El Estoque

A look into why MVHS students ask each other to dances publicly

Anjana Melvin • October 16, 2014

2014 inspired the most showy homecoming askings that Monta Vista has seen in years. Forget the mundane poster in the private setting— not only did students provide posters and flowers, but many sang...

PTSA discusses academic changes in third monthly meeting

Karen Feng • October 25, 2013

Meeting topics included the Common Core, STAR testing, accreditation and LeGos. Fast facts | Create infographics The PTSA held its third monthly meeting in the library on Oct. 22...

Laser tag is the newest addition to Homecoming Week

Manasa Sanka • September 25, 2013

MVHS rallies Homecoming spirit with the addition of a laser tag game on Sept. 19. Last Friday, students indulged in a war between the classes. A war with lights, headgear and inflatables. The four...

Students win at 53rd annual Synopsys Championship

Varsha Venkat • April 15, 2013

Eight students proceed to California State Fair after winning at regional science competition. The students in science teacher Renee Fallon’s Independent STEM Research class have been working on...

Enter the wild side

Varsha Venkat • December 17, 2012

Students share stories of their unconventional pets. The phrase “it’s raining cats and dogs” might have some truth to it — according to our survey of 427 students, 77% of pet owners have at...