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

There is a packet of emergency preparation guidelines in each classroom. Although measures like these are common in schools, some students believe that more precautions should be taken to increase safety. Photo by Varsha Venkat.

Earthquake: MVHS reflects on state of school safety after recent Napa earthquake

Varsha Venkat September 24, 2014
Recent Napa earthquake engenders thoughts on disaster preparation
Earthquake preparedness

Earthquake preparedness

Pranav Iyer September 16, 2014
Administrators discuss whether the student community is prepared for the next big earthquake while at school and at home.
Investigation underway for vandalism charges

Investigation underway for vandalism charges

Ambika Dubey April 19, 2014
Three accounts of vandalism on the MVHS fields are being investigated by school and local authorities.
Cracking the code

Cracking the code

Amrutha Dorai October 22, 2012
Students and teachers prepare for the first code red drill of the year
Former Dean of Students Michael Hicks takes Assistant Principal position

Former Dean of Students Michael Hicks takes Assistant Principal position

Namrata Ramani August 24, 2012
Hicks to be replaced as Dean of Students and Leadership Advisor by new administrator Nico Flores
Go Green Foundation created a sign-up website for MVHS students to make their pledge for the Spare Our Earth program. Screenshot from the Go Green Foundation’s website.

Go Green Foundation challenges with commute alternatives

Elvin Wong February 14, 2012
Students encouraged to walk to school for a week to raise awareness and class funds
Khan Academy founder Salman Khan speaks at a school assembly on Jan. 6 about the process of creating the videos for the website, as well as his struggles and eventual success in doing so. Later that day, Khan spoke with teachers and administration regarding the current education system. Photo by Elvin Wong.

VIDEO: Salman Khan speaks to students, staff on Jan. 6

Aafreen Mahmood January 7, 2012
Back in Action week ends with speech from founder of Khan Academy
Know it now: Your questions answered

Know it now: Your questions answered

Akshay Agrawal November 28, 2011

Have a question about any of the recent changes at MHVS? Submit your questions in a comment on this page or send them in an email with the subject "Know it now" to [email protected]. We'll select...

VIDEO: Gathered in unity

VIDEO: Gathered in unity

Elvin Wong October 21, 2011
Westboro Baptist Church pickets at Cupertino High School, community responds with peaceful counter-event
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of the ones

PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of the ones

Sara Yang June 8, 2011

2011 Baccalaureate held on June 7 “You are the ones. And if not you, then who?”Dean of Students Michael Hicks wove a message of empowerment, studded with bits of humor, throughout...

Varsity boys basketball coach soon to be decided

Varsity boys basketball coach soon to be decided

Scott Hyon September 14, 2010

  Administration hopes to continue varsity boys basketball’s recent success with a new head coach   In a move that surprised much of the MVHS community, varsity boys basketball...

Virtual victims

Sara Yang May 20, 2010

El Estoque documents campus opinions on cyberbullying in conjunction with Print's May issue       {cc-by-nd}

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