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A large crowd of protestors march forward during a rally.

Black Lives Matter

Sarah Liu and Mira Wagner • April 22, 2022

On Thursday, March 10, junior Greyson Mobley found that the bathroom in the lower B building at MVHS had been graffitied with the phrase “Kill all n******.” He perceived the act as “stupid and childish,”...

MVHS estimates lower enrollment in coming years

MVHS estimates lower enrollment in coming years

Tanish Mendki and Matthew Yoshimoto • March 11, 2022
Explaining the causes and effects of declining enrollment within FUHSD
MVHS welcomes new College and Career Advisor

MVHS welcomes new College and Career Advisor

Melody Cui • February 10, 2022
Rogelio Calderon fills in last guidance spot at MVHS
The main parking lot and outside of Monta Vista High School.

Grade distribution analysis from the first progress report

Melody Cui and Krish Dev • November 14, 2021

The first grading period of the school year ended on Sept. 21, with a total of 263 D and 239 F grades. There were more failing grades this year compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, but data obtained...

Seniors Sophia Bokovikova and Cindy Zou celebrate after being crowned as the two members of Homecoming Royalty. Following the announcement, Homecoming court members exit the field and take photos on the side of the bleachers.

Homecoming halftime performances showcase numerous groups

Michelle Chen and Matthew Yoshimoto • October 7, 2021
Matadors celebrate Homecoming royalty and enjoy Variations, Cheer, Marching Band, Color Guard and Dance shows during the Homecoming Football game
President Bill Wilson along with the other members of the FUHSD Board of Trustees and district administration hold a panel in the MVHS Student Union on Tuesday, Sept. 21 to discuss the opt-out policy

Opting out of queer literature

Shivani Madhan and Aashi Venkat • September 25, 2021
FUHSD Board of Trustees host a study session on excusing students from novels with LGBTQ+ themes
Construction in front of the tennis courts and main gym.

Back on track

Michelle Chen, Tanish Mendki, Riya Ravuri, Gavin Hung, Crystal Cheng, and Jiya Singh • August 4, 2021
Exploring the changes implemented at MVHS in preparation for a new school year
Sexual assault assembly at MVHS

Sexual assault assembly at MVHS

Mira Wagner and Arjan Madan • June 1, 2021
Examining the virtual SAFER Choices Assembly assembly
Staff members who organized Earth Deconstructed gather in front of Monta Vista High School.

Equity Deconstructed

Shivani Madhan • May 19, 2021
Examining the addition of a new equity focused course to the MVHS curriculum
Students, staff and administrators engage in and promote ways to support survivors after the recent surge in sexual misconduct allegations

The MVHS community works on sexual harassment and assault awareness and prevention initiatives

Oishee Misra • April 22, 2021
Students, staff and administrators engage in and promote ways to support survivors after the recent surge in sexual misconduct allegations
FUHSD participates in Culturally Responsive Education training

FUHSD participates in Culturally Responsive Education training

Andie Liu • April 2, 2021
Nine MVHS staff members take part in a 5-month-long online course with FUHSD
Graphic by Rachel Jiang

Plotting the Future

Devin Gupta, Rachel Jiang, Prisha Tiwari, Mikaylah Du, and Andie Liu • April 1, 2021
Examining course allocations at MVHS through the lens of declining enrollment
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