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Tasmins have been the go to show the entirety of the 2025-2026 school year and now theres competition.
de Trends
Ashley Resnik September 18, 2026

  Throughout these two weeks of school, there has been a noticeable change as some people have transitioned their broken up Tasmin's for something new. While still remaining an evident and prominent part of many de Toledo students' wardrobes....

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de Toledo Top Picks
Elektra Fishman September 18, 2026
Are you looking for a good new show? Are you curious what de Toledo High School students are watching? Let's take a dive into our first show spotlight. 

Rebecca Z. ‘30's Top
Athlete of the Week Spotlight – Sammie S. ’28
From Star Hitter to Setting Others Up For Success
Shelby Lebovitz September 18, 2026
As flip flops are traded for uggs and lemonade for apple cider, it is apparent that volleyball season has begun.

 

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Beautiful English Room Lets in the Light
Jack Sklar September 18, 2026

de Toledo Room 230English Room Zip Code: 91307   With an exceptional value of just under an hour each day, de Toledo room 230 lies front and center of the second floor, overlooking greenery...

Entries of the Artifact Writing Contest
March 18, 2026
Sammie S. '28 setting up her teammate.
Athlete of the Week Spotlight – Sammie S. ’28
Shelby Lebovitz September 18, 2026

As flip flops are traded for uggs and lemonade for apple cider, it is apparent that volleyball season has begun.   The de Toledo Varsity Girls Volleyball team began practicing on July 20th in preparation for their annual tournament where...

Top 5 Things Adults Say to Teenagers That Are Instant Mood-Killers
May 28, 2026

After a long, draining school day filled with tests disparate from the study guide and drama instigated by an attention-seeking friend, nothing pushes a teenager...

Five Study Strategies to Save Your Grades
May 6, 2026

With dreaded finals fast approaching, students have begun cramming. Studying so much material in such a short period of time is stressful, but there are strategies...

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Senior Assassin: The Game Taking Over Senior Year
Senior Assassin: The Game Taking Over Senior Year
Max Bromberg March 27, 2026

You walk into the grocery store after your mom asked you to pick something up for the family. You kindly explain that you can’t go because you have no protection for a senior assassin. She doesn’t care. You walk into the market, petrified of...

From Trip to Turmoil: Experiencing and Escaping the War in Israel
March 13, 2026

Like flies sprayed with hairspray, more and more kids on SIEP were dropping out, even up to the morning of our scheduled flight, because of the tensions growing...

A Week Alone
March 2, 2026

With 53.4% of the student body gone, we took advantage of all the school has to offer. Come along with us to see our adventure!

Student at Valley Beth Shalom Day School Walking into School with Armed Security
Five Security Guards at the Colosseum, Ten at My School
Shelby Lebovitz April 5, 2026

Awarded Best of SNO 2026   Over summer break, my family and I traveled to Rome. In just three short days, we hurried through cobblestone streets to see ancient ruins and towering monuments, gaining a deeper understanding of Italian history...

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Contrast and Community: Uruguayan Exchanges Students’ Outlook on Los Angeles
Michael Burt February 11, 2026

Stepping off a plane in Los Angeles is one thing; stepping onto a high school campus is another. Uruguayan exchange students at de Toledo High School have...

Is the Valley Getting More Dangerous?
Maya Grinberg February 9, 2026

One day the Valley feels safer. Next, the news reports another spike in crime. But the truth lies somewhere in between. Crime in the San Fernando Valley...

Did “No Phones” Kill The JagShack?
Justin Grollman December 13, 2025

The cell phone policy’s perceived hardships are spreading to issues further than what was originally expected. The JagShack,  one of the most consistent...

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Beautiful English Room Lets in the Light
Jack Sklar September 18, 2026

de Toledo Room 230English Room Zip Code: 91307   With an exceptional value of just under an hour each day,...

three dTHS students watching doctors in the operating room during the Guatemala ENT Medical Mission
Six dTHS students assist 97 children with life-saving care in Guatemala.
Justin Grollman April 22, 2026

Every year, dTHS’s Medical Science Academy partners with Mending Kids, a non-profit medical foundation aimed at providing...

Thrills, Chills, and Films with Jacob C.
Jacob C.
Mr. Truschke, Coach Castro, Mr. Willens, and Coach Schultz playing in college. 

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de Toledo’s D1 Faculty on How the Road to College Sports Has Changed
Jona Mass

The journey from high school athlete to college competitor has changed dramatically over the past few decades. What once relied on performance, personal growth, exposure, and coach connections has become a complex process shaped by technology, metrics, and money. Faculty who participated in D1 sports...

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Mr. Truschke, Coach Castro, Mr. Willens, and Coach Schultz playing in college. 

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de Toledo’s D1 Faculty on How the Road to College Sports Has Changed
Jona Mass February 18, 2026
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Super Bowl 60; Storyline Central
Justin Grollman February 6, 2026
Tyler Loop’s Missed Field Goal; the Internet’s Reaction
Maya Grinberg January 21, 2026

We're in the midst of the playoffs, but everyone is still talking about one of the most controversial missed field goals in football during the regular season.  The Ravens trailed the Steelers by 2 points, 26/24, with one play left to snatch their place...

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A Lasting Legacy: Ms. Howard Retires
After serving as the first and only de Toledo principal, Ms. Howard has announced her retirement.
Jade Bral March 27, 2026

After 22 years of leadership, dedication, and a heart-felt connection to de Toledo High school, Principal Ms. Ellen Howard will be retiring at the end of the school year. She has been the only principal in de Toledo history, providing steady leadership...

The Food Pyramid, Flipped Upside Down
Lily Plonka February 18, 2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Surface has altered the Food Pyramid, the basis by which Americans structure their meals. This may have noticeable impacts on American health, as well as undeniable environmental implications. Processed...

Project Heroes Concert
On Friday, October 3rd, the Project Heroes concert brought unity and joy to the dTHS community.
Jade Bral and Lily Plonka October 22, 2025

It’s been two years since October 7, 2023. Two whole years since the day where Jewish people were impacted by the violent massacre in Israel. Now, years later, the Jewish community still feels the grief and tragedy of the day. On Friday, October 3rd,...

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Mrs. Singer poses for a selfie wearing her new de Toledo High School t-shirt.
Mrs. Singer in the Spotlight
Jade Bral April 29, 2026

For the first time in de Toledo history, students will experience a change in principal as someone new steps into the role. Effective July 1st, Mrs. Miriam...

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