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Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

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Compared to the state of California and Santa Clara County rankings, the Los Gatos-Saratoga Unified School District came out on top with stark differences.

Photo or Graphic for: State testing — some key numbers behind the results

Kara Nikfar
December 13, 2024
The new 2024-25 calendar gives students a full week off for Thanksgiving.

Photo or Graphic for: Start of school bumped earlier as district moves to a full week off for Thanksgiving

William Norwood and Sarah Thomas
January 26, 2024
District staff presented a comparison of graduation requirement differences between Saratoga High and Los Gatos High at the special board meeting on Feb. 13.

Photo or Graphic for: District to reconvene alignment work groups, implement ethnic studies graduation requirement

Avani Kongetira and Shaan Sridhar
March 30, 2023
Winning the photo contest is one of the many ways that junior Ryan Lin has worked to spread drug awareness. 

Photo or Graphic for: Junior commits to spreading anti-drug use message, wins Red Ribbon contest

Anamika Anand
February 12, 2023
Superintendent Bill Sanderson, board trustees Cynthia Chang, David Guidry, Katherine Tseng and Theresa Bond and a community member (on behalf of board trustee Peter Hertan) honor retiring and outgoing board trustees Chang, Guidry and Hertan at the Nov. 15 board meeting.

Photo or Graphic for: 2 retired teachers and Saratoga parent win seats on school board

Shaan Sridhar
November 20, 2022
The school’s security cameras show two persons of interest involved in the incident.

Photo or Graphic for: School fights back against racist incident involving Black doll found hanging in a noose in the quad

Kathy Wang
November 17, 2022
 The Board of Trustees debates the implementation of a new bell schedule at the meeting on May 10.

Photo or Graphic for: Staff editorial: A vote of no confidence in the school board

Shaan Sridhar
May 22, 2022
Option 2 is preferred by Los Gatos High School while Option 3 is preferred by Saratoga High School

Photo or Graphic for: Board shies away from backing a bell schedule for next year

George Huang and Nilay Mishra
May 22, 2022
Students, parents and staff indicate schedule preferences in a district-wide survey.

Photo or Graphic for: Reactions to 3 possible spring semester bell schedules favored by board

Apurva Chakravarthy and Shaan Sridhar
December 3, 2021
“Draft A” is one of three bell schedule proposals created by the district that the board preferred.

Photo or Graphic for: Keep our bell schedule simple: 85-minute classes and daily tutorials

Shaan Sridhar
November 29, 2021
The district aligned valedictorian and salutatorian GPA calculation.

Photo or Graphic for: District aligns GPA policies between both school sites

Tara Natarajan and Shaan Sridhar
November 18, 2021
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