New AP African American Studies Course at Miramonte
Students sing joyfully as a new class choice comes to Miramonte: AP African American Studies. The College Board initially piloted this class last...
Miramonte Hosts Author Pham for Potluck Lunch and Conversation
On Sept. 23, the entire Miramonte ninth-grade student body attended a celebratory potluck after reading the graphic novel, “Family Style” by Thien Pham. ...
Balan Elected as President of the California High School Democrats
With the election this month, civic engagement is more important than ever. High school junior, George Balan, was recently elected president of the...
Game On – October 2024
Past and Present Collide
On Oct. 4, this Friday night, under the big lights, the previous and longtime Matadors Head Football Coach, Jack Schram,...
Orinda First Grader Competes at World Golf Championships
When Asher Jaravata was four years old, he watched the Netflix golf documentary “The Short Game” with his dad, JJ Jaravata, and declared...
Campolindo Student Valentino Garbarino Drives to Racetrack Success
At the Orinda Car Show last month, newly crowned Formula 4 champion Valentino Garbarino signed autographs and chatted with young fans eager to...
Teen Corner – October 2024
Youth Political Participation
Amid sensationalized social media coverage carrying Harris’s campaign and vocalized concerns from Gen-Z, it’s tempting to believe this impassioned engagement...
Teen Corner – September 2024
Kamala Harris Embraces Gen Z Culture to Attract Younger Voters
Gen Z can make a meme out of anything – even the presidential election....
Orinda Actor William Foon Credits His Local Theater Experience to His...
When 12-year-old William Foon returns to his Orinda hometown next month to perform at the Golden Gate Theater in San Francisco, his first...
AUHSD Board Appoints Arnav Misra to Serve as Student Board Member
Miramonte High School senior, Arnav Misra, was introduced and welcomed by the board of the Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) as the...
Orinda Intermediate School Debate Prepares Students for Life
Ask Terry Eubanks about her debate students and a zing of joy buzzes in the air. A devoted teacher, she has nurtured many...
Founder Brian Rogers Leaves Behind a Lasting Legacy at ONE
It’s a pivotal moment in the history of the Orinda Network for Education (ONE). This organization, formed under the leadership and vision of...
Miramonte Cap & Gown Parade (2024)
Graduating Miramonte High School seniors returned to their elementary schools, dressed in caps and gowns, and enjoyed the admiration of many excited future...
Teen Corner – July 2024
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Chat GPT in the Classroom
In the age of technology, innovations are introduced to students on a near-daily...
City of Orinda to Act as Steward of State Funds for...
As reported in the June issue, Orinda Union School District (OUSD) has been offered a $1.5M grant for the Wagner Ranch Nature Area...
FONA Urges OUSD to Accept $1.5M State Grant for Nature Area
The Wagner Ranch Nature Area was significantly damaged in the winter storms of 2022-23. The 18+ acres parcel is owned by the Orinda...
Teen Corner – June 2024
Life Lessons From a Graduating High School Senior
High school graduation is here, which is a time of reflection, excitement and uncertainty for the...
OIS Student Center Ribbon-Cutting
On May 2, Orinda Intermediate School (OIS) celebrated the opening of their Student Center, the first new school building in Orinda in 25...
Youth Ink Award Winners
On May 9, The Orinda Junior Women’s Club presented awards to the winners of Youth Ink 2024, the annual creative writing contest open...
OUSD Teachers Rally
Orinda teachers rallied together in solidarity by holding signs and lining Camino Pablo on March 18 with efforts to earn higher wages. A...
