News Archives - Page 26 of 68

Anti-Semitic and Affirmative Consent Lessons

By Josh Love and Josh Love ♦ Jun 3, 2017

On April 24 the social science department held a staff meeting after school to discuss two new California laws on affirmative consent, as well as parental concern about anti-Semitism in the community....

Senior Art Show in the Depot

By Grace Bell ♦ Jun 3, 2017

The art department appreciated their seniors' hard work with an art show in the Depot Plaza on Friday, May 19. There were a variety of mediums on display, from large canvas paintings to ceramic vases....

4/25 Facilities Master Plan Board Meeting Recap

By Piper Goeking ♦ May 24, 2017

The Tamalpais Union High School District held a board meeting to discuss a facilities draft master plan on April 25. Jim Kisel of LPA Inc., a consultant hired by the Board, presented the draft which...

Reaching Out With Robotics Holds Second Annual Competition

By Marina Furbush, Marina Furbush, Marina Furbush, Marina Furbush, and Marina Furbush ♦ May 17, 2017

Tam Club Reaching Out With Robotics held their second annual robotics competition on April 26 at Bayside Martin Luther King Jr. Academy (MLK). The club pairs its 11 Tam mentors with current MLK students...

ASB Election Results

By Madeline Reilly & Calvin Rosevear ♦ May 4, 2017

The Associated Student Body (ASB) election results were announced on April 28, ending in the victory of President Robbie Samec, Vice President Megan Butt, also a news editor for The Tam News, and Treasurer...

Craft and Dorsett Win Golden Bell Awards

By Miles Rubens and Miles Rubens ♦ May 4, 2017

Budget secretary Carol Craft and counselor Evelyn Dorsett received Golden Bell Awards for classified and certificated staff, respectively, this year. The awards, given by the California School Boards Association...

Chelsea Clinton Visits MVMS

By Samantha Ferro and Samantha Ferro ♦ May 4, 2017

Chelsea Clinton came to Mill Valley on April 19 to give a book talk to the seventh grade class of Mill Valley Middle School (MVMS). Clinton discussed her book, “It’s Your World,” a New York Times...

Marin Horizon to Open New School in Marin City

By Kendall Lafranchi ♦ Apr 3, 2017

Marin Horizon is set to open a Pre-K school for two-year-old children in Marin City in the fall of 2017. The school will be in partnership with Community Action Marin (CAM) and will move into the two-acre...

Drake to Replace Turf Field

By Adam Tolson ♦ Apr 3, 2017

The Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) school board has voted to replace the turf on the Sir Francis Drake football field due to health concerns. After 12 years of playing on the old turf, which...

Jolly Roger Unable to Print

By Zoe Wynn ♦ Apr 3, 2017

The Drake High School newspaper, The Jolly Roger, is not able to print their magazine due to the Tamalpais Union High School District Print shop shutting down. The Jolly Roger and the Tam district have...

Wellness Center Update

By Marie Hogan ♦ Apr 3, 2017

Development of Tam’s Wellness program continues, with the school set to begin hiring Wellness coordinators April 3rd. Due to space constraints, Tam is going forward with a Wellness program that combines...

Steps, Lanes and Paths Lawsuit Update

By Nell Mitchell ♦ Apr 3, 2017

The Mill Valley City Council adopted a resolution to protect Mill Valley’s Steps, Lanes and Paths (SLPs) on March 20. The City has also agreed to officially record the 192-path network at the County...