Though biology teacher Monica Ventrice and Head of Science Department Kim Hudson collaborate with one another as Pinewood faculty, their journeys were very different, revealing that career paths are...
When technology works, no one notices. When it doesn’t, everyone does. At Pinewood, keeping hundreds of devices, networks, and systems running smoothly falls to a small IT team, led by Bill Bates,...
The Pinewood girls basketball team is ranked 15th in the state of California and second in the Central Coast Section, giving them a strong start to the season. The team has an 18-2 record. Their winning...
Pinewood’s Audio/Video Production class is bringing this spring’s musical “Amélie” to life with digital technology. In collaboration with the Performing Arts department, the class will create...
According to a Pollfish study by Cognitive FX, around one-third of Americans turn to AI chatbots for mental health support, fearing judgement from real people. Unfortunately, conversations with AI...
The crowd goes silent. Firmly, she lifts up the heavy pistol until she’s locked on the target. Then, she fires. Competitive pistol shooting is a complex sport, requiring both precise skill and great...
The Pinewood Social Entrepreneurship Program, or PSP, allows many students to pursue passions in a way that is meaningful and impactful. While the seniors are wrapping up the program, this past month...
Dreams are powerful, but they take strength, perseverance, and passion to achieve, as well as the support of others. This is the inspirational message that senior Jennifer Li hopes to spread with...
From organizing a girls soccer bonding trip in San Luis Obispo to running practices that involve coaches, fitness trainers, and specialized training, the two new soccer directors at Pinewood are taking...
The beginning of 2026 saw the rise of new conflicts and the intensification of existing ones. We talked with members of the Pinewood community about the effects of some of these issues.
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Social Studies Department Head, Journalism Advisor, and girls basketball assistant coach Sam Jezak will take a six-week paternity leave as he welcomes his newborn child. During Jezak’s leave, Dr....
Pinewood’s annual Winter Formal dance has been hosted on a variety of diverse venues and this year, the event took place on a yacht. This is a site where Pinewood has previously organized...
