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On April 1st–no, it wasn't a joke!–a Space Launch System rocket lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. It was the beginning of Artemis II–the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program–and carried four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft. After more than half a century since Apollo, humanity once again sent astronauts toward the Moon.

Stanford OHS Graduation Weekend is coming! It is not only a time of celebration for the hardworking seniors and a milestone for 8th graders, but also a wonderful opportunity for students, families, instructors, staff, and alumni to gather together on Stanford's campus. We will also be celebrating Stanford OHS's 20th anniversary!

 Inside a day in the life of dedicated and inspiring students at SOHS!

Ramadan- the ninth month of the Islamic calendar known for fasting, prayer, and upliftment of spirit- is observed by Muslims around the world. During this time, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. Apart from fasting, there is also a focus on reading and understanding the Quran (the holy book of Muslims), prayer, self-discipline, and charity.

Attending Stanford OHS full-time comes with many benefits, whether that’s freeing up time for a significant extracurricular, participating in unconventional classes with renowned instructors, or having the luxury of an 11AM alarm. However, we all come to face a single frustration: finding standardized testing sites (and losing quite a bit of sanity doing so). During junior year, OHSers often take the PSAT because the National Merit Scholarship is awarded to national top performers. AP exams are also sought after as high passing scores of 4’s and 5’s allow students the chance to earn college credit, often helping them skip first year gen-ed requirements.

Daylight Savings – the practice of advancing clocks by an hour during the summer – is observed from 2:00 AM local time on March 8th to 2:00 AM local time on November 1st in all US states except Arizona and Hawaii. We asked OHS students to weigh in on their thoughts about its practicality. Here’s what they said:

First published in the fall of 2018 with an issue named The Pieces Fall Into Place, OHS' literary magazine, The Chrysalis, has evolved to welcome more contributors and gain schoolwide recognition for its quality, aesthetics, and inclusivity for creative works. For this article, spotlighting the 2025 Fall edition, Hiraeth, and the upcoming 2026 Spring edition, to be named Insomnia, the three current Editors-in-Chief, Wanzie Li, Anya Singh, and Mona Obedoza, share details about themes, behind-the-scenes work, and what readers can expect from the upcoming 2026 Spring edition.

The OHS 4th Annual Open Tournament took place on September 26th, 2025. In a fast-paced science competition, teams competed to answer challenging toss-up questions and win various prizes. 

“It's basically science jeopardy. Or if you've played quiz bowl, science quiz bowl with less bonuses,” says Josh Tittiranonda ’26, Co-President of the Science Bowl Club. The Science Bowl Club, established since the founding of OHS, has sent teams to various competitions across the nation: SLAC Science Bowl Regional at Stanford, Berkeley Science Bowl at UC Berkeley, MIT Science Bowl at MIT, and more. They conduct weekly meetings that operate as scrimmages, allowing students to practice science bowl matches before competitions. 

The Science Research Club, led by Lakshmi Agarwal ‘26, Aanya Gupta ‘27, Ellie Shen ‘27 and Mika Nonaka ‘27, hosted three guest speakers  to share their journeys in science research and provide a forum for club members to ask questions and get inspired. 

Dear Reader,

Spring forward! Daylight saving time is arriving, meaning our clocks must be set an hour ahead. As I lament over my lost hour—and as spring pours in showers—I also think of warm sunsets late in the evening, rapid rivers, and annual blooms. This season is a gentle reminder that loss is a disguise for transformation; the shifting is unstable in order for plates to settle. 

Meet our new editorial board for the 2023-2024 school year!

Dear Reader,

Aren’t you excited for the holidays? While contemplating the contents of my letter on this issue, I was swept away by yearning: family board games, mac-n-cheese (yum!), apple cider, decorating our Christmas tree. Rather than fighting my desire, I brought the same approach to my vision of OHS. So, in full holiday spirit, here’s a junctioned list of the things I’m grateful for from OHS: