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The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News, Opinion, & Multimedia for Tamalpais High School

The Tam News

News stories about Tamalpais High School and our surrounding communities

Summer school is reinstated

Dec 14, 2010

Following a series of budget cuts, the Board of Trustees of the Tamalpais Union High School District voted unanimously to reinstate summer school for the next two years. After receiving a one-time disbursement...

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Shadowing dropped district-wide

Dec 14, 2010

Due to budget cuts, the Tam High School District has eliminated the shadowing program for incoming freshman and replaced it with tours for parents and eighth graders. Some argue that without shadowing,...

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A look into the mind of an ambitious conceptual artist

Dec 13, 2010

Spicing up the Tam campus with her unique style and fascinating creativity, Emily Schwenk is a girl worth knowing. You may have seen her art featured in the Tam News or perhaps progressing in her sketchbook,...

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The entire school population seemed to crowd into the student center to grab a slice.

This Week in Photos (Nov. 15-19)

Nov 23, 2010

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Junior-senior prom confirmed

Nov 23, 2010

Tam’s prom moved away from tradition when the school invited juniors to the typically seniors-only end of the year dance. This change, believed to help the school economically, has prompted uproar amongst...

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PANORAMA: See the new teacher housing under construction.

New housing built by Old Mill Park

Nov 19, 2010

Across the street from Old Mill School, a new addition to the Mill Valley community is underway. Several new buildings, nicknamed the Old Mill Cottages, will provide three 3 bedroom and 2.5 bath homes,...

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Giants parade drains classes for the day

By Allie Knauer Nov 19, 2010

Absences ran rampant as Tam students skipped school to attend the Giants victory parade on November 2 in San Francisco. According to the attendance office, there were over 300 recorded absences, excluding...

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Election coaxes out Tam conservative views

Nov 19, 2010

Tamalpais High School senior Zack Garrison voted in his first election on November 2.  “I do have a Mill Valley bias, but I heard good things about [Jerry Brown] and he sounded like the best candidate,”...

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Junior-senior prom confirmed

Nov 19, 2010

Tam’s prom moved away from tradition when the school invited juniors to the typically seniors-only end of the year dance. This change, believed to help the school economically, has prompted uproar amongst...

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Graduation requirement cancelled

Nov 19, 2010

Once an integral part of every Tam graduate’s high school career, the  sophomore  portfolio  and  all accompanying assessments will no longer be graduation requirements. Assistant Superintendant...

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New technology challenges privacy

By Hannah Berman Nov 5, 2010

Many Tam students and Mill Valley families may have already seen or heard about the latest addition to the Mill Valley Police department vehicle fleet: the new Dodge Charger equipped with Automated License...

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Recycling program brought back to life

By Billie Mandelbaum Nov 5, 2010

When Tamalpais High School students returned for the fall semester, many were surprised to learn that the school’s recycling program had been cancelled. Senior Sam Grossman, took a stand and decided...

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