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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

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
Willie Brown (left), Elizabeth McCracken (right). Teachers on Willie Brown, or the California Reduced Workload Program, can enjoy full-time benefits while working a part-time schedule. | Photo illustration by Ellie Wang

MVHS chemistry department adjusts as teachers go on Willie Brown

How the Willie Brown Act helps veteran teachers gradually reach retirement
Grishma Jain and Ellie Wang
September 18, 2025
A current view of the site where the villas are planned to be built, including the parking spaces that will be eliminated as a result of this development.

New Mary Avenue Villas housing project faces opposition from nearby residents

The 40-unit apartment complex for low-income residents is facing major backlash supported by an online petition
Sana Karkhanis, Juju Ling, and Benjamin Zhang
August 30, 2025
Photo | Aprameya Rupanagunta

McClellan Ranch Environmental Education Center Open House facilitates engagement and education

Hosts and participants of the Environmental Education Center’s weekly open house emphasize how important it is to connect to the Bay Area community to spread knowledge about the local ecosystem
Parents discuss at the PTSA meeting in the Student Union

MVHS PTSA meets in the Student Union for monthly meeting

The agenda includes budget decisions and student representatives for next year
Arushi Singh and Arshiya Sen
April 13, 2025
JV Winter Guard performs “After the Clock Strikes Midnight” as the first show of the MVHS Winter Home Show. Photo | Melody Lin

Winter Guard and Percussion host the Winter Home Show

Winter Guard and Percussion join Lynbrook High School for senior night at the Winter Home Show
Ethan Eisler and Sih Yu (Melody) Lin
April 7, 2025
A student competes in the third to fifth-grade Spelling Bee competition. Photo | Sagnik Nag Chowdhury

Cupertino holds sixth annual Cupertino Spelling Bee

Youth Activity Board holds an educational event for elementary schoolers
Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
January 20, 2025
The second 2024 presidential debate sparked discussion on social media about President-elect Donald Trump’s statement about Haitian immigrants. Photo | Asha Wojciechowski

Americans are becoming increasingly desensitized to problematic subjects and behavior

People are looking for entertainment value in serious topics, undermining their impact on victims
Vaishnavi Katukam and Asha Wojciechowski
December 9, 2024
Candidates and students share their takes on the role Gen Z places in elections

Candidates and students share their takes on the role Gen Z places in elections

California Assembly District 26 candidate Tara Sreekrishnan and Gen Z students discuss politicians' approach to Gen Z voters
Ananya Chaudhary and Manas Kottakota
November 2, 2024

Sunnyvale Community Services hosts its first Ibero-American Festival

Sunnyvale citizens speak about their role and share thoughts on the festival
Anika Bhandarkar and Katrina Lin
October 27, 2024

Junior Alex Sharma strikes a pose for the other GSA club members in front of the “coming out” door. Photo | Megha Mummaneni

MV GSA holds its annual Coming Out Day

Students celebrated the event with chalk art and the unveiling of pride flags
Megha Mummaneni
October 26, 2024
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