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First ‘Friendsgiving’ strengthens community, holiday spirit

Nov 27, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Kristine Lin |Sophie Zhang

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, community members are feeling connected after forming new relationships at Palo Alto’s first “Friendsgiving” event, which took place Saturday at the Lucie Stern Community Center. Hosted by the Magical Bridge Foundation and Kafenia Peace Collective, the dinner featured community-building exercises set amid dancing, music and food from local restaurants.
Thrift Fair encourages secondhand fashion, connects student styles

Nov 23, 2024 | palyvoice.com | William Xue |Kristine Lin

When school resumes after Thanksgiving break, students will be sporting secondhand fashion thanks to Palo Alto High School’s Thrift Fair during lunch on Friday outside the library. According to Leilani Chen, sophomore vice president, the fair was organized by the Associated Student Body to provide students with access to sustainable shopping, right on campus.
Spirit Week 2024: More events split across two weeks

Oct 11, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Kristine Lin |Celina Lee

October 10, 2024 Spanning two football games and a night rally, and accommodating a three-day weekend in-between, Palo Alto High School’s Spirit Week 2024 begins for the first time, on a Friday — in just a few hours. Got your green ready, Vikings? According to Leilani Chen, sophomore vice president, ASB has been working to coordinate each detail of the Spirit Week. “Since the end of last year, ASB has been working non-stop getting ready for Spirit Week,” Chen said.
District to adopt Newsom’s phone control law

Oct 6, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Kristine Lin |Motoko Iwata

California schools will soon be restricting phone use during school hours after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free School Act into law last week. The legislation requires school districts across the state to restrict cell phone use, starting July 1, 2026. According to a press release from the governor’s website, Newsom said the policy aims to redirect students’ focus from their phones to schoolwork.
District explores ramifications of phone control law

Oct 6, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Kristine Lin |Motoko Iwata

California schools will soon be restricting phone use during school hours after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free School Act into law last week. The legislation requires school districts across the state to restrict cell phone use, starting July 1, 2026. According to a press release from the governor’s website, Newsom said the policy aims to redirect students’ focus from their phones to schoolwork.
New assistant principal brings fresh perspective

Sep 26, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Veronica Qiu |Kristine Lin

Palo Alto High School’s new assistant principal, Rebecca Shen-Lorenson, aims to support students and learn about campus dynamics this school year after replacing previous assistant principal Erik Olah. Shen-Lorenson was an assistant principal at Gunn last year, and switched positions with Olah for this school year. As she adjusts to Paly, Shen-Lorenson is dedicating much of her time to working closely with counselors and students and ensuring every student’s needs are met.
BTSN Parent Fair celebrates renovated Tower Building

Aug 30, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Kristine Lin |Motoko Iwata

Attendees are praising the Back-to-School Night activities this evening on the Quad, following the second year of Palo Alto High School’s Parent Fair. Amid music and food, the evening began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official opening of the new Tower Building, after over two years of construction. Tables and booths were spread across the Quad, providing information on Paly organizations such as the Early Child Development pathway, Speech and Debate Club and AP Capstone program.
Sophomores’ first-place documentary to air on TV

Apr 21, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Kristine Lin

“Our planet, a tapestry of life, is woven from countless threads, actions and decisions, each holding the power to shape our future. But this tapestry is fraying – threads strained by the weight of our choices, our challenges, and our mistakes.
District stresses open communication with new AI guidelines

Mar 29, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Kristine Lin

Palo Alto Unified School District’s Technology/AI ad hoc committee aims to set a balance in the use of technology between educational support and academic integrity during Tuesday’s school board meeting. Recently, the committee released its statement, PAUSD Generative AI Guidance.
Spring Spirit Week offers excitement, new activities

Mar 24, 2024 | palyvoice.com | Kristine Lin |Ava Knapp

After a memorable Spirit Week last fall, Palo Alto High School students are looking forward to another round of dressing up to themes and cheering at rallies during Spring Spirit Week, kicking off Monday. Monday’s dress-up theme is “Adam Sandler,” with outfits of baggy shirts and shorts.