Granada High School Teacher John Thayer Named Alameda County Teacher of the Year
October 3, 2025 - Livermore, CA - The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) selected Livermore’s own, John Thayer, mathematics teacher at Granada High School, as the 2025 Alameda County Teacher of the Year. Thayer was chosen from among 19 educators representing 17 school districts and regional occupation programs countywide for his innovative teaching, deep commitment to students, and leadership in bilingual and project-based education.“It's been incredible feeling all the love after receiving this
Patriots Pen Scholarship Program
Livermore Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7265 Patriots Pen Scholarship Program PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Since 1995, the Patriot’s Pen youth essay competition program has been available to students in grades 6-8. Each year, more 66,600 middle school students compete for more than $1 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing a 300–400-word essay on an annual patriotic theme. This year’s theme is, "How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our
