Spare Change Teaches Decision-making
By Kate Rogers, Special to the Independent
Parents learned a fresh approach to teaching children about money from therapist and mother Vicki Hoefle during last...
Thurston Celebrates Academic Achievers
By Kathleen Fay, Special to the Independent
Thurston Middle School held its Gold Card & Honor Roll Breakfast last week to celebrate the academic accomplishments...
High School Updates Available on Twitter
Principal Don Austin is trying out Twitter as a way to increase communication with the Laguna Beach community.
The online social network is updated in...
Science Winners
Thurston Middle School sent a team to Santa Ana College last Friday to compete in the 2011 Science Olympiad. The team included Connor Brashier,...
On the Blacktop
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End of 6 Week Progress Period, Friday, March 18
Footloose at the Artists’ Theatre, March 19-27, 7:30 p.m., Sundays, 2:30 p.m.
Thurston
Minimum Block Day, Friday, March...
Runners Hit Road Block at School Track
A policy decision by the school board limiting public access to the high school track went largely unnoticed by fitness buffs until they literally...
Spring Musical ‘Footloose’ Kicks Off
Sawyer Pierce and Sarah Busic in Laguna Beach High School’s spring musical “Footloose,” featuring student dancers, singers, and musicians, steps off Friday, March 11....
Coffee Break Sizes Up Kids Handling Money
Money management for children is the focus of next Wednesday’s, March 16, PTA Coffee Break at the Surf and Sand hotel starting at 8...
Grads Make Deans’ Lists
Laguna Beach High School graduate Emily Katharine Kiraly, currently a senior majoring in Middle East studies at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., has been...
DAR Honors Student
Laguna Beach High School senior Tyler Pierce received the good citizen award from the Daughters of the American Revolution and rode in the Patriot’s...
On the Blacktop, 03.04.11
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Thurston
PTA Meeting at 9 a.m. in the Library, Wednesday, March 9
Top of the World
5th Grade Movie Night, Friday, March 4
Read Across America, Tuesday,...
Navigating Social Networking Responsibly
Understanding and responsibly navigating the World Wide Web has become an increasing concern for parents, educators, and law enforcement. To assist, the district will...
Spots Available for ‘Out on the Town’ Fundraiser
Thurston Middle School’s PTA invites the public to join parents and staff on Wednesday, March 16, when they go “Out on the Town,” a...
Rotary Honors a Student Standout
Tim Young was honored by the Laguna Beach Rotary Club as its student of the month recently.
Tim was accompanied by his teacher, Kristen Parker,...
Tutorial Set on Combating Teen Drinking
Keeping children safe and understanding trends relating to teens and alcohol is the focus of a school district parent education presentation, Parenting Alcohol Free...