Teachers raise concerns over district’s move to enforce longer school time hours May 27, 2023 — by Nicole Lee and Zack Zhang During the public comment section of a board meeting on May 9, 13 teachers raised questions about an apparent attempt by district leadership to require teachers to be on campus for longer hours each work day and also sign in and sign out if they have to leave early. The teachers said this change would […] read more » At long last, a decision: Seniors show off post-grad plans on May 1 Commit Day May 27, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Aiden Ye Over 80 members of the senior class mingled at the quad steps during lunch on May 1, traditionally recognized as “Commit Day,” the day when most college decisions are due and students commit to one for the next four years. Across the quad steps, groups of friends gathered in clumps, taking photos and celebrating one […] read more » Class of ‘23 valedictorian and salutatorian announced May 25, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen The school recently determined Lisa Fung will be honored as this year’s valedictorian and Anushka Sankaran is the salutatorian. They received these honors because they have the highest weighted academic GPAs among the senior class. When Fung received a letter from principal Greg Louie informing her about the honor, she said she was pleasantly surprised. […] read more » Students compete at California Science & Engineering Fair but fail to advance to further competition May 25, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang After the annual Synopsys Fair on March 9, Saratoga High juniors Lynn Dai, Sanjoli Gupta and Zeyneb Kaya and senior Nidhi Mathihalli qualified for the 72nd annual California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) on April 11, hosted by the California Science Center. The following competition, Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), was from May […] read more » Panel describes what it’s like to be Black in Saratoga May 25, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Over 100 students and staff members gathered in the library on April 26 to listen to a panel discussion about the implicit and explicit racism experienced by Saratoga’s small African American community. Students sat in rows facing the panelists, who discussed topics from institutional racism to microaggressions they experienced within and outside of the Saratoga […] read more » AP 2D and 3D Art and Design to be offered next year May 24, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda When one of art teacher Joel Tarbox’s AP Drawing students expressed interest in creating an AP 2D Art and Design portfolio, Tarbox was unable to oblige the request because the course was not offered here this year. While unsuccessful in the short term, the request spurred Tarbox to add AP 2D Art and Design and […] read more » Actors in ‘Mamma Mia’ overcome challenges of having 2 casts May 24, 2023 — by Kavya Patel The lighthearted movie musical “Mamma Mia!” was originally released in theaters in 2008 and starred Meryl Streep as Donna, the single mother of bride-to-be Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried. In the musical, Sophie invites three past lovers of Donna to her wedding in Greece, hoping to discover which one is her father. The plot follows […] read more » Orchestra again accepted into renowned Midwest Clinic in Chicago May 23, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi and Divya Vadlakonda Saratoga Strings, the highest audition-level orchestra in the music program, was recently accepted into the 77th Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. The clinic, which will take place in Chicago from Dec. 20 to 22, welcomes over 18,000 attendees each year and offers a rare chance to connect with musicians, conductors and educators […] read more » School places second in Martha’s Kitchen in first local Food Fight competition May 22, 2023 — by Jonny Luo Throughout April, the school participated in the first ever Martha’s Kitchen Food Fight, a competition among six Bay Area schools to help feed those in need. Students and staff earned one point for each dollar donated, four for each pound of food and eight for each hour of volunteering. By the end of the month, […] read more » 1,300 show up to annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 20, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi The audience lit up at the sound of familiar rhythms from “That’s the Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey as the Redwood Middle and Saratoga High combined orchestras closed out Pancake Breakfast on April 30. With over 1,300 attendees this year including performers, the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser — hosted by […] read more » firstprevious...10...2021222324...3040506070...nextlast
