours from Patch editors and money for school supplies.

Time to Register for Next Year's TK

It's not too early to start planning for the 2013-14 school year, especially if you have a child entering kindergarten or transitional kindergarten.

Exciting Fall Classes at Little House

Registration Closed~Substance Abuse: Workshop for Concerned Parents

Exploring Mars With Curiosity

Huge Rummage Sale benefitting Open Gate Nursery School

Carlmont Students Make National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist List

Three students from CHS are among the semifinalists for the prestigious scholarship program.

Challenge Success 2012 Fall Conference Parent Education Event

"Beyond the Cartels. . .The Mexico You Need to Know"

Two Weeks Till Kick-Off

The Carlmont Scots varsity football team will play its first home game under the new permanent stadium lights on Fri., Sept. 21.

Poll: Do You Support Measure H, the San Carlos School Bond Measure?

Supporters say, though local schools are scoring high, they are far behind the times when it comes to the condition and modernity of facilities, and funds from Measure H are needed to bring them into the 21st century.

Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries

Author Event

2012 Annual Vital Aging Conference

FALL OPEN HOUSE

400 Students To Attend Back To School Dance Tonight

The San Carlos Youth Center hosts the Back To School dance; raises money for the Youth Advisory Council.

San Carlos schools get an A+ from API results

Despite budget problems, seven schools receive high marks.

Two years after Lehman Collapse, schools wait for answers

San Carlos schools still struggle after Lehman investment collapse.