School seeks new assistant principal for next year March 16, 2023 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Citing confidentiality reasons, the district discloses little information. read more » Atmospheric river brings heavy winds, fallen trees and destruction to campus facilities March 14, 2023 — by Christina Chang The Maintenance and Operations Team was quick to respond to destruction caused by the storm. read more » An athlete’s journey: learning to quit February 27, 2023 — by Christina Chang This story is made up of fragments of texts I’ve written throughout high school. Over the years, I’ve grown through new experiences. So has this story. read more » Mock Trial caps most successful season in recent history, but fails to advance February 16, 2023 — by Christina Chang and Sanjoli Gupta Practices started a month late due to an inability to find an attorney coach. read more » Girls’ basketball faces tough losses, CCS prospects unlikely January 31, 2023 — by Christina Chang, Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou The team attributes their losses to a ‘plague of injuries.’ read more » Stanford professor’s findings help explain why so many young people feel so miserable November 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Connections and sharing of stories are key steps to overcome problems. read more » Too big or too small — class size issues emerge this year November 9, 2022 — by Christina Chang Principal Greg Louie alleviated the most severe imbalances by requesting additional district funds to create more sections for Health, World Geography, World History and English Language Development. read more » Top 10 ways to ask someone out October 19, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Sam Bai 100% proven success rate. read more » Top 10: ways to fake having friends June 5, 2022 — by Christina Chang My motto is ‘fake it til you make it’ — it’s cliché because it works. read more » 73 questions: conversations with the school community May 30, 2022 — by Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli and Sarah Zhou The Falcon interviewed a number of students and teachers on campus to formulate this Vogue-inspired story. read more » District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June May 22, 2022 — by Christina Chang Board of Trustees has come up with four viable options for solar panel installation. read more » School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Atmospheric river brings heavy winds, fallen trees and destruction to campus facilities March 14, 2023 — by Christina Chang The Maintenance and Operations Team was quick to respond to destruction caused by the storm. read more » An athlete’s journey: learning to quit February 27, 2023 — by Christina Chang This story is made up of fragments of texts I’ve written throughout high school. Over the years, I’ve grown through new experiences. So has this story. read more » Mock Trial caps most successful season in recent history, but fails to advance February 16, 2023 — by Christina Chang and Sanjoli Gupta Practices started a month late due to an inability to find an attorney coach. read more » Girls’ basketball faces tough losses, CCS prospects unlikely January 31, 2023 — by Christina Chang, Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou The team attributes their losses to a ‘plague of injuries.’ read more » Stanford professor’s findings help explain why so many young people feel so miserable November 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Connections and sharing of stories are key steps to overcome problems. read more » Too big or too small — class size issues emerge this year November 9, 2022 — by Christina Chang Principal Greg Louie alleviated the most severe imbalances by requesting additional district funds to create more sections for Health, World Geography, World History and English Language Development. read more » Top 10 ways to ask someone out October 19, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Sam Bai 100% proven success rate. read more » Top 10: ways to fake having friends June 5, 2022 — by Christina Chang My motto is ‘fake it til you make it’ — it’s cliché because it works. read more » 73 questions: conversations with the school community May 30, 2022 — by Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli and Sarah Zhou The Falcon interviewed a number of students and teachers on campus to formulate this Vogue-inspired story. read more » District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June May 22, 2022 — by Christina Chang Board of Trustees has come up with four viable options for solar panel installation. read more » School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
An athlete’s journey: learning to quit February 27, 2023 — by Christina Chang This story is made up of fragments of texts I’ve written throughout high school. Over the years, I’ve grown through new experiences. So has this story. read more » Mock Trial caps most successful season in recent history, but fails to advance February 16, 2023 — by Christina Chang and Sanjoli Gupta Practices started a month late due to an inability to find an attorney coach. read more » Girls’ basketball faces tough losses, CCS prospects unlikely January 31, 2023 — by Christina Chang, Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou The team attributes their losses to a ‘plague of injuries.’ read more » Stanford professor’s findings help explain why so many young people feel so miserable November 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Connections and sharing of stories are key steps to overcome problems. read more » Too big or too small — class size issues emerge this year November 9, 2022 — by Christina Chang Principal Greg Louie alleviated the most severe imbalances by requesting additional district funds to create more sections for Health, World Geography, World History and English Language Development. read more » Top 10 ways to ask someone out October 19, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Sam Bai 100% proven success rate. read more » Top 10: ways to fake having friends June 5, 2022 — by Christina Chang My motto is ‘fake it til you make it’ — it’s cliché because it works. read more » 73 questions: conversations with the school community May 30, 2022 — by Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli and Sarah Zhou The Falcon interviewed a number of students and teachers on campus to formulate this Vogue-inspired story. read more » District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June May 22, 2022 — by Christina Chang Board of Trustees has come up with four viable options for solar panel installation. read more » School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Mock Trial caps most successful season in recent history, but fails to advance February 16, 2023 — by Christina Chang and Sanjoli Gupta Practices started a month late due to an inability to find an attorney coach. read more » Girls’ basketball faces tough losses, CCS prospects unlikely January 31, 2023 — by Christina Chang, Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou The team attributes their losses to a ‘plague of injuries.’ read more » Stanford professor’s findings help explain why so many young people feel so miserable November 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Connections and sharing of stories are key steps to overcome problems. read more » Too big or too small — class size issues emerge this year November 9, 2022 — by Christina Chang Principal Greg Louie alleviated the most severe imbalances by requesting additional district funds to create more sections for Health, World Geography, World History and English Language Development. read more » Top 10 ways to ask someone out October 19, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Sam Bai 100% proven success rate. read more » Top 10: ways to fake having friends June 5, 2022 — by Christina Chang My motto is ‘fake it til you make it’ — it’s cliché because it works. read more » 73 questions: conversations with the school community May 30, 2022 — by Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli and Sarah Zhou The Falcon interviewed a number of students and teachers on campus to formulate this Vogue-inspired story. read more » District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June May 22, 2022 — by Christina Chang Board of Trustees has come up with four viable options for solar panel installation. read more » School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Girls’ basketball faces tough losses, CCS prospects unlikely January 31, 2023 — by Christina Chang, Meher Bhatnagar and Ariel Zhou The team attributes their losses to a ‘plague of injuries.’ read more » Stanford professor’s findings help explain why so many young people feel so miserable November 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Connections and sharing of stories are key steps to overcome problems. read more » Too big or too small — class size issues emerge this year November 9, 2022 — by Christina Chang Principal Greg Louie alleviated the most severe imbalances by requesting additional district funds to create more sections for Health, World Geography, World History and English Language Development. read more » Top 10 ways to ask someone out October 19, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Sam Bai 100% proven success rate. read more » Top 10: ways to fake having friends June 5, 2022 — by Christina Chang My motto is ‘fake it til you make it’ — it’s cliché because it works. read more » 73 questions: conversations with the school community May 30, 2022 — by Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli and Sarah Zhou The Falcon interviewed a number of students and teachers on campus to formulate this Vogue-inspired story. read more » District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June May 22, 2022 — by Christina Chang Board of Trustees has come up with four viable options for solar panel installation. read more » School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Stanford professor’s findings help explain why so many young people feel so miserable November 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Connections and sharing of stories are key steps to overcome problems. read more » Too big or too small — class size issues emerge this year November 9, 2022 — by Christina Chang Principal Greg Louie alleviated the most severe imbalances by requesting additional district funds to create more sections for Health, World Geography, World History and English Language Development. read more » Top 10 ways to ask someone out October 19, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Sam Bai 100% proven success rate. read more » Top 10: ways to fake having friends June 5, 2022 — by Christina Chang My motto is ‘fake it til you make it’ — it’s cliché because it works. read more » 73 questions: conversations with the school community May 30, 2022 — by Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli and Sarah Zhou The Falcon interviewed a number of students and teachers on campus to formulate this Vogue-inspired story. read more » District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June May 22, 2022 — by Christina Chang Board of Trustees has come up with four viable options for solar panel installation. read more » School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Too big or too small — class size issues emerge this year November 9, 2022 — by Christina Chang Principal Greg Louie alleviated the most severe imbalances by requesting additional district funds to create more sections for Health, World Geography, World History and English Language Development. read more » Top 10 ways to ask someone out October 19, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Sam Bai 100% proven success rate. read more » Top 10: ways to fake having friends June 5, 2022 — by Christina Chang My motto is ‘fake it til you make it’ — it’s cliché because it works. read more » 73 questions: conversations with the school community May 30, 2022 — by Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli and Sarah Zhou The Falcon interviewed a number of students and teachers on campus to formulate this Vogue-inspired story. read more » District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June May 22, 2022 — by Christina Chang Board of Trustees has come up with four viable options for solar panel installation. read more » School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Top 10 ways to ask someone out October 19, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Sam Bai 100% proven success rate. read more » Top 10: ways to fake having friends June 5, 2022 — by Christina Chang My motto is ‘fake it til you make it’ — it’s cliché because it works. read more » 73 questions: conversations with the school community May 30, 2022 — by Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli and Sarah Zhou The Falcon interviewed a number of students and teachers on campus to formulate this Vogue-inspired story. read more » District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June May 22, 2022 — by Christina Chang Board of Trustees has come up with four viable options for solar panel installation. read more » School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Top 10: ways to fake having friends June 5, 2022 — by Christina Chang My motto is ‘fake it til you make it’ — it’s cliché because it works. read more » 73 questions: conversations with the school community May 30, 2022 — by Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli and Sarah Zhou The Falcon interviewed a number of students and teachers on campus to formulate this Vogue-inspired story. read more » District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June May 22, 2022 — by Christina Chang Board of Trustees has come up with four viable options for solar panel installation. read more » School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
