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Spring Spectacular year-end recital

What a sensational night! Our Spring Spectacular year-end recital was an absolute triumph, with a nearly sold-out show! Our incredibly talented high school and middle school students delivered outstanding performances that left the audience captivated and amazed. We couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and dedication. Congrats to our amazing students for an incredible performance! ??

The Spring Spectacular at Herbst Theater on June 2, 2023. (Qing Li/HSArts)

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Taiwan Updates

Student Life News
March 24, 2023

Our students are enjoying the warmth and humidity of Taiwan. In other words, ‘warmth’ referring to our hospitable hosts but also it’s really hot, and ‘humidity’ referring to the weather, the sweat from the intense training, but also the many many cups of bubble tea already had. While they’re sure to bring back wonderful memories and stories of their Asian adventure, here are a few pictures they’ve shared so far:

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Pi Day Champion

Student Life News
March 17, 2023

Our 7th grader, Jacqueline McCarthy, took home the coveted Pi Recitation Championship after reciting 56 digits of the infinitely long irrational number. She faced close competition from the other students, but ultimately delivered the numbers without a mistake. Her prize? A delicious oreo smoothie from Little Sweet boba shop. Congrats!

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Halloween Recap!

Student Life News
November 4, 2022

Costume Competition Results!

3rd Place individual – A three person tie! Coco (Homura), Jake (Grim Reaper), and Alisa (Cool Pirate)

Coco (Homura)
Jake (Grim Reaper)
Alisa (Cool Pirate)

2nd place individual – Jacqueline (Steampunk Kid)

Jacqueline (Steampunk Kid)

1st place individual – Ryan (Man in Black)

Ryan (Man in Black)

2nd place group – Angela and Hailey (Fair Maidens)

Angela and Hailey (Fair Maidens)

1st place group – William, Curtis, Danny, and John (TRex Bros)

William, Curtis, Danny, and John (TRex Bros)

Pumpkin Painting!

Spooky Bake Sale

Miscellaneous Pics

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New Club News!

Student Life News
October 27, 2022

The Cooking Club met for the first time last Thursday. The students had a great time preparing a breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast. Cooking Club members will learn how to cook independently and how to cooperate with others to prepare a meal. Other sessions will center on nutrition and home economics. We hope you encourage your child to cook at home, with appropriate supervision. Soon they might be able to cook an entire family meal by themselves!    

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Spooky Scary Skeletons… Halloween is here!

Student Life News
October 27, 2022

Halloween is nearly upon us, and our student councils are ready to go! Pumpkins are ready for Jack-o-Lantern carving. Goodies are ready for our bake sale. We’ve picked the spooky show for our movie-night, and ghosts will be busted! Best of all, we have quite a few entries into our Halloween costume competition. Can’t wait to share photos of all the contestants along with all the other fun Halloween activities of the day. Stay tuned!

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Halloween is around the corner…

Student Life News
October 20, 2022

…and our student councils are eagerly preparing for the spooky festivities. And you read that right, student councilS.

Our newly formed Middle School student council, led by Mr. Randazzo, is planning a Halloween movie night showing of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The MS student council will prepare snacks and drinks, and hope everyone can join! Movie night will take place on Friday, October 28, from 4:15-6:30pm. Everyone is welcome!

For our High School student council, they are arranging fun activities for our students to participate in. Previously, we’ve played dodgeball and other games. Can’t wait to see what they’ve arranging for this time! In the meantime, there will be a Halloween bake sale to raise money for the Taiwan trip. Please support them with either desserts or purchases, or both!

Finally, Ms. Ogden is arranging a Halloween costume dress-up competition. Students can sign up their costumes with Ms. Ogden and come Monday, October 31, the school will vote on their favorite costumes. There may even be some fun prizes for the best solo or group dress-ups!

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Vending Made Easy 

Student Life News
October 6, 2022

Introducing our all new vending machine! Purchase many of your favorite snacks and drinks* directly from this easy-to-use, cash-only deliverer of deliciousness. Coins (including dollar coins) welcome! 

*Note: Smaller snack items (Welch’s, Oreos) and glass bottled items (Jarritos) and some others will still be sold by the front desk.

If you have any snack requests, please direct them to Student Life Coordinator, Mr. Brian.

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Spirit Week underway

Student Life News
October 6, 2022

So far this week, we had wonderful purples and golds on Monday, extremely comfy outfits Tuesday, and sudden twins dressing in sync on Wednesday. Today, students show off their elegant style in lovely dresses and formal suits. The students also created beautiful design proposals for our school mural and squeezed in a club fair on the side. We’re loving everyone’s SPIRIT this week. Hope everyone, students and staff, are enjoying it. Let’s keep it up!

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