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FRS Spring Carnival makes its return

By Crystal Tse, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

The Fernando Rivera Spring Carnival returns for the first time in years, hosting multiple games and activities for students.

Former FRS principal Jan Hopkins interviewed about her experience

April 25, 2025

For the 50th year of Fernando Rivera, we interviewed Mrs.Hopkins to ask about how it was when she was principal at Fernando Rivera and how the place and environment have changed over the past years of...

Construction on new office completed, next phase began

By Zachary Bautista and Terrian Mai • March 11, 2025

The new main and attendance offices have opened with the next phase of construction having already started.

San Mateo County Measure A to pass, preliminary results show

By Nathaniel Woo, Editor in Chief • March 6, 2025

Preliminary results of the March 4 San Mateo County special election appear to show that Measure A will pass.

Oakland-based art program visits FRS for ‘fun day’

By Kaylee Bumagat-Espanol, Staff Writer • February 25, 2025

On February 5th, 2025 there was a "fun day" at Fernando Rivera, there were many services provided one of them being “MOCHA” based in Downtown Oakland. What is MOCHA? MOCHA is a determined art...

JESD school board, union, ratifies tentative teacher contract deal

By Nathaniel Woo, Editor in Chief • February 14, 2025

The Jefferson Elementary School District school board unanimously voted to approve a tentative contract deal for teachers that includes a 3% raise.

JESD teachers reach tentative contract deal with school district, getting pay raise

By Nathaniel Woo, Editor in Chief • February 10, 2025

The Jefferson Elementary School District teachers' union has negotiated a new contract deal that will include a 3% raise, among other agreements.

Culture talk held on January 28th

By Crystal Tse, Staff Writer • February 7, 2025

An assembly was held in January named the 'Culture Talk.'

Student government visits senior home

By Sheldon Zhou, Editor • December 19, 2024

Fernando Rivera Intermediate School (FRS) student government members visited a senior home late November. This initiative aimed to foster intergenerational relationships and promote understanding between...

Popular social media platform TikTok to be banned

By Andrew Bitanga, Editor • December 17, 2024

TikTok is set to be banned if its Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance does not sell it by Janaury 18.

What do students think about enrichment?

By Celica Kawashima, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024

FRS has started a new curriculum this year, with enrichments replacing the second elective. This transition has resulted in varying opinions. Sixth grader Joan Do from gardening class has a favorable...

7.0 M earthquake strikes Northern California, tsunami warnings canceled

By Nathaniel Woo, Editor in Chief • December 5, 2024

A 7.0 M earthquake strikes near Petrolia, CA. USGS cancels tsunami warnings sent out Northern California coast and the Bay Area.