The Paly Voice

06/05/2026

“It is my pleasure, my privilege and my joy to authorize the diploma of graduation to be presented to the Palo Alto High School Class of 2026. See more in the story below.

“It is my pleasure, my privilege and my joy to authorize the diploma of graduation to be presented to the Palo Alto High School Class of 2026.” These were the words said by PAUSD Board of Education President Shounak Dharap before diplomas were handed out this afternoon as the Palo Alto High Scho...

06/05/2026

“It is my pleasure, my privilege and my joy to authorize the diploma of graduation to be presented to the Palo Alto High School Class of 2026.”

These were the words said by PAUSD Board of Education President Shounak Dharap before diplomas were handed out this afternoon as the Palo Alto High School Class of 2026 graduated this afternoon at Viking Stadium.

Celebratory performances were presented throughout the program, which ended with seniors , celebrating the end of four years together by tossing their caps into the air.

To kick things off, seniors Simone Batra, Isabella Nunez and Woody Chehadeh performed the song “Night Changes” by One Direction.

Next, the band played music from the film “La La Land,” and the choir sang Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day.”

Senior spirit commissioner Arabella Guinle gave the the Class of 2026’s speech recounting that mistakes and uncertainty are essential for growth.

Reporting by Navya Narayanan and Sebastian Tung.

06/05/2026

More East Palo Alto families can find affordable places to live after a new housing complex opened on May 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city and community leaders. The project brings 136 affordable apartments to East Palo Alto to help families struggling with high living costs. See more in the story below.

More East Palo Alto families can find affordable places to live after a new housing complex opened on May 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city and community leaders. The project brings 136 affordable apartments to East Palo Alto to help families struggling with high living costs. Occup...

06/05/2026

More East Palo Alto families can find affordable places to live after a new housing complex opened on May 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by city and community leaders.

The project brings 136 affordable apartments to East Palo Alto to help families struggling with high living costs.

Reporting by Sebastian Tung and Jack Lindauer.

06/04/2026

It’s a tale of two schools. Paper and digital. Old and new. The past and the future? Not necessarily. As digital technology falls short, some teachers at Palo Alto High School have returned to paper, and the effects on the budget are measurable. See more in the story below.

It’s a tale of two schools. Paper and digital. Old and new. The past and the future? Not necessarily. As digital technology falls short, some teachers at Palo Alto High School have returned to paper, and the effects on the budget are measurable. For years, Paly has seemed to follow the national tr...

06/04/2026

If you’ve walked around the Palo Alto High School campus lately, you may have noticed how a small woven footbag has taken over campus, as dozens of people every day are joining the trend to play a game from the 90s. See more in the story below.

If you’ve walked around the Palo Alto High School campus lately, you may have noticed how a small woven footbag has taken over campus, as dozens of people every day are joining the trend to play a game from the 90s. Hacky sack, a sport formally called footbag, originally peaked in popularity in th...

06/04/2026

InFocus, Palo Alto High School’s broadcast publication, will be livestreaming the graduation for the Class of 2026 at 5 p. m. Thursday from Earl Hansen Stadium. As in the past few years, the service will provide access for people who cannot attend the ceremony. See more in the story below.

InFocus, Palo Alto High School’s broadcast publication, will be livestreaming the graduation for the Class of 2026 at 5 p.m. Thursday from Earl Hansen Stadium. As in the past few years, the service will provide access for people who cannot attend the ceremony. Senior Jake Wang said he has grandpar...

06/04/2026

InFocus, Palo Alto High School’s broadcast publication, will be livestreaming the graduation for the Class of 2026 at 5 p.m. Thursday from Earl Hansen Stadium.

As in the past few years, the service will provide access for people who cannot attend the ceremony.

Read more at the link in bio.

Reporting by Mack Reller.

06/03/2026

For many Palo Alto High School students working through the school’s on-campus advanced math program, AP Calculus BC has been the end of the road.

But beginning in the 2026-27 school year, qualified students will have the opportunity to continue their math pathway through the Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra course, which will be held on-campus and during the school day — although these courses will receive Foothill College credit and not officially be part of Paly’s catalog.

Reporting by Diego Hakeman and Oscar Varodayan.

06/03/2026

For many Palo Alto High School students working through the school’s on-campus advanced math program, AP Calculus BC has been the end of the road. See more in the story below.

For many Palo Alto High School students working through the school’s on-campus advanced math program, AP Calculus BC has been the end of the road. But beginning in the 2026-27 school year, qualified students will have the opportunity to continue their math pathway through the Multivariable Calculu...