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15 stories in 2026
As we head into the new school year, we reflect on our history. Lexington School was originally built in 1859 in the town of Lexington, as a one-room schoolhouse. It was rebuilt a …
By Jason Deppong · October 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 10
assistant, Jill Mayo. Deguara also visited our third-grade class to talk about leadership during an IB unit of inquiry. Lexington will continue our unique “Pathway to Multilingualism”…
By Jason Deppong · October 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 10
Engaging Students and Families
A successful school year begins by building strong connections between educators, students, and families.
By Kevin Grier & Amy Ramsay · October 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 10
Kevin Grier and Amy Ramsay Our district’s summer reading program returned for its second year, and once again our students rose to the challenge. Thanks to Diane Harit, Param Matharu, Elke…
By Summer Reading Program · September 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 9
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Summit Store Your smile is our masterpiece! Dr. Brent C. Lay clubs for funding this program. Volunteers Make a Difference. Volunteers are an important part of the Loma Prieta community…
By Soquel Road · September 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 9
Today my teacher said, “Let’s grow as tall as the redwoods!” I reached my arms way up high. I stood on my tippy-toes. I stretched and stretched. “I’m getting bigger!” I laughed. Then we all…
By Jessie Thorsen · August 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 8
A School Year Worth Celebrating
We’ve made it to the end of a transformational school year at Building Blocks Preschool. Last summer, as construction on our play yard was underway, teachers Jessie and Nicole made…
By Jessie Thorsen · June 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 6
After spring break, Lexington celebrated International Week. Clothing, language, food, and games were daily themes, but the focus of the week was our Traditions of the World event. Families…
By Jason Deppong · June 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 6
We recently helped organize the third- annual International Baccalaureate Bay Area network “Job-a-Like” gathering. It was hosted by the Silicon Valley International School in Palo Alto…
By Jason Deppong · May 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 5
Convention and Bus Tour — Jessie Thorsen
Preschool and Mountain School proudly welcomed over 150 early- childhood educators from across California. They were official host sites during the recent California Council of Parent…
By Building Blocks Cooperative · April 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 4
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Summit Store Call or text us at: 408-353-1191 Email: bclayoffice@gmail.com 24900 Highland Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033 Lakeside School News Kathy McKinney In March, Lakeside students enjoyed an…
By Soquel Road · April 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 4
Save the date for Mountain School’s annual May Day celebration on Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will be at the little red schoolhouse on the Lakeside School campus, 19621…
By Amanda Demers · April 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 4
Multilingualism Week took place in February. Lexington dedicated a week to the importance of learning and appreciating languages. As an IB PYP school, offering an additional language is a…
By Jason Deppong · April 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 4
Lexington celebrated the 100th day of school at the end of January. Our TKs and kindergarten students celebrated by dressing up as centenarians, with some help from their parents. It was…
By Jason Deppong · March 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 3
At the annual Lexington talent show, 20 second- through fifth-graders performed for students and families. They sang, danced, played piano, performed circus acts and magic tricks…
By Jason Deppong · February 2026 · Volume MMXXVI, Number 2