Lick-Wilmerding High School

"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!

Inside the Newsroom: Celebrating the Paper Tiger 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!

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.

2026 Sam Mihara Day of Justice: Celebrating Ethnic Studies at LWHS 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.

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!

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

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.)

The Verdict: A Breakout Year for LWHS Mock Trial

If you walk past a Mock Trial meeting, you might hear a student arguing the finer points of the California Evidence Code, or a witness rehearsing a cross-examination. For the 16 students on the LWHS Mock Trial Team, this year has been all about legal strategy, witness prep, and arguing—in the best sense of the word.

Read about their award winning competitive season!

The Verdict: A Breakout Year for LWHS Mock Trial What's Mock Trial? "It’s the court part of Law & Order, but you stick in students instead of adults.” Learn more about the students behind this award winning team!

LWHS' annual Neurodiversity Fair highlights student-led efforts to build understanding and belonging at LWHS. Kudos to the student organizers and our incredible Learning Strategies Center team!

Check out the full story below!

Learning Strategies Center Hosts Fourth Annual Neurodiversity Fair Neurodiversity Fair highlights student-led efforts to build understanding and belonging at LWHS.