Schools

Mayor Trish Spencer

Eggs Scrambled Again

Apr 05,2018

Local children kicked off spring with the Island City tradition known as the Spring Egg Scramble last Saturday. The kids took part in beach exploration, lawn games and arts and crafts in addition to scrambling for eggs.

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High School Hoopsters Compete

Mar 15,2018

 

Alameda Hornets
The Alameda men’s basketball team advanced to the Div. II NorCal regional semifinals due to the strong play of guard Ryan Cibull. 

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Middle School Musicians Perform at Conference

Feb 22,2018

Music directors at Alameda’s public schools nominated middle school musicians to perform during in the California Music Educators Association (CMEA) Bay Section winter conference, a two-day professional development seminar for music educators and college students.

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Courtesy photo &nbsp&nbsp The Maya Lin Tree as it appeared prior to its demise on Dec. 16, 2016.

Help Kids Remember Maya Lin Tree

Feb 22,2018

A community fundraiser has been established to replant a coast live oak tree in the playground at Maya Lin School. The tree was felled during a stormy night on Dec. 15, 2016. According to the school’s fundraising page, the tree “was a beloved community landmark and a piece of Alameda history.

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Courtesy photo &nbsp&nbsp Left to right: Red Cross Youth Emily Chau and Michael Chen of Encinal High School and Juliana Cardenas of Alameda High School provided gift wrapping services over the holidays raising $850 for local fire victims.

Red Cross Youth Make a Difference

Feb 15,2018

Alameda’s chapter of the American Red Cross Youth (RCY) has been busy actively supporting community efforts. They packed special Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for the homebound and delivered them through Meals on Wheels all around the Island.

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Student Committee Helps Cancer Survivors

Feb 15,2018

On Jan. 20 Alameda High School’s Diversity Committee donated $700 to the Carol Ann Read Breast Cancer center, which provides health care and services to women who cannot afford Breast Cancer treatments.

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Courtesy photo &nbsp&nbsp  Stop by Tucker’s to see the installation of student artwork made from litter picked up on Park Street.

Students Speak Out with Artwork at Tucker’s

Feb 08,2018

Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA) has partnered with Clean Water Action in recruiting 100 Alameda restaurants to join a campaign designed to reduce the amount of waste being produced at area restaurants. 

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Learn about Lunar New Year

Feb 01,2018

 

The Bay Farm Island Library, 3221 Mecartney Road, will bring in the Year of the Dog with a special Lunar New Year event from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10. The highlight of the program will be a multimedia story time for children ages five and above. 

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Spelling Bee Set for Saturday

Jan 30,2018

This Saturday, Feb. 3, marks the fourth year of the Alameda Spelling Bee. The contest to prove the best student speller in town takes place at 9 a.m. at Otis Elementary School, 3010 Fillmore St., and is open to Alameda students in grades 4 through 9.

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