Back to School Night goes virtual for the second year in a row " August 31, 2021 — by Nilay Mishra While in-person school is in full swing this fall, Back to School Night will be taking place on Sept. 1 in an online format, limiting parents to meeting teachers virtually in a series of Zoom and Google Meet meetings. Back to School Night will start at 5:30 p.m. During the first 25 minutes, all parents […] read more »
Students given option to change letter grades from ‘20-’21 to Pass or No Pass " August 27, 2021 — by Selina Chen When the school transitioned into remote learning during the 2020 spring semester, the district gave students the option to choose Credit or No Credit grades, although the change had to be made for either all courses or none. With the passage of Assembly Bill No. 104 on July 1, students could also choose to change […] read more »
Students and teachers adapt to new AP testing format " June 5, 2021 — by Nilay Mishra Students and teachers alike reflect on the changes that the College Board has made to the AP exam, and what it means for them. read more »
Benefit fashion commission successfully distributes magazines " June 5, 2021 — by Audrey Mah The Benefit commission raised around $1,000 for the Felton Fire Protection District through their first magazine fundraiser event. read more »
Students take advantage of reopening summer programs June 5, 2021 — by Jonathan Li Vaccine distribution and decreasing COVID-19 cases have allowed summer programs to restart, both in-person and online. read more »
Yoga for All club provides de-stressing exercises " May 28, 2021 — by Ethan Lin and Joann Zhang Filling in the free time on Wednesdays, the Yoga for All club hosts weekly yoga classes for… well, all! Students work with teachers to bring the SKY breathing curriculum — a breathing and meditative program which incorporates life values into breathing techniques — to the school. read more »
Music program wraps up remote year with ending concert and senior night " May 21, 2021 — by Esther Luan Production of concert videos poses challenges, but students display incredible leadership and flexibility. read more »
Districts reveals new bell schedule for ‘21-’22 " May 14, 2021 — by Selina Chen School will start at 8:30 a.m. with alternating short and long tutorials on red and blue days. read more »
No more hybrid: While providing an online alternative in the fall, the district wants students in in-person classes next semester " May 13, 2021 — by Selina Chen The online alternative will provide the required education but not the full high school experience. read more »
After 10 years, athletics director Tim Lugo steps down " May 13, 2021 — by Apurva Chakravarthy and Howard Shu P.E. Teacher Rick Ellis will fill the position starting next year while Lugo will teach more and be able to devote more time to coaching football. read more »