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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Matadors celebrate after a successful block from junior and outside hitter Tracy He. He had many successful blocks this game, which she attributed to her blocking practice the day before.

Varsity Girls Volleyball is defeated 3-2 against Homestead High School

The Matadors put up an incredible fight through every block, ace and dig against HHS, ultimately losing a close fifth set
Nylah Gehani and Liz Liu
October 21, 2025
Mahmoud v. Taylor leaves queer teachers questioning how to proceed. Illustration | Liz Liu

Staff discuss the impact of the SCOTUS ruling granting potential opt-outs from LGBTQ+ material

Mahmoud v. Taylor has left teachers questioning how to balance inclusion and parental rights in the classroom
Liz Liu and Srinikaa Naveenraj
September 27, 2025
MVHS approaches the top #100 schools in the country, holding a position as #129. Graphic | Lucas Liu

MVHS ranks #129 nationally in U.S. News high school report

Looking ahead, MVHS’ focus remains on growth and connection
Yixuan (Joyce) Li and Lucas Liu
September 26, 2025
Since 2013, MVHS has declined over 1000 students, at a current school population of 1573 students total Graphic | Gilijoon

MVHS reaches a record low student population of 1,573 — 42 below prediction

MVHS’ increasingly small student population and its potential effects on our campus
Lucas Liu and Giljoon Lee
September 25, 2025
Photo Illustration | Samuel Teo

Finding belonging

Learning to adapt to a new culture helped me find both my voice and my community
Samuel Teo
May 23, 2025
This is who we are

This is who we are

MVHS students describe themselves
Liz Liu and Archana Venkatesan
March 8, 2025
Choir department lead Lofn Young plays a video that introduces the different choir course offerings at MVHS. Photo | Ethan Eisler

MVHS hosts its annual Elective Night

Students and parents attend presentations held by elective teachers and their students for the upcoming course selection
Samuel Teo
February 11, 2025
Firefighter engineer Ruri Kobayakawa dons her turnout gear as she converses with a colleague. Photo | Liz Liu

MVHS alum Ruri Kobayakawa’s journey as a firefighter

Firefighter Ruri Kobayakawa shares the triumphs and challenges she's had in the fire service
Liz Liu
November 26, 2024
Sophomore Aashka Nadathur poses in the control room of the MVHS theater and Black Box. Photo by Aashka Nadathur | Used with permission

MVHS adds new Stagecraft course

Drama teachers and students discuss the impacts of Stagecraft Tech on the Drama department
In the same bubble

In the same bubble

Students should stop measuring their success solely through their grades
Raj Thapliyal, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Stylestruck

Stylestruck

Taking a glimpse at the impact of fashion at MVHS
Junior Samantha Tong (left) and sophomore Chloe Chen (right) block an incoming spike from LGHS.

Girls Volleyball falls to Los Gatos High School 3-2

Girls Volleyball played an intense match against Los Gatos High coming down to a five-set game
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