Saratoga Union School District Hosts Regional Teacher Training

Co-host is Hawn Foundation; agency also working on implementing 'MindUp' curriculum.

What to Expect from Tonight's Saratoga Union School Board Meeting

Proposal to refinance general obligations bonds to equip classrooms with technology hardware and parcel tax expenditures for 2012-13 will be heard Tuesday evening by trustees.

Football Coach Mark Speckman Inspires Saratoga's Sacred Heart School

Motivational speaker addresses Catholic campus students, faculty, staff and parents during Catholic Schools Week.

Saratoga Education Foundation Donates $1M to Local Schools

Check is presented to Saratoga Union School District trustees Tuesday, Feb. 12.

Saratoga Students Named to Dean's Lists

Nikil Balakrishnan and Kavina Singh earn academic recognition due to high grade-point averages.

Saratoga Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Heather Sabel

This accomplished young woman is Saratoga High School Student of the Month for February of 2013.

Saratoga's Argonaut Elementary School Hosts 'Cool to Care' Week

School is part of Silicon Valley-based Project Cornerstone program, whose goal is to help area children and teens feel valued, respected and known.

Compare Teacher Salaries in Saratoga

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

Saratoga's Heather Ward Named to University of Vermont Dean's List

Freshman is one of Massachusetts' school's top students.

Problem Solved? 8th Grade Math Curriculum May Change in Saratoga

The State Board of Education cuts Algebra I standards from the state’s eighth-grade math requirements.

Saratoga's Jason Mehta Named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Dean's List

Freshman majoring in mechanical engineering is one of Massachusetts' school's top students.

What to Expect from Tonight's School Board Meetings

The Saratoga Union and the Los Gatos Saratoga Union High school districts have their board of education meetings today.

Saratoga High School Observes 'Speak Up For Change Week'

Student Ehrland Hollingsworth is promoting a positive attitude on campus Jan. 22-25.

Saratoga Student Among 40 U.S. Intel Science Talent Search Finalists

Lynbrook High School student Jack Takahashi is one of five Bay Area students in nationwide group of top contenders.

Saratoga High School to Participate in Color Guard Competition Saturday

The event is hosted by Homestead High School in Cupertino and will include competitors from schools in Mountain View, Los Altos, San Jose and elsewhere.

Dangerous Saratoga Intersection Concerns Parents, Neighbors

Some fear traffic at Fruitvale and Saratoga avenues could have dire consequences if drivers aren’t vigilant.

Saratoga High School Competes in Color Guard Circuit

Organizers would love to see all seats filled for season's first competition.

Saratoga High School Teacher Remembered For His 'Love of Art'

Stephen John McCue died Jan. 4 after courageous battle with cancer.

What to Expect from Tonight's School Board Meetings

Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District trustees to consider new sports plaza and replacement/renovation of athletic facilities at Saratoga High School.

Concert to Benefit Saratoga High School's Media Arts Program

The Brodie Stewart Band will begin performance at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at Mc Afee Center, 20300 Herriman Ave.

Saratoga Students Make Intel Science Semifinalist List

The prestigious competition has produced multiple Nobel Prize winners.

Saratoga Patch Whiz Kid of the Week—Sergio Cois

Local young man is fourth highest-ranked cadet at prestigious St. John's Military School in Kansas.

Saratoga High School Student Earns Perfect AP Exam Score

Edgar Chen, a junior, receives top score of 5 on AP computer science exam in spring of 2012.

West Valley College Receives Record $3.5M Gift to Renovate Planetarium

Largest gift to academic institution in its 48-year history comes from The Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Foundation.

Saratoga Union School District Reacts to Connecticut School Shooting

Superintendent Lane Weiss expresses grief over tragedy and shares tips on how to speak to children about the shooting and gun violence.

County School Board Sues Former Superintendent

Agency hopes to recover more than $950,000 in loan and interest, plus foreclose on a luxury condominium former Superintendent Charles Weis bought ...And the ceiling fan.The board wants the light fixtures and the ceiling fan back.

Thank you, Cindy Ruby!

Saratoga Union School District expresses appreciation to longtime trustee with reception, special recognition Tuesday evening.

New Saratoga School Trustees Sworn In

Arati Nagaraj and Victor Zhang begin their official terms on the Saratoga Union School District Board of Trustees.

Saratoga High School Suicide Triggers Additional Counseling Services

After devastating loss of 15-year-old student in mid September, nonprofit agency begins program on campus in November.

Saratoga High Named Top Science, Math School

U.S. News & World Report says prestigious campus is in the 1 percentile of schools nationwide.

Saratoga High School Athletes Win Awards

Boys cross country, girls tennis and boys water polo teams are recognized for their outstanding GPA while achieving athletic excellence.

What to Expect From Tonight's Saratoga Union School District Board Meeting

Cindy Ruby, who served on the five-member board of education for 20 years, will be recognized and incoming trustees will be sworn in.

Newly Elected Los Gatos-Saratoga High School Trustees to Be Sworn In Tonight

Meeting at 6:30 p.m. takes place at town council chambers, 110 E. Main St.

Saratoga, Los Gatos Youth Perform in SJ Dance Theatre's The Nutcracker

Of the ballet's 110 dancers, 85 are from the two neighboring towns, with 14-year-old girls from the two communities performing the role of Clara.

Resource Area for Teaching Sponsors Gift of Reading Book Drive

Nonprofit education organization encourages donation of books at designated area drop-off locations.

Photos: SHS Marching Band Plays Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Falcons played the biggest stage on Earth Thursday morning.

Video: Parking Becomes a Nightmare at the Saratoga Library

Residents complain students from Redwood Middle School walk to facility to do homework after school and get picked up by parents; nearby churches also use lot for events, they say.

How Fit Are Saratoga Fifth-Graders?

Local students are above state and county average, testing at 32.6 percent in California Physical Fitness Test.

Wells Fargo Gives $5K to Saratoga Education Foundation

The local grant is among $110,000 in money given to area school districts and educational foundations.

P.E. Requirement For Musicians, Athletes Suspended at Saratoga High

Los Gatos-Saratoga high school district trustees suspend controversial board policy at Saratoga High School pending further studies.