Lick-Wilmerding High School

10/06/2026

Making Waves: One student finds her public purpose in the open waters of the San Francisco Bay:

https://www.lwhs.org/about/school-news/details/~board/homepage-news/post/making-waves

09/30/2026

This Student Built Something to Protect Marine Life—3,000 Miles Away

Somewhere in the waters off the coast of Panama, a device built on the LWHS campus is watching sharks swim by.

Student Raj S. '27 designed and built this device — a Baited Remote Underwater Video System, or BRUVS — for MarAlliance, a nonprofit that partners with local fishing communities to protect marine wildlife in places like Panama, Mexico, and Belize. Click to keep reading!

Somewhere in the waters off the coast of Panama, a device built by an LWHS student is watching sharks swim by.

09/16/2026

LWHS students give back! Hear from Arman A. about his initiative to raise awareness about neurodiversity, in the LWHS community and beyond.

Click to read Love Your Brain: An Origin Story

One student shares his initiative to spread awareness about neurodiversity, in the LWHS community and beyond.

06/07/2026

Yesterday’s graduation ceremony was a beautiful way to send off our beloved class of 2026! 🎓 Congratulations! Once a Tiger…always a Tiger! 🐅 We love you!

06/07/2026

The Class of 2026 has left their indelible mark on Lick-Wilmerding’s campus, people, and programs. In this video, 9th, 10th, and 11th graders say THANK YOU. Congrats to our seniors! We will miss you next year! 🫶

05/27/2026

"The most rewarding part of working on the Paper Tiger has been to interview really unique people. Each interview reminds me why journalism is so important; it invites new perspectives by highlighting a diverse range of voices that otherwise might go unheard." — Gabi G-T. ‘26, co-Editor in Chief

Four times a year, a fresh, ink-scented issue of the Paper Tiger lands on campus, featuring stories and perspectives from our student journalists. Read all about it!

Four times a year, a fresh, ink-scented issue of the Paper Tiger lands here on campus, featuring stories and perspectives from our student journalists. Learn how it comes together!

05/26/2026

Celebrating Ethnic Studies at LWHS!

Last month, LWHS students, faculty, staff, and guests once again gathered for our annual Sam Mihara Day of Justice (SMDOJ), an event dedicated to learning beyond the classroom and living our commitment to social justice. Centered on the theme of Ethnic Studies, the day created a bridge between alumnus Sam Mihara's personal story and the vital, ongoing activism of our students and alumni.

On April 29, LWHS students, faculty, staff, and guests once again gathered for our annual Sam Mihara Day of Justice (SMDOJ). Centered on the theme of Ethnic Studies, the day created a bridge between Sam Mihara’s personal story and the vital, ongoing activism of our alumni and students.

05/22/2026

You can’t retire without a little noise!

Congratulations to Ms. Torres (Math) and Madam McLaughlin (French) on teaching their final classes today! As they walked out of their classrooms after their last day of instruction, they were greeted by a sea of cheering students and colleagues, flowers, and a whole lot of love.

Ms. Torres and Madame McLaughlin, thank you for the countless lives you’ve changed, the lessons you’ve taught, and the joy you’ve brought to hundreds of students.

Turn the volume UP for these hallway send-offs!

05/13/2026

On April 29, seven student speakers took the stage for LWHS’ 4th Annual TEDxLick-Wilmerding HS, to share stories centered on the theme of Belonging: Identity, Power, and the Stories We Carry. Through their deeply personal presentations, the students encouraged reflection, challenged assumptions, and sparked meaningful dialogue.

Each year, TEDx LWHS invites students to share an idea or perspective that is important to them. Students combine their writing and public speaking skills with a topic they are passionate about, resulting in a night of compelling and heartwarming stories. It's always a special night for LWHS, and this year was no exception.

Read on! https://www.lwhs.org/about/school-news/details/~board/homepage-news/post/tedx-lwhs

05/07/2026

Early Bird Registration for this amazing opportunity has been extended to May 15th! Please share this with the students in your life who are curious, creative, and/or interested in AI technology.

This is going to be an engaging and fun two weeks—and it includes a workshop on how to effectively showcase your AI Scholars learning in your college applications!

Register today before early-bird pricing expires on May 16, 2026: https://tinyurl.com/LWHSAIScholarsProgram

Unique Summer Opportunity for Bay Area High School Students to Learn How to Build AI!

This summer, Lick-Wilmerding High School is hosting the LWHS AI Scholars Program with Inspirit AI. In this intensive 10-day AI experience, students will learn how to build AI, in a program taught by alumni and graduate students from Stanford and MIT. The AI Scholars experience moves students beyond theory into high-impact creation.

Program Highlights:
• Project-Based Learning: Students build an "AI for Social Good" project tailored to their personal interests, such as medicine, law, or sports.
• Technical Mastery: Build a foundation in Python and the core technologies that drive modern artificial intelligence.
• Mentorship: Students work directly with researchers and PhD candidates from Stanford and MIT.
• Admissions Advantage: Participants attend a specialized College Admissions workshop to learn how to effectively showcase their technical projects in college applications.

July 6-17, 2026 (Mon-Fri) | 9am-Noon | at Lick-Wilmerding High School in San Francisco

Open to all students in grades 9-12, including rising 9th graders and 2026 graduates. No coding experience? No problem! Students will learn the basics before jumping into a hands-on project. Experienced tracks available too!

Space is limited! Bay Area students and families can get more info and register at https://tinyurl.com/LWHSAIScholarsProgram. (Current LWHS families, contact [email protected] to register.)