San Mateo County will hold the third annual Pride Prom on Friday, April 18th. Free for all students, Pride Prom creates an inclusive space for any student in San Mateo County to celebrate themselves and their self-expression without fear of judgment. “Pride Prom’s mission is to make a space for […]
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What SMHS did for Spring Break
The weather has warmed up, and the second semester is coming to a close meaning spring break has come and gone! This year, spring break took place from March 31st to April 4th and was a great time to take a rest from school before finals and the end of […]
The Cafeteria is Hiring!
If you are interested in having a part-time job, San Mateo is hiring student workers for the Cafeteria! This is a great opportunity to learn more about teamwork, responsibility, organization and more. Read on to learn more about the positions available and the benefits of working in the cafeteria. Ms. […]
Career Expo
On September 10th, our school provided the San Mateo community with an exposition of careers that grabbed the attention of students and families from around the district, as well as adults looking to explore new professional pathways. Ms. Kane, the Career and Volunteer Coordinator at SMHS, organized more than sixty […]
Games to Play With Your Friends Over Zoom
It’s officially been one full year since San Mateo High School started distanced learning. This year has been like no other, testing our capabilities as human beings to interact with each other in an unusual, completely online format. Friends and families have had to get creative with gatherings, which has […]
Easiest Skateboard Tricks for Beginners
At the height of the pandemic, many hobbies started to gain popularity, one of which was skateboarding. Skateboarding has easily become one of the most popular activities to do during the pandemic. When people first start skateboarding, they hope to someday become the next Tony Hawk, but that takes time. […]
What Makes Among Us So Popular?
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, many are searching for new ways to connect with people. It seems that the online multiplayer video game Among Us is everyone’s new favorite pastime. Development company Intersloth released Among Us on June 15th, 2018, but initially it was not getting many players. In the […]
San Mateo’s Pandemic Pets
In the midst of COVID-19 and shelter-in-place, one can get pretty lonely. It has become increasingly difficult to see friends and family, particularly those that live far away. In light of these circumstances, the growing amount of time at home provides an excellent opportunity to gain a new companion– one […]
Zooming In
It’s been six months since the coronavirus outbreak happened. We’ve been trying to cope with the virus for so long and now, it’s time to go back to school. Not just students, but the whole staff will need to adapt to the new “zoom format” for a while since we […]
Junne Bakery: A Student Business
Everyone has spent their time differently during the past six months of social distancing. Some have picked up a new hobby, such as sewing, painting, and reading. Some have taken this time to relax and take a break from their typical fast-paced lives. Others have seized it as an opportunity […]