Link Crew adjusts to virtual format " September 4, 2020 — by Esther Luan Link Crew commissioners and Link leaders debrief major difficulties and successes with planning freshman orientation over an online platform. read more »
Experienced music teacher fills void left in vocal music " September 1, 2020 — by Christopher Chen and Oliver Ye With over 19 years of experience teaching elementary through college, Kristen Nakagawa takes over the reins for choir this year. read more »
New school resource aide adjusts to SHS amidst online learning " September 1, 2020 — by Marisa Kingsley and Shreya Rallabandi Erin Alongi, who previously worked with elementary schoolers, speaks about her transition into a high school environment. read more »
New drama head brings technical experience, passion to the department " August 29, 2020 — by Nidhi Mathihalli and Marisa Kingsley Drama teacher Bryan Ringsted’s unusual background in both the acting and technical aspects of theatre has inspired him to introduce a student film festival this year. read more »
New English teacher brings experiences from sailing academy " August 29, 2020 — by Selina Chen and Tiffany Wang English 10, 10 MAP and 11 Honors teacher Marcos Cortez looks forward to forming connections with his students. read more »
Dermont joins Saratoga community after 5-year teaching career " August 29, 2020 — by Carolyn Wang and Oliver Ye Stanford graduate Allison Dermont kicks off her first Falcon year teaching Spanish 2 and 3 read more »
Online language classes preserve interactive nature " August 29, 2020 — by Anjali Nuggehalli In order to maintain the largely group-based curriculum, the language department is turning to alternative methods of teaching, such as being more speaking-oriented read more »
COVID-19 strains Saratoga’s economy; small businesses struggle to stay afloat " August 27, 2020 — by Selina Chen Owners of downtown businesses discuss their responses to the pandemic and the county’s regulations. read more »
Dance team continues practice despite COVID-19 regulations and heat wave " August 27, 2020 — by Audrey Mah The dance team perseveres through inconsistent practice locations and high temperatures to prepare for the upcoming competition season. read more »
District establishes new protocols for distance learning " August 26, 2020 — by Andy Chen and Esther Luan Administrators implement new safety and discipline regulations, provide resources for student wellness and work to increase curriculum quality read more »