At long last, a decision: Seniors show off post-grad plans on May 1 Commit Day May 27, 2023 — by Saachi Jain and Aiden Ye Over 80 members of the senior class mingled at the quad steps during lunch on May 1, traditionally recognized as “Commit Day,” the day when most college decisions are due and students commit to one for the next four years. Across the quad steps, groups of friends gathered in clumps, taking photos and celebrating one […] read more » Class of ‘23 valedictorian and salutatorian announced May 25, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen The school recently determined Lisa Fung will be honored as this year’s valedictorian and Anushka Sankaran is the salutatorian. They received these honors because they have the highest weighted academic GPAs among the senior class. When Fung received a letter from principal Greg Louie informing her about the honor, she said she was pleasantly surprised. […] read more » Students compete at California Science & Engineering Fair but fail to advance to further competition May 25, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang After the annual Synopsys Fair on March 9, Saratoga High juniors Lynn Dai, Sanjoli Gupta and Zeyneb Kaya and senior Nidhi Mathihalli qualified for the 72nd annual California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) on April 11, hosted by the California Science Center. The following competition, Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), was from May […] read more » Panel describes what it’s like to be Black in Saratoga May 25, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Over 100 students and staff members gathered in the library on April 26 to listen to a panel discussion about the implicit and explicit racism experienced by Saratoga’s small African American community. Students sat in rows facing the panelists, who discussed topics from institutional racism to microaggressions they experienced within and outside of the Saratoga […] read more » AP 2D and 3D Art and Design to be offered next year May 24, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda When one of art teacher Joel Tarbox’s AP Drawing students expressed interest in creating an AP 2D Art and Design portfolio, Tarbox was unable to oblige the request because the course was not offered here this year. While unsuccessful in the short term, the request spurred Tarbox to add AP 2D Art and Design and […] read more » Actors in ‘Mamma Mia’ overcome challenges of having 2 casts May 24, 2023 — by Kavya Patel The lighthearted movie musical “Mamma Mia!” was originally released in theaters in 2008 and starred Meryl Streep as Donna, the single mother of bride-to-be Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried. In the musical, Sophie invites three past lovers of Donna to her wedding in Greece, hoping to discover which one is her father. The plot follows […] read more » Orchestra again accepted into renowned Midwest Clinic in Chicago May 23, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi and Divya Vadlakonda Saratoga Strings, the highest audition-level orchestra in the music program, was recently accepted into the 77th Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. The clinic, which will take place in Chicago from Dec. 20 to 22, welcomes over 18,000 attendees each year and offers a rare chance to connect with musicians, conductors and educators […] read more » School places second in Martha’s Kitchen in first local Food Fight competition May 22, 2023 — by Jonny Luo Throughout April, the school participated in the first ever Martha’s Kitchen Food Fight, a competition among six Bay Area schools to help feed those in need. Students and staff earned one point for each dollar donated, four for each pound of food and eight for each hour of volunteering. By the end of the month, […] read more » 1,300 show up to annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 20, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi The audience lit up at the sound of familiar rhythms from “That’s the Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey as the Redwood Middle and Saratoga High combined orchestras closed out Pancake Breakfast on April 30. With over 1,300 attendees this year including performers, the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser — hosted by […] read more » firstprevious...10...2021222324...3040506070...nextlast
Class of ‘23 valedictorian and salutatorian announced May 25, 2023 — by Mitchell Chen The school recently determined Lisa Fung will be honored as this year’s valedictorian and Anushka Sankaran is the salutatorian. They received these honors because they have the highest weighted academic GPAs among the senior class. When Fung received a letter from principal Greg Louie informing her about the honor, she said she was pleasantly surprised. […] read more » Students compete at California Science & Engineering Fair but fail to advance to further competition May 25, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang After the annual Synopsys Fair on March 9, Saratoga High juniors Lynn Dai, Sanjoli Gupta and Zeyneb Kaya and senior Nidhi Mathihalli qualified for the 72nd annual California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) on April 11, hosted by the California Science Center. The following competition, Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), was from May […] read more » Panel describes what it’s like to be Black in Saratoga May 25, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Over 100 students and staff members gathered in the library on April 26 to listen to a panel discussion about the implicit and explicit racism experienced by Saratoga’s small African American community. Students sat in rows facing the panelists, who discussed topics from institutional racism to microaggressions they experienced within and outside of