73 questions: conversations with the school community May 30, 2022 — by Lena Aribi, Meher Bhatnagar, Christina Chang, Lynn Dai, Victoria Hu, Hannah Lee, Jonny Luo, Shannon Ma, Nikhil Mathihalli and Sarah Zhou The Falcon interviewed a number of students and teachers on campus to formulate this Vogue-inspired story. read more » District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June May 22, 2022 — by Christina Chang Board of Trustees has come up with four viable options for solar panel installation. read more » School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
District to review plan for solar panel farms in mid-June May 22, 2022 — by Christina Chang Board of Trustees has come up with four viable options for solar panel installation. read more » School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
School should offer more humanities courses May 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang In a STEM-focused school, humanities students face a disadvantage to peers at other schools due to the low amount of humanities course offerings. read more » Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Leadership hosts first Spring Fling spirit week since 2019; dance nixed for low ticket sales May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang The week included the championship round of March Madness, Falconpuff, Inflatable Day and a Night Rally. read more » Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus May 15, 2022 — by Christina Chang & Lynn Dai Drawing crowds from around the Bay, the festival showcases local craftsmen and organizations to highlight Saratoga’s rich history. read more » Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Saratoga’s varied neighborhood feature diverse lifestyles May 10, 2022 — by Anamika Anand, Vicky Bai and Christina Chang Students detail the unique lifestyles they lead living in different areas of the city. read more » PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
PSA: It’s OK to take a break April 28, 2022 — by Christina Chang Taking purposeful breaks amidst a taxing workload can enhance focus and bolster productivity read more » As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
As mask mandate expires, most students and staff still choose to wear them March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Out of 33 responses gathered from a Google form sent to the SHS 2021-2022 Facebook group, 6 are for the lifting of the school mask mandate and 27 are against. read more » Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Senior reflects on year as Santa Clara County’s first Youth Poet Laureate March 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Senior Anouk Yeh explores her political interests through poetry, sees it as an emotional outlet and most loves the accessibility and sense of community that come with it. read more » Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Benefit Fashion committee plans Retro show this year January 31, 2022 — by Christina Chang The show is scheduled to occur in late March in the quad. read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai After teaching at the school for over two decades, generations of Saratoga High students remember Dwyer’s genial personality, memorable teaching style and storytelling. read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The event, which will occur on Feb. 4, will revolve around destigmatizing mental health. read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers will receive a 5% raise for three consecutive years. read more » English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms January 20, 2022 — by Christina Chang Amy Keys and Suzanne Herzman allow students to check out books from their class, encouraging reading. read more » Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Senior delves into new-found interest in photography January 18, 2022 — by Christina Chang Aside from being the head yearbook photographer, Cary Chen has also received some commissions from friends for various purposes such as Winter Formal. read more » Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges December 18, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Arnav Swamy With some schools offering in-person learning and others with hybrid, four alumni detail their unique experiences and goals when entering college from a pandemic. read more » Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Fall recap: Successful seasons were rare, but athletes were happy to be back in the game December 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Ethan Lin Falcon athletes experience the up and downs of fall sports — with some teams going into CCS and others having low player participation. read more » All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
All recycling products at the school have been trashed in the past six months because students keep contaminating recycling bins with improper waste such as food December 2, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Cici Xu Admin team urges students to change their habits. read more » Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Bell schedule change advances for second semester November 22, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai The board unanimously supported three of six possible schedules. read more » Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Board preliminarily supports alignment of graduation requirements between SHS and LG, leaves door open for considering full alignment November 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the study session of LGSUHSD Board Meeting on Nov. 16, representatives from SHS, LGHS and the district board debated course pathway alignment. read more » Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Journalism 1 students combined with yearbook staff due to smaller class size October 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang Despite the challenge of the fast pace of the class and lack of knowledge about the school, the yearbies have adjusted well. read more » Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Chess champion Andrew Hong earns elite grandmaster title October 19, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Jonathan Si The junior is one of only 100 grandmasters in the U.S. read more » Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Newsom on a roll: vaccine mandate incites majority approval from students