The Pearl Post

09/22/2026

Students have been met with multiple new changes, such as new courses and the adult school opening in the 2026-2027 school year. Tap the link to learn more about the student's thoughts on these new changes. 🎥 by Jasmine Thompson.

Students have been met with multiple new changes, such as new courses and the adult school opening in the 2026-2027 school year. Watch this video as they share their thoughts on these new changes.

09/22/2026

In this week’s Photo of the Week, Co-Presidents Luca Alegria and Sofia Grace Pease welcome new Video Club members on Sept. 17. 📸 by Ahmad Jahan Safi.

09/19/2026

Students and staff wore clothing to show off their Hispanic heritage and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month today in the Grove. 📸 by Kara Francies.

09/19/2026

We are excited to announce that The Pearl Post has three NSPA Clips & Clicks Spring 2026 contest winners! We are Third Place for Broadcast News Story, Fourth Place for News Story and Honorable Mention for News Story. Graphic by Julie Rodriguez.

09/18/2026

At 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2026, the school held a moment of silence in memory of the events that occurred on 9/11. Though students never experienced the immediate effects of the attacks, their parents retain vivid memories of their experiences. In this collection of audio and written interviews, DPMHS Student Media members record their parents and their perspectives on the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Tap the link to learn more about the different perspectives and experiences that these parents had during the events of 9/11. 📝 by DPMHS Student Media members. 📸 from National Park Service.

At 8:46 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2026, the school held a moment of silence in memory of the events that occurred on 9/11. Though students never experienced the immediate effects of the attacks, their parents retain vivid memories of their experiences. In this collection of audio and written interviews, DPM...

09/18/2026

Science teacher-librarian Alain Cruz organized a Zoom interview with Fragoso and UCLA engineering student Greeva Ramani through the Mentors with the Engineering Tomorrow program in period 3 physics class on Sept. 16. Students built popsicle bridges and discussed how to make them as sturdy as possible. 📸 by Linus Bossardt.

09/18/2026

Being a first-time principal and a newcomer to the campus provided an array of challenges for Principal Kimberly Figueroa-Oliveira when she started last year in August. One challenge that many might not have known about was the imposter syndrome that came with leading a community that she was unfamiliar with, as well as her internal doubts. “Imposter syndrome is a real thing,” Figueroa-Oliveira said. “(I tried to remind myself) that you’re qualified. You’re able to do it. Stay true to your heart even if it gets really hard.” Tap the link to learn more about Figueroa-Oliveira’s first year experience as a principal. 📝 by Andrew Pulido Gonzalez. 📸 by Gabrielle Turner.

Being a first-time principal and a newcomer to the campus provided an array of challenges for Principal Kimberly Figueroa-Oliveira when she started last year in August. One challenge that many might not have known about was the imposter syndrome that came with leading a community that she was unfami...

09/17/2026

Freshman Alondra Rivera initially felt uneasy and curious about how her experience would be at the start of high school. “I was nervous about making friends,” Rivera said. “But if (the seniors are) happy being in this school for four years, I’m probably going to be happy in this school for four years too.” Tap the link to learn more about how the new Link Crew program welcomed students on campus. 📝 and 📸 by Bethania Terefe.

Freshman Alondra Rivera initially felt uneasy and curious about how her experience would be at the start of high school. “I was nervous about making friends,” Rivera said. “But if (the seniors are) happy being in this school for four years, I’m probably going to be happy in this school for f...

09/16/2026

After nearly 30 years of suspicion surrounding the death of famous rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur (2Pac,) former South Side Compton Crips leader Duane “Keffe D.” Davis was convicted of orchestrating his murder on Sept. 7, 1996. Tap the link to learn more about how justice has finally been delivered for Tupac. Opinion 📝 by Valerie Sanchez. 📸 provided by Valerie Sanchez.

After nearly 30 years of suspicion surrounding the death of famous rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur (2Pac,) former South Side Compton Crips leader Duane “Keffe D.” Davis was convicted of orchestrating his murder on Sept. 7, 1996. Tupac, who was 25 when he was killed, was known as the “greatest rapper...

09/16/2026

Social sciences teacher Franky Ortega’s new book “Cold War California” recently won the Grand Prize at the San Francisco Book Festival in an award ceremony in Los Angeles. “There was some relief (finishing it) but some sense of anxiety wanting to make sure that we had covered all of our bases with respect to content coverage,” Ortega said. “I would comb through, making sure that we had not made any errors.” Tap the link to learn more about Ortega's award-winning book. 📝 by Gabrielle Turner. 📸 provided by Franky Ortega.

Social sciences teacher Franky Ortega’s new book “Cold War California” recently won the Grand Prize at the San Francisco Book Festival in an award ceremony in Los Angeles. “There was some relief (finishing it) but some sense of anxiety wanting to make sure that we had covered all of our base...