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
(Henry Hoelter)

District parcel tax renewal, Measure M, on November ballot

By Samantha Nichols, Editor in Chief ♦ Oct 19, 2020
The measure would extend current parcel tax funding to maintain fiscal solvency in the district.
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(Jessica Bukowski)

Editorial: Use Your Voice and Vote

By Editorial Staff ♦ Sep 23, 2020
We implore you to vote for both local and national measures.
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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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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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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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(Johanna Meezan)

TUHSD proposes second parcel tax to stabilize budget

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief ♦ Feb 7, 2020
Measure B would replace a prior district parcel tax, Measure J, and raise the district $23 million dollars annually for a maximum of 10 years.
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(Skye Schoenhoeft)

Baby monitor

By Emily Stull, Editor in Chief ♦ Nov 21, 2019
Let’s break down our district’s maternity leave policy and what it means for parents.
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SOAR accepted the award at the National Summit for Courageous Conversation in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 15. (Courtesy of J.C. Farr)

SOAR wins Ruby Bridges Student Leadership and Courage Award

By Josie Spiegelman, Editor in Chief ♦ Nov 7, 2019
The TUHSD was awarded the Ruby Bridges Student Leadership and Courage Award by Pacific Educational Group, a nationwide firm dedicated to starting meaningful conversations about race in schools.
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Students wait in line to see their counselors. (Katharine Owen)

The budget aftermath

By Johanna Meezan, Marco Steineke, and Logan Little ♦ Sep 27, 2019
Last year’s cuts have dramatically increased class sizes and worsened errors in student schedules.
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(Ethan Swope)

District receives anti-vaping grant

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief ♦ Sep 23, 2019
The $224,000 grant will be used to mitigate vaping in minority groups throughout the district.
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Karen Loebbaka, the president of the Redwood High School Foundation, was appointed to the district board of trustees on Tuesday, August 13. (Keri Brenner / Marin Independent Journal)

Karen Loebbaka sworn onto board of trustees

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief ♦ Aug 18, 2019
Loebbaka, the president of the Redwood High School foundation, replaced Barbara Owens, who resigned in July.
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Barbara Owens served on the board for four years and in the district for 30. (Kara Kneafsey / The Tam News)

Owens resigns from TUHSD board of trustees

By Logan Little, Editor in Chief ♦ Jul 8, 2019
After a three decades-long career in the TUHSD, Owens resigned from the board of trustees. She said she hopes to continue working with the district.
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