Local school news, educational institutes’ news reporting in Santa Clara and Sunnyvale.
Sutter Elementary School in Santa Clara celebrated its over-the-top successful 2022 walkathon fundraiser by plastering Principal Michael Fong and Instructional Coach Annie Stephanos with layers of drippy, gooey ice cream sundae toppings. At the Froggy Friday morning pep rally outdoors on Oct. 7, Fong and Stephanos sat on chairs inside plastic wading pools. They … Read more
Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) paid tribute to one of its most prolific educators on Oct. 15. Past and present district leaders, teachers and local dignitaries turned out for the official ribbon cutting at Kathleen MacDonald High School. Named after longtime Wilcox High School teacher and current Vice Principal Kathleen MacDonald, the school is … Read more
Santa Clara University celebrated the historic inauguration of Julie H. Sullivan, Ph.D. on Oct. 7. President Sullivan is the first woman and the first layperson to lead the university in its 171-year history. The historic, joyful, and community-wide event drew more than 2,000 guests, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, as well as leaders from businesses, … Read more
Student representation in the Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees meetings has been lacking due to COVID-19 and in-person meeting restrictions. At the Trustee meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13 the District announced its plan to have that representation back but with a new structure. Student Board Members Board meetings have changed a … Read more
Dr. Gary Waddell’s introduction to the Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) happened in a whirlwind. At the start of July, he was an employee at the Santa Clara County Office of Education. Just a few weeks later, he was appointed as the District’s interim superintendent. “The team here has been just amazing and really … Read more
Urban Plates Sunnyvale officially opened its doors in July, following a series of exciting pre-opening events and fundraisers to benefit charity partner, Fremont High School. Guests were invited to enjoy complimentary meals and encouraged to donate tips to directly benefit the high school. After a successful three-day series of events, the generous Sunnyvale community helped … Read more
New public health orders mean vaccine requirement changes at Santa Clara Unified School District. The Board of Trustees also heard about a research opportunity with Stanford University. Public Health Updates The District no longer needs proof of vaccination from workers, including volunteers, said Chief Business Official Mark A. Schiel at the Board’s Thursday, Sept. … Read more
When wearing her jeans and shouldering a backpack on campus, Seher Awan has sometimes been mistaken for a student rather than Mission College’s 12th president. She doesn’t fit the traditional stereotype. Her nonconformity—added to a Doctor of Education Degree from Pepperdine University and 16 years of community college work experience—just may be what will give … Read more
COVID-19 isn’t gone for good, but Santa Clara Unified School District is finding its footing in a world with COVID-19 and a look at its budget is a peek into that world. At the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, staff shared updates on the budget and how the summer programs went. … Read more
Santa Clara Unified School District (SCUSD) needs a new superintendent, but the process of finding one will take some time. SCUSD School Board President Jodi Muirhead told The Weekly the Board of Trustees needs to discuss how it would like to proceed and that likely won’t happen until October. “At that time, the board will … Read more