Student Voices vs. Administrative Decisions: The Controversy of the 25-26 Schedule

By Ivy Li & Stephanie Zhang From the addition of the ambiguous “Transdisciplinary Learning and Enrichment” to the controversial removal of the underclassmen’s only flex block, the 2025-26 school schedule has sparked heated debate. Though framed as a move to support student wellbeing, the disrupted balance between classes, extended learning, and clubs has triggered a response far from enthusiastic. A critical question arises within the PD High School community: Why should the unilateral decision of school administration drown out student voice?  2025-2026 Schedule Example with Sample Courses A Summary of Key Changes  1. Extended Learning Restructuring  2. Club Participation Limitations 3. … Continue reading Student Voices vs. Administrative Decisions: The Controversy of the 25-26 Schedule

Earth Week Highlights

By Stephanie Zhang From April 21st to 25th, the service clubs Eco Eagles and Roots & Shoots joined forces to celebrate Earth Week with a weeklong series of engaging, eco-conscious activities. Through creativity, collaboration, and plenty of green spirit, students were inspired to make more sustainable choices in their daily lives. Here’s a look at the highlights: 🍽 Monday: “Meatless Monday” & Earth Day Kahoot -The cafeteria kicked off the week by offering entirely plant-based meals in place of meat. This year’s “Meatless Monday” was met with enthusiastic feedback—many students noted that the vegetarian alternatives were both flavorful and impressively … Continue reading Earth Week Highlights

APAC 2025: A Celebration of Competition and Community 

By Stephanie Zhang This year, SASPD hosted the APAC touch rugby and table tennis games in late January—it was nothing less than exhilarating. The entire campus buzzed with energy as teams from different schools arrived, five touch rugby teams and eight table tennis teams. Each brought their own spirit and demonstrated their athletic prowess, strategy, and teamwork. The atmosphere was vibrant—hallways were filled with teammates strategizing for the next game, spectators eagerly discussing matchups, and volunteers ensuring everything ran smoothly.  What made APAC special wasn’t just the competition itself, but rather the way our entire school enthusiastically embraced it. From … Continue reading APAC 2025: A Celebration of Competition and Community