October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students and staff share strong opinions on not getting vaccinated, aside from medically-related exemptions. read more » Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Member of city Planning Commission resigns over comments widely seen as xenophobic October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Controversial statement was made in an email about increasing housing density in the city. read more » Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst October 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shannon Ma Hydro Flask, Yeti and Gatorade rank among the top water bottle brands. read more » Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Cynthia Cheng takes on new role as library technician October 7, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu In her new position, she is eager to interact with students and faculty. read more » Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Fall means fire season — and preparation for potential emergencies October 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Santa Clara County Fire Department officials urge wildfire protection and planning this season. read more » Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Junior creates platform for students to share mental health experiences September 20, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Allison Tan piloted Instagram account @SemicolonSaratoga in hopes of promoting suicide prevention. read more » Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Teachers implement course modifications to combat learning gaps September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Teachers aim to facilitate success by incorporating video lectures, rough and final draft tests and daily quizzes from remote learning into their courses. read more » Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Students discuss excitement, challenges of being back in-person school September 10, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai Students share mixed feelings about returning to campus, from socializing at new events to identity crises from the year lost. read more » Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Falcon athletes experience the ups and downs of Season 2 sports May 17, 2021 — by Christina Chang Many walk away with gratitude for having a season and satisfaction with individual performance. read more » SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
SCVAL teams forced to forgo CCS playoffs May 11, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Senior athletes reflect on missing out on an important and memorable end to their season. read more » Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Book Club aims to spread the love of literature May 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang Sophomores start pen-pal programs and book drive projects for low-income students read more » In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? May 3, 2021 — by Christina Chang Last year, I wrote a 1,500-word speech saying that procrastination is bad; this 600-word story shows why it’s so evil. read more » Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Teacher friendships continue to thrive despite the pandemic April 28, 2021 — by Christina Chang Studies show workplace companions are common and lead to improved collaboration, employee morale and engagement. read more » Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Students enjoy health and cooking class both in-person and at home April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai From cooking as a group to cooking on their own, Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students have learned self-reliance in the kitchen read more » Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Girls’ basketball: New coach faces challenges posed by pandemic April 25, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Nilay Mishra Fewer players are participating in a truncated season. read more » Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Students discuss appeals and challenges of Middle College April 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang Prospective students look forward to a wider selection of course offerings and better preparation for a four-year college. read more » Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 15, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Although there is some hesitation regarding the recently published research stating that 3 feet of social distancing is enough in K-12 schools, many feel comfortable with the change. read more » Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Reporters maintain friendship through animal nicknames March 23, 2021 — by Christina Chang, Anjali Pai and Carolyn Wang Do not mess with the inhabitants of the Discord Pets Channel. read more » Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 12, 2021 — by Christina Chang New sports calendar approved; Season 1 and 2 sports have begun. read more » District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
District plans to begin reopening schools with Phase 3A and Phase 3B March 9, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Tiffany Wang As the county’s cases drop, the school plans to switch into a hybrid model and have in-person classes in cohorts. read more » City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 March 8, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Saratoga’s Hakone Gardens faces decrease in revenue due to the pandemic. read more » Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Candidates express difficulty of campaigning on social media for ASB elections March 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Connections with freshman class are especially difficult to achieve. read more » For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
For coaches, the return of sports has been a long journey March 1, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Minsui Tang Coaches/administration makes changes due to challenges posed by pandemic. read more » 2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
2019 alumna leads guided meditation with ‘Chaotic Calm’ podcast February 21, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Marisa Kingsley Annie Xu discusses a wide range of topics that college and high school students experience, hoping to help listeners “find the calm within the chaos.” read more » Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ February 6, 2021 — by Christina Chang The actors will wear face shields and lip sync while recording their actual singing in the MAP building. read more » Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 26, 2021 — by Christina Chang and Preston Fu SHS alumni reflect on how they split their time in high school, college read more » With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
