Quote of the week
On the new SHS-themed websites: “I think the blogs are a great way to make jokes about how unique Saratoga is, but it’s important not to be cocky about it. As long as it remains a joke, I'll be a fan.” — 2011 alumnus Nick Renda
LGSUHSD
Cochrum named Teacher of the Year
By Anoop Galivanche | May 24, 2010
When science teacher Lisa Cochrum received a call from principal Jeff Anderson at her home one night recently, she was alarmed. "Usually I only receive calls from Mr. Anderson at my home when something bad happens," Cochrum said. "I pulled up a chair and prepared myself for the worst news."
The news she got was anything but bad: She had been named Teacher of the Year for 2010-2011 in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School district.
"When he said I was named Teacher of the Year, I was totally surprised," she said.
New district superintendent announced
By Edward Dong and Sanj Nalwa | October 16, 2011
At around 6 ft tall, with graying hair and sea blue eyes, Bob Mistele brings to mind the image of a leader. Well, a leader he is.
Grand jury recommends LGSUHSD merge with others in Santa Clara
By Cecilia Hollenhorst and Michelle Shu | October 4, 2010Trying to find ways to help financially struggling school districts, a Santa Clara County Superior Court Civil Grand Jury recently suggested the combination of five of the smallest school districts in the area, including the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District. But the proposal has not been met with enthusiasm by members of the LGSUHSD board.
As projected deficit for 2010-11 reaches $3 million, district moves closer to action
By Rebecca Nguyen and Anna Shen | February 5, 2010
As the budget deficit for next school year nears a staggering $3.06 million, the Los-Gatos Saratoga Union High School District (LGSUHSD) has started taking steps to deal with the growing crisis.
Increasing class sizes should be a last resort
By Synthia Ling and Pia Mishra | April 20, 2009In desperate attempts to solve the state’s long-term fiscal problems, lawmakers recently passed the 2009 state budget plan that involves cutting $2.6 billion from K-12 apportionments. These apportionments are what generally provide the support for local school districts throughout California and nearly 1/5 of the budget cuts are coming from reducing these funds. When all is said in done this leaves the educational community with a loss of $787 per student, according to the California Progress Report.
With the news of the budget cuts, districts all over California are struggling to scrap up what they can from what’s left of the budget. With the rapidly increasing California budget crisis, the district has decided that for the 2009-10 school year, they will increase class sizes to cope with the devastating financial limits.
LGSUHSD to go “wireless”
By Brian Kim | February 2, 2009Taking its next leap in technological advancement, the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has already taken measures to turn three locations, including Saratoga High, into wireless hotspots for the convenience of both staff and students. While the project still has unresolved matters regarding security and management, campuses can expect hotspots to appear in scattered locations in a matter of months.
