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PAUSD announces secondary bell schedule amid mixed community response

PAUSD announces secondary bell schedule amid mixed community response

May 23, 2021
Paly Theatre performs first virtual musical

Paly Theatre performs first virtual musical

April 24, 2021
As part of the Palo Alto High School Associated Student Body’s effort to promote student mental health amid prolonged stressful circumstances, students will engage in daily mental health challenges throughout the upcoming Wellness Week from March 22 to 26. According to ASB Clubs Commissioner Johannah Seah, Wellness Week will provide students with the opportunity to learn about managing their mental health and integrate helpful practices into their lives. “I thought it would be a great idea, especially since Paly is a very stressful environment,” Seah said. “I think knowing more about the wellness resources and how we can be advocates for ourselves is a really good tool for students.” Graphic: Kabir Advani

ASB Wellness Week to educate students on mental health

March 20, 2021
Paly, Gunn environmental clubs educate youth on climate change

Paly, Gunn environmental clubs educate youth on climate change

March 6, 2021
The upcoming Tea with Teachers event offers students a virtual way to connect with Palo Alto High School teachers and discuss shared interests at lunch on Friday. According to senior Cindy Lui, the Associated Student Body treasurer and member of the Tea with Teachers planning committee, the goal of the event is to give students an opportunity to get to know both their own teachers and others that they may have in the future. “Hopefully, it will increase the sense of community at Paly, especially between underclassmen, especially freshmen, and the teacher community,” Lui said. “I hope this opportunity will be a chance for them to know each other better and spark some dialogues between the two, which I feel like rarely intersect except in a typical classroom setting.” Photo: Paly ASB

ASB to host virtual ‘Tea with Teachers’ event

February 24, 2021
Shifting locations during COVID-19, the Palo Alto High School Wellness Center has quickly adapted to new spaces — both physical and virtual. Wellness Outreach Officer Whitney Aquino said that although the Wellness Center staff is unable to check on students in the same way they normally would, they are offering resources to ensure that students feel supported.

Wellness Center adapts for in-person cohorts

February 19, 2021
Junior Nisha Mata uses resources from her post high school planning folder, which she received at Palo Alto High School’s College and Career Center Orientation. After her orientation, Mata met with a Paly college advisor to discuss post-Paly plans, and Mata said the meeting provided her with helpful information and advice. “Before the meeting, I knew roughly what I had to do, but I didn't know how to follow through with it or actually do it,” Mata said. “She [Mata’s advisor] went over the specific steps of what I should start doing and how I should start preparing. … I definitely think I would go back if I have questions.”

CCC provides guidance to students during uncertain times

February 14, 2021
An empty Palo Alto High School quad. With over half of this year spent in virtual schooling, the Paly community lacks in-person connection. Brent Kline, Paly’s new prinicipal.

ASB looks to student feedback on Monday schedule

February 4, 2021
Band, orchestra to conclude semester with joint concert

Band, orchestra to conclude semester with joint concert

December 10, 2020
Dressed in elaborate Madrigal attire, senior Edie Gollub spent the past week preparing to play the role of Lady Jane in Palo Alto High School Choirs’ 18th annual Madrigal Feaste. Students prerecorded their videos individually and are looking forward to the premiere of the first ever virtual Madrigal Feaste at 7 p.m. Friday. “I’m really proud of both my fellow choir kids and our teachers alike,” Gollub said. “We’ve been able to go way beyond what I ever thought a choir could do virtually and put out some really amazing stuff.”

Choirs to perform 18th annual Madrigal Feaste

December 10, 2020
Paly band to perform with Greene band in upcoming concert

Paly band to perform with Greene band in upcoming concert

November 19, 2020
For the first time every, Palo Alto High School stage tech is behind the scenes of fully online theater productions. After weeks of preparation, stage tech team is hosting “Clue,” “Murder by Poe,” and “She Kills Monsters” via Zoom. The new virtual setting presents many challenges but also produces opportunities for creative adjustments, according to junior and assistant director Maya Mazer-Hoofien. “It was a little frustrating, but we made it work,” Mazer-Hoofien said. “We’re more confident with the virtual space, and we get so much input from each other.” Graphic: Kabir Advani.

Stage tech brings virtual performances to life

November 16, 2020
Choirs continue to adapt to virtual setting

Choirs continue to adapt to virtual setting

November 4, 2020
Opinion: Teens need to take social distancing more seriously

Opinion: Teens need to take social distancing more seriously

October 25, 2020
Student and family engagement specialists offer districtwide support

Student and family engagement specialists offer districtwide support

October 16, 2020
Verbatim: Students react to Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis

Verbatim: Students react to Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis

October 8, 2020
Brushes, pencils and thick slabs of paint are among the materials Palo Alto High School senior Hope Morita received for her AP Studio Art 2D Drawing and 2D Design class, which will be operating online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Paly art department has been distributing materials to students since the week before the start of online classes and will continue to restock students with supplies throughout the semester, according to art teacher Kate McKenzie. “Last spring, we kind of posted activities for people to do and drawings to do,” McKenzie said. “But we weren't really teaching and we were determined this year that we were going to teach. So we just made a decision to send everything home.” Photo: Hope Morita

Art department distributes supplies, adjusts to online learning

September 5, 2020
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