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Students found themselves adapting to a new schedule, completing work and finding ways to connect with friends in the midst of a global pandemic.

DHS Students reflect on dealing with the shelter-in-place and ending the year alone

Pratham Dalal, Staff Writer June 1, 2020

On March 13th, the Dublin Unified School District called an emergency board meeting to decide how to address the spread of COVID - 19. In the first few minutes district superintendent, Dr. Dave Marken...

DHS alumni organized the protest to show solidarity against police brutality. Several students were individually named on online platforms, leading to concern that their positions would be misrepresented online.  (Courtesy of protest organizers.)

Community expresses outrage over the death of George Floyd

Kaushikee Nayudu, Editor-in-Chief May 31, 2020

The following article should not be considered an endorsement of the student opinions or movements mentioned. Furthermore, any perception of bias is a reflection of the author’s opinions and not intended...

The board discusses adopting a credit, no-credit policy during a live-streamed board meeting. The motion failed 3-2.

Board of Trustees Strikes Down Credit/No Credit Grading Policy in 3-2 Vote

Riya Chopra, Co-Managing Editor April 22, 2020

At the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday evening, the Board struck down staff’s recommendation for a district-wide  Credit/No Credit (C/NC) grading system in a 3-2 vote. The meeting...

The board unanimously approves Dr. Markens announcement that schools will be closed  until April 13th on March 13th. Now, the closure of classrooms has been formally extended until May 1st but it is unlikely schools will reopen this school year.

DUSD Superintendent announces Dublin classrooms will not reopen this school year

Kaushikee Nayudu, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2020

Update: Dublin schools are officially closed for the rest of this year following Governor Newsom’s press conference on April 1st, 2020. Superintendent Marken made the official announcement at 3:45 on...

Dublin Schools Close for Four Weeks to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Dublin Schools Close for Four Weeks to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Kaushikee Nayudu, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2020

During the special board meeting earlier today, the DUSD Superintendent, Dr. Dave Marken, announced that in response to COVID-19 and acknowledging that “unprecedented times require unprecedented actions,”...

Following Pressure to Close Schools DUSD Board Discusses COVID-19

Following Pressure to Close Schools DUSD Board Discusses COVID-19

Kaushikee Nayudu, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2020

During a special extension to the regular meeting on Tuesday, March 10th, the Dublin Unified School District board discussed the COVID-19 and the procedures in place to prevent transmission of the disease...

Are DHS Students Politically Aware? Do They Want to Be?

Riya Chopra, Co-Managing Editor March 11, 2020

In March 2017, the Dublin Shield staff interviewed students and staff on campus to gauge how politically aware and active students were. In the three intervening years, the political chaos that had just...

Views, Food, and Cafes: The Ultimate Holiday Guide to San Francisco

Views, Food, and Cafes: The Ultimate Holiday Guide to San Francisco

Ayla Teittinen, Travel Correspondent December 21, 2019

If you’re in town during the holidays, a trip to San Francisco is a great idea. Ayla Teittinen loves photography and travel; with the experience of planning several trips to San Francisco, she’s...

DUSD Board Approves $30+ million to Modernize Dublin Elementary

DUSD Board Approves $30+ million to Modernize Dublin Elementary

Riya Chopra and Kaushikee Nayudu December 5, 2019

During the December 2nd, 2019 special school board meeting, a motion to approve an implementation plan to modernize Dublin Elementary School passed unanimously, a notable break from the divisions...

Dr. Marken, pictured in the middle, was appointed by the Board of Trustees in April 2019.

Dr. Dave Marken’s Return to Dublin Unified School District

Riya Chopra, Co-Managing Editor November 18, 2019

The Dublin Unified School District started off the 2019-2020 school year with a new interim superintendent, Dr. Dave Marken. Dr. Marken has been appointed to this position until the spring of 2021, when...

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