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Mandarin Students Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Sep 28, 2026

Mandarin Students Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

Last week, students in the PCS Mandarin Program celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节). They learned about the legends and traditions behind the hol...

PCS Senior Scholar-Athletes Commit to Colleges

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Sep 15, 2026

PCS Senior Scholar-Athletes Commit to Colleges

We are proud to announce that two PCS Seniors have committed to colleges where they will continue sharpening her tremendous talents in the classroom a...

Club Fair Showcases Student Creativity, Passion & Commitment

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Sep 10, 2026

Club Fair Showcases Student Creativity, Passion & Commitment

This year's Club Fair featured 48 student-led clubs -- that's more than 1 club for every 10 current PCS students! Club life is vibrant, approachable ...

PCS Athletics Gets a Boost with Twice the Todd!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Sep 03, 2026

PCS Athletics Gets a Boost with Twice the Todd!

There's a new face (if not a new name) in the PCS Athletics Office these days, with the addition of Todd Hollenbeck to our team as Assistant Athle...

Seniors Write Community Statement on Supporting Each Other Through College Admissions Process

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Sep 01, 2026

Seniors Write Community Statement on Supporting Each Other Through College Admissions Process

Each fall, PCS English Teacher Dr. Perera teaches a unit on the Frank Bruni book Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be . This year, his AP literature...

Student Senators Run Clever Campaigns

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Sep 01, 2026

Student Senators Run Clever Campaigns

More than 70 students applied for PCS student government leadership positions this year. Many of them are running grade-level senate campaigns and dec...

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PCS ranks highly again this year!

Aug 25, 2026

PCS ranks highly again this year!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Alumni Honored at Eagle Scout Ceremony

Aug 24, 2026

PCS Alumni Honored at Eagle Scout Ceremony

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

AP Mandarin Classes Enjoy Creative Brain Breaks

Aug 14, 2026

AP Mandarin Classes Enjoy Creative Brain Breaks

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Teachers Bring "Building Thinking Classrooms" Model Across Subjects

Aug 12, 2026

Teachers Bring "Building Thinking Classrooms" Model Across Subjects

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Need a boost? Student-made hallway affirmations lift PCS moods!

Aug 12, 2026

Need a boost? Student-made hallway affirmations lift PCS moods!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS has TALENT!

May 18, 2026

PCS has TALENT!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Boys' Volleyball Headed to CCS Playoffs!

May 06, 2026

Boys' Volleyball Headed to CCS Playoffs!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Senior Signs with Division 1 Equestrian Program!

Apr 30, 2026

Senior Signs with Division 1 Equestrian Program!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Student Musicians Stand Out at the Music in the Parks Festival

Apr 27, 2026

PCS Student Musicians Stand Out at the Music in the Parks Festival

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Art Show 2026 Hosts Beautiful Opening Reception!

Apr 23, 2026

Art Show 2026 Hosts Beautiful Opening Reception!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Math & Science Day Presentations Feature PCS Parents & Alumni

Mar 30, 2026

Math & Science Day Presentations Feature PCS Parents & Alumni

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Student Creativity & Skill on Display at the World Language Fair 2026!

Mar 16, 2026

Student Creativity & Skill on Display at the World Language Fair 2026!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Celebrates Lunar New Year 2026

Mar 02, 2026

PCS Celebrates Lunar New Year 2026

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Fusion 2026: So. Much. Fun!

Feb 09, 2026

Fusion 2026: So. Much. Fun!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

And the Grammy Goes to....

Feb 02, 2026

And the Grammy Goes to....

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Earns AP Honor Roll Platinum Award

Feb 02, 2026

PCS Earns AP Honor Roll Platinum Award

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Star Basketball Player Scores 1000 Points!

Jan 29, 2026

PCS Star Basketball Player Scores 1000 Points!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Girl Power: PCS Soccer and Basketball Teams Remain Undefeated in Our Leagues!

Jan 22, 2026

Girl Power: PCS Soccer and Basketball Teams Remain Undefeated in Our Leagues!

Student Postcards Urge Action on Climate Change

Jan 20, 2026

Student Postcards Urge Action on Climate Change

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Seventh Graders Shine with Impressive English Presentations

Jan 12, 2026

Seventh Graders Shine with Impressive English Presentations

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

The Multiple Lives of Lauren Friend: Faculty Dean and Published Philosopher

Dec 08, 2025

The Multiple Lives of Lauren Friend: Faculty Dean and Published Philosopher

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS 7th Grader Jayden Xing is a Speech & Debate Champion!

Nov 10, 2025

PCS 7th Grader Jayden Xing is a Speech & Debate Champion!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Scholar-Athletes Triumph on the PCS Cross-Country Team

Nov 10, 2025

Scholar-Athletes Triumph on the PCS Cross-Country Team

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Hands-On Learning Takes Flight: Physics Comes Alive with Hovercrafts

Nov 07, 2025

Hands-On Learning Takes Flight: Physics Comes Alive with Hovercrafts

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Pumas win at Girls' Volleyball Senior Night

Oct 28, 2025

Pumas win at Girls' Volleyball Senior Night

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Ultimate Frisbee Team Shines at the Fog 5 Cup!

