[Photo] Breaking: Administration reverses decision, reinstating theater teacher Oscar Varodayan, Jasper Veer Tuteja, and Joyce Ma March 27, 2026
Board appoints second acting superintendent this month Navya Narayanan and Juni Thurston March 19, 2026
Palo Alto educators advocate for transparency, budget changes Navya Narayanan and Juni Thurston March 18, 2026
Preview: PAEA members to speak out on salaries, leadership Navya Narayanan, News Editor, Webmaster March 17, 2026
Listening session discusses possible temporary Churchill crossing closure Navya Narayanan and Jasper Veer Tuteja March 16, 2026
‘Sentimental Value’: How generational trauma manifests itself Navya Narayanan and Allison Ma March 15, 2026
Celebrating one of our own: Ava Knapp named state Journalist of the Year Navya Narayanan and Lise Concolato February 26, 2026
Faculty responds to superintendent’s separation from district Navya Narayanan and Juni Thurston February 22, 2026
School board ‘separates’ from superintendent Ava Knapp, Navya Narayanan, and Juni Thurston February 20, 2026
Board meeting centers on student safety, support Navya Narayanan and Mayu Altekar-Okazaki February 12, 2026
Verbal conflict erupts in contentious board meeting Oscar Varodayan and Navya Narayanan February 11, 2026
Staff defeat seniors at Winter Rally; Prom location revealed Navya Narayanan and Diego Hakeman January 28, 2026
Preview: ‘Rabbit Hole’ brings global fight for free information to the MAC Navya Narayanan, News Editor, Webmaster December 5, 2025
Juniors victorious in last ‘best-dressed’ competition Navya Narayanan and Julia Curtis October 17, 2025
Concerns grow over Fletcher PE teacher’s return Navya Narayanan and Mayu Altekar-Okazaki August 20, 2025
Mercado steps into math instructional leader role Navya Narayanan and Mayu Altekar-Okazaki May 29, 2025
Global traditions take center stage at first-ever cultural assembly Navya Narayanan and Alex Chang April 4, 2025
Review: Soko Soko delivers homestyle Japanese cooking with a fresh spin Navya Narayanan and Lise Concolato March 4, 2025
Preview: Girls soccer set to play Soledad in first round of CCS Navya Narayanan and Nathan Jiang February 22, 2025
![Board member attendees hold 'support students,' 'support teachers' and 'support schools' signs Tuesday at the Palo Alto Unified School District board meeting. According to Palo Alto Educators Association president Tom Culbertson, weakening communication between staff and district leadership has led to worsening morale and added strain on educators’ well-being. "We [PAEA] have seen an erosion of collaboration [and] professional trust, and that manifests it low morale and difficulties with mental health."](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DSC_0145-1200x800.jpg)
![Shounak Dharap, president of the school board of Palo Alto Unified School District, announced Friday morning that Superintendent Don Austin separated from his superintendent position at PAUSD. Corbin Dodd, an Ethnic Studies and AP Seminar teacher at Palo Alto High School, said that Austin's separation from the district surprised him and his colleagues. "Negotiations are happening right now, so there's a lot of talk about the school board and the superintendent, but it [Austin's separation] wasn't on my radar, and I don't think it was on the radar of any of the teachers I've spoken to," Dodd said.](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_7950-1200x900.png)
![Football head coach Edward Tonga poses inside the athletic director’s office today at Palo Alto High School after being named the program’s new head coach. According to Tonga, balancing athletes’ responsibilities beyond athletics limited preparation, making great involvement ahead of competition an important factor in improving results. “At the time [football season], a lot of the players were involved in other sports, involved in school and also work,” Tonga said. “On top of that, it’s time management. This year, if I am able to do a lot with them during the off-season and be more present, it will definitely help shape the football season.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_6958-1200x900.jpg)
![Junior Ruby Krupinsky, president of the Live Music Club, promotes her club with a board and candy on Thursday during lunch on the Quad at Club Day. According to Krupinsky, the club’s main goal is to build community through shared concert experiences. “We want to connect people through live music,” Krupinsky said. “Hopefully, we [Live Music Club] can actually end up going to concerts together.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_0735-1200x900.jpeg)
![Nick the Greek offers a spacious and open interior. According to restaurant manager Angie Holguin, the team chose Palo Alto for the city's energy and high speed vibe. “It was [opened] in this location, Palo Alto, specifically because it's more of a suburban location,” Holguin said. “This area is more fast-paced.”](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_1188-1200x900.jpg)
![Senior Gabe Boudtchenko films students during the schoolwide lip dub.
According to junior class Vice President Emily Tang, the lip dub is a great way to bring light to Paly's broad range of activities and student groups. "We [ASB] are super excited to have admin representing, a wide array of publications and also a few sports and clubs," Tang said.](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_5827-1200x900.jpg)
![Members of the Paly Poly Club wear vibrant Polynesian attire and perform a traditional dance. According to June Tau, junior and performer, the assembly was a great opportunity to experience other cultures and backgrounds. "It [assembly] brings awareness to respect everyone's other cultures," Tau said. "I liked how we were able to see not only ours today, but other countries as well. It was nice to see that everyone comes from different things and to also respect their background."](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_8058-2-1200x800.jpg)
![Viking senior Isaiah Phillips pushes past Cougar defender in the first round of the Central Coast Sectionals Tuesday night in a home game against the Evergreen Valley Cougars. According to Viking assistant coach Jim Bitler, the team's success is driven by their dedication and unity. "The kids that we have at this basketball program [and] their willingness to sacrifice and compete at a real high level and come together as a team," Bitler said. "It’s been really special to watch."](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_8010-1200x754.jpg)
