![MVs Family History](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/toptop-1200x544.png)
MV’s Family History
MVHS students delve into their family history
![Shi Tong Huang and Qi Jie Yang smile for a photo in front of a lake.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Scanned-6_1.jpg)
Echoes of the past
MVHS community members share how the Chinese Cultural Revolution and other policies led them to immigrate to the U.S.
![Photo courtesy of Olivia Gao | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/14-15-Olivia-2-1200x900.jpeg)
Last hoorah
MVHS seniors discuss the new opportunities they pursued this year
![El Estoque in a Snapshot](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screen-Shot-2024-04-21-at-2.57.11-PM-1200x764.png)
El Estoque in a Snapshot
El Estoque shares its history and accomplishments
![Creating culture](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-13-at-11.30.40 PM-909x1200.png)
Creating culture
From clubs to holidays, MVHS students use a multitude of methods to stay connected to their cultural identity
![Various cultural clubs exist around MVHS, hosting events, shows and meetings. | Photos by Dylan Canoglu, Lily Jiang, Michelle Zheng and Yutong Zhong](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cultural-Clubs-1200x800.png)
Club hub
El Estoque's Features section showcases all of the cultural clubs on campus
![Work hard, play hard](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-11-115658-1200x798.png)
Work hard, play hard
The MVHS community plays a variety of different games from pay-to-play experiences to educational tools
![Senior Catherine Chen plays mahjong with her family.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-07-at-11.11.32-AM-1200x828.png)
Gaming around the globe
Students and staff reflect on their experiences playing cultural board games
![A still from Before I Forget, a game about the experiences of dementia. | Illustration by Lauren Chuu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/alans-virus-1200x800.jpg)
Gaming with a purpose
MVHS students play games that spread social awareness and comment on social issues
![Stepping into a new year of sports](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-27-at-11.12.25-PM-1200x736.png)
Stepping into a new year of sports
MVHS students recognize changes in sports
![Photo illustration by Lauren Chuu](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled_Artwork-41-1200x789.png)
Athlete attendance
Student athletes and coaches discuss the complexities of attendance in sports
![Graphic by Daphne Huang](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_1845-1200x751.jpg)
Paddling into popularity
Students and staff share their thoughts on the rise of pickleball
![Senior and guard Jake Nakamura avoids opponents while dribbling the ball down the court.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_0175-1200x800.jpg)
Varsity Boys Basketball loses to Saratoga High School 52-50 in a close match
The Matadors maintain a nearly even score up until the last few seconds
![Seniors Matthew Lau and Pranai Raina dance during the senior Homecoming skit. The choreography included a breakdancing segment, which both of them partook in as experienced breakdancers.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Add-a-heading-4-1-1200x913.png)
Time Out! Ep. 13: Matthew Lau and Pranai Raina
Exploring how seniors Matthew Lau and Pranai Raina got into breakdancing and their experience in the sport
![Junior and long snapper Zachary Mommer snaps the ball to the punter behind him. Photo courtesy of John Ling | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/arjunspicture_720.png)
Snap judgement
Uncovering the role of the long snapper as an overlooked position in football
![Justin Ma lunges towards the net, looking to catch the shuttlecock early. Photo courtesy of Justin Ma | Used with permission](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1D094FC0-9541-43D2-A5EB-F4EDFC5FDE20.jpg)
King of the court
Smashing through Justin Ma's journey in pursuing a professional badminton career
![School safety](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Fentanyl-Package-Bkg-1-copy.png)
School safety
Exploring approaches to support students' physical and mental well-being
![MVHS received a US News & World Report Scorecard rating of 99.41 measured from aspects such as academics proficiency, graduation rate, and AP Exams.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen-Shot-2023-11-02-at-10.40.29-AM-1200x832.png)
Educational heights
Examining MVHS’ placement in national school rankings
![The Wellness Room contains a variety of activities to help students relax and de-stress.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6F8A7315-A939-4656-9F91-6D360B077922_1_102_a-1200x900.jpeg)
Making Space
Exploring new student spaces in MVHS
![The ELD Center is equipped with board games to help facilitate interactions between students in the center.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_9862-1200x800.jpg)
Welcoming Space
Uncovering what the ELD Center has to offer
![Health and Ethnic studies is current interdisciplinary course that will be mandated in the 2024-25 school year.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Untitled_Artwork-19-1200x861.png)
Continuous coverage: Health and Ethnic Studies
Examining the current status of the newly implemented course
![The FUHSD Board of Trustees holds a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 19.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_0651-1200x800.jpg)
Balanced voices
Examining the effects of FUHSD election system changes on MVHS
![FUHSD is currently working to combat the misuse of AI tools in the classroom.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Untitled_Artwork-2-1200x1200.jpg)
Changing Education with ChatGPT
