The Los Gatos­Saratoga Union High School District on April 1 established a district-wide recycling program that encourages students and staff to minimize and reuse materials, recycle paper, plastics, metal and glass, and purchase source reduction products. The district will be assisted by the California Integrated Waste Management Board. The program was developed by a subgroup of the Los Gatos High School Diversity Task Force.


Rogers is a school to watch in 2003

Rogers Middle School was one of four schools recognized by the state as one of the schools to watch in 2003. Rogers is considered to be a model for other middle schools in its academic excellence, responsiveness to the needs of young adolescents, social equity and organizational structure to sustain dynamic improvement and reform.

The California Schools to Watch--Taking Center Stage ceremony was held at Rogers. "In the dark times of the California budget crisis, it's nice to have something like this for our teachers, students and the community to reflect on," said Principal Gary Stebbins. The other schools given the honor were in Culver City, Roseville and Castaic.


Scholarships open for interior design

The Art Institute of California--San Francisco is offering scholarships for students who are seeking a degree in interior design from the school. Students must submit application paperwork, a 250-word essay and samples of artwork; the details are on an entry form available by emailing aisfadm@aii.edu. High school seniors and international students are eligible for the full- and part-time scholarships. The entry deadline is April 30. For more information, call 888.493.3261 or visit www.artinstitutes.edu. The school is looking for candidates who demonstrate ability and commitment in one of the school's various programs of study.