the Saratoga […] read more » AP 2D and 3D Art and Design to be offered next year May 24, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda When one of art teacher Joel Tarbox’s AP Drawing students expressed interest in creating an AP 2D Art and Design portfolio, Tarbox was unable to oblige the request because the course was not offered here this year. While unsuccessful in the short term, the request spurred Tarbox to add AP 2D Art and Design and […] read more » Actors in ‘Mamma Mia’ overcome challenges of having 2 casts May 24, 2023 — by Kavya Patel The lighthearted movie musical “Mamma Mia!” was originally released in theaters in 2008 and starred Meryl Streep as Donna, the single mother of bride-to-be Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried. In the musical, Sophie invites three past lovers of Donna to her wedding in Greece, hoping to discover which one is her father. The plot follows […] read more » Orchestra again accepted into renowned Midwest Clinic in Chicago May 23, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi and Divya Vadlakonda Saratoga Strings, the highest audition-level orchestra in the music program, was recently accepted into the 77th Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. The clinic, which will take place in Chicago from Dec. 20 to 22, welcomes over 18,000 attendees each year and offers a rare chance to connect with musicians, conductors and educators […] read more » School places second in Martha’s Kitchen in first local Food Fight competition May 22, 2023 — by Jonny Luo Throughout April, the school participated in the first ever Martha’s Kitchen Food Fight, a competition among six Bay Area schools to help feed those in need. Students and staff earned one point for each dollar donated, four for each pound of food and eight for each hour of volunteering. By the end of the month, […] read more » 1,300 show up to annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 20, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi The audience lit up at the sound of familiar rhythms from “That’s the Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey as the Redwood Middle and Saratoga High combined orchestras closed out Pancake Breakfast on April 30. With over 1,300 attendees this year including performers, the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser — hosted by […] read more » firstprevious...10...2021222324...3040506070...nextlast
Students compete at California Science & Engineering Fair but fail to advance to further competition May 25, 2023 — by Isabelle Wang After the annual Synopsys Fair on March 9, Saratoga High juniors Lynn Dai, Sanjoli Gupta and Zeyneb Kaya and senior Nidhi Mathihalli qualified for the 72nd annual California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) on April 11, hosted by the California Science Center. The following competition, Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), was from May […] read more » Panel describes what it’s like to be Black in Saratoga May 25, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Over 100 students and staff members gathered in the library on April 26 to listen to a panel discussion about the implicit and explicit racism experienced by Saratoga’s small African American community. Students sat in rows facing the panelists, who discussed topics from institutional racism to microaggressions they experienced within and outside of the Saratoga […] read more » AP 2D and 3D Art and Design to be offered next year May 24, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda When one of art teacher Joel Tarbox’s AP Drawing students expressed interest in creating an AP 2D Art and Design portfolio, Tarbox was unable to oblige the request because the course was not offered here this year. While unsuccessful in the short term, the request spurred Tarbox to add AP 2D Art and Design and […] read more » Actors in ‘Mamma Mia’ overcome challenges of having 2 casts May 24, 2023 — by Kavya Patel The lighthearted movie musical “Mamma Mia!” was originally released in theaters in 2008 and starred Meryl Streep as Donna, the single mother of bride-to-be Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried. In the musical, Sophie invites three past lovers of Donna to her wedding in Greece, hoping to discover which one is her father. The plot follows […] read more » Orchestra again accepted into renowned Midwest Clinic in Chicago May 23, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi and Divya Vadlakonda Saratoga Strings, the highest audition-level orchestra in the music program, was recently accepted into the 77th Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. The clinic, which will take place in Chicago from Dec. 20 to 22, welcomes over 18,000 attendees each year and offers a rare chance to connect with musicians, conductors and educators […] read more » School places second in Martha’s Kitchen in first local Food Fight competition May 22, 2023 — by Jonny Luo Throughout April, the school participated in the first ever Martha’s Kitchen Food Fight, a competition among six Bay Area schools to help feed those in need. Students and staff earned one point for each dollar donated, four for each pound of food and eight for each hour of volunteering. By the end of the month, […] read more » 1,300 show up to annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 20, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi The audience lit up at the sound of familiar rhythms from “That’s the Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey as the Redwood Middle and Saratoga High combined orchestras closed out Pancake Breakfast on April 30. With over 1,300 attendees this year including performers, the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser — hosted by […] read more » firstprevious...10...2021222324...3040506070...nextlast