Exploring changes in AI regulations in education for the 2023-24 school year
![Tackling the enrollment crisis](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/News-Package-graphic-900x600.jpg)
Tackling the enrollment crisis
FUHSD navigates around issues caused by declining enrollment
![MVHS is set to lose the Japanese language program in the coming years as a result of declining enrollment in the course.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Untitled_Artwork-900x887.png)
FUHSD World Languages to face upcoming changes
MVHS will begin phasing out Japanese language courses in 2024-25
![Canvas paper bark painting of General Ignacio Zaragoza, who led Mexican troops to victory in the Battle of Puebla](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CincoDeMayo2-900x643.png)
Spanish classes celebrate Cinco de Mayo
MVHS Spanish classes participate in activities such as bark paintings and Mexican songs
![Technological disparities between Macbooks and Chromebooks stem from a variety of factors such as efficiency, features, and price.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/0-900x629.png)
A digital divide
Exploring the impact of personal and borrowed computers
![Junior Rahul Pothineni passes the ball to a teammate.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/DSC_1495-900x655.jpg)
Boys Volleyball loses to The Harker School in its first home game of the season
Matadors tried to hold out to a fifth set but lost after ending the fourth set 25-23
![Aftermath of the storm reveals a fallen oak tree in the MVHS Rally Court.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/img_1370_720.jpeg)
BREAKING: Power outage sends MVHS students home early
Students and staff released early following severe weather conditions and power outage
![Clumps of snow were spotted at Saratoga Quarry Park.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_1027-copy-900x600.jpg)
Freeze warning in effect amid snow and rain
San Francisco Bay Area sees significant snowfall for the first time in several decades
![The Economy in Cupertino](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screen-Shot-2023-02-15-at-8.09.14-PM-1-900x481.png)
The Economy in Cupertino
Exploring changes in the Cupertino economy
![Current construction to build new housing in Cupertino is underway.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_7697-900x675.jpg)
Solving the unhoused crisis
Investigating the factors and solutions to aid the homeless community
![Under the influence](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Screen-Shot-2023-01-27-at-9.17.44-AM-900x744.png)
Under the influence
Exploring the effects of substance usage in the MVHS community
![Homemade Hipster: Butter Boards](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/butter-boards-thumbnail-900x500.png)
Homemade Hipster: Butter Boards
Learn how to make a unique spin on bread and butter
![A person holds up a lit cigarette that has been partially smoked.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CannabisPhoto-675x900.jpg)
Clarifying the cannabis conundrum
Analyzing the MVHS perspective on the legalization of cannabis and its impact locally
![Senior Diya Balakrishnan dribbles the ball around a BHS defender during the second half to advance up the field. Photo by Kalyani Puthenpurayil](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_0106-900x600.jpg)
Girls Soccer loses to Branham High School 1-0 in its first home game
Matadors attribute defeat to communication and incomplete passes
![Making a change](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_0140_edited_edited_edited-1-e1667977117604-900x600.jpg)
Making a change
Exploring community involvement in the 2022 midterm elections
![Construction vehicles are parked at the previous pond area of Memorial Park, one of the Cupertino parks undergoing refurbishment.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/DSC_0096-900x600.jpg)
Cupertino implements city park renovation projects
Jollyman and Memorial Parks undergo remodeling
![Pizza and Politics hosted students and other local governmental candidates in a discussion on Friday, Oct. 21.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pizza-in-politics-featured-image-900x600.jpeg)
Getting involved
Exploring the role of youth in political activism
![Protecting our privacy](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Screen-Shot-2022-10-07-at-8.48.16-AM-900x623.png)
Protecting our privacy
Taking a look at challenges to privacy within our community
![According to a survey of 173 students, 28.9% of MVHS students follow teachers on social media.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Untitled_Artwork-900x900.png)
Going private
Exploring how teachers and students view their privacy on social media
![The sun shines on a hot day at the entrance of the MVHS campus.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/MV-Outside-2-900x623.jpg)
Heat wave blankets Cupertino
Investigating the effects of high temperatures on students and staff at MVHS
![Senior Krupa Shanware serves the ball to start a rally.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/y-900x600.jpg)
Girls Volleyball loses to Mountain View High School 3-2
Matadors experience a loss of momentum after winning first two sets
![Assistant Principal Sydney Fernandez stands with a group of sheriffs.](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/20220923-IMG_9400-2-e1663984114588-900x593.jpg)
BREAKING: MVHS students and staff evacuated following second bomb threat
Law enforcement has declared the campus “clear of danger”
![FUHSD implements free menstrual products due to new California law](https://elestoque.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Video.gif)
Packaging the period plan
FUHSD implements free menstrual products thanks to California law