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FDA approves Pfizer, Moderna vaccines for emergency use
On Dec. 11, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine. The...
Alumni panel to be held on Dec. 18
The annual alumni panel will be taking place this Friday on Dec.18. Normally, the alumni from the class...
School expansion allowed against neighbors’ appeal
Country Day has won its zoning fight to expand enrollment and modify the campus footprint, but still needs...
Junior, alumna partner with two Sacramento nonprofits
Country Day junior Arjin Claire and alumna Sahej Claire, ’18, have partnered with two Sacramento nonprofits, Art for...
CSPA Gold Circle awards earned by five current, former Octagon staffers
This story was updated on Dec. 10 to clarify Paul Bauman’s time as adviser for the Octagon. Five...
Annual Run to Feed the Hungry fundraiser goes virtual
Due to COVID-19, the Run to Feed the Hungry annual fundraiser is going virtual to keep serving people...
Seniors apply to college amidst global pandemic
Finding a school that is the right fit for students is the job of Country Day’s college counselors....
Hybrid learning brings benefits, challenges to mental health
On Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, freshman Eliana Robinson rushes to do her homework before 5 p.m. so...
BREAKING NEWS: After weeks with hybrid schedule, school temporarily returns to remote learning
Country Day has suspended its hybrid schedule through Dec. 11, which is two school weeks after the end...
Completing community service becomes a challenge during pandemic
“I wish I had gotten it done before senior year,” senior Hana Lee said, reflecting back on her...
Physical education requirements modified due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the way high school students can complete their four required semesters of physical education, PE....
High school trips for this year remain unlikely
Fall high school trips were canceled last spring due to COVID-19. Usually, high school students go on their...
Sierra homeowners appeal SCDS increase in building space, enrollment cap due to traffic concerns (VIDEO INCLUDED)
Sierra homeowners who live near Country Day have appealed the city’s approval of Country Day’s plan to increase...
Standardized testing policies for college admissions processes change in response to COVID-19
As COVID-19 sweeps across the nation, colleges, universities, teachers and students have been caught in the crossfire of...
High school voters find staying informed a challenge
For seven seniors who have turned 18, the Nov. 3 election will be the first one they’re eligible...
COVID-19 testing to be held on campus for students
COVID-19 testing will be available for students on-campus on Oct. 30, according to Head of School Lee Thomsen’s...
