The Perennial

Junior High Takes on Science Olympiad

Marie Redondo, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

For the first time in Pinewood history, junior high has launched a Science Olympiad team, which is set to compete in March. The team is currently made up of 15 junior high students and supported...

Pinewood’s Robotics Team Places Second at CalGames Tournament

Ryan Chou, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

Pinewood’s robotics team PWRUP 4765 reached an unprecedented accomplishment at this month’s CalGames competition by reaching the finals and finishing second place overall. During the qualification...

New Robotics Facility Sparks Innovation

Claire Au, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

At the end of the 2024-2025 school year, the Pinewood robotics lab upgraded from Upper Campus’s physics classroom to the Pinewood Engineering Aid and Robotics Lab (PEARL), located in an off-campus...

PantherLink: Pinewood’s New Schoolwide App

Isabella Wang, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

After many years of planning, Pinewood School has officially introduced the PantherLink app. This all-in-one app facilitates communication between students, teachers, and parents. The project...

Students Win Big at John Locke Essay Competition

Adelynn Wang, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

The John Locke Essay Competition, one of the most prestigious international essay competitions in the world, received over 63,000 entries this year from over 190 countries. Out of all the submissions,...

Braxton’s Food Allergy Documentary Premiers

Shanku Parameswaran, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

Pinewood senior Braxton Kimura released his 32-minute documentary “The Last Bite” this last August, marking the next chapter in his effort to raise food allergy awareness through his...

Jamboree Features Old Classics and New Improvements

Nona Brozell, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

The annual Jamboree, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 18, provided both familiar and new experiences centered around connecting the Pinewood community. This year, Pinewood administrators...

Alyson Tom Receives National College Counseling Award

Zachary Choi, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025

Alyson Tom, Pinewood’s Director of College Counseling and Academic Advising, received a national award in August for her college counseling work. Presented by the National Association for...