7 SHS female mathletes travel to MIT for elite contest October 21, 2023 — by Jessica Li and Amy Miao Of the 250 girls from across the country invited to the annual Math Prize for Girls (MP4G), seven were from SHS and three of them finished in the top 20. The contest, held at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Oct. 8, turned out to be a success for senior Victoria Hu, who finished […] read more » Green Committee takes aim at single-use plastics, advocates for water refill stations and solar power October 21, 2023 — by Jane Lee The school’s Green Committee — a roughly 30-member initiative with staff, students and parents — is continuing to work on ambitious projects in hopes of making the school more eco-friendly and has even enjoyed a major success recently. The district board, at its Oct. 17 meeting, has agreed to move forward on installing solar panel […] read more » School sees unexpected influx in freshman enrollment October 21, 2023 — by Kevin Yang and Eric Shi If it has seemed like there are a lot more young-looking faces on campus this fall, you’re right. This year’s freshman class is larger than in recent years, shattering trends of decreasing student enrollment since 2016. The enrollment for the Class of 2024 was 294 freshmen and for the Class of 2025 was 285. The […] read more » ICAC hosts garba to highlight culture, bring together community October 21, 2023 — by Anamika Anand and Kavya Patel Vibrant fabrics adorned with flower garlands and delicate strings of lights decorated the walls of the gym lobby on Sept. 30, greeting hundreds of colorfully dressed guests as they entered the large gym for a Garba celebration. This is the second year that the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) has hosted Garba — a Gujarati […] read more » Students and staff attend climate conference in Taiwan October 21, 2023 — by Agastya Vitaldevara and Daniel Wu Superintendent Bill Sanderson, district board president Katherine Tseng, STEM teachers Audrey Warmuth and Matthew Welander, and seniors Naomi Hsieh, Owen Liang and Eric Norris flew to Taiwan on Oct. 21 to attend the 7-day New Taipei City Multi-Action Green International Carbon Neutral (MAGIC) Youth Forum. The visit comes after a panel of 13 educators and […] read more » Seniors honored for their environmental documentary at international contest October 19, 2023 — by Jane Lee Five Media Arts Program seniors — Simarya Ahuja, George Hu, Nicita Raam, Alex Shuey and Caitlin Weber — received honorable mention recognition for their film, “Environmental ‘Justice,”” at the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Awards held Sept. 17 in Chicago. One Earth is an international contest for young filmmakers ages 8-25. Applicants have the chance […] read more » New Media Arts teacher Carla Villela brings film industry know-how to the classroom October 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban and Divya Vadlakonda From the bustling streets of Los Angeles, amid the glamor of the film industry, to a quiet corner of a small town, unfolds the story of an extraordinary transition from Hollywood to the world of teaching. Before teaching students in the Media Arts Program here, Carla Villela, who has four media classes and one digital […] read more » From high tech to high school hallways: Former engineer joins science faculty October 15, 2023 — by Bryan Zhao On a typical day, new Physics teacher Tom Casavant delves into the complex curriculum of the AP Physics 1 and 2 class in front of a classroom full of inquisitive students. Occasionally he pauses and then explains the links between the class concepts and the vast knowledge he has accumulated through his years on the […] read more » International experiences supplement new guidance counselor’s goals and philosophy October 15, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Nearly halfway through the first semester, students walking into the main office can expect to see a new face with a bright smile and towering figure: Guidance counselor Toni Jones formally joined the school community on Oct. 3, replacing former guidance counselor Monique Young. Young left the school in late August after 11 years at […] read more » Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season October 14, 2023 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu On Sept. 9, members of over 50 local middle and high school robotics teams crowded closely together on the rows of bleachers at Newark Memorial High School, quietly speculating about the possible explanations for what the shrouded game field covered. As they waited for the 2023-24 NorCal FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) game reveal to begin, […] read more » firstprevious...10...1314151617...2030405060...nextlast
