![Students line up to receive free lunch from the cafeteria in the Student Center at Palo Alto High School. The Palo Alto Unified School District has been offering lunch for free to students due to a requirement from the state government. Freshman Divij Motwani, who eats free lunch on a daily basis, said the option helps those in need. “It [free lunch] wouldnt really have changed [things] to me, but I think its good for everyone else, especially because theres some people who cant afford lunch,” Motwani said. (Photo: Neil Rathi)](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kabir2-900x519.jpg)
![Wildfires in California are causing poor air quality throughout the Bay Area throughout the warmer seasons. Palo Alto Unified School District recently announced air quality protocols, stating that indoor COVID procedures will be temporarily suspended when the air quality index reaches 151. [[i think bc this photo was from that one day last year that was crazy it might be either a little weird to have it here or a little weird that its not mentioned that this was from one of the days last year when the smoke was similarly bad, i would recommend finding a way to solve one of those 2 issues? lmk if u need more guidance on it]] Some community members, including Palo Alto Educators Association President Teri Baldwin, have expressed concerns about COVID safety on smoky days. We worry about the situation of students in a room with doors and windows closed and no masks when eating, Baldwin stated. We don’t believe that the ventilation system will keep students safe from spreading and/or contracting COVID inside without a mask. [[i think this quote was earlier on in the story so id recommend finding and using a different one]] Photo: Ethan Chen](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Image-from-iOS-900x675.jpg)
Madison Abbassi and Jeffrey Tu
September 2, 2021
Community members are discussing Palo Alto High School's open campus policy, which allows students to travel unlimited distances off-campus during their breaks and prep periods, after a Paly junior was stabbed during a prep period on Aug. 18, off-campus.
College Counselor reacts to Assembly Bill 104
August 25, 2021
At least one campus college counselor is questioning the recent approval of Assembly Bill 104, which gave California public school students the option to change any letter grades from the past school year to a Pass/No Pass credit.
Rising Artists Podcast: Spill Tab
May 25, 2021
The Paly Voice collaborated with KPLY, Palo Alto High School's podcasting publication, to create Rising Artists Episode 4 which features French-Korean indie-pop artist Spill Tab. In this episode, host Amy Yu analyzes Spill Tab's production and explores her path to music.
Slideshow: Students enjoy first day of ASB-run talent show
May 5, 2021
The lunch scene Wednesday on the Quad — with talent show performers on stage, students playing Spikeball and parents handing out cookies — was reminiscent of a pre-COVID era at Palo Alto High School, as more students return to in-person learning.
Preview: ASB to host student talent show
May 5, 2021
Students returning to campus can expect to be dazzled with an array of student performances at Palo Alto High School’s first-ever Talent Show during lunch on Wednesday and Friday on the Quad.
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Madison Abbassi and Jeffrey Tu
September 2, 2021
Community members are discussing Palo Alto High School's open campus policy, which allows students to travel unlimited distances off-campus during their breaks and prep periods, after a Paly junior was stabbed during a prep period on Aug. 18, off-campus.
Underclassmen react positively to ASB-organized events
August 24, 2021
To kick off the in-person school year, the Associated Student Body is organizing social events to welcome Palo Alto High School underclassmen to in-person school.
All roads lead to Jerry Berkson
June 3, 2021
Assistant Principal Jerry Berkson deserves a raise (at least in my humble opinion). Over the course of a 30-minute interview late last month to discuss the unusual school year, I lost track of how many times we were interrupted — from texts to phone calls to people popping into Berkson’s office in the Tower Building. People regularly approach him for just about any issue, Berkson says.
Madrono seniors reflect on yearbook and school year
June 2, 2021
As the 2020-2021 school year comes to a close, Madrono seniors can celebrate the final days of their high school career, reflect on a year revolving around COVID-19 and the yearbook-making process, and share the yearbook that they have worked so hard on for the past year.
Brennen Ho, Culture Editor and Webmaster
April 23, 2021
Armed with a bottle of hand sanitizer and masks, I didn't think twice about covering a Palo Alto High School football game for The Paly Voice earlier this month because universal masking has — or at least I thought had — become commonplace. Instead, I was alarmed by crowds of unmasked people with little social distancing, both on the field and off. I felt especially concerned with the lack of social distancing on the sidelines, with unmasked players standing close together and cheering.
Opinion: How to get the remaining 50% onto campus — persistent testing
April 4, 2021
Despite the opportunity to return to campus, students at Palo Alto High School continue to face the harsh realities of distance and online learning: The loss of education, mental health issues, obesity and hunger are just a few. The exacerbation of the achievement gap also grows each day as a significant proportion of Paly students remain in distance learning.
Amy Yu, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2021
The Paly Voice collaborated with KPLY, Palo Alto High School's podcasting publication, to create Rising Artists Episode 4 which features French-Korean indie-pop artist Spill Tab. In this episode, host Amy Yu analyzes Spill Tab's production and explores her path to music.
Slideshow: Students enjoy first day of ASB-run talent show
May 5, 2021
The lunch scene Wednesday on the Quad — with talent show performers on stage, students playing Spikeball and parents handing out cookies — was reminiscent of a pre-COVID era at Palo Alto High School, as more students return to in-person learning.
Preview: ASB to host student talent show
May 5, 2021
Students returning to campus can expect to be dazzled with an array of student performances at Palo Alto High School’s first-ever Talent Show during lunch on Wednesday and Friday on the Quad.
Preview: ASB to host first-ever Senior Week
May 3, 2021
Seniors can look forward to participating in exciting activities — including donning 2000s clothing and attending a concert — during Palo Alto High School’s inaugural Senior Week at lunch, May 11-14, on the Quad.
