The story of one student with an idea to impact the world, and just the right support behind him.

LJCDS Students Launch High-Altitude Balloon, Bridging Science and Design. By Dan Lenzen, director of design & innovation and Julia Noe, Lower School design & innovation educator.

La Jolla Country Day School breaks ground on The Hub for Human Impact—a space designed for innovation, collaboration, and real-world problem solving.

The Hub is our investment in interdisciplinary problem-solvers. Throughout the three-story facility, students will identify and research problems, ideate and collaborate with peers and mentors, and learn how to use their voices and minds to better humanity.

The Hub environment squarely positions our students as the next generation to challenge, improve and innovate upon the traditions of society.

Ria Loomba ’25 believes in the power of connection. How one lifer’s dedication to helping others is leaving a mark and shaping her journey in the medical field.