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Assistant Principal Sydney Fernandez stands with a group of sheriffs.

BREAKING: MVHS students and staff evacuated following second bomb threat

Jason Chu and Lauren Chuu • September 23, 2022
Law enforcement has declared the campus “clear of danger”
Teachers take on new positions

Teachers take on new positions

Samika Bhatkar, Meggie Chen, Kathryn Foo, Darpan Singh, Mihir Vishwarupe, and Angela Zhang • September 9, 2022

Alongside a group of fellow AP teachers, Biology teacher Lora Lerner spent four days of her summer at AP Summer Institute gaining familiarity with curriculum and labs as she prepared to trade in one session...

A graphic illustrating the three philosophies MVHS aims to focus on to encourage equitable grading

MVHS aims to highlight equitable grading

Mikaylah Du, Tvisha Gupta, Kripa Mayureshwar, Riya Murthy, Dahlia Schilling, and Brandon Xu • September 7, 2022
Teachers are introduced to three core philosophies at staff professional development
FUHSD implements free menstrual products due to new California law

Packaging the period plan

Lauren Chuu, Melody Cui, Avni Gandhi, Taryn Lam, Sarah Liu, Eshika Tiwari, and Sonia Verma • August 12, 2022
FUHSD implements free menstrual products thanks to California law
Inflation rates have gone up in the U.S. due to the pandemic and Russia’s war on Ukraine | Graphic by April Wang

Inflation impacts students and staff

Minjae Kang, Alex Zhang, April Wang, and Manas Kottakota • August 12, 2022
Looking into how rising prices challenge the FUHSD community
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
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