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Torreys Recognized

10/3/2023

We’re bursting with pride.

Butterfly Day 2023

9/28/2023

The LJCDS community joins together to honor the children lost in the Holocaust.

Alumni Awards

9/19/2023

Alumni were recognized during the inaugural awards ceremony.

Introducing New Faculty and Staff Members

9/12/2023

Meet the newest members of the LJCDS community.

BAK’D Apple Award

9/6/2023

Faculty and staff were honored with this annual award.

The X Factor

8/7/2023

David Jen ’98 decides what radical new technology to finance at X, The Moonshot Factory.

Building a Better Middle School

7/26/2023

Kelsey Jones ’02 launches an independent school with an equity and inclusion focus.

A Speakeasy Promotes Connection and Conversation

7/24/2023

Rhys Osborne ’16 is the owner of an absinthe speakeasy that offers an artisanal drinking experience while fostering social interaction.

Managing Very Well

7/20/2023

Vinny Pujji ’10 is the managing partner and co-founder of Left Lane Capital, a venture capital and early growth equity firm.

Torreys Together in Television

7/12/2023

Alumnae work on Emmy-nominated television series.

More Than Enough

7/10/2023

Jessica Hershfield ’08 is the founder and CEO of Just Enough Wines, a company that produces high-quality, great-tasting wine in the convenience of a can.

Artistic Innovations for a Better World

6/6/2023

Design and innovation students create tools to enhance the experience of medically fragile patients their age.

Forgiveness

6/6/2023

The director of wellness offers tools and techniques for cultivating forgiveness.

The Power of Creation: Young People as Digital Authors

6/6/2023

The director of writing, communication and media literacy decodes the selfie to examine the creation process.

A Grand Impact

6/5/2023

Susie Nordenger retires after 36 years at LJCDS.

Honoring a Devoted Librarian

6/5/2023

Lorrie Culver retires after 15 years of service.

Connecting Past and Present: The Brizolis Family Legacy at LJCDS

6/5/2023

Two alumni return as parents—and both father and son share the same kindergarten teacher.

Empowering Fourth Graders

6/5/2023

Lower School students promote cultural inclusivity by modeling leadership and connection.

Grade 7 Changemakers Improve Community

6/5/2023

Middle schoolers create community action projects to make a difference.

One Earth, Many Solutions

6/5/2023

Students unite the community to help the environment by organizing an Earth Day conference.

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

6/2/2023

We proudly congratulate the 122 graduates of the class of 2023.

Do What Makes You Come Alive

6/2/2023

Upper School Humanities Educator Colin Dalton addresses the class of 2023 during commencement.

Exhibiting Resilience

6/2/2023

Siddharth Das addresses the class of 2023 during commencement.

Through the Lens of Harris Feinman

6/1/2023

Attending Wake Forest University

Through the Lens of Madeleine “Maddy” Goldman

6/1/2023

Attending Northwestern University

Through the Lens of Sophia Hwang

6/1/2023

Attending Northeastern University

Through the Lens of Max Muzquiz

6/1/2023

Attending New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Through the Lens of Emma Tootell

6/1/2023

Attending Tulane University

Through the Lens of Eric Yang

6/1/2023

Attending UCLA

Through the Lens of Zitao “Albert” Yang

6/1/2023

Attending Caltech

Creating a Culture of Reading

4/27/2023

The head librarian shares how a love for reading is the foundation of lifelong learning.

LJCDS: A Leader in Design and Innovation

4/27/2023

The director of design and innovation shares the lessons learned and successes in building the program.

Outstanding Achievements: Torreys Recognized for Excellence in Various Disciplines

4/26/2023

We’re bursting with pride to share students’ accomplishments in academics, arts, athletics and robotics.

Global Education for Middle School

4/25/2023

Global education opportunities offer the development of global competencies and the exploration of students’ personal leadership styles.

The MVP of Field Hockey

4/25/2023

Coach Jackson builds a field hockey program at LJCDS.

Strengthening the Brain

4/24/2023

Learning how to strengthen the brain equips students with the skills to take control of their busy lives and puts them on the path to success.

The Role of AI in College Admissions

4/19/2023

The managing director of college counseling explains how artificial intelligence is showing up in the college application process.

