What an incredible way to wrap up the school year! Our recent year-end graduation ceremony was a beautiful, heartfelt celebration of our students’ growth, learning, and the tight-knit community that makes Cornerstone so special. From start to finish, the energy in the room was electric. One of the absolute highlights was seeing our students confidently take the stage to perform in both Chinese and English, beautifully showcasing their bilingual skills and expressive talents.

Hooray! This is the final issue of the Student Chronicle for the 2025–2026 school year! This special edition concludes students' incredible hard work and reflects for the past year. Our young writers and artists shared all the valuable knowledge that they have gained and blissful memories that they have created together. Please see the linked file to enjoy their latest work and celebrate their achievements. Happy reading, and have a great summer, everyone!

We had an incredibly insightful lunch meeting with Nobel Laureate Dr. Myron Scholes on Friday, May 15. Our students were highly engaged, asking thoughtful questions throughout the discussion. In return, Dr. Scholes shared valuable wisdom, leaving the students with several meaningful takeaways as they prepare for middle school. First, he encouraged them to actively absorb knowledge and build a deep foundation, reminding them that curiosity is the key to deepening one's learnin

On May 8th, our kindergarteners took an awesome field trip to the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo and it was a total hit! The students took a deep dive into the rainforest ecosystem, getting up close and personal with a python and a gecko. Beyond the animal encounters, we got a literal taste of the tropics by snacking on banana chips and sipping guava juice. After exploring the museum's exhibits and observing the zoo's diverse residents, the clear highlight for the group was th

Friday, May 1st, our 1st graders enjoyed a wonderful field trip to the Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo. During the visit, students participated in a specialized lesson using live carnivorous plants as a model for study. After observing how these plants capture their prey, the children worked in teams to design their own Hexbug traps in an engaging engineering challenge. It was a joy to see the plant and animal concepts we’ve studied over the last two months come to life. Beyond

At Cornerstone, we firmly believe that physical fitness and good sportsmanship are the cornerstones of a well-rounded education. On April 24, our community demonstrated these values in action during Sports Day! The excitement started weeks ago as students were divided into eight spirited teams. In a display of mentorship and school pride, each team was headed by a fifth-grade leader. When the big day arrived, the energy was electric as each group performed their cheers to kic