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…
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…
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…
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…
We recently sat down (virtually, of course), with Jessica Raygoza, Synergy’s learning specialist. We have known and loved Jessica ever since we joined the Synergy…
Once Again I Walk Synergy’s Halls I fell in love with Synergy as soon as I saw the funky rainbow mural above the school on…
Early one recent October morning a group of Synergy middle schoolers and parents made their way through the Tenderloin’s darkened streets to serve breakfast to…
The fourth and fifth grade visited the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art on Monday in mid-September. Teachers Sandy, Rea, Roy and myself eagerly led…
Synergy’s 4th and 5th graders reveled in the cold, clear waters of the Navarro River and slept beneath the bright, starry skies for an entire…
Several Synergy middle school students delved into local politics this week, asking carefully crafted questions of San Francisco mayoral candidate Mark Leno. Sixth graders Ruby…
Like spring itself, Synergy’s Spring Concert is eagerly anticipated each year—along with daffodils, stone fruit, longer days, and—of course—spring vacation. Tons of work, weeks of…
Over the years I found myself wanting to give my students a more authentic and meaningful art experience, one that would not only build student…
Our oldest son, Julian, was in the first class at this building – and our twins, Ro and Gabe, graduated three years ago. Synergy was…