Robotics team wins qualifier, advance to regionals January 31, 2022 — by Atrey Desai and Martin Xu The day before their competition on Dec. 10 at Rosemont High School in Sacramento, everything went wrong for the MSET Cuttlefish, the Mechanical Science and Engineering Team’s veteran FTC team: The servos controlling the extension and retraction of the robot’s intake snapped, sending the team’s hardware team scrambling for a solution. “We ended up zip-tying […] read more » City’s ‘Let’s Work’ program clears invasive plants from Quarry Park January 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang On a crisp, Saturday morning on Jan. 8, junior Anjini Mani hiked the trails of Saratoga’s Quarry Park in search of a green, flowering shrub known as French Bloom. Peering through the undergrowth, she trekked alongside eight other volunteers participating in the city of Saratoga’s “Let’s Work” program. The program was founded in 2015 by […] read more » Senior and junior class offices look forward to combined in-person prom January 25, 2022 — by Nicole Lu and Sarah Zhou The start of the second semester marks the beginning of one of the biggest projects for the junior and senior class officers: planning a combined junior and senior prom. It will be the first combined prom in recent memory and a model the school plans to follow in the future. “We’re still just getting started, […] read more » School ends close contact notices in favor of weekly testing, plans to distribute N95/KN95 masks January 24, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Note: Statistics in this story were last updated on Jan. 21. Following the return from winter break, the school experienced a large uptick in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant. Before the return to school on Jan. 3, at least 29 students and five staff members had initially tested positive, assistant principal Brian Thompson […] read more » Newly credentialed social studies teacher fills in January 24, 2022 — by Martin Xu After recently graduating from San Jose State University’s Teacher Credential program, social studies teacher Bismah Siddiqi was hired as a long-term sub in January to teach the classes of longtime teacher Todd Dwyer, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in December. Siddiqi teaches four periods of world geography and one period of economics. She hopes […] read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai The school is mourning the death of longtime teacher Todd Dwyer, who passed away at age 60 on Dec. 10. Dwyer carved a unique career path and held occupations ranging from military service to a construction worker to a social studies teacher. He is survived by his mother, brother, wife, children and granddaughter. Throughout his […] read more » More 12- to 15-year-old get booster shots following recent approval January 21, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta and Selina Chen The school partnered with Safeway to host a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, following the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s approval earlier in the month of Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots for 12- to 15-year olds. Students who have just become eligible are now receiving their boosters to enhance protection against the omicron variant; […] read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the 2022 Speak Up for Change assembly on Feb. 4, students will share their experiences overcoming adversities related to the theme “Stepping Forward,” which emphasizes the importance of openly discussing mental health in order to break its stigma. The event is slated to take place outdoors during tutorial. Each year, the Speak Up For […] read more » After months of deliberation, school board leaves bell schedule unchanged January 21, 2022 — by Andrew Lin and Nikhil Mathihalli After receiving teacher and student negative feedback for the first semester bell schedule that lacks a daily tutorial, district leaders sent a survey to the students, parents and staff members at both Saratoga and Los Gatos High before winter break to gauge which schedule changes the stakeholders would like to see. In the survey, students, […] read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Following continuous efforts to rally for higher pay in the fall, the members of the District Teachers Association (DTA) came to an agreement with LGSUHSD in December. The agreement entailed a 5% raise for three consecutive years for a total of 15%, along with improvements to dental and vision healthcare plans. The chief negotiator representing […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
City’s ‘Let’s Work’ program clears invasive plants from Quarry Park January 31, 2022 — by Sara Bright and Carolyn Wang On a crisp, Saturday morning on Jan. 8, junior Anjini Mani hiked the trails of Saratoga’s Quarry Park in search of a green, flowering shrub known as French Bloom. Peering through the undergrowth, she trekked alongside eight other volunteers participating in the city of Saratoga’s “Let’s Work” program. The program was founded in 2015 by […] read more » Senior and junior class offices look forward to combined in-person prom January 25, 2022 — by Nicole Lu and Sarah Zhou The start of the second semester marks the beginning of one of the biggest projects for the junior and senior class officers: planning a combined junior and senior prom. It will be the first combined prom in recent memory and a model the school plans to follow in the future. “We’re still just getting started, […] read more » School ends close contact notices in favor of weekly testing, plans to distribute N95/KN95 masks January 24, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Note: Statistics in this story were last updated on Jan. 21. Following the return from winter break, the school experienced a large uptick in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant. Before the return to school on Jan. 3, at least 29 students and five staff members had initially tested positive, assistant principal Brian Thompson […] read more » Newly credentialed social studies teacher fills in January 24, 2022 — by Martin Xu After recently graduating from San Jose State University’s Teacher Credential program, social studies teacher Bismah Siddiqi was hired as a long-term sub in January to teach the classes of longtime teacher Todd