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The Paly Voice
The Student News Site of Palo Alto High School

The Paly Voice
The Student News Site of Palo Alto High School

The Paly Voice
District faces counselor shortage while prioritizing mental health

District faces counselor shortage while prioritizing mental health

Arohi Bhattacharya and Sofie Zalatimo
September 30, 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
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. [Previously] theyre taking a break in class and then you can say, Do you want to talk to someone? and they might end up opening up ... versus when were online, folks can just take a break in their own homes, she said. Weve seen perhaps fewer people dropping in, but weve also seen more people who are able to access resources by coming in on their own or filling out the form. Photo: Andy Robinson

Wellness Center adapts for in-person cohorts

Sofie Zalatimo and Andy Robinson
February 19, 2021
Social distancing causes mental health decline

Social distancing causes mental health decline

Emma Jiang, Managing Editor
April 22, 2020
A guide to combating those quarantine blues

A guide to combating those quarantine blues

Gracia Hmelar, Managing Editor
March 26, 2020
Fair aims to bring a Wellness State of Mind to students

Fair aims to bring ‘a Wellness State of Mind’ to students

Kira Sterling and Sophia Krugler
October 13, 2019
New assistant principal Clarisse Haxton is hard at work in her office at the Guidance department in the library. Among a wide range of administrative tasks, Haxton will be leading the Guidance department, the Wellness Center, and the College & Career Center. “That whole trio is special about our campus, the way that we run and have advisory is obviously special to Palo Alto,” Haxton said. “I am excited to be a part of it, and overseeing this team.” Photo: Amy Yu

Profile: New assistant principal ready to lead Guidance department, Wellness and College & Career Centers

Amy Lin, Gracia Hmelar, and Olivia Ramberg-Gomez
August 28, 2019
Palo Alto Police Department rules lockdown threat a hoax

Palo Alto Police Department rules lockdown threat a hoax

Eleanor Krugler, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2018
Members of Sources of Strength prepare encourage-mints that will be handed out the day before finals begin. These treats are attached to encouraging messages to support students in their testing endeavors, following a week of physical and mental care from Self-Care Week. Photo by Dylan Zou.

Wellness Center to host Self-Care Week before final exams

Dylan Zou, Managing Editor
December 9, 2017
A technology free zone sign and array of relaxing books welcome incoming students. The center has an open, calming layout, with plenty of natural light streaming through the windows. Wellness Outreach Worker Angelina Micheal and Wellness Coordinator Elizabeth Spector will greet students arriving to the Wellness Center by setting them up with a calming activity such as playing with kinetic sand, or by providing the student somebody to talk to if they need help. Photo: Sophia Muys

Wellness Center strives to be a safe place for students

Leila Chabane and Sophia Muys
October 1, 2017
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Happy Life series: Wellness center with Julia Chang

Morgan Keller, Bianca Al-Shamari, and Katie Cox
May 23, 2017
Principal addresses sexual assault concerns

Principal addresses sexual assault concerns

Siddarth Sharma, Author
May 15, 2017
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