Last Saturday, February 21st, the Cornerstone campus was transformed into a sea of red and gold for our annual Chinese New Year celebration. This cherished tradition was a beautiful showcase of student leadership and cultural immersion, with every classroom and corner of the school adorned with art projects and student work that reflected the creativity and hard work of our children. The heart of the event was driven by our students, who led vibrant performances and hosted va

This Friday, our 1st grade class students enjoyed a fantastic learning adventure at the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, where they participated in a wonderful class called Phase Changes. The lesson tied in beautifully with our current exploration of the three states of matter—solids, liquids, and gases. Through hands-on, engaging experiments, the children discovered how water can change between all three states under certain conditions, especially when temperature changes. The

On January 19, 2026, Cornerstone School warmly welcomed 13 students from our sister school in Taiwan, Tzu Chi, as part of their biennial visit. Hosted here at Cornerstone, this marked our second time welcoming students from Taiwan for this special cultural exchange. The program has proven to be a deeply meaningful opportunity for both schools; students gained firsthand insight into each other’s cultures, while teachers exchanged rich and valuable pedagogical experiences. Duri

This past Sunday, January 25, the Palo Alto Community Center was filled with festive energy as our 2nd through 5th-grade full-day students returned to the stage for the community’s Chinese New Year celebration. It was a proud moment for our school as our young performers shared their talents and cultural heritage with the local Palo Alto community. Starting at 3 p.m., our students took the stage to dazzle the audience with energetic dance performances and clever magic shows.

On January 23rd, the 4th Grade Koi Class visited Angel Island as part of an educational field trip focused on California history. During the visit, students examined the island’s role as a former immigration station and its significance during key periods in the state’s development. The experience provided students with the opportunity to apply classroom learning to a real historical site, offering firsthand insight into the people and events that shaped California’s cultural

On January 23rd, 2026, the Kindergarten Hippo Class had an incredible opportunity to visit the Palo Alto Police Station, Fire Department, and City Hall—all in one day! This special outing was carefully planned as part of their social science theme on community and good citizenship, giving students a chance to see firsthand what it takes to be real-life community leaders. It was a wonderful experience for the students to learn about the importance of collaboration and open com