Dwyer, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in December. Siddiqi teaches four periods of world geography and one period of economics. She hopes […] read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai The school is mourning the death of longtime teacher Todd Dwyer, who passed away at age 60 on Dec. 10. Dwyer carved a unique career path and held occupations ranging from military service to a construction worker to a social studies teacher. He is survived by his mother, brother, wife, children and granddaughter. Throughout his […] read more » More 12- to 15-year-old get booster shots following recent approval January 21, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta and Selina Chen The school partnered with Safeway to host a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, following the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s approval earlier in the month of Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots for 12- to 15-year olds. Students who have just become eligible are now receiving their boosters to enhance protection against the omicron variant; […] read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the 2022 Speak Up for Change assembly on Feb. 4, students will share their experiences overcoming adversities related to the theme “Stepping Forward,” which emphasizes the importance of openly discussing mental health in order to break its stigma. The event is slated to take place outdoors during tutorial. Each year, the Speak Up For […] read more » After months of deliberation, school board leaves bell schedule unchanged January 21, 2022 — by Andrew Lin and Nikhil Mathihalli After receiving teacher and student negative feedback for the first semester bell schedule that lacks a daily tutorial, district leaders sent a survey to the students, parents and staff members at both Saratoga and Los Gatos High before winter break to gauge which schedule changes the stakeholders would like to see. In the survey, students, […] read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Following continuous efforts to rally for higher pay in the fall, the members of the District Teachers Association (DTA) came to an agreement with LGSUHSD in December. The agreement entailed a 5% raise for three consecutive years for a total of 15%, along with improvements to dental and vision healthcare plans. The chief negotiator representing […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Senior and junior class offices look forward to combined in-person prom January 25, 2022 — by Nicole Lu and Sarah Zhou The start of the second semester marks the beginning of one of the biggest projects for the junior and senior class officers: planning a combined junior and senior prom. It will be the first combined prom in recent memory and a model the school plans to follow in the future. “We’re still just getting started, […] read more » School ends close contact notices in favor of weekly testing, plans to distribute N95/KN95 masks January 24, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Note: Statistics in this story were last updated on Jan. 21. Following the return from winter break, the school experienced a large uptick in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant. Before the return to school on Jan. 3, at least 29 students and five staff members had initially tested positive, assistant principal Brian Thompson […] read more » Newly credentialed social studies teacher fills in January 24, 2022 — by Martin Xu After recently graduating from San Jose State University’s Teacher Credential program, social studies teacher Bismah Siddiqi was hired as a long-term sub in January to teach the classes of longtime teacher Todd Dwyer, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in December. Siddiqi teaches four periods of world geography and one period of economics. She hopes […] read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai The school is mourning the death of longtime teacher Todd Dwyer, who passed away at age 60 on Dec. 10. Dwyer carved a unique career path and held occupations ranging from military service to a construction worker to a social studies teacher. He is survived by his mother, brother, wife, children and granddaughter. Throughout his […] read more » More 12- to 15-year-old get booster shots following recent approval January 21, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta and Selina Chen The school partnered with Safeway to host a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, following the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s approval earlier in the month of Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots for 12- to 15-year olds. Students who have just become eligible are now receiving their boosters to enhance protection against the omicron variant; […] read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the 2022 Speak Up for Change assembly on Feb. 4, students will share their experiences overcoming adversities related to the theme “Stepping Forward,” which emphasizes the importance of openly discussing mental health in order to break its stigma. The event is slated to take place outdoors during tutorial. Each year, the Speak Up For […] read more » After months of deliberation, school board leaves bell schedule unchanged January 21, 2022 — by Andrew Lin and Nikhil Mathihalli After receiving teacher and student negative feedback for the first semester bell schedule that lacks a daily tutorial, district leaders sent a survey to the students, parents and staff members at both Saratoga and Los Gatos High before winter break to gauge which schedule changes the stakeholders would like to see. In the survey, students, […] read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Following continuous efforts to rally for higher pay in the fall, the members of the District Teachers Association (DTA) came to an agreement with LGSUHSD in December. The agreement entailed a 5% raise for three consecutive years for a total of 15%, along with improvements to dental and vision healthcare plans. The chief negotiator representing […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