Green Committee takes aim at single-use plastics, advocates for water refill stations and solar power October 21, 2023 — by Jane Lee The school’s Green Committee — a roughly 30-member initiative with staff, students and parents — is continuing to work on ambitious projects in hopes of making the school more eco-friendly and has even enjoyed a major success recently. The district board, at its Oct. 17 meeting, has agreed to move forward on installing solar panel […] read more » School sees unexpected influx in freshman enrollment October 21, 2023 — by Kevin Yang and Eric Shi If it has seemed like there are a lot more young-looking faces on campus this fall, you’re right. This year’s freshman class is larger than in recent years, shattering trends of decreasing student enrollment since 2016. The enrollment for the Class of 2024 was 294 freshmen and for the Class of 2025 was 285. The […] read more » ICAC hosts garba to highlight culture, bring together community October 21, 2023 — by Anamika Anand and Kavya Patel Vibrant fabrics adorned with flower garlands and delicate strings of lights decorated the walls of the gym lobby on Sept. 30, greeting hundreds of colorfully dressed guests as they entered the large gym for a Garba celebration. This is the second year that the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) has hosted Garba — a Gujarati […] read more » Students and staff attend climate conference in Taiwan October 21, 2023 — by Agastya Vitaldevara and Daniel Wu Superintendent Bill Sanderson, district board president Katherine Tseng, STEM teachers Audrey Warmuth and Matthew Welander, and seniors Naomi Hsieh, Owen Liang and Eric Norris flew to Taiwan on Oct. 21 to attend the 7-day New Taipei City Multi-Action Green International Carbon Neutral (MAGIC) Youth Forum. The visit comes after a panel of 13 educators and […] read more » Seniors honored for their environmental documentary at international contest October 19, 2023 — by Jane Lee Five Media Arts Program seniors — Simarya Ahuja, George Hu, Nicita Raam, Alex Shuey and Caitlin Weber — received honorable mention recognition for their film, “Environmental ‘Justice,”” at the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Awards held Sept. 17 in Chicago. One Earth is an international contest for young filmmakers ages 8-25. Applicants have the chance […] read more » New Media Arts teacher Carla Villela brings film industry know-how to the classroom October 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban and Divya Vadlakonda From the bustling streets of Los Angeles, amid the glamor of the film industry, to a quiet corner of a small town, unfolds the story of an extraordinary transition from Hollywood to the world of teaching. Before teaching students in the Media Arts Program here, Carla Villela, who has four media classes and one digital […] read more » From high tech to high school hallways: Former engineer joins science faculty October 15, 2023 — by Bryan Zhao On a typical day, new Physics teacher Tom Casavant delves into the complex curriculum of the AP Physics 1 and 2 class in front of a classroom full of inquisitive students. Occasionally he pauses and then explains the links between the class concepts and the vast knowledge he has accumulated through his years on the […] read more » International experiences supplement new guidance counselor’s goals and philosophy October 15, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Nearly halfway through the first semester, students walking into the main office can expect to see a new face with a bright smile and towering figure: Guidance counselor Toni Jones formally joined the school community on Oct. 3, replacing former guidance counselor Monique Young. Young left the school in late August after 11 years at […] read more » Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season October 14, 2023 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu On Sept. 9, members of over 50 local middle and high school robotics teams crowded closely together on the rows of bleachers at Newark Memorial High School, quietly speculating about the possible explanations for what the shrouded game field covered. As they waited for the 2023-24 NorCal FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) game reveal to begin, […] read more » firstprevious...10...1314151617...2030405060...nextlast
School sees unexpected influx in freshman enrollment October 21, 2023 — by Kevin Yang and Eric Shi If it has seemed like there are a lot more young-looking faces on campus this fall, you’re right. This year’s freshman class is larger than in recent years, shattering trends of decreasing student enrollment since 2016. The enrollment for the Class of 2024 was 294 freshmen and for the Class of 2025 was 285. The […] read more » ICAC hosts garba to highlight culture, bring together community October 21, 2023 — by Anamika Anand and Kavya Patel Vibrant fabrics adorned with flower garlands and delicate strings of lights decorated the walls of the gym lobby on Sept. 30, greeting hundreds of colorfully dressed guests as they entered the large gym for a Garba celebration. This is the second year that the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) has hosted Garba — a Gujarati […] read more » Students and staff attend climate conference in Taiwan October 21, 2023 — by Agastya Vitaldevara and Daniel Wu Superintendent Bill Sanderson, district board president Katherine Tseng, STEM teachers Audrey Warmuth and Matthew Welander, and seniors Naomi Hsieh, Owen Liang and Eric Norris flew to Taiwan on Oct. 21 to attend the 7-day New Taipei City Multi-Action Green International Carbon Neutral (MAGIC) Youth Forum. The visit comes after a panel of 13 educators and […] read more » Seniors honored for their environmental documentary at international contest October 19, 2023 — by Jane Lee Five Media Arts Program seniors — Simarya Ahuja, George Hu, Nicita Raam, Alex Shuey and Caitlin Weber — received honorable mention recognition for their film, “Environmental ‘Justice,”” at the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Awards held Sept. 17 in Chicago. One Earth is an international contest for young filmmakers ages 8-25. Applicants have the chance […] read more » New Media Arts teacher Carla Villela brings film industry know-how to the classroom October 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban and Divya Vadlakonda From the bustling streets of Los Angeles, amid the glamor of the film industry, to a quiet corner of a small town, unfolds the story of an extraordinary transition from Hollywood to the world of teaching. Before teaching students in the Media Arts Program here, Carla Villela, who has four media classes and one digital […] read more » From high tech to high school hallways: Former engineer joins science faculty October 15, 2023 — by Bryan Zhao On a typical day, new Physics teacher Tom Casavant delves into the complex curriculum of the AP Physics 1 and 2 class in front of a classroom full of inquisitive students. Occasionally he pauses and then explains the links between the class concepts and the vast knowledge he has accumulated through his years on the […] read more » International experiences supplement new guidance counselor’s goals and philosophy October 15, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Nearly halfway through the first semester, students walking into the main office can expect to see a new face with a bright smile and towering figure: Guidance counselor Toni Jones formally joined the school community on Oct. 3, replacing former guidance counselor Monique Young. Young left the school in late August after 11 years at […] read more » Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season October 14, 2023 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu On Sept. 9, members of over 50 local middle and high school robotics teams crowded closely together on the rows of bleachers at Newark Memorial High School, quietly speculating about the possible explanations for what the shrouded game field covered. As they waited for the 2023-24 NorCal FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) game reveal to begin, […] read more » firstprevious...10...1314151617...2030405060...nextlast
ICAC hosts garba to highlight culture, bring together community October 21, 2023 — by Anamika Anand and Kavya Patel Vibrant fabrics adorned with flower garlands and delicate strings of lights decorated the walls of the gym lobby on Sept. 30, greeting hundreds of colorfully dressed guests as they entered the large gym for a Garba celebration. This is the second year that the Indian Cultural Awareness Club (ICAC) has hosted Garba — a Gujarati […] read more » Students and staff attend climate conference in Taiwan October 21, 2023 — by Agastya Vitaldevara and Daniel Wu Superintendent Bill Sanderson, district board president Katherine Tseng, STEM teachers Audrey Warmuth and Matthew Welander, and seniors Naomi Hsieh, Owen Liang and Eric Norris flew to Taiwan on Oct. 21 to attend the 7-day New Taipei City Multi-Action Green International Carbon Neutral (MAGIC) Youth Forum. The visit comes after a panel of 13 educators and […] read more » Seniors honored for their environmental documentary at international contest October 19, 2023 — by Jane Lee Five Media Arts Program seniors — Simarya Ahuja, George Hu, Nicita Raam, Alex Shuey and Caitlin Weber — received honorable mention recognition for their film, “Environmental ‘Justice,”” at the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Awards held Sept. 17 in Chicago. One Earth is an international contest for young filmmakers ages 8-25. Applicants have the chance […] read more » New Media Arts teacher Carla Villela brings film industry know-how to the classroom October 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban and Divya Vadlakonda From the bustling streets of Los Angeles, amid the glamor of the film industry, to a quiet corner of a small town, unfolds the story of an extraordinary transition from Hollywood to the world of teaching. Before teaching students in the Media Arts Program here, Carla Villela, who has four media classes and one digital […] read more » From high tech to high school hallways: Former engineer joins science faculty October 15, 2023 — by Bryan Zhao On a typical day, new Physics teacher Tom Casavant delves into the complex curriculum of the AP Physics 1 and 2 class in front of a classroom full of inquisitive students. Occasionally he pauses and then explains the links between the class concepts and the vast knowledge he has accumulated through his years on the […] read more » International experiences supplement new guidance counselor’s goals and philosophy October 15, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Nearly halfway through the first semester, students walking into the main office can expect to see a new face with a bright smile and towering figure: Guidance counselor Toni Jones formally joined the school community on Oct. 3, replacing former guidance counselor Monique Young. Young left the school in late August after 11 years at […] read more » Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season October 14, 2023 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu On Sept. 9, members of over 50 local middle and high school robotics teams crowded closely together on the rows of bleachers at Newark Memorial High School, quietly speculating about the possible explanations for what the shrouded game field covered. As they waited for the 2023-24 NorCal FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) game reveal to begin, […] read more » firstprevious...10...1314151617...2030405060...nextlast
