Dear Novato Community and Staff, It is with a heavy heart that I share that Zach Wilhelm, one of the San Marin students involved in the car accident Saturday night, passed away on Sunday. Our prayers and support go out to Zach’s family during this unimaginable time. We also hold in our hearts the three [...]
Dear Novato Community and Staff, I am writing to ask for your prayers and support for four of our San Marin High School students and their families. There was a single car accident involving four San Marin students on Saturday night. Thanks to our partners at Novato Police Department, Novato Fire, and California Highway Patrol, [...]
Dear NUSD Community, Honoring Students and Staff for Achievements San Marin Wrestling Hard work and personal attributes have resulted in achievement for students and staff alike. SMHS Wrestling Team MCAL Tournament-Champions for the first time in 20 years! Congrats to Dan Donaldson and his team! SMHS Mock Trial – Congrats to Students and [...]
Dear NUSD Community, BIG CONGRATULATIONS NHS WRESTLING TEAM-MCAL CHAMPS! WAY TO GO! Our students continue to shine! Congrats to the Coaching Staff, Rafael Ayala, Robert Barkus, and Jon Anger too! Board Workshop Saturday, February 5, 2022, was a most productive day of reflection, refinement, and planning for the remainder of the year. Trustees had a [...]
Good morning NUSD Colleagues and Community, There has been a lot of coverage in the IJ, Chronicle, and now on the local news about SMHS football and the response by the district to the allegations of racial name calling. There is an investigation still occurring and the district will not discuss the case until all [...]
Dear NUSD Colleagues and Community Several of you were able to attend the Board of Trustees meeting last night, some watched from home, and others were not able to watch the meeting that adjourned at 11pm. I received emails this morning letting me know some of you fell asleep while watching, which I totally understand! [...]
Dear Novato Community, COM Indian Valley Campus Jen Larson, Ross Millerick, and I had a fabulous tour of the Indian Valley Campus! There is so much potential there, I am hoping we can make more connections, including summer school location! Jen and I are meeting with Anna Pilloton from College of Marin to discuss options. [...]
Dear Novato Community, Mary Jane Burke-Final Year as Marin County Superintendent of Schools I am sure by now you have heard that Mary Jane Burke has decided not to run for reelection. Mary Jane has served with brilliance, advocacy, laser focus on students, collaboration, care, personalization, incredible work ethic, creative problem solving, generosity of spirit [...]
Dear Novato Community, Happy New Year! You received the communication from Leslie Benjamin, who coordinates all thing COVID for NUSD, on December 29. We received additional information this morning that Marin Public Health is continuing the 10 days of isolation for students and staff who test positive for COVID-19. School Isolation and Quarantine guidance has [...]
Dear Colleagues and Community, Novato Tree Lighting Event As we formally begin the holiday season around the world, let us embrace the diverse traditions celebrated. The Lights of Chanukah began the season, Advent followed to honor the Lady of the Indigenous, Solstice of New Light, at the midnight hour we honor the Birth [...]
