Hello Spartans:

Boy Soccer Team Game Tonight! 

First, I would like to wish our Boys Soccer team the very best as they prepare to face #1 seed Everett Alvarez (Salinas) in the Division I CCS Championship match. This marks only the third time in MVHS Boys Soccer history that our team will compete for a CCS Championship — an incredible accomplishment. The game will be played at Stevens Stadium / Buck Shaw Field at Santa Clara University at 7:30 p.m.

This championship game is especially meaningful for Mrs. McGuirk, one of our Assistant Principals who supports our current freshmen, and Mr. McGuirk, who retired from MVHS last year after many years of teaching and coaching in the program. Watching their senior son, Patrick McGuirk, take the field alongside his teammates makes this moment even more special for their family and for our school community.

We are proud of our team and wish them the very best on this historic night. Go Spartans! #SpartyUp

Author Visit

I want to thank Ms. Wu and Ms. Kemos for their tireless effort in organizing the 2026 Book Project - a collaboration between the MVHS Library and the MVHS English Department! I also want to thank our teachers for “sharing” their 9th graders to participate in this exciting opportunity. As a former English teacher, I was so touched by the support from our staff members. 

As part of the project, every 9th grader received a copy Everything We Never Had by National Book Award nominee Randy Ribay.  These books were purchased as part of a collaborative literacy initiative supported by a MVLA Innovative Grant, MVLA Ed Services, Bookshop Santa Cruz, MVHS PTSA, and the site administration.  

This semester opened with a new all-9th grade curriculum built around this incredible Filipino American story, and the unit concludes with a visit by the author, Randy Ribay.

I was so honored to receive a signed copy of his book from him, and our students enjoyed hearing from him, asking questions, and sharing their favorite characters with him. 

While we have so many people to thank, I want to thank the MVLA Foundation and the PTSA for their continued support for our students. 

National Merit Finalists

Congratulations to our National Merit Finalists! 

Ivanka Abrol
Soveen A. Agarwal
Sadie D. Bankhead
Jason Y. Chien
Rohan Gadde
Ruihang Gu
Katelyn Hu
Jacob Jiang
Sophia E. Lew
Jane S. Liou
Emily M. Markova
Camryn W. Nguyen
Ryan H. Panzer
Eleanor Y. Shin
Ivan K. Tse
Kavya Wazhi
Wilder A. White

Congratulations to Emerson Su, who won a Silver Key Scholastic Award!

One of our wonderful student artist, Emerson Su has been taking her AP3D work on the road this winter. Her work has been selected for the juried Art Now! show in Los Gatos; she has won a "Silver Key" Scholastic Art Award; and her dress piece, titled "Weight of Wishes | 盼愿 的重量" will be featured at an upcoming CCA art event.  

Emerson writes:

I built this piece because I love to create, even if that means many late nights, hundreds of folded fans, and more than a few paper cuts with fellow MVHS students. I wanted to compose something where I could explore what being Asian American means to me and what it means to dream. While the garment is shaped like an American wedding dress, it is made from Chinese red envelopes that symbolize protection and blessings. Inside the folded fans are written wishes from individuals and communities who often feel unseen. Together, the dress holds my Asian American identity, wishes for the future, and my community’s dreams. 

Congratulations to Viddy Vivekkumar!

One of our students, Viddy, scored in the top 4% of more than 6000 students from across the country on the USA Biology Olympiad Open Exam!  He will next compete in the semifinal exam in March. Good luck, Viddy! I also want to thank Mr. Cmaylo for his continued support for our students. 

TEDx Videos now available!

In case you missed the TEDx event in January or were so impressed by the talks, you are in luck! Special thanks to Parth Agarwala and Räfael Rousseau for filming and editing and Natalie Chen and Veda Mungara for leading our team this year. I want to thank all the speakers, and Ms. Reid for her support for our students. 

Isabela: https://youtu.be/deB1tKfHKyo?si=9jymLJKu7OKEi_fQ

Nikolai: https://youtu.be/wS_yFX6aAIM?si=6sUJX2KTcd-avFJO

Addie: https://youtu.be/eMGxoPqbhSQ?si=zD3vK4yVpVDmQTM0

Connor: https://youtu.be/FlrFp5D2W7s?si=TzXg8b3V_eSiSC55

Ethan: https://youtu.be/oMGBY2g5OkI?si=Ruw57CUSXBMM9dwy

Anoushka: https://youtu.be/Rn2FOrHIsc4?si=l0SeYcGzj9u7MzRK

Cynthia: https://youtu.be/dZiQQYEtXGk

Landon: https://youtu.be/i1YMafSsMEw?si=5IOACzCmb_h8DMCM

Joaquin: https://youtu.be/LR4bMlsVWI0?si=prp9Z0rQeo01trzX

Kapil: https://youtu.be/RoP-iPS1g2U?si=Oj0XOno5dhDVj1jq

Shane: https://youtu.be/nW77pg_Uk5I

Arthur: https://youtu.be/7I_iYxO8CSM?si=gcIx4XQ1Rj-kSQYu

Wrestling Updates

Below is an update from our amazing Wrestling Program. I thank Coach Nguyen and the parent volunteers for their support for our wrestlers! 

