The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Professor Pedro Noguera listens to superintendent Polly Bove introduce him to MVHS faculty. Noguera came to MVHS by request of Polly Bove to speak on equity in the classroom. Photo by Om Khandekar.

Professor Pedro Noguera gives equity presentation for staff

Priya Reddy September 22, 2017
Presentation for staff seeks to teach them about equity and better teaching practices
Student stress remains the same after “homework-free” Thanksgiving

Student stress remains the same after “homework-free” Thanksgiving

Tal Marom November 30, 2015

s I was watching all my friends’ Snapchat stories on Monday morning before school, as I usually do, I was surprised. An overwhelming number of my friends were up until 2 a.m. or later finishing homework....

Administration makes plans to install new gender neutral bathrooms

Administration makes plans to install new gender neutral bathrooms

Sneha Gaur October 21, 2015
The plan for the new bathrooms is a step forward, according to students, towards inclusion
One minute perspectives on the dress code

One minute perspectives on the dress code

Meghna Gaddam September 15, 2015
Staff and students explain what they think of the dress code
 Q&A with Nico Flores: National Blue Ribbon award

Q&A with Nico Flores: National Blue Ribbon award

Pranav Iyer November 4, 2014
Dean of Students Nico Flores explains the significance of the National Blue Ribbon award
Students exit the MVHS campus around noon and wait on Fort Baker Dr. for their rides home. Principal April Scott made an announcement over the school’s PA system about 30 minutes into fifth period to inform students that school would be out of session for the remainder of the day. Photo by Varsha Venkat.

Breaking News: School cancelled due to damaged water main

Varsha Venkat March 25, 2014
Due to MVHS’s inability to provide restroom and food service, administrators close the school midway through fifth period on March 25.

Sue Gunderson, former Executive Assistant to the principal, succumbs to brain cancer

Steven Lim February 16, 2014
Gunderson leaves behind legacy of dedication to friends and education.

School Site Council provides funding to student clubs

Karen Feng February 11, 2014
Council met Feb. 6 to discuss funding, receive principal’s update.

Find out who are the Purple and Gold Award winners

Shuyi Qi February 9, 2014
Students receive awards for academic and extracurricular accomplishments on Feb. 7.

PTSA includes student voices at fifth monthly meeting, held Jan. 28

Colin Kim February 7, 2014
The meeting kicks off second semester with updates from students, staff to improve connection within school.
Parents and administrators come together at the Challenge Success meeting to discuss stress at MVHS. Although only 17 parents attended, the PTSA hopes to reach more community members with a campus-wide survey. Photo by Karen Feng.

Challenge Success reaches out to parents

Karen Feng January 22, 2014
PTSA holds Challenge Success meeting on Jan. 14 to introduce program, brainstorm with parents.
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