With conditions worsening, district will not move forward with Phase 3 to start second semester December 4, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Extension of the online school format elicits bittersweet reaction from students, parents and staff. read more » Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Chris Chen The King’s Academy, Valley Christian High School and Bellarmine College Preparatory began in-person schooling for a select group of students. read more » Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Playing on two teams more likely in condensed sports seasons December 3, 2020 — by Christina Chang Due to the pandemic and this year’s condensed sports seasons, the school will allow students to participate in multiple sports in a single season read more » As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 27, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Lihi Shoshani Drive-in theaters: just like a traditional movie theater, but make it COVID friendly read more » ‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
‘Over the Moon’ brings more Asian representation to Western animation November 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang Disney influence undermines some aspects of the plot. read more » Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble November 2, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Carolyn Wang Alumni share advice from meeting the daughter of migrant workers to navigating 2020, juggling extracurriculars and combating college misconceptions read more » Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 31, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai The lack of internet causes a sense of loss and mixed emotions. read more » Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns October 20, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Anjali Pai Sports unintentionally allow for a violation of social distancing guidelines and unenforced safe practices read more » Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Break-in at administration building continues string of unusual crimes on campus lately October 10, 2020 — by Christina Chang and Shreya Rallabandi Although nothing was stolen during the administration office break-in on Sept. 24, 2020, the school plans to increase safety precautions. read more » Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
Spider Apocalypse September 12, 2020 — by Christina Chang Spiders are taking over my life! read more » Visuals by Christina March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
March 16, 2023: School seeks new assistant principal for next year The job listing for a new assistant principal was posted March 1. January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
January 24, 2023: Winter Soundings issue to be published online in late January Many submissions revolved around the theme of mental health. Among them was senior Christina Chang’s artwork “Burnout,” a mixed media self portrait which comments on the academic culture at Saratoga High. December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
December 15, 2022: Journalism program holds speaker event with New York Times Kellen Browning, who was raised in Davis, has been working at The Times for two years. May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
May 18, 2022: School should offer more humanities courses May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
May 15, 2022: Saratoga Historical Foundation hosts Blossom Festival following 2-year hiatus Mayor Tina Walia introduces the Blossom Festival to residents in the gazebo. April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
April 28, 2022: PSA: It’s OK to take a break March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
March 20, 2022: Timing was right to lift mask mandate, but caution still important January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
January 20, 2022: English teachers host elaborate mini-libraries in their classrooms English teacher Amy Keys browses the books on her classroom library shelves. December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
December 18, 2021: Class of 2021: Alumni reflect on their transition to various colleges October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
October 8, 2021: Ranking popular water bottles from first to worst May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
May 3, 2021: In a race between good intentions and procrastination, guess who wins? April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
April 15, 2021: Updated CDC social distancing guidelines prompt mixed reactions from SHS community April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
April 2, 2021: What is the extent of the First Amendment in schools? School administrators not knowing whether or not to cross the line on free speech in schools due to its multifaceted nature. March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
March 12, 2021: Return of sports: Students share excitement and navigate new guidelines March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
March 8, 2021: City and community support local historical Japanese garden during COVID-19 Photo taken during the 2019 Hakone Chakai, one of the many cultural events the garden hosts, captures the Moon Bridge stretching over a pond. February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
February 6, 2021: Spring musical planned to be online film version of ‘The Addams Family’ January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
January 26, 2021: Student athletes in college balance sports and studies January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
January 13, 2021: Dear 2021 … it can only get better December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
December 9, 2020: Does hybrid learning really work? December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
December 3, 2020: Private schools pave the way for returning to in-person schooling December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
December 1, 2020: Masks are not necklaces; wear them properly November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
November 27, 2020: As movie theaters struggle during the pandemic, drive-in movies stage a comeback November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
November 2, 2020: Alumni reflect on experiences after leaving Saratoga bubble October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
October 31, 2020: Recurring internet outages irk students and staff October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse
October 20, 2020: Sports should not have practices at this time due to safety concerns September 12, 2020: Spider Apocalypse