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Cultivating creativity, connecting to humanity: Michelle Crincoli

By Molly Pinsky, 9th Grade • April 16, 2026

Returning English teacher Michelle Crincoli is devoted to connecting her students to creativity. Ms. Crincoli teaches 11th grade Banned Books and 12th...

Exploring evolution, environmental science at the La Brea Tar Pits

By Orly Zucker, 11th grade • April 16, 2026

On December 9th, 20 students from the combined junior and senior Environmental Science class toured the La Brea Tar Pits on Wilshire Boulevard. The museum...

PRECIOUS: Students' access to phones is even more restricted this year, thanks to an update to last year's phone use policy.

Spring semester brings more phone policy changes, but yields better student interaction

By Daniella Deitcher, 9th Grade • March 10, 2026

For the 2025-6 school year, Shalhevet instituted a new phone policy banning the use of phones on campus. An update to the policy, which requires all students...

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DOMINATING: Senior Captain Sam Jacobson navigates a wall of Jordan High School defenders during the CIF quarterfinals in Long Beach

Firehawks Basketball season went beyond the box scores

By Emil Kestenbaum, 11th Grade • March 10, 2026

The 2025-2026 season began with a looming question: Could a program defined by a decade of success survive a major coaching change? Tim Tucker, who previously served as assistant coach to the boys team and athletic director, took on Firehawks’ leadership with a defensive-first approach as head coach, and by mid-December of the season, the Firehawks found themselves with an 8-7 win-loss record. “Some...

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