Students and family cross Lyford Drive at Tiburon Boulevard Aug. 24 as they arrive for the first day of classes at Reed Elementary School, which serves pre-kindergarten through second-grade students. Classes began the same day at Bel Aire Elementary School, for kids in grades 3-5, and at Del Mar Middle School, for grades 6-8. St. Hilary Catholic School started earlier in the week, on Aug. 21. (Frank Fennema / For The Ark)
Support The Ark’s commitment to high-impact community journalism.
The Ark, named the nation's best small community weekly for 2026, is dedicated to delivering investigative, accountability journalism with a mission to increase civic engagement and participation by providing the knowledge that can help sculpt the community and change lives. Your support makes this possible.
In addition to subscribing to The Ark for weekly home delivery, please consider making a contribution to support independent local journalism. For more information, contact Publisher & Advertising Director Henriette Corn at hcorn@thearknewspaper.com or 415-435-1190.
