From dough to dog treats, Miramonte students fetch real-world skills
At Miramonte High School, a group of students is learning much more than academics. Through an innovative classroom business called Matadogs, students in...
Miramonte athletes have a busy winter season on the court, mat...
Most of the action moves indoors for the winter sports season – though soccer players, parents and fans will be found shivering...
Miramonte’s football postseason threatened by mid-season rule change
There will be 56 football teams in the North Coast Section playoffs, and even though the MaxPreps’ computer ranks Miramonte 22nd, the...
Teen Corner – November 2025
Teens sometimes learn the hard way
about the limits of free speech
Students can be quick to post on social media out of anger,...
Saint Mary’s men look to repeat; women hoping to take a...
Though it’s unclear how a middle-class athletic program like Saint Mary’s will fit in the cutthroat new world of college sports, that’s...
A very special Homecoming highlights Miramonte’s challenging DAL season
After easily handling some pop quizzes in preseason, the on-the-rise Miramonte football program will face much more challenging tests this month when...
Teen Corner – October 2025
AP Psychology pushes students to move beyond the classroom
AP psychology is arguably one of Miramonte’s most popular senior classes. Whether it’s...
Acalanes schools set policy for handling artificial intelligence
The Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) has adopted a new board policy to guide the use of artificial intelligence in the...
Tabor to Orinda: A dream come true for Czech student Zahradníčková
The first thing Amalia “Amy” Zahradníčková noticed about Orinda was its quiet charm. “I love how calm and beautiful it is,...
Miramonte, OIS musicians joinforces for Fall Music Concert
Miramonte’s Chamber Singers, Musical Theater Workshop and Jazz Band will combine with the Orinda Intermediate School Choir for the Fall Music Concert...
Miramonte seniors chart their course: Where the class of 2025 is...
It’s Sept. 6, and students constantly pop into Karen Rooff’s office for permission slips to attend one of today’s four scheduled college...
Teen Corner – September 2025
A high school senior looks back on her freshman self
Going into my freshman year of high school, I thought I was certain...
12-year-old wants to help young Africans share her love of reading
For 12-year-old Caroline Compton, books have always been more than just words on a page. Compton says books create worlds you...
A hands-on science opportunity for teens continues a tradition
For the past 10 years, local high school students have conducted scientific research on the environment in the Wagner Ranch Nature Areature...
Lamorinda Idol winners provide ‘memorable evening’
The finals of the annual Lamorinda Idol were Aug. 17 at the Orinda Theatre and the 2025 winners of the Lamorinda Arts...
New OIS principal is immersed in the middle school experience
Andrea Powers’ life is all about middle school. Her oldest daughter is in eighth grade. Her twins – a boy and girl...
It’s elementary: Schools need crossing guards to keep students safe
In the U.K. they’re called Lollipop Men and Ladies, due to the large steel circle above the poles they wield. In the...
Teen Corner – August 2025
Miramonte seniors dread grueling demands of college applications
Most incoming high school seniors like me are nervous about the college application process. Although...
The biggest change at Miramonte this fall will be bigger class...
From new music and photography courses to larger class sizes, Miramonte will open its doors Aug. 11 with a host of changes. ...