School ends close contact notices in favor of weekly testing, plans to distribute N95/KN95 masks January 24, 2022 — by Sarah Zhou and Victoria Hu Note: Statistics in this story were last updated on Jan. 21. Following the return from winter break, the school experienced a large uptick in COVID-19 cases due to the omicron variant. Before the return to school on Jan. 3, at least 29 students and five staff members had initially tested positive, assistant principal Brian Thompson […] read more » Newly credentialed social studies teacher fills in January 24, 2022 — by Martin Xu After recently graduating from San Jose State University’s Teacher Credential program, social studies teacher Bismah Siddiqi was hired as a long-term sub in January to teach the classes of longtime teacher Todd Dwyer, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in December. Siddiqi teaches four periods of world geography and one period of economics. She hopes […] read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai The school is mourning the death of longtime teacher Todd Dwyer, who passed away at age 60 on Dec. 10. Dwyer carved a unique career path and held occupations ranging from military service to a construction worker to a social studies teacher. He is survived by his mother, brother, wife, children and granddaughter. Throughout his […] read more » More 12- to 15-year-old get booster shots following recent approval January 21, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta and Selina Chen The school partnered with Safeway to host a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, following the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s approval earlier in the month of Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots for 12- to 15-year olds. Students who have just become eligible are now receiving their boosters to enhance protection against the omicron variant; […] read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the 2022 Speak Up for Change assembly on Feb. 4, students will share their experiences overcoming adversities related to the theme “Stepping Forward,” which emphasizes the importance of openly discussing mental health in order to break its stigma. The event is slated to take place outdoors during tutorial. Each year, the Speak Up For […] read more » After months of deliberation, school board leaves bell schedule unchanged January 21, 2022 — by Andrew Lin and Nikhil Mathihalli After receiving teacher and student negative feedback for the first semester bell schedule that lacks a daily tutorial, district leaders sent a survey to the students, parents and staff members at both Saratoga and Los Gatos High before winter break to gauge which schedule changes the stakeholders would like to see. In the survey, students, […] read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Following continuous efforts to rally for higher pay in the fall, the members of the District Teachers Association (DTA) came to an agreement with LGSUHSD in December. The agreement entailed a 5% raise for three consecutive years for a total of 15%, along with improvements to dental and vision healthcare plans. The chief negotiator representing […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Newly credentialed social studies teacher fills in January 24, 2022 — by Martin Xu After recently graduating from San Jose State University’s Teacher Credential program, social studies teacher Bismah Siddiqi was hired as a long-term sub in January to teach the classes of longtime teacher Todd Dwyer, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in December. Siddiqi teaches four periods of world geography and one period of economics. She hopes […] read more » Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai The school is mourning the death of longtime teacher Todd Dwyer, who passed away at age 60 on Dec. 10. Dwyer carved a unique career path and held occupations ranging from military service to a construction worker to a social studies teacher. He is survived by his mother, brother, wife, children and granddaughter. Throughout his […] read more » More 12- to 15-year-old get booster shots following recent approval January 21, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta and Selina Chen The school partnered with Safeway to host a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, following the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s approval earlier in the month of Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots for 12- to 15-year olds. Students who have just become eligible are now receiving their boosters to enhance protection against the omicron variant; […] read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the 2022 Speak Up for Change assembly on Feb. 4, students will share their experiences overcoming adversities related to the theme “Stepping Forward,” which emphasizes the importance of openly discussing mental health in order to break its stigma. The event is slated to take place outdoors during tutorial. Each year, the Speak Up For […] read more » After months of deliberation, school board leaves bell schedule unchanged January 21, 2022 — by Andrew Lin and Nikhil Mathihalli After receiving teacher and student negative feedback for the first semester bell schedule that lacks a daily tutorial, district leaders sent a survey to the students, parents and staff members at both Saratoga and Los Gatos High before winter break to gauge which schedule changes the stakeholders would like to see. In the survey, students, […] read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Following continuous efforts to rally for higher pay in the fall, the members of the District Teachers Association (DTA) came to an agreement with LGSUHSD in December. The agreement entailed a 5% raise for three consecutive years for a total of 15%, along with improvements to dental and vision healthcare plans. The chief negotiator representing […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Community mourns death of 23-year veteran teacher Todd Dwyer January 23, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Atrey Desai The school is mourning the death of longtime teacher Todd Dwyer, who passed away at age 60 on Dec. 10. Dwyer carved a unique career path and held occupations ranging from military service to a construction worker to a social studies teacher. He is survived by his mother, brother, wife, children and granddaughter. Throughout his […] read more » More 12- to 15-year-old get booster shots following recent approval January 21, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta and Selina Chen The school partnered with Safeway to host