New Japanese 3 Honors teacher uses previous experiences to build connections with students September 17, 2022 — by Atrey Desai and Nidhi Mathihalli Earlier this year in her period 3 class, new Japanese 3 Honors teacher Yumiko Muneishi set up the projector and opened up a Canvas link as a flurry of faces suddenly appeared. Speaking in Japanese, she introduced herself and her own students to students from Hiroshima Prefectural Yasufuruichi High, an overseas school that the Japanese […] read more » New World History and AP Government teacher encourages learning through growth mindset September 15, 2022 — by Jonny Luo and Sunny Cao Students in new teacher Holly Royaltey’s World History class circled the classroom in early August while offering their opinions on what constitutes the world’s top 10 worst problems, such as poverty and racism. Through this activity, Royaltey hoped to help her students understand leadership and the lenses through which history is viewed, both important concepts […] read more » New computer science teacher joins teaching staff September 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain and Martin Xu Following the temporary leave of AP Computer Science teacher Thomas Wang and the departure of teacher Jarvin Bayona, Brandon Petersen joined the school’s teaching staff at the start of the fall semester. He is acting as a replacement after Wang — who is living in Taiwan on a Fulbright scholarship — took a leave of […] read more » English teacher Megan Laws steps up as new yearbook adviser September 12, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli English teacher Megan Laws has assumed the role of Talisman yearbook adviser this year. She replaces Michael Tyler, who last year announced that he would hand over the reins of the publication after 25 years. Laws, who started at Saratoga High in 2021 teaching English 9 and 10, previously advised the yearbook staff at Scotts […] read more » 28 in the Class of 2023 announced as National Merit Semifinalists September 11, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Twenty-eight seniors were recently announced as National Merit semifinalists. To qualify as a National Merit semifinalist, students must score in the top 1.25% of the nation and in the 99th percentile in their state on their junior year PSAT examination. This year’s California cutoff score was 220, which roughly translates to a score of 1,480 […] read more » Robotics team readies to compete at regional offseason tournaments September 11, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Beverly Xu After a successful season for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team MSET Fish 649 — where the team ended as division finalists at the FIRST World Championships in Houston — the team is now starting to prepare for their two upcoming offseason tournaments: Chezy Champs and Calgames. The team is facing a lack of time before […] read more » Summer construction ends successfully September 9, 2022 — by Howard Shu Over the summer, most of the campus was closed, and five active Measure E projects took major leaps forward or were finished by the dozens of workers who were on site: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and roofing upgrades in 24 classrooms; covered walkway refurbishment; the installation of a pool canopy; the remodeling of […] read more » Robotics teams clash against the world’s best teams in Houston May 30, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Daniel Wu The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, 649 MSET Fish, along with one of the three FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, competed at the FIRST World Division Tournament at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston. This year marks the sixth time MSET Fish and the second time MSET Cuttlefish have attended […] read more » Combined prom set for May 29 at Tech Interactive May 30, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira Despite steep ticket prices, the first combined junior and senior prom at the Tech Interactive in San Jose has sold out. The event, which will be attended by 520 students, will be held on May 29 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with the theme “Night in the Cosmos,” according to an announcement by senior […] read more » Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2 May 26, 2022 — by Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun Senior Graduation Night will take place following graduation on June 2 at 10:30 p.m. in the small gym, cafeteria, quad and football field. Check-ins will occur between 10 to 10:30 p.m. Only students wearing Grad Night T-shirts will be allowed to attend the event. Shirts will be distributed at the end of graduation practice earlier […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
New World History and AP Government teacher encourages learning through growth mindset September 15, 2022 — by Jonny Luo and Sunny Cao Students in new teacher Holly Royaltey’s World History class circled the classroom in early August while offering their opinions on what constitutes the world’s top 10 worst problems, such as poverty and racism. Through this activity, Royaltey hoped to help her students understand leadership and the lenses through which history is viewed, both important concepts […] read more » New computer science teacher joins teaching staff September 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain and Martin Xu Following the temporary leave of AP Computer Science teacher Thomas Wang and the departure of teacher Jarvin Bayona, Brandon Petersen joined the school’s teaching staff at the start of the fall semester. He is acting as a replacement after Wang — who is living in Taiwan on a Fulbright scholarship — took a leave of […] read more » English teacher Megan Laws steps up as new yearbook adviser September 12, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli English teacher Megan Laws has assumed the role of Talisman yearbook adviser this year. She replaces Michael Tyler, who last year announced that he would hand over the reins of the publication after 25 years. Laws, who started at Saratoga High in 2021 teaching English 9 and 10, previously advised the yearbook staff at Scotts […] read more » 28 in the Class of 2023 announced as National Merit Semifinalists September 11, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Twenty-eight seniors were recently announced as National Merit semifinalists. To qualify as a National Merit semifinalist, students must score in the top 1.25% of the nation and in the 99th