Oct 20, 2025

PCS Ultimate Frisbee Team Shines at the Fog 5 Cup!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Fall Music Performances Bring PCS Community Together

Oct 20, 2025

Fall Music Performances Bring PCS Community Together

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Girls' Flag Football Plays Homecoming Game-- PCS Community Shows Up!

Oct 14, 2025

Girls' Flag Football Plays Homecoming Game-- PCS Community Shows Up!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Freshmen Earn Title at U.S. Junior Olympic Sailing Regatta

Oct 08, 2025

PCS Freshmen Earn Title at U.S. Junior Olympic Sailing Regatta

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Supervisor Martinez Speaks at Fall Fabu

Sep 26, 2025

Supervisor Martinez Speaks at Fall Fabu

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Students Lead National Sea Scouts Flagship

Aug 25, 2025

PCS Students Lead National Sea Scouts Flagship

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Students Take Third Place in International Robotics Competition!

Aug 18, 2025

PCS Students Take Third Place in International Robotics Competition!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS 8th Graders Excel in Santa Cruz County Math Competition

May 28, 2025

PCS 8th Graders Excel in Santa Cruz County Math Competition

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Incredible PCS Drama Season Draws to a Close

May 27, 2025

Incredible PCS Drama Season Draws to a Close

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Swim Finishes a Strong Season!

May 27, 2025

PCS Swim Finishes a Strong Season!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Student Wins Third Place in World's Largest STEM Science Fair

May 20, 2025

PCS Student Wins Third Place in World's Largest STEM Science Fair

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Students Take Top Prizes at Dickens Day of Writing

May 12, 2025

PCS Students Take Top Prizes at Dickens Day of Writing

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS 8th Grader Takes First Place in County-Wide Art Contest!

May 08, 2025

PCS 8th Grader Takes First Place in County-Wide Art Contest!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Student Duo Wins Top Prize at the State Invention Convention!

May 05, 2025

PCS Student Duo Wins Top Prize at the State Invention Convention!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Ultimate Wins Spring League Championship!

Apr 28, 2025

PCS Ultimate Wins Spring League Championship!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

14 PCS Students Participate in World Language Showcase

Apr 21, 2025

14 PCS Students Participate in World Language Showcase

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

FIVE World Languages Ring Out in the PCS Hallways

Mar 24, 2025

FIVE World Languages Ring Out in the PCS Hallways

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Sweeps 2025 County Science Fair!

Mar 20, 2025

PCS Sweeps 2025 County Science Fair!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Musicians Perform for the Santa Cruz Community

Mar 10, 2025

PCS Musicians Perform for the Santa Cruz Community

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Grupo Folklórico Los Mejicas visits PCS

Feb 27, 2025

Grupo Folklórico Los Mejicas visits PCS

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Mock Trial Heads to State!

Feb 24, 2025

Mock Trial Heads to State!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Another Wonderful Fusion Show Wraps Up

Feb 11, 2025

Another Wonderful Fusion Show Wraps Up

Spectacular Varsity Girls Basketball Upset!

Feb 10, 2025

Spectacular Varsity Girls Basketball Upset!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Alumnus Wins a Grammy!

Feb 06, 2025

PCS Alumnus Wins a Grammy!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Aria Menon can really spell!

Feb 04, 2025

Aria Menon can really spell!

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Looking for a dose of good news?

Jan 27, 2025

Looking for a dose of good news?

Your PCS Mental Health Team

Jan 09, 2025

Your PCS Mental Health Team

Congratulations Nirshan Perera! 2023 National Endowment for Humanities Grant Awardee

Jan 09, 2025

Congratulations Nirshan Perera! 2023 National Endowment for Humanities Grant Awardee

Congratulations Antonella Russo-Jimenez, Kaykhine Htay & Eva Ramirez-Truse! 2024 College Board National Recognition Awardees

Jan 09, 2025

Congratulations Antonella Russo-Jimenez, Kaykhine Htay & Eva Ramirez-Truse! 2024 College Board National Recognition Awardees

Ms. Gardner's Latin Classes Make a Dead Language Come Alive

Dec 16, 2024

Ms. Gardner's Latin Classes Make a Dead Language Come Alive

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS Sophmore's Research Featured in Lookout

Dec 09, 2024

PCS Sophmore's Research Featured in Lookout

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Coastal Honor Choir sings at Santa Clara University

Nov 12, 2024

Coastal Honor Choir sings at Santa Clara University

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

PCS' Award-winning Model UN Team

Oct 21, 2024

PCS' Award-winning Model UN Team

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins

Another Successful Fall Fabu

Sep 27, 2024

Another Successful Fall Fabu

by Ildi Carlisle-Cummins