Students and staff attend climate conference in Taiwan October 21, 2023 — by Agastya Vitaldevara and Daniel Wu Superintendent Bill Sanderson, district board president Katherine Tseng, STEM teachers Audrey Warmuth and Matthew Welander, and seniors Naomi Hsieh, Owen Liang and Eric Norris flew to Taiwan on Oct. 21 to attend the 7-day New Taipei City Multi-Action Green International Carbon Neutral (MAGIC) Youth Forum. The visit comes after a panel of 13 educators and […] read more » Seniors honored for their environmental documentary at international contest October 19, 2023 — by Jane Lee Five Media Arts Program seniors — Simarya Ahuja, George Hu, Nicita Raam, Alex Shuey and Caitlin Weber — received honorable mention recognition for their film, “Environmental ‘Justice,”” at the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Awards held Sept. 17 in Chicago. One Earth is an international contest for young filmmakers ages 8-25. Applicants have the chance […] read more » New Media Arts teacher Carla Villela brings film industry know-how to the classroom October 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban and Divya Vadlakonda From the bustling streets of Los Angeles, amid the glamor of the film industry, to a quiet corner of a small town, unfolds the story of an extraordinary transition from Hollywood to the world of teaching. Before teaching students in the Media Arts Program here, Carla Villela, who has four media classes and one digital […] read more » From high tech to high school hallways: Former engineer joins science faculty October 15, 2023 — by Bryan Zhao On a typical day, new Physics teacher Tom Casavant delves into the complex curriculum of the AP Physics 1 and 2 class in front of a classroom full of inquisitive students. Occasionally he pauses and then explains the links between the class concepts and the vast knowledge he has accumulated through his years on the […] read more » International experiences supplement new guidance counselor’s goals and philosophy October 15, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Nearly halfway through the first semester, students walking into the main office can expect to see a new face with a bright smile and towering figure: Guidance counselor Toni Jones formally joined the school community on Oct. 3, replacing former guidance counselor Monique Young. Young left the school in late August after 11 years at […] read more » Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season October 14, 2023 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu On Sept. 9, members of over 50 local middle and high school robotics teams crowded closely together on the rows of bleachers at Newark Memorial High School, quietly speculating about the possible explanations for what the shrouded game field covered. As they waited for the 2023-24 NorCal FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) game reveal to begin, […] read more » firstprevious...10...1314151617...2030405060...nextlast
Seniors honored for their environmental documentary at international contest October 19, 2023 — by Jane Lee Five Media Arts Program seniors — Simarya Ahuja, George Hu, Nicita Raam, Alex Shuey and Caitlin Weber — received honorable mention recognition for their film, “Environmental ‘Justice,”” at the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest Awards held Sept. 17 in Chicago. One Earth is an international contest for young filmmakers ages 8-25. Applicants have the chance […] read more » New Media Arts teacher Carla Villela brings film industry know-how to the classroom October 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban and Divya Vadlakonda From the bustling streets of Los Angeles, amid the glamor of the film industry, to a quiet corner of a small town, unfolds the story of an extraordinary transition from Hollywood to the world of teaching. Before teaching students in the Media Arts Program here, Carla Villela, who has four media classes and one digital […] read more » From high tech to high school hallways: Former engineer joins science faculty October 15, 2023 — by Bryan Zhao On a typical day, new Physics teacher Tom Casavant delves into the complex curriculum of the AP Physics 1 and 2 class in front of a classroom full of inquisitive students. Occasionally he pauses and then explains the links between the class concepts and the vast knowledge he has accumulated through his years on the […] read more » International experiences supplement new guidance counselor’s goals and philosophy October 15, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Nearly halfway through the first semester, students walking into the main office can expect to see a new face with a bright smile and towering figure: Guidance counselor Toni Jones formally joined the school community on Oct. 3, replacing former guidance counselor Monique Young. Young left the school in late August after 11 years at […] read more » Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season October 14, 2023 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu On Sept. 9, members of over 50 local middle and high school robotics teams crowded closely together on the rows of bleachers at Newark Memorial High School, quietly speculating about the possible explanations for what the shrouded game field covered. As they waited for the 2023-24 NorCal FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) game reveal to begin, […] read more » firstprevious...10...1314151617...2030405060...nextlast
