Two years ago, the Guild and Commons switched out its iconic porcelain dishware for single-use paper and compostable plastic products, a decision that left students surprised. Now, many of their questions...

At Sonoma Academy, being a man could mean waiting your turn in the lunch line, splitting the last cookie, or graciously accepting banishment from the sack circle after your foot-eye coordination has proven...

English, Math, Science, and History. These are the four core subjects in schools worldwide. Together, they form the foundation of what society deems a well-rounded education, which teaches students essential...

At Sonoma Academy, we are entitled. As a highly privileged, majority-white school, students are positioned within a system that proudly prioritizes individual experience, boasting the robust infrastructure,...

If you’re a student at SA, you’ve had an advisory. When first joining one, you’re told that this is a mixed-grade group that you’ll have throughout your whole high school career to support you....

In 2026, the Commissioner of Major League Baseball approved a groundbreaking new technology called ABS. ABS (Automated Ball-Strike System) is a brand-new innovation that allows batters, pitchers or catchers...

In November 2025, the cross-country girls’ team went to the California CIF Division 5 State Championships in Clovis, CA and placed 5th. I don’t think we talked about it enough. And I think it’s because...

As students, we have the opportunity to get involved at SA in numerous ways. We can make our voices heard by sharing personal experiences and thoughts at Community Meeting, joining a leadership committee...

When imagining a library, what is the first thing that comes to mind? I envision it as a quiet, relaxing area to read and study. However, at SA, there are noise-level disturbances in the library that I...

At Sonoma Academy, there has been a dramatic shift around conversations around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or DEI. Over the past few years, I’ve felt the structure and energy of DEI work on campus...

In 2023, Sonoma Academy made an announcement that surprised many members of its community: they would no longer be offering Advanced Placement courses. They replaced them with Advanced Studies courses. The...

Sonoma Academy is a place that prides itself on thoughtfulness and the encouragement to have discourse among students and staffulty. I have noticed recently there are parts of our culture that remain notably...