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Mountain View-Los Altos board approves policy for stadium lights on high school fieldsThe Mountain View-Los Altos High School District's board of trustees unanimously agreed on a plan to install stadium lights...
Original post made on Jun. 13, 2019Last comment by Cynthia Greaves, on Jun 14, 2019 at 10:11 am | 2 comments | 1137 Views
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Smiles but sadness as Milk Pail says goodbyeAs a way to say goodbye, Milk Pail owner Steve Rasmussen and his family threw a party as one last hurrah. And the event...
Original post made on Jun. 9, 2019Last comment by A resident, on Jun 12, 2019 at 9:11 am | 2 comments | 3011 Views
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Hundreds of Mountain View Whisman students must change schools this fallHundreds of students will be saying goodbye to their old campuses and going somewhere new in the upcoming school year. Read...
Original post made on Jun. 11, 2019Last comment by Enrollment Update Stupidity, on Jun 12, 2019 at 12:43 am | 11 comments | 3389 Views
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Major leadership changes on the way for Mountain View Whisman schoolsThe Mountain View Whisman School District has selected three new principals, an assistant principal and a chief business...
Original post made on Jun. 6, 2019Last comment by Steven Nelson, on Jun 11, 2019 at 5:21 pm | 17 comments | 3562 Views
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With a little help, Alta Vista grads triumph through adversityLike many Alta Vista students donning a cap and gown this year, graduating senior Timothy Martinez said his diploma was never...
Original post made on Jun. 7, 2019Last comment by Jim and Pat Barnum, on Jun 8, 2019 at 9:26 am | 2 comments | 1578 Views
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Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary principal resigns shortly before new school's grand openingAfter spending a year leading a school that has yet to open, Vargas Elementary School's principal announced his resignation,...
Original post made on Jun. 3, 2019Last comment by KittyCatty, on Jun 6, 2019 at 10:56 pm | 19 comments | 4331 Views
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Crime brief: Police say threat against Mountain View High School not crediblePolice are maintaining a more visible presence at Mountain View High School after rumors that someone had made threats against...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2019Last comment by MVHS Parent, on Jun 6, 2019 at 7:27 am | 4 comments | 1892 Views
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MV Whisman school district spends big on legal feesThe Mountain View Whisman School District cut big checks to law firms this year, spending over $360,000 so far on matters...
Original post made on Jun. 4, 2019Last comment by Anotherneighbor, on Jun 5, 2019 at 12:59 pm | 2 comments | 1237 Views
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MV Whisman school district spends big on legal feesThe Mountain View Whisman School District cut big checks to law firms this year, spending over $360,000 so far on matters...
Original post made on Jun. 1, 2019Last comment by MVWSD can do better, on Jun 1, 2019 at 9:20 pm | 1 comment | 231 Views
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Lawsuit: Theuerkauf teacher says she was fired after reporting sexual harassmentA former Theuerkauf Elementary School teacher filed a lawsuit alleging she was fired in retaliation for reporting a hostile...
Original post made on May. 20, 2019Last comment by countryroad, on May 27, 2019 at 1:23 pm | 12 comments | 2998 Views
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Menlo Park woman who paid $15K in college admissions scam pleads guiltyMenlo Park resident Marjorie Klapper pleaded guilty Friday in the national college admissions scam, becoming the fourth parent...
Original post made on May. 24, 2019Last comment by mv dweller, on May 24, 2019 at 4:33 pm | 1 comment | 1449 Views
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School district ready to revoke Bullis Mountain View's charterEfforts to open a new charter school in Mountain View are expected to end unceremoniously next month, as school district...
Original post made on May. 18, 2019Last comment by LongResident, on May 20, 2019 at 2:04 pm | 12 comments | 1189 Views
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Audience participationWearing a broad smile, Charlotte listens to librarian Renee Ting singing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" at the Mountain...
Original post made on May. 20, 2019Last comment by , on May 20, 2019 at 8:20 am | 1 comment | 1373 Views
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Bullis Charter OKs two-year facilities agreement with LASD, averting standoffThe Los Altos School District and Bullis Charter School announced a two-year facilities agreement, buying more time to hammer...
Original post made on May. 12, 2019Last comment by @MartyK, on May 18, 2019 at 1:01 pm | 19 comments | 2506 Views
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School district accuses Bullis Mountain View of violating its charterBullis Mountain View has dropped plans to open a new charter school in Mountain View this fall, but that hasn't stopped the...
Original post made on Apr. 5, 2019Last comment by LongResident, on May 12, 2019 at 2:18 pm | 21 comments | 5077 Views
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School Lunch DebtIt all started with seeing an article about Valerie Castile, Philando Castile's mom, paying $8K in school lunch debt so that...
Original post made by HAB on May. 10, 2019Last comment by Houses, on May 11, 2019 at 11:42 am | 3 comments | 234 Views
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School Lunch DebtIt all started with seeing an article about Valerie Castile, Philando Castile's mom, paying $8K in school lunch debt so that...
Original post made by HAB on May. 10, 2019There are no comments yet. 0 Views
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LASD board approves Bullis Charter deal without moving Egan Junior HighTo delayed but hearty applause, the Los Altos School District board of trustees voted 5-0 Monday night to approve an agreement...
Original post made on Apr. 30, 2019Last comment by LongResident, on May 7, 2019 at 10:18 am | 48 comments | 5063 Views
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School district parts ways with chief budget officerThe Mountain View Whisman School District Board of Trustees voted to part ways with its chief business officer, Robert Clark,...
Original post made on May. 5, 2019Last comment by Annoyed parent, on May 6, 2019 at 7:12 pm | 3 comments | 2423 Views
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Guest opinion: Do your part for our worldIn an Earth Day guest opinion, Saint Francis High sophomore Jamie Minden writes about the need to adapt in a changing climate. Read...
Original post made on Apr. 22, 2019Last comment by Matt, on Apr 30, 2019 at 10:01 am | 4 comments | 2061 Views
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