A Pixel Go-To Guide on Standardized Testing (SAT/ACT, PSAT, AP)
A Pixel Go-To Guide on Standardized Testing (SAT/ACT, PSAT, AP)

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.

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LanLan Huang '27Comment
Student Picks: Book and Movie Recommendations
Student Picks: Book and Movie Recommendations

Imagine: the rain taps against the window, your favorite drink is in hand, and you’re cozied up with a blanket on the sofa. The environment is perfect for consuming a book, movie, and TV show (or all three). But what shall you read/watch? In our survey, OHS students answered this question. Here is what they had to say about their favorite books, movies, and TV shows:

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Izzy Nguyen '27Comment
Pronto is Shutting Down—Here's What Students Are Doing
Pronto is Shutting Down—Here's What Students Are Doing

As winter break approaches, OHS students are preparing not only for holidays and family vacations, but also for a change in how they connect with one another. Our main communication platform, Pronto, will be shut down during the break due to staff not being able to monitor the platform. For many students, this decision, while having fair reasoning and quite a lot of thought put into it, raises questions about how friendships, clubs and societies, and group chats will continue without their main platform.

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Gabriel Pereira '31Comment
OHS Fashion: What We Wear To Class
OHS Fashion: What We Wear To Class

"Whenever I'm down in the dumps, I get myself another hat." – Anonymous. Whether you dress to express yourself or just to feel comfortable, we all show up to class in some form of attire. In a survey, thirty-three students shared their Adobe Connect fashion, as well as the strangest outfits they've worn to class. Here's what they said:

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Izzy Nguyen '27Comment
What OHSers Are Grateful For
What OHSers Are Grateful For

"Gratitude helps us see what is there instead of what isn't." – Annette Bridges

As we enter the last month of autumn, November prompts us to appreciate and reflect on our blessings. Regardless whether the blessings are big or small, practicing gratitude has many benefits. Gratitude can improve your wellbeing, strengthen relationships, and help you find hope in challenging times. In a survey, our students shared the blessings in their lives, as well as the ways they showed gratitude. Here are their responses:

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Izzy Nguyen '27Comment
Fieldwork and Friendship: OHS Students Explore Yellowstone with EPI
Fieldwork and Friendship: OHS Students Explore Yellowstone with EPI

The June 28-July 8, 2025 summer student expedition to Yellowstone National Park, organized through Ecology Project International (EPI), combined scientific fieldwork with immersive outdoor living. A total of 2 instructors and 12 students went on the trip. Although some participants had never been to Yellowstone before, many were drawn by a shared interest in wildlife ecology and the chance to connect learning with real-world experiences.

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Sana Tadokoro '29Comment
Open Discourse and Dialogue Initiative
Open Discourse and Dialogue Initiative

In today’s world—where headlines and social media scream conflict and fuel division—disagreement often feels like a dead end. But what if the goal wasn’t to win arguments, but to understand each other? What if, instead of retreating into unproductive debates, we leaned into dialogue—not to erase our differences, but to navigate them with empathy and clarity?

For the students and educators at OHS, who often dive deep into complex topics, whether it be in class, in pronto, or outside the “walls” of our school, this isn’t just a theoretical question. It’s a call to action. 

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Harper Bruner '27Comment
Ice Cream and Pixels: Norcal StartUp Kicks Off the New School Year
Ice Cream and Pixels: Norcal StartUp Kicks Off the New School Year

All over the world, OHSers fled to StartUps to meet their fellow classmates in person at the start of the year. The Norcal StartUp, boasting an attendance of around 160 people, was the biggest StartUp globally. Students of all grades gathered at the Los Altos Community Center on September 6th from 12 to 2 pm for ice cream, board games, and pizza. 

“Compared to the previous startups I have been to, I think this startup really gave students the opportunity to meet other students,” said Aanya Gupta ‘27. 

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Ellie Shen '27Comment
"Due Tomorrow Means Do Tomorrow": Strategies to Combat Procrastination
"Due Tomorrow Means Do Tomorrow": Strategies to Combat Procrastination

Computer? Check. Notebook? Check. Food fuel? Check. Now that you are finally prepared to tackle your long to-do list of assignments, there is nothing that can stop you now. Oh wait. Your hand suddenly reaches for your phone, and by reflex you tap into Instagram. Or Tiktok. Or any other form of entertaining distraction that keeps you away from your studies. Before you know it, hours have passed by, so now you’re racing against time to complete your English essay, submitting just seconds away from the deadline.

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LanLan Huang '27Comment
The Procrastinator's Guide to Holiday Cooking Around the World
The Procrastinator's Guide to Holiday Cooking Around the World

Winter is a great time to embrace “productive procrastination.” If you'd rather spend time in the kitchen than tackling unending homework, tiring studying, or tidying your room, these festive dishes from around the world are the perfect excuse. Not only will you have something delicious to show for it, but you'll also get a taste of how different cultures celebrate the holidays. 

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Syon Bhushan '30Comment
Winter Book & Film Recs
Winter Book & Film Recs

The winter months are often cold and dreary, and oftentimes people give in to the temptation to lie in bed all day. However, the Pixel Journal is happy to provide some winter themed book and movie recommendations to enjoy. 

Please be mindful and check content warnings before reading/watching!

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Rasa Atluri ’25Comment
Daylight Disruption
Daylight Disruption

Twice a year, the clocks spring forward and fall back, marking the start and end of daylight saving time. While intended to conserve energy and make better use of daylight, this biannual change often leaves people scrambling to adjust their routines. For students, the one-hour shift can be particularly disruptive, affecting sleep schedules, productivity, and even emotional well-being.

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Lezhi Zhao '28Comment