percentile in their state on their junior year PSAT examination. This year’s California cutoff score was 220, which roughly translates to a score of 1,480 […] read more » Robotics team readies to compete at regional offseason tournaments September 11, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Beverly Xu After a successful season for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team MSET Fish 649 — where the team ended as division finalists at the FIRST World Championships in Houston — the team is now starting to prepare for their two upcoming offseason tournaments: Chezy Champs and Calgames. The team is facing a lack of time before […] read more » Summer construction ends successfully September 9, 2022 — by Howard Shu Over the summer, most of the campus was closed, and five active Measure E projects took major leaps forward or were finished by the dozens of workers who were on site: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and roofing upgrades in 24 classrooms; covered walkway refurbishment; the installation of a pool canopy; the remodeling of […] read more » Robotics teams clash against the world’s best teams in Houston May 30, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Daniel Wu The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, 649 MSET Fish, along with one of the three FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, competed at the FIRST World Division Tournament at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston. This year marks the sixth time MSET Fish and the second time MSET Cuttlefish have attended […] read more » Combined prom set for May 29 at Tech Interactive May 30, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira Despite steep ticket prices, the first combined junior and senior prom at the Tech Interactive in San Jose has sold out. The event, which will be attended by 520 students, will be held on May 29 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with the theme “Night in the Cosmos,” according to an announcement by senior […] read more » Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2 May 26, 2022 — by Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun Senior Graduation Night will take place following graduation on June 2 at 10:30 p.m. in the small gym, cafeteria, quad and football field. Check-ins will occur between 10 to 10:30 p.m. Only students wearing Grad Night T-shirts will be allowed to attend the event. Shirts will be distributed at the end of graduation practice earlier […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
New computer science teacher joins teaching staff September 15, 2022 — by Saachi Jain and Martin Xu Following the temporary leave of AP Computer Science teacher Thomas Wang and the departure of teacher Jarvin Bayona, Brandon Petersen joined the school’s teaching staff at the start of the fall semester. He is acting as a replacement after Wang — who is living in Taiwan on a Fulbright scholarship — took a leave of […] read more » English teacher Megan Laws steps up as new yearbook adviser September 12, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli English teacher Megan Laws has assumed the role of Talisman yearbook adviser this year. She replaces Michael Tyler, who last year announced that he would hand over the reins of the publication after 25 years. Laws, who started at Saratoga High in 2021 teaching English 9 and 10, previously advised the yearbook staff at Scotts […] read more » 28 in the Class of 2023 announced as National Merit Semifinalists September 11, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Twenty-eight seniors were recently announced as National Merit semifinalists. To qualify as a National Merit semifinalist, students must score in the top 1.25% of the nation and in the 99th percentile in their state on their junior year PSAT examination. This year’s California cutoff score was 220, which roughly translates to a score of 1,480 […] read more » Robotics team readies to compete at regional offseason tournaments September 11, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Beverly Xu After a successful season for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team MSET Fish 649 — where the team ended as division finalists at the FIRST World Championships in Houston — the team is now starting to prepare for their two upcoming offseason tournaments: Chezy Champs and Calgames. The team is facing a lack of time before […] read more » Summer construction ends successfully September 9, 2022 — by Howard Shu Over the summer, most of the campus was closed, and five active Measure E projects took major leaps forward or were finished by the dozens of workers who were on site: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and roofing upgrades in 24 classrooms; covered walkway refurbishment; the installation of a pool canopy; the remodeling of […] read more » Robotics teams clash against the world’s best teams in Houston May 30, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Daniel Wu The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, 649 MSET Fish, along with one of the three FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, competed at the FIRST World Division Tournament at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston. This year marks the sixth time MSET Fish and the second time MSET Cuttlefish have attended […] read more » Combined prom set for May 29 at Tech Interactive May 30, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira Despite steep ticket prices, the first combined junior and senior prom at the Tech Interactive in San Jose has sold out. The event, which will be attended by 520 students, will be held on May 29 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with the theme “Night in the Cosmos,” according to an announcement by senior […] read more » Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2 May 26, 2022 — by Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun Senior Graduation Night will take place following graduation on June 2 at 10:30 p.m. in the small gym, cafeteria, quad and football field. Check-ins will occur between 10 to 10:30 p.m. Only students wearing Grad Night T-shirts will be allowed to attend the event. Shirts will be distributed at the end of graduation practice earlier […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