This past weekend at the CCS Masters Championships in Watsonville, our Spartan Wrestling program made school history. Of the 11 student-athletes who qualified — 8 girls and 3 boys — seven earned medals, and two are advancing to the CIF State Championships. 

As a team, we placed 9th overall out of 92 schools, a testament to the belief, culture, and hard work driving this program forward. We are proud to see Spartans across all grade levels on the podium, representing our school with resilience and leadership.

CCS Masters Medalists
Boys: Justice Commendatore (5th), James Cunningham (6th), Chris Green (6th)
Girls: Liberty Evans (2nd, State Qualifier), Kiana Lien (3rd, State Qualifier), Emeline Zuber (5th), Raven Rasmussen (6th)

Special recognition to Kiana Lien, now a three-time CIF State qualifier, and Liberty Evans, who earned her first state berth. Both will represent Mountain View High School in Bakersfield this weekend.

We are also proud to share that both our boys’ and girls’ teams placed 1st in the CCS Academic Achievement Award, earning the highest combined GPA among their peers in 92 schools — a true reflection of excellence in the classroom and on the mat.

Congratulations to our wrestlers, coaches, and families on this historic showing. The climb is real — and we’re just getting started. 

One last reminder, I hope to see you at the soccer game! 

Thank you,

Kip Glazer Ed.D.

Principal

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, March 18th -  PTSA Meeting, 6:30pm, MVHS Dining Hall

SEEKING NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND CANDIDATES FOR 2026-27 PTSA EXECUTIVE BOARD

Each year, the PTSA is required to assemble an official nominating committee to nominate the Executive Officers for the next school year. This is a short time commitment and a great way to get involved. 

In addition, we are seeking people to be on the MVHS PTSA Executive Board for the 2026-27 school year. If you're interested in a position on the MVHS PTSA Executive Board or would like to nominate someone, please contact us. 

If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact Tara Williamson (tara.williamson@gmail.com) or Cindy Zinn at (cindyzinn@gmail.com)

URGENT - MVHS PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LUNCH SERVICE!

We are in need of more volunteers for lunch service! Please help to keep two pizza carts open at lunch.Please sign up for shifts below. 

If you have any questions, please contact our amazing coordinator, Rhonda Radcliff at rlradcliff@gmail.com.

MVHS LUNCH VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

URGENT SHIFTS WEEK OF MARCH 2

Monday, March 2 - 2 OPEN SHIFTS

Tuesday, March 3 - 5 OPEN SHIFTS

Wednesday, March 4 - 2 OPEN SHIFTS

Thursday, March 5 - 5 OPEN SHIFTS

Friday, March 6 - 3 OPEN SHIFTS

Looking for something fun? Come join us for a Hip-Hop Night taught by our very own talented Dance Spectrum Seniors! Grab your friends, this class is open to EVERYONE and sure to be a hit. Sign up at mvhs.site/gn26-hiphop today! Proceeds support Grad Night. 

Can’t make Hip-Hop Night? Check out these other ways to help!

Giveaways: Purchase items from our Amazon Wish List for Grad Night.

Donate: Donate Here to support fee waivers and increased venue costs.

Volunteer: The night is not possible without volunteers from all grade levels. Sign up Here.

SENIORS ONLY: 

Registration: Signup Here. Financial support is available in the ticket form. 

Slideshow: Seniors submit photos to Smug Mug Here.

Baby Wall: Email labeled baby picture to gradnightbabyphoto2026@gmail.com.

More Details: Check out our FAQ at mvhs.site/gn26-faq

Questions: Contact mv2026gradnight@gmail.com

HAVE QUESTIONS?

We would love to answer any questions you may have about the MVHS PTSA, volunteering, or any question in general that we can help find the answer for. Please feel free to reach out at any time! GO SPARTANS.

Tara Williamson (tara.williamson@gmail.com) and Cindy Zinn (cindyzinn@gmail.com)

MVHS PTSA Co-Presidents

Boosters Golf Outing

Join us for the 8th Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, April 19 at Shoreline Golf Links—a fun day on the course that also raises money to support MVHS athletics through the Sports Boosters. Your registration (and any hole sponsorships) helps fund programs, equipment, and team needs across our sports. Registration includes lunch, prizes, and two drink tickets. Cost is $150 for adults and $100 for students. Register here, or contact Chris Dickerson with questions at (650) 224-9748.

General Information Attention AP Students:  March 6th is the absolute LAST DAY to register for an AP exam this Spring.  All registrations will now incur a $40 late fee except for Spring semester courses. Please complete the three mandatory steps below to take your AP exam.   Students interested in canceling an AP exam must do so in Total Registration and College Board in order to request a partial refund.  Questions?  Contact Priscila.Diaz@mvla.net  Counseling Link: https://as.mvla.net/registration-home

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