After school programs gearing back up
While COVID-19 disrupted many spring and summer plans, the return to a school year schedule is bringing changes. Santa Clara has opened registration for its…
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Pack A Back sees soaring demand in advance of distribution event
The annual Pack A Back program, run by Sacred Heart Community Service, is preparing for its distribution event starting Friday. Organizers say that demand is…
Cupertino student’s non-profit passes 2,000-mask milestone
One local high school student chose action over complacency as COVID-19 spread across the community. Nitya Devisetti, a rising senior from Cupertino, founded the non-profit…
Cupertino students win STEM challenge
A pair of Cupertino students have won a major STEM challenge, sponsored by General Motors and social-entrepreneurship nonprofit Ashoka. Navya Rao and Aarushi Agrawal started…
Scholarships awarded for those in energy fields
Three local students are getting some extra support in their higher education pursuits. Silicon Valley Power has awarded three scholarships – each $5,000 – for…
Cupertino Rotary, West Valley Community Services continue school supplies program
While the coming school year will at least start in a distance-learning environment, local organizations are still providing needed supplies. Cupertino Rotary is partnering with…
San Jose Unified students to stay home until at least October
Following weeks of community input, San Jose Unified Schools – the largest in our region – is keeping students home until October. “Given the current…
Cupertino Union planning multi-phase model for school year
Local schools are continuing their planning efforts for the upcoming year, adjusting to the reality of continued COVID-19 outbreaks. “While we continue to implement the…
Area schools rethink August reopening plans
Less than two weeks after Santa Clara County officials released guidelines for school reopenings, districts are rethinking their approaches. On Friday, Santa Clara Unified School…