Graphic Novelist Thien Pham Shares Stories & Food with 7th Grade
In Thien Pham’s book, Family Style he shares the stories he remembers through food throughout his life. He not only talks about hard things he…
In Her Own Words: Ebony Manion: The Many Jobs of Teaching
Note: This is a story from Ebony Manion, Rainbow Room on the Teachers in Their Power website. The online storytelling project focuses on changing the…
Connecting With Nature Helps Build Confident Seventh Graders
In early May 2024, Synergy seventh graders took off on backpacking expeditions in Point Reyes National Seashore. Ariel Leighton, Synergy’s Outdoor Education Teacher, and I…
50th Anniversary: Celebrating a Remarkable Institution
On a sunny afternoon in April, current Synergy students, staff, parents, alums, and community members joined together to mark the momentous occasion of 50 years…
Remembering Tammy Damon
In Memoriam: Tammy Damon 1948-2023 Tammy Damon devoted so much of herself to Synergy and the education of many generations of students. Our family met…
Events To Celebrate 50 Years Of Synergy School
Calling all alums, alum parents, and friends of Synergy School: Please Join us in March and April as we celebrate 50 years of Synergy! Saturday,…
New 50th Video Captures The Essence of Synergy School
For more than 50 years Synergy School has thrived. Watch and learn how the school’s founders planted the seeds of an educational cooperative that embraced…
Tammy Damon 1948-2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tammy Damon, who died peacefully Thursday, December 7, 2023. There will be a memorial…
Learning From Women Muralists of San Francisco’s Mission District
Students heard from artists and watched Las Muralistas: Our Walls, Our Stories a documentary about the women muralists.
Comic Artist Miriam Bonastre Tur Inspires
On September 7, 2023, Synergy School welcomed Spanish comic artist and author Miriam Bonastre Tur. This visit was part of the author’s U.S. tour, promoting…
Alphabet Rockers Visit: Helping Heal What Divides Us
The Diversity & Inclusion Committee organized a visit to the Star Room by Stefanie of the Alphabet Rockers. This Grammy-winning group works to shape a more equitable world through hip hop.
Cartoonist Paige Braddock Inspires Synergy Students
Synergy School TK-5th grade students welcomed the Eisner-nominated cartoonist Paige Braddock, author and illustrator of two graphic novel series for younger kids, for an entertaining and inspiring assembly on February 28, 2023.