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Trends for the Class of 2020 to consider
Understanding the reality of today's college application process is an important element in managing expectations. One trend that we advisors have observed has made an even greater impact on this past admission cycle. Great grades and top test scores will not guarantee ...By Elizabeth LaScala, Ph.D.
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Local student to represent Lamorinda in STEM competition
Campolindo High School freshman Isabelle Katz was recently selected as a Top 30 Broadcom Masters for the 2019 National Society for Science Competition, out of more than 2,300 entrants from all over the country. Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and ...By Jennifer Wake
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Alleged theft of visiting football team's possessions under investigation
Upon returning to the visitor's locker rooms ...By Ania Keenan
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Schools add extra avenue for anonymous reporting of at-risk behaviors
The Acalanes Union High School District ...By Pippa Fisher
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MEF supports student wellness on school campuses
Most Moraga residents are aware that grants from the Moraga Education Foundation supplement state funding to ensure that Moraga schools can provide a high-quality, well-rounded education by using these grants to fund areas like art, music, physical education, ...By Jenn Freedman
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City council recognizes LPIE past president
Mayor Mike Anderson recognized past president of Lafayette Partners in Education Lisa Spiegler with a proclamation at the Sept. 9 city council meeting.
Anderson noted that during the ...By Pippa Fisher
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Demystifying Early Application options
Hundreds of colleges and universities welcome early applicants. So how do you know if an early option is right for you? The first step is to understand the differences between the major early admission plans.
By Elizabeth LaScala
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How the newly structured Lamorinda school calendar came about
A combination of factors including anxious ...By Nick Marnell
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OUSD receives $10K for wildfire mitigation efforts
Kyle McKibbin, Keenan, Account Executive for East Bay Schools Insurance Group, presents a $10,000 check to the Orinda Union School District board of trustees. The check from the Northern California Regional Liability Excess Fund is in recognition of the school ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Campolindo Tech Club receives grant from Kiwanis for new equipment
Many people dream of becoming famous on stage or in front of a camera, but there are those who prefer to remain behind the scenes on the technical side of a production. Such is the case for the Campolindo students enrolled in the Tech Club, an after school volunteer ...By Vera Kochan
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New 'safe route to school' for Glorietta students, other roadwork underway
A new path has been constructed along the side of Glorietta Boulevard from Rheem Boulevard to Overhill Drive. The path is a "safe route to school," and was a top priority for the city of Orinda. DeSilva Gates Construction Company was selected as the contractor for ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA