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

Sophomore Margaux Hideliza Mojica works on their math homework assignment.

Divided mathematics

FUHSD considers the implementation of newly released California Mathematics Framework
Giljoon Lee
November 7, 2023
Ed Ternan, Rhana Hashemi and Rob Walker answer questions at the Fentanyl Awareness Event.

Approaching addictions

Fentanyl Awareness Event promotes new methods to student drug education
Brandon Xu and Ethan Yang
November 3, 2023
The Say Something Anonymous reporting system protects students anonymity while letting them speak out about issues.

Call to action

Investigating the structure and goals of the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
Lauren Chuu and Kaia Yuan
November 3, 2023
MVHS received a US News & World Report Scorecard rating of 99.41 measured from aspects such as academics proficiency, graduation rate, and AP Exams.

Educational heights

Examining MVHS’ placement in national school rankings
Jason Chu and Lauren Chuu
November 3, 2023
An MVHS varsity soccer player uses the turf to practice.

Back to grass?

Expiration of turf contracts sparks debate between grass and artificial fields
Corinna Kuo, Michelle Zheng, and Eric Zhou
November 3, 2023
Kaiser Permanente workers and members of SEIU-UHW hit strike lines  to protest an understaffing crisis, which was causing low wages and unsafe conditions for patients. Photo courtesy of SEIU-UHW | Used with permission

Strike out

Historic Kaiser Permanente strike reflects national healthcare understaffing crisis
Alyssa Yang, News Editor
November 3, 2023
8 periods

8 periods

Exploring the pros, cons, and processes of implementing an alternative schedule
Stella Petzova, Ellie Wang, and Shannon Yu
November 2, 2023
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Searles Valley, California ruptured the road on Jul. 5, 2019. | Photo United States Geological Survey

MVHS takes cover on International ShakeOut Day

Exploring local participation in earthquake preparedness
Jason Chu and Alyssa Yang
October 30, 2023
Rob Walker shares personal details about his son’s fentanyl poisoning.

Cupertino Rotary Club holds “The Fentanyl Poisoning: Real Talk About Fake Pills” presentation

The presentation was hosted in partnership with the Fremont Union High School Foundation, the Fremont Union High School District and the Cupertino Union School District
Megha Mummaneni and Asha Wojciechowski
October 20, 2023
An attendee sings The National Anthem of the Republic of China during the flag-raising ceremony while holding a child.

Celebrating the 112th Taiwan National Day

Double Ten Celebration Committee hosts a flag-raising ceremony to celebrate Taiwan’s Ten Ten Day
Liz Liu, Staff Writer
October 8, 2023
FEMA sent emergency alerts to cell phones for a nationwide emergency alert test.

Federal Emergency Management Agency conducts nationwide emergency alert test

FEMA sends emergency messages and broadcasts to test the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System
Brandon Xu
October 4, 2023
FUHSD parents Rosario Rivera and Claudia Camacho listen to a live Spanish translation during the Boards Sept. 19 pre-mapping public hearing.

Facing north

Exploring how transitioning to By-Trustee-Area elections will affect FUHSD in North Sunnyvale
Giljoon Lee, Shannon Yu, Ellie Wang, and Alyssa Yang
September 30, 2023
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