English teacher Megan Laws steps up as new yearbook adviser September 12, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Nikhil Mathihalli English teacher Megan Laws has assumed the role of Talisman yearbook adviser this year. She replaces Michael Tyler, who last year announced that he would hand over the reins of the publication after 25 years. Laws, who started at Saratoga High in 2021 teaching English 9 and 10, previously advised the yearbook staff at Scotts […] read more » 28 in the Class of 2023 announced as National Merit Semifinalists September 11, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Twenty-eight seniors were recently announced as National Merit semifinalists. To qualify as a National Merit semifinalist, students must score in the top 1.25% of the nation and in the 99th percentile in their state on their junior year PSAT examination. This year’s California cutoff score was 220, which roughly translates to a score of 1,480 […] read more » Robotics team readies to compete at regional offseason tournaments September 11, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Beverly Xu After a successful season for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team MSET Fish 649 — where the team ended as division finalists at the FIRST World Championships in Houston — the team is now starting to prepare for their two upcoming offseason tournaments: Chezy Champs and Calgames. The team is facing a lack of time before […] read more » Summer construction ends successfully September 9, 2022 — by Howard Shu Over the summer, most of the campus was closed, and five active Measure E projects took major leaps forward or were finished by the dozens of workers who were on site: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and roofing upgrades in 24 classrooms; covered walkway refurbishment; the installation of a pool canopy; the remodeling of […] read more » Robotics teams clash against the world’s best teams in Houston May 30, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Daniel Wu The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, 649 MSET Fish, along with one of the three FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, competed at the FIRST World Division Tournament at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston. This year marks the sixth time MSET Fish and the second time MSET Cuttlefish have attended […] read more » Combined prom set for May 29 at Tech Interactive May 30, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira Despite steep ticket prices, the first combined junior and senior prom at the Tech Interactive in San Jose has sold out. The event, which will be attended by 520 students, will be held on May 29 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with the theme “Night in the Cosmos,” according to an announcement by senior […] read more » Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2 May 26, 2022 — by Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun Senior Graduation Night will take place following graduation on June 2 at 10:30 p.m. in the small gym, cafeteria, quad and football field. Check-ins will occur between 10 to 10:30 p.m. Only students wearing Grad Night T-shirts will be allowed to attend the event. Shirts will be distributed at the end of graduation practice earlier […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
28 in the Class of 2023 announced as National Merit Semifinalists September 11, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli Twenty-eight seniors were recently announced as National Merit semifinalists. To qualify as a National Merit semifinalist, students must score in the top 1.25% of the nation and in the 99th percentile in their state on their junior year PSAT examination. This year’s California cutoff score was 220, which roughly translates to a score of 1,480 […] read more » Robotics team readies to compete at regional offseason tournaments September 11, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Beverly Xu After a successful season for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team MSET Fish 649 — where the team ended as division finalists at the FIRST World Championships in Houston — the team is now starting to prepare for their two upcoming offseason tournaments: Chezy Champs and Calgames. The team is facing a lack of time before […] read more » Summer construction ends successfully September 9, 2022 — by Howard Shu Over the summer, most of the campus was closed, and five active Measure E projects took major leaps forward or were finished by the dozens of workers who were on site: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and roofing upgrades in 24 classrooms; covered walkway refurbishment; the installation of a pool canopy; the remodeling of […] read more » Robotics teams clash against the world’s best teams in Houston May 30, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Daniel Wu The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, 649 MSET Fish, along with one of the three FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, competed at the FIRST World Division Tournament at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston. This year marks the sixth time MSET Fish and the second time MSET Cuttlefish have attended […] read more » Combined prom set for May 29 at Tech Interactive May 30, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira Despite steep ticket prices, the first combined junior and senior prom at the Tech Interactive in San Jose has sold out. The event, which will be attended by 520 students, will be held on May 29 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with the theme “Night in the Cosmos,” according to an announcement by senior […] read more » Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2 May 26, 2022 — by Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun Senior Graduation Night will take place following graduation on June 2 at 10:30 p.m. in the small gym, cafeteria, quad and football field. Check-ins will occur between 10 to 10:30 p.m. Only students wearing Grad Night T-shirts will be allowed to attend the event. Shirts will be distributed at the end of graduation practice earlier […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
