Orinda Junior Women’s Club Announces Youth Ink
Graphic by FRANK RAMSPOTT
The prompt for Youth Ink 2019, “It Matters,” gives young writers the chance to explore the different paths one can take...
Lafayette Nursery School’s 45th Annual Science Day of Discovery
Slated for Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., children, preschool through third grade, from schools in Orinda, Lafayette and surrounding...
Orinda Troop 303G is Recruiting for a New Class of Girls...
Troop 303G Orinda is currently open for recruitment and looking for girls 5th to 8th grade interested in outdoor adventures and opportunities for...
Wagner Ranch Students Place Second in Odyssey Finals
Wagner Ranch Elementary 4th graders (soon to be 5th graders) took Second Place in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals held at...
Local Water Polo Boys Compete and Bring Home USA Wins from...
(Lauren Smith, Photographer)Bringing home wins for the USA, (L-R) Brock Zamanian and Dashiell “Dash” McFarland competed in the Fina Junior Water Polo World Championships...
To the Matador Graduating Seniors – May 2022
It is my distinct pleasure to congratulate the Miramonte High School Class of 2022! Over the last four years, these Matadors have exhibited...
Kids Helping Kids During Pandemic and Beyond Through a Non-profit
Everyone loves a snack, right? But if you are food-insecure, a snack takes on an entirely different meaning. This is where Pantry...
Scores for Orinda Schools Among Highest in the State
Last month, the California Department of Education released the results of the 2018 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) online tests in...
Hands-Down Winning Candidate in Sister City Exchange Seeks Host Family
Erik Stoklasa is a 16-year-old ready for adventure. He can hardly believe his good fortune at being offered the opportunity to travel...
Orinda Intermediate School Students Proudly Present Shrek JR.
Orinda Intermediate School students proudly present Shrek JR., April 20-22. The musical, produced by Bay Area Children's Theatre, includes 48 sixth through eighth...
Orinda Schools Maintain Optimism Amid COVID Transmission
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Orinda area schools are rolling with the punches and remaining optimistic.
As reported by the Centers for Disease...
Orinda Boy Scouts Troop 303 Celebrates Proud New Eagle Scouts
(Paul Dolan, Photographer)Six Orinda Scouts were honored in June for earning the highest rank of Eagle Scout (L-R) Cyrus Claassen, Alex Kohr, Nicolai Bell,...
Wagner Ranch Nature Area Provides Joy for Children in the Outdoors
Once again, the voices of children floated over the trails and along the stream at the historic Wagner Ranch Nature Area, as...
Orinda Hears Voice of Ukrainians Through Unexpected Connection
(Nicole Guo, Photographer)Miramonte High School sophomore, Lila Moss, discusses with Ukrainian teen Myroslav Bur via Zoom about the impacts of the Russian invasion against...
OIS Bands Bring Holiday Cheer to Jelly Belly
The Orinda Intermediate School String Orchestra and Jazz Band played a holiday concert at the famed Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield on...
Middle School Writers Invited to Compete in Youth Ink 2020
The Orinda Junior Women’s Club is sponsoring Youth Ink 2020, the annual creative writing contest open to middle school students who live...
School District Pondering New Tax
Expecting to be operating in a deficit next year, Orinda school district officials are exploring the possibility of a new parcel tax. ...
COVID-19 Keeping Orinda Schools on Its Toes
(Courtesy of OUSD)
Orinda Union School District Superintendent Aida Glimme said they’re closely monitoring every COVID-19 case among their student and faculty population. COVID-19 cases...
Fresh and Familiar Faces for School District Principal Offices
The Orinda Union School District (OUSD) welcomes three new principals, two of whom are familiar faces in the district. Megan Natal is the...
Lamorinda Idol Auditions to be Virtual
In response to the coronavirus outbreak, Lamorinda Idol has made changes to its popular singing contest. According to event chairman Steve...
