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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

Sofie Zalatimo, Managing Editor
March 20, 2021
Many students hesitant to return in-person to secondary schools

Many students hesitant to return in-person to secondary schools

Emily Yun and Arohi Bhattacharya
March 4, 2021
The COVID-19 data tracker from John Hopkin's University shows that Santa Clara County has recently topped 106,000 COVID-19 cases. Since Santa Clara County is now in red tier, Palo Alto Unified School District is set to reopen schools. The board held a meeting Feb. 9 where community members expressed opinions over plans to bring secondary students back on March 9.

Column: First is the worst — why we should delay reopening

Jeffrey Tu, Managing Editor
March 3, 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

Sofie Zalatimo, Managing Editor
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

Sofie Zalatimo and Andy Robinson
February 19, 2021
Project Engineer Shahla Yazdy describes the overall layout of the Churchill Avenue plan as the school board listens. After restarting the project, Yazdy says that it is important to listen to local feedback as construction looms.

Churchill Avenue project inches forward, aims to improve safety for students

Andy Robinson, Staff Writer
February 14, 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

Maia Johnsson and Sofie Zalatimo
February 14, 2021
Austin announces expected return for grades 7-12 in March

Austin announces expected return for grades 7-12 in March

Hallie Faust, Ethan Chen, and Jason Lin
February 10, 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

Sofie Zalatimo and Brennen Ho
February 4, 2021
In a virtual interview with The Paly Voice, Palo Alto Unified School District Superintendent Don Austin said he wants time to adapt his 2021-2222 plans and build distance/in-person learning schedules that accommodate both students and teachers.

Supt. Austin talks GOP, Democratic educational policy

Andy Robinson, Staff Writer
January 27, 2021
Video: Ed Corpuz shares his journey to becoming a Paly and Gunn media teacher, and more

Video: Ed Corpuz shares his journey to becoming a Paly and Gunn media teacher, and more

Ori Gal, Multimedia Manager
January 12, 2021
Photo by Magali Gauthier

Black Scholars United: aiming to build a community

Maia Johnsson, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
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