El Molino High School vice principal Matt Dunkle has been named principal of the Forestville school beginning July 1. Dunkle replaces Doria Trombetta, the Lions’ longtime leader who announced her retirement in January. Dunkle has been vice principal at El Molino since 2011 before which he was an independent education [...]
Santa Rosa Middle School's 'Make Gardens Grow' class got richer by six apple trees this week.
If you missed it in Wednesday's Press Democrat, Piner High School is publicly unveiling its $3.6 million science center tonight with an open house and dedication. There will be planetarium demonstrations and visitors will get to peek around in the observatory and other elements of the new 4,000-square foot learning [...]
A bill that would affix safety warning labels on sodas and sugary drinks sold in California passed through the Senate Health Committee on a 5-2 vote Wednesday. SB1000 would add the following language on drinks with added sweeteners that have 75 or more calories per 12 ounces: "STATE OF CALIFORNIA [...]
Hillcrest Middle School is the home of the winners of both the elementary and junior high school Sonoma County spelling bees held earlier this week. The county spelling bee includes fourth, fifth and sixth grade spellers in the elementary division and seventh, eighth and ninth graders in the junior high [...]
Sonoma County high school students are invited to apply for a spot on the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights. Students ages 14-18 years old are invited to apply. Commissioners deal with various issues related to human rights. This year’s group formed ad hoc committees to deal with women’s rights, [...]
Santa Rosa High School celebrated its 140th birthday on Sunday. I got a few emails about the good time had by all, but I also got this photo from a member of the "Pandy Pals" mentioned in the story: http://bit.ly/1fpIfzo This group of high school friends gets together at least [...]
Fran Hansell has been hired as the new principal at Mary Collins at Cherry Valley Charter School in Petaluma. Hansell, who will leave her post as principal at Riebli Charter School at the end of the school year, will begin with Petaluma City Schools July 1, according to Petaluma district [...]
REMINDER: Cook Middle School, in coordination with CalSERVES AmeriCorps, will host a free health fair on campus Saturday. The event will feature Zumba classes, boxing and roller derby demos, health screenings, mental health services, a farmer’s market with fresh fruits and vegetables. There will also be a color run, live [...]