The Pearl Post

09/05/2025

For the third day of Spirit Week, students and staff dressed up in outfits inspired by the number one song on the Billboard charts on the day of their birth. Check out this reel to see students’ and staff’s outfits! 📹 by Jasmine Thompson.

09/03/2025

“With a team of both passionate, new and experienced journalists, we’re beyond excited to continue working productively and efficiently in the newsroom this school year.” Read about our plans and ambitions for this year in this editorial. 📸 by Alex Salcedo.

With a staff consisting of 23 students, we are all thrilled to produce timely and reliable content for The Pearl Post for the 2025-2026 school year. In previous years, our staff has been split into two periods due to Career Technical Education class requirements, making communication often difficult...

09/03/2025

In this week's Photo of the Week, parents of new students participate in icebreakers with math teacher Tuan "Duke" Huynh during Back-to-School Night on Aug. 26. 📸 by Brenden Rosenthal.

09/02/2025

And the winner of the concert tickets to go see indie singer, songwriter and producer Rocco is…

Special thanks to MOXIE for the tickets!

08/29/2025

During a fire drill at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Administrative Assistant Jennifer Miranda takes a count of each class as students line up with their teachers. 📸 by Brenden Rosenthal and Cecia Herrera.

08/29/2025

A rewarding week for Daniel Pearl Magnet High School students, who gather their class prizes after a series of shark activities. From color wars to a bait toss challenge, it is safe to say that these prizes are well deserved. 📸 by Alex Salcedo, Louise Gabrielle, and Cecia Herrera.

08/29/2025

After the retirement of counselor Martina Torres, Virginia Morales stepped up to lead the students of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School on a path to academic success. Not only does she plan to help students harness their full potential, but she also aims to create an environment of emotional support and safety. Read more about the new counselor in this article by Valerie Sanchez. 📸 by Valerie Sanchez. Link to the story down below.
https://www.thepearlpost.com/35485/showcase/new-counselor-aims-for-new-successes-this-school-year/ #

08/29/2025

Today is the last day to pre-purchase your 2026 Prestige Yearbook. Starting tomorrow, the price will change to $65. By placing an order today, you will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win two concert tickets to see Rocco Yellow at the Fonda Theatre on Sept. 5. Click the link below to buy the 2026 Prestige Yearbook.
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1964561/DANIEL-PEARL-MAGNET-HIGH-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025080812151072096/CATALOG_SHOP?utm_campaign=linkinbio&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio

08/29/2025

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08/28/2025

Yesterday, DPMHS families attended Back-to-School Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Parents learned more about the school, talked to teachers and learned about the courses their children are taking. 📸 by Alex Salcedo.

08/28/2025

After Principal Armen Petrossian stepped down in June, Kimberly Figueroa-Oliveira was appointed to lead the school. In her first year as principal, she’s excited to unify the school community and improve the low enrollment. Read more about the new principal in this article by Andrew Pulido. 📸 by Andrew Pulido.

New Principal Kimberly Figueroa-Oliveira’s views on the role of education are shaped by her past. When she was attending Manual Arts Sr. High School in Los Angeles, her family was evicted from their apartment and they were left homeless. Eventually, she moved up north to Palmdale, where she stayed...

08/28/2025

Congratulations to our National Student Press Association's Clips & Clicks Winners for the spring 2025 Clips & Clicks contest! Graphic by Jenny Marquez.