Robotics team readies to compete at regional offseason tournaments September 11, 2022 — by Neal Malhotra and Beverly Xu After a successful season for FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team MSET Fish 649 — where the team ended as division finalists at the FIRST World Championships in Houston — the team is now starting to prepare for their two upcoming offseason tournaments: Chezy Champs and Calgames. The team is facing a lack of time before […] read more » Summer construction ends successfully September 9, 2022 — by Howard Shu Over the summer, most of the campus was closed, and five active Measure E projects took major leaps forward or were finished by the dozens of workers who were on site: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and roofing upgrades in 24 classrooms; covered walkway refurbishment; the installation of a pool canopy; the remodeling of […] read more » Robotics teams clash against the world’s best teams in Houston May 30, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Daniel Wu The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, 649 MSET Fish, along with one of the three FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, competed at the FIRST World Division Tournament at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston. This year marks the sixth time MSET Fish and the second time MSET Cuttlefish have attended […] read more » Combined prom set for May 29 at Tech Interactive May 30, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira Despite steep ticket prices, the first combined junior and senior prom at the Tech Interactive in San Jose has sold out. The event, which will be attended by 520 students, will be held on May 29 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with the theme “Night in the Cosmos,” according to an announcement by senior […] read more » Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2 May 26, 2022 — by Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun Senior Graduation Night will take place following graduation on June 2 at 10:30 p.m. in the small gym, cafeteria, quad and football field. Check-ins will occur between 10 to 10:30 p.m. Only students wearing Grad Night T-shirts will be allowed to attend the event. Shirts will be distributed at the end of graduation practice earlier […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
Summer construction ends successfully September 9, 2022 — by Howard Shu Over the summer, most of the campus was closed, and five active Measure E projects took major leaps forward or were finished by the dozens of workers who were on site: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and roofing upgrades in 24 classrooms; covered walkway refurbishment; the installation of a pool canopy; the remodeling of […] read more » Robotics teams clash against the world’s best teams in Houston May 30, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Daniel Wu The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, 649 MSET Fish, along with one of the three FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, competed at the FIRST World Division Tournament at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston. This year marks the sixth time MSET Fish and the second time MSET Cuttlefish have attended […] read more » Combined prom set for May 29 at Tech Interactive May 30, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira Despite steep ticket prices, the first combined junior and senior prom at the Tech Interactive in San Jose has sold out. The event, which will be attended by 520 students, will be held on May 29 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with the theme “Night in the Cosmos,” according to an announcement by senior […] read more » Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2 May 26, 2022 — by Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun Senior Graduation Night will take place following graduation on June 2 at 10:30 p.m. in the small gym, cafeteria, quad and football field. Check-ins will occur between 10 to 10:30 p.m. Only students wearing Grad Night T-shirts will be allowed to attend the event. Shirts will be distributed at the end of graduation practice earlier […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
Robotics teams clash against the world’s best teams in Houston May 30, 2022 — by Nikhil Mathihalli and Daniel Wu The FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, 649 MSET Fish, along with one of the three FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, 6165 MSET Cuttlefish, competed at the FIRST World Division Tournament at the George R. Brown convention center in Houston. This year marks the sixth time MSET Fish and the second time MSET Cuttlefish have attended […] read more » Combined prom set for May 29 at Tech Interactive May 30, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira Despite steep ticket prices, the first combined junior and senior prom at the Tech Interactive in San Jose has sold out. The event, which will be attended by 520 students, will be held on May 29 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with the theme “Night in the Cosmos,” according to an announcement by senior […] read more » Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2 May 26, 2022 — by Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun Senior Graduation Night will take place following graduation on June 2 at 10:30 p.m. in the small gym, cafeteria, quad and football field. Check-ins will occur between 10 to 10:30 p.m. Only students wearing Grad Night T-shirts will be allowed to attend the event. Shirts will be distributed at the end of graduation practice earlier […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
Combined prom set for May 29 at Tech Interactive May 30, 2022 — by Avani Kongetira Despite steep ticket prices, the first combined junior and senior prom at the Tech Interactive in San Jose has sold out. The event, which will be attended by 520 students, will be held on May 29 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with the theme “Night in the Cosmos,” according to an announcement by senior […] read more » Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2 May 26, 2022 — by Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun Senior Graduation Night will take place following graduation on June 2 at 10:30 p.m. in the small gym, cafeteria, quad and football field. Check-ins will occur between 10 to 10:30 p.m. Only students wearing Grad Night T-shirts will be allowed to attend the event. Shirts will be distributed at the end of graduation practice earlier […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast
Grad Night to be hosted at school on June 2 May 26, 2022 — by Hannah Lee and Stephanie Sun Senior Graduation Night will take place following graduation on June 2 at 10:30 p.m. in the small gym, cafeteria, quad and football field. Check-ins will occur between 10 to 10:30 p.m. Only students wearing Grad Night T-shirts will be allowed to attend the event. Shirts will be distributed at the end of graduation practice earlier […] read more » firstprevious...102030...3738394041...5060708090...nextlast