On October 24, Dr. Jacqueline Bonds, a professor and researcher at the University of San Diego, visited campus to speak with AP Psychology students about neuroscience, neurotransmitters, and her path to a career in research.

Students recently had the opportunity to hear from two inspiring professionals as part of Pacific Ridge School’s Spark Session series—lunchtime conversations designed to help students explore how personal passions can grow into purposeful careers.

Every 9th-grade student at Pacific Ridge School recently took part in the Poetry Out Loud competition, an inspiring annual event that celebrates the art of performance and the power of language.