a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, following the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s approval earlier in the month of Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots for 12- to 15-year olds. Students who have just become eligible are now receiving their boosters to enhance protection against the omicron variant; […] read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the 2022 Speak Up for Change assembly on Feb. 4, students will share their experiences overcoming adversities related to the theme “Stepping Forward,” which emphasizes the importance of openly discussing mental health in order to break its stigma. The event is slated to take place outdoors during tutorial. Each year, the Speak Up For […] read more » After months of deliberation, school board leaves bell schedule unchanged January 21, 2022 — by Andrew Lin and Nikhil Mathihalli After receiving teacher and student negative feedback for the first semester bell schedule that lacks a daily tutorial, district leaders sent a survey to the students, parents and staff members at both Saratoga and Los Gatos High before winter break to gauge which schedule changes the stakeholders would like to see. In the survey, students, […] read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Following continuous efforts to rally for higher pay in the fall, the members of the District Teachers Association (DTA) came to an agreement with LGSUHSD in December. The agreement entailed a 5% raise for three consecutive years for a total of 15%, along with improvements to dental and vision healthcare plans. The chief negotiator representing […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
More 12- to 15-year-old get booster shots following recent approval January 21, 2022 — by Sanjoli Gupta and Selina Chen The school partnered with Safeway to host a COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Clinic on Jan. 22, following the Center for Disease Control (CDC)’s approval earlier in the month of Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots for 12- to 15-year olds. Students who have just become eligible are now receiving their boosters to enhance protection against the omicron variant; […] read more » Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the 2022 Speak Up for Change assembly on Feb. 4, students will share their experiences overcoming adversities related to the theme “Stepping Forward,” which emphasizes the importance of openly discussing mental health in order to break its stigma. The event is slated to take place outdoors during tutorial. Each year, the Speak Up For […] read more » After months of deliberation, school board leaves bell schedule unchanged January 21, 2022 — by Andrew Lin and Nikhil Mathihalli After receiving teacher and student negative feedback for the first semester bell schedule that lacks a daily tutorial, district leaders sent a survey to the students, parents and staff members at both Saratoga and Los Gatos High before winter break to gauge which schedule changes the stakeholders would like to see. In the survey, students, […] read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Following continuous efforts to rally for higher pay in the fall, the members of the District Teachers Association (DTA) came to an agreement with LGSUHSD in December. The agreement entailed a 5% raise for three consecutive years for a total of 15%, along with improvements to dental and vision healthcare plans. The chief negotiator representing […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Speak Up For Change reveals this year’s theme: Stepping Forward January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Lynn Dai During the 2022 Speak Up for Change assembly on Feb. 4, students will share their experiences overcoming adversities related to the theme “Stepping Forward,” which emphasizes the importance of openly discussing mental health in order to break its stigma. The event is slated to take place outdoors during tutorial. Each year, the Speak Up For […] read more » After months of deliberation, school board leaves bell schedule unchanged January 21, 2022 — by Andrew Lin and Nikhil Mathihalli After receiving teacher and student negative feedback for the first semester bell schedule that lacks a daily tutorial, district leaders sent a survey to the students, parents and staff members at both Saratoga and Los Gatos High before winter break to gauge which schedule changes the stakeholders would like to see. In the survey, students, […] read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Following continuous efforts to rally for higher pay in the fall, the members of the District Teachers Association (DTA) came to an agreement with LGSUHSD in December. The agreement entailed a 5% raise for three consecutive years for a total of 15%, along with improvements to dental and vision healthcare plans. The chief negotiator representing […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
After months of deliberation, school board leaves bell schedule unchanged January 21, 2022 — by Andrew Lin and Nikhil Mathihalli After receiving teacher and student negative feedback for the first semester bell schedule that lacks a daily tutorial, district leaders sent a survey to the students, parents and staff members at both Saratoga and Los Gatos High before winter break to gauge which schedule changes the stakeholders would like to see. In the survey, students, […] read more » Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Following continuous efforts to rally for higher pay in the fall, the members of the District Teachers Association (DTA) came to an agreement with LGSUHSD in December. The agreement entailed a 5% raise for three consecutive years for a total of 15%, along with improvements to dental and vision healthcare plans. The chief negotiator representing […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast
Teachers reach 3-year agreement with district January 21, 2022 — by Christina Chang and Martin Xu Following continuous efforts to rally for higher pay in the fall, the members of the District Teachers Association (DTA) came to an agreement with LGSUHSD in December. The agreement entailed a 5% raise for three consecutive years for a total of 15%, along with improvements to dental and vision healthcare plans. The chief negotiator representing […] read more » firstprevious...10203040...4344454647...5060708090...nextlast