News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

(Ethan Swope)

Leadership transitions to block period class in an effort to increase diversity

By Emily Stull, Editor in Chief Sep 19, 2020
Despite efforts to make the program more accessible, minority and lowerclassmen enrollment rates have dropped.
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(Courtesy of Sandra Pierson)

Woodward Fire prompts Bolinas evacuation order

By Jordan Cushner, Reporter Sep 17, 2020
Several Tam students from Bolinas were evacuated due to the fire threat and returned home safely a week later.
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ASB election results announced

ASB election results announced

By Jessie Tempero Sep 16, 2020
This year's ASB president is Sol Tolson. Quinn Rothwell was elected vice president and Abby Brooks is this year's ASB treasurer.
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(Ethan Swope)

District announces, revises plans for fall reopening

By Samantha Nichols, Editor in Chief Jul 21, 2020
The 2020-21 school year will begin with distance learning while public health guidelines remain restrictive.
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CTE produces podcasts in response to One-Act Festival cancelation

CTE produces podcasts in response to One-Act Festival cancelation

By Naomi Lenchner, Op/Ed Editor, Graphics Editor Jul 8, 2020
The 29 podcasts are available on various streaming platforms.
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The meeting was held in Mead Theater, and all attendees were required to wear masks and practice social distancing. (Logan Little)

Black Student Union hosts meeting with Mill Valley mayor

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief Jun 30, 2020
Attendees expressed their concerns with the mayor’s remarks and detailed their experiences with racism at Tam and in Marin. 
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(Courtesy of Kristie Amezcua)

Marin residents attend Black Lives Matter protest in Marin City

By Ruby Rose Amezcua, Reporter Jun 5, 2020
The protest was in response to George Floyd's death, and is one of many recent nationwide protests as part of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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The class of 2020. (Courtesy of Tam administration)

Administration and ASB host senior events amidst shelter in place

By Jessie Tempero Jun 2, 2020
The events include a virtual prom for juniors and seniors and a drive-through graduation ceremony for seniors and their families.
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(Samantha Nichols)

County introduces Rethinking Schools Task Force

By Amelia Sandgren, Editor in Chief May 25, 2020
The task force is considering implementing school schedules with a combination of in-person and distance learning for the 2020-2021 school year.
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Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong will assume the position of assistant superintendent on July 1. (Courtesy of Kimberlee Armstrong)

Board reinstates assistant superintendent position

By Ronan Grele, Reporter May 22, 2020
The position will be filled by Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong, previously the Head of Equity and Public Relations for the Edmonds High School District in Northern Washington.
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The Berkeley Bomb Squad determined one of the ammunition canisters contained explosive material. (Courtesy of the Marin County Sheriffs Office)

Bomb squad detonates explosives discovered in Homestead Valley

By Leah Fullerton, Editor in Chief May 14, 2020
A hiker found two ammunition canisters on Trail 6A and alerted the Marin County Sheriff's Department.
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District board members Dan Oppenheim, Cynthia Roenisch, and Kevin Saavedra. (Ethan Swope)

Board approves $1.4 million in programming cuts

By Samantha Nichols, Editor in Chief May 6, 2020
The cuts include a one-year suspension of the Team program, an indefinite suspension of the teacher leader program, and removal of several release periods, including those for Leadership, Global Studies, and journalism. 
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