New Media Arts teacher Carla Villela brings film industry know-how to the classroom October 15, 2023 — by Christina Labban and Divya Vadlakonda From the bustling streets of Los Angeles, amid the glamor of the film industry, to a quiet corner of a small town, unfolds the story of an extraordinary transition from Hollywood to the world of teaching. Before teaching students in the Media Arts Program here, Carla Villela, who has four media classes and one digital […] read more » From high tech to high school hallways: Former engineer joins science faculty October 15, 2023 — by Bryan Zhao On a typical day, new Physics teacher Tom Casavant delves into the complex curriculum of the AP Physics 1 and 2 class in front of a classroom full of inquisitive students. Occasionally he pauses and then explains the links between the class concepts and the vast knowledge he has accumulated through his years on the […] read more » International experiences supplement new guidance counselor’s goals and philosophy October 15, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Nearly halfway through the first semester, students walking into the main office can expect to see a new face with a bright smile and towering figure: Guidance counselor Toni Jones formally joined the school community on Oct. 3, replacing former guidance counselor Monique Young. Young left the school in late August after 11 years at […] read more » Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season October 14, 2023 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu On Sept. 9, members of over 50 local middle and high school robotics teams crowded closely together on the rows of bleachers at Newark Memorial High School, quietly speculating about the possible explanations for what the shrouded game field covered. As they waited for the 2023-24 NorCal FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) game reveal to begin, […] read more » firstprevious...10...1314151617...2030405060...nextlast
From high tech to high school hallways: Former engineer joins science faculty October 15, 2023 — by Bryan Zhao On a typical day, new Physics teacher Tom Casavant delves into the complex curriculum of the AP Physics 1 and 2 class in front of a classroom full of inquisitive students. Occasionally he pauses and then explains the links between the class concepts and the vast knowledge he has accumulated through his years on the […] read more » International experiences supplement new guidance counselor’s goals and philosophy October 15, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Nearly halfway through the first semester, students walking into the main office can expect to see a new face with a bright smile and towering figure: Guidance counselor Toni Jones formally joined the school community on Oct. 3, replacing former guidance counselor Monique Young. Young left the school in late August after 11 years at […] read more » Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season October 14, 2023 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu On Sept. 9, members of over 50 local middle and high school robotics teams crowded closely together on the rows of bleachers at Newark Memorial High School, quietly speculating about the possible explanations for what the shrouded game field covered. As they waited for the 2023-24 NorCal FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) game reveal to begin, […] read more » firstprevious...10...1314151617...2030405060...nextlast
International experiences supplement new guidance counselor’s goals and philosophy October 15, 2023 — by Lynn Dai Nearly halfway through the first semester, students walking into the main office can expect to see a new face with a bright smile and towering figure: Guidance counselor Toni Jones formally joined the school community on Oct. 3, replacing former guidance counselor Monique Young. Young left the school in late August after 11 years at […] read more » Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season October 14, 2023 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu On Sept. 9, members of over 50 local middle and high school robotics teams crowded closely together on the rows of bleachers at Newark Memorial High School, quietly speculating about the possible explanations for what the shrouded game field covered. As they waited for the 2023-24 NorCal FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) game reveal to begin, […] read more » firstprevious...10...1314151617...2030405060...nextlast
Robotics teams grow — and gear up — for new season October 14, 2023 — by Florence Hu and Ruiyan Zhu On Sept. 9, members of over 50 local middle and high school robotics teams crowded closely together on the rows of bleachers at Newark Memorial High School, quietly speculating about the possible explanations for what the shrouded game field covered. As they waited for the 2023-24 NorCal FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) game reveal to begin, […] read more » firstprevious...10...1314151617...2030405060...nextlast