Panel describes what it’s like to be Black in Saratoga May 25, 2023 — by Sarah Thomas Over 100 students and staff members gathered in the library on April 26 to listen to a panel discussion about the implicit and explicit racism experienced by Saratoga’s small African American community. Students sat in rows facing the panelists, who discussed topics from institutional racism to microaggressions they experienced within and outside of the Saratoga […] read more » AP 2D and 3D Art and Design to be offered next year May 24, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda When one of art teacher Joel Tarbox’s AP Drawing students expressed interest in creating an AP 2D Art and Design portfolio, Tarbox was unable to oblige the request because the course was not offered here this year. While unsuccessful in the short term, the request spurred Tarbox to add AP 2D Art and Design and […] read more » Actors in ‘Mamma Mia’ overcome challenges of having 2 casts May 24, 2023 — by Kavya Patel The lighthearted movie musical “Mamma Mia!” was originally released in theaters in 2008 and starred Meryl Streep as Donna, the single mother of bride-to-be Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried. In the musical, Sophie invites three past lovers of Donna to her wedding in Greece, hoping to discover which one is her father. The plot follows […] read more » Orchestra again accepted into renowned Midwest Clinic in Chicago May 23, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi and Divya Vadlakonda Saratoga Strings, the highest audition-level orchestra in the music program, was recently accepted into the 77th Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. The clinic, which will take place in Chicago from Dec. 20 to 22, welcomes over 18,000 attendees each year and offers a rare chance to connect with musicians, conductors and educators […] read more » School places second in Martha’s Kitchen in first local Food Fight competition May 22, 2023 — by Jonny Luo Throughout April, the school participated in the first ever Martha’s Kitchen Food Fight, a competition among six Bay Area schools to help feed those in need. Students and staff earned one point for each dollar donated, four for each pound of food and eight for each hour of volunteering. By the end of the month, […] read more » 1,300 show up to annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 20, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi The audience lit up at the sound of familiar rhythms from “That’s the Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey as the Redwood Middle and Saratoga High combined orchestras closed out Pancake Breakfast on April 30. With over 1,300 attendees this year including performers, the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser — hosted by […] read more » firstprevious...10...2021222324...3040506070...nextlast
AP 2D and 3D Art and Design to be offered next year May 24, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda When one of art teacher Joel Tarbox’s AP Drawing students expressed interest in creating an AP 2D Art and Design portfolio, Tarbox was unable to oblige the request because the course was not offered here this year. While unsuccessful in the short term, the request spurred Tarbox to add AP 2D Art and Design and […] read more » Actors in ‘Mamma Mia’ overcome challenges of having 2 casts May 24, 2023 — by Kavya Patel The lighthearted movie musical “Mamma Mia!” was originally released in theaters in 2008 and starred Meryl Streep as Donna, the single mother of bride-to-be Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried. In the musical, Sophie invites three past lovers of Donna to her wedding in Greece, hoping to discover which one is her father. The plot follows […] read more » Orchestra again accepted into renowned Midwest Clinic in Chicago May 23, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi and Divya Vadlakonda Saratoga Strings, the highest audition-level orchestra in the music program, was recently accepted into the 77th Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. The clinic, which will take place in Chicago from Dec. 20 to 22, welcomes over 18,000 attendees each year and offers a rare chance to connect with musicians, conductors and educators […] read more » School places second in Martha’s Kitchen in first local Food Fight competition May 22, 2023 — by Jonny Luo Throughout April, the school participated in the first ever Martha’s Kitchen Food Fight, a competition among six Bay Area schools to help feed those in need. Students and staff earned one point for each dollar donated, four for each pound of food and eight for each hour of volunteering. By the end of the month, […] read more » 1,300 show up to annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 20, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi The audience lit up at the sound of familiar rhythms from “That’s the Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey as the Redwood Middle and Saratoga High combined orchestras closed out Pancake Breakfast on April 30. With over 1,300 attendees this year including performers, the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser — hosted by […] read more » firstprevious...10...2021222324...3040506070...nextlast
