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Jessica Haight, a freshman at Palo Alto High School, receives the vaccine at the clinic hosted at Paly's Peery Family Center gym.

Hundreds of students get vaccinated at Paly clinic

Daniel Garepis-Holland and Jason Lin
May 25, 2021
PAUSD announces secondary bell schedule amid mixed community response

PAUSD announces secondary bell schedule amid mixed community response

Sofie Zalatimo, Jeffrey Tu, and Benjamin Grimes
May 23, 2021
PAUSD releases results of online learning survey

PAUSD releases results of online learning survey

Madison Abbassi, Managing Editor
April 27, 2021
Palo Alto High School student-athletes huddle after a game with no masks or social distancing. With the end of the pandemic in sight, Palo Alto Unified School District has done little to spread awareness or enforce social distancing guidelines.

Opinion: The virus doesn’t care if you’re an athlete

Brennen Ho, Culture Editor and Webmaster
April 23, 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

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
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