Machine Learning Foundation Forged by Faculty

4/18/2023

Alumna Samantha Staszak ’12 shares how LJCDS provided her with a strong foundation for a career in data science and her role as a machine learning engineer.

Blue Bash Breaks Another Record

4/14/2023

LJCDS' annual fundraiser makes history by surpassing last year's all-time high.

Building Toolboxes for Success in a Diverse World

3/22/2023

The director of the Learning Resource Center shares how students explore various strategies and techniques to find what helps their brains learn best.

Harnessing Anxiety: We Can Learn So Much From an Arts Education

3/22/2023

The director of visual and performing arts explains why nervous apprehension before a performance is healthy.

Cum Laude 2023

3/21/2023

Inductees from the classes of 2023 and 2024 are recognized.

Free-Style—All-School Art Show

3/21/2023

Students of all ages express themselves in this year’s All-School Art show.

LJCDS Educator Releases Poetry Book

3/20/2023

Congratulations to Director of Writing, Communication and Media Literacy Luke Jacob, who released his newest poetry collection, Sympathetic Beasts, on March 21, 2023.

Positive Psychology

3/20/2023

Rady Children’s Hospital doctor explains how to pursue well-being rather than trying to eradicate negative emotional states.

The Reliability and Bias of News Sources

3/17/2023

The founder and CEO of Ad Fontes Media visits LJCDS.

The Road From the Innovation Lab to MIT to Entrepreneurship

3/16/2023

Alumnus Rostam Reifschneider ’17 shares how LJCDS Design and Innovation classes changed his life.

Career Day 2023

3/14/2023

Alumni return to campus to share their experiences in the working world.

LJCDS Advances Green Energy Goals

3/13/2023

The school joins community leaders in sourcing 100% renewable electricity.

Martin Luther King III Visits LJCDS to Launch Say It Now

2/28/2023

LJCDS students are part of a gratitude movement with Say It Now and Martin Luther King III.

2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

2/27/2023

Eight students were awarded in a national creative contest.

Congrats to our Triple CIF Champions

2/27/2023

Women’s basketball, men’s basketball and men’s soccer clinch CIF division titles and advance to the Southern California Regional Playoffs.

Fun, Rewarding or Both?

2/27/2023

The director of athletics explains how sports are both fun and rewarding.

Meet Mr. Rowling: The educator inspiring young musicians

2/27/2023

How LJCDS Middle School music teacher Joe Rowling brings out the best in his students

Once a Torrey, Always a Torrey

2/27/2023

The relationships keep building, even after graduation, across the miles.

Financial Literacy for the Next Generation

2/24/2023

Alumnus returns to campus to teach the power of compounding to Grades 5–12 and adults.

Which Summer Program Looks Best on My College App?

2/22/2023

From the arts to business and STEM to humanities, college counseling explains the benefits of summer programs.

Theater Tech Leads to Life in New York

2/20/2023

An alumna’s decision in seventh grade changes her trajectory into a career she never considered.

Impact of the Latest Technology on Education

1/31/2023

The assistant head of school for institutional advancement looks back on the role of technology in education with the introduction of ChatGPT.

Little Humans Can Do Big Things

1/30/2023

Lower School Educator Krystina Jimenez encourages first graders to be problem solvers and work together to build their community.

Museum of Activism: Grade 8 Explores the Power of Individual Action

1/27/2023

Middle School students learn about activism and its impact on society while honing research and presentation skills.

Flawless—Student Shines in NYT Writing Contest

1/26/2023

A sophomore pens a story about her dad and is selected in an international writing contest.

Two Torreys Chosen for McDonald’s All-American Team

1/25/2023

ESPN announced two LJCDS women’s basketball players earned spots on the all-star team.

Youth Art Month 2023 Exhibition

1/24/2023

Students represent LJCDS at the county and regional Youth Art Month Exhibition.

Benefits of Expressive Therapies for Children and Adolescents

1/23/2023

The school counselor shares how creative expression can help children deal with emotions.

Peer Classroom Observation Promotes Professional Growth

1/23/2023

Lower School teachers observe writing workshops in colleagues’ classrooms.

Fashion Career by Day, Podcaster by Night

1/19/2023

Alumna Ali Jackson ’05 juggles the fashion industry, dating coaching, podcasting and volleyball.

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