Actors in ‘Mamma Mia’ overcome challenges of having 2 casts May 24, 2023 — by Kavya Patel The lighthearted movie musical “Mamma Mia!” was originally released in theaters in 2008 and starred Meryl Streep as Donna, the single mother of bride-to-be Sophie, played by Amanda Seyfried. In the musical, Sophie invites three past lovers of Donna to her wedding in Greece, hoping to discover which one is her father. The plot follows […] read more » Orchestra again accepted into renowned Midwest Clinic in Chicago May 23, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi and Divya Vadlakonda Saratoga Strings, the highest audition-level orchestra in the music program, was recently accepted into the 77th Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. The clinic, which will take place in Chicago from Dec. 20 to 22, welcomes over 18,000 attendees each year and offers a rare chance to connect with musicians, conductors and educators […] read more » School places second in Martha’s Kitchen in first local Food Fight competition May 22, 2023 — by Jonny Luo Throughout April, the school participated in the first ever Martha’s Kitchen Food Fight, a competition among six Bay Area schools to help feed those in need. Students and staff earned one point for each dollar donated, four for each pound of food and eight for each hour of volunteering. By the end of the month, […] read more » 1,300 show up to annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 20, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi The audience lit up at the sound of familiar rhythms from “That’s the Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey as the Redwood Middle and Saratoga High combined orchestras closed out Pancake Breakfast on April 30. With over 1,300 attendees this year including performers, the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser — hosted by […] read more » firstprevious...10...2021222324...3040506070...nextlast
Orchestra again accepted into renowned Midwest Clinic in Chicago May 23, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi and Divya Vadlakonda Saratoga Strings, the highest audition-level orchestra in the music program, was recently accepted into the 77th Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. The clinic, which will take place in Chicago from Dec. 20 to 22, welcomes over 18,000 attendees each year and offers a rare chance to connect with musicians, conductors and educators […] read more » School places second in Martha’s Kitchen in first local Food Fight competition May 22, 2023 — by Jonny Luo Throughout April, the school participated in the first ever Martha’s Kitchen Food Fight, a competition among six Bay Area schools to help feed those in need. Students and staff earned one point for each dollar donated, four for each pound of food and eight for each hour of volunteering. By the end of the month, […] read more » 1,300 show up to annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 20, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi The audience lit up at the sound of familiar rhythms from “That’s the Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey as the Redwood Middle and Saratoga High combined orchestras closed out Pancake Breakfast on April 30. With over 1,300 attendees this year including performers, the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser — hosted by […] read more » firstprevious...10...2021222324...3040506070...nextlast
School places second in Martha’s Kitchen in first local Food Fight competition May 22, 2023 — by Jonny Luo Throughout April, the school participated in the first ever Martha’s Kitchen Food Fight, a competition among six Bay Area schools to help feed those in need. Students and staff earned one point for each dollar donated, four for each pound of food and eight for each hour of volunteering. By the end of the month, […] read more » 1,300 show up to annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 20, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi The audience lit up at the sound of familiar rhythms from “That’s the Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey as the Redwood Middle and Saratoga High combined orchestras closed out Pancake Breakfast on April 30. With over 1,300 attendees this year including performers, the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser — hosted by […] read more » firstprevious...10...2021222324...3040506070...nextlast
1,300 show up to annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 20, 2023 — by Anika Kapasi The audience lit up at the sound of familiar rhythms from “That’s the Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey as the Redwood Middle and Saratoga High combined orchestras closed out Pancake Breakfast on April 30. With over 1,300 attendees this year including performers, the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser — hosted by […] read more » firstprevious...10...2021222324...3040506070...nextlast