Hello Spartans:
Happy Friday!
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Today is National Custodian Day, and we celebrate our hardworking custodians!
ASB made a banner that was displayed in our office, and we appreciate all they do to take care of our Spartans.
We ask that you continue to support them by picking up after yourselves and being respectful to our facilities!
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Last week, our AVID students visited CISCO to learn more about a variety of available careers in the technology industry.
I thank Dr. Lynette Gilson for sharing a photo of our AVID students visiting CISCO. I am also thankful to the MVLA Education Foundation for its continued support for our students in many programs, including AVID and CTE.
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Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending a STEAM Club Science Fair at the Iami Elementary School. I want to thank Mr. Smion Huynh for organizing this incredible event. Below are the student leaders who made this possible.
Tristan Schaefer
Aryan Khanna
Eeshan Khandelwal
Vidu Senadheera
Neel Chhatrala
David Cho
Arya Saikia
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Last Friday, we had the honor of hosting the 1974 CCS Champion Football team and coaches at a pregame ceremony! Here is their amazing story:
The 1974 Awalt Spartans faced adversity early in the season, losing their first three games. They went on to win five games in a row, setting up a winner-take-all showdown against undefeated Los Altos on the last day of the season. The Spartans clinched the league title and playoff berth by defeating Los Altos 35-15.
After playoff victories over Monta Vista and Pacific Grove, Awalt moved on to the CCS Championship Game against Leland. With 3 minutes remaining in the game, the Spartans broke the 14-14 tie with a touchdown pass on fourth down from 22 yards out. The defense held Leland on their last possession to win the CCS Championship 21-14.
At the ceremony, one of the players returned the winning trophy, which is now on display in our lobby.
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I was so incredibly proud of our Tech Interns for hosting our 2nd Annual AI Parent Night. I am so proud to report that they designed the survey, created the agenda, invited the guests, devised the questions, and managed the entire event. I realize that made me sound like someone who didn't do much, which is exactly the point of project- and problem-based learning that I would love to see us do more of in the age of AI.
I am so incredibly proud of our students, and I am particularly thankful to Jens Tissera for coming to take amazing photos.
I want to thank Ms. Abby Dennison and Mr. Bob Fishtrom for representing our school and the District so well. And I thank Ms. Julia Wilkowski, one of our parents, for volunteering both her time and expertise as a parent and the Learning Science Lead from Google. Finally, I want to thank my dear friend, Isabelle Hau, the Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, for her generosity.
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Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the Fall Instrumental Concert. It was so exciting to see both Mountain View and Los Altos String and Chamber students perform.
I want to thank Mr. Ricky Alegria and Ms. Jo Nilsson for their hard work. I also want to thank numerous parents who volunteered to assist them.
Last night was also the first night with our new Theater Manager, Mr. Drew Carpenter. Everyone did a fantastic job, and it was such a lovely event!
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We have a special bell schedule next week. As such, the library will be closed on Wednesday, immediately after school. Please plan accordingly. |
I hope you have a wonderful weekend after you attend the football games!
Kip Glazer
Principal
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Volunteering in our MVHS community is one of the best ways to:
- Gain insight into your students interests and high school life
- Connect with other parents across all grades as well as staff, teachers, and coaches
- Enrich our students MVHS experience
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ASB is looking for MVHS parent volunteers per shift to help with coat/bag check during the Homecoming Dance on October 24. They would love to have 2-3 volunteers for each of the two shifts spanning from 6:30pm to 10:15pm. Please sign up for shifts on the HOMECOMING COAT CHECK SIGN UP!
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We love our lunch volunteers - they are critical in making sure students get lunch quickly and safely each day. Join the team: please sign up for shifts on the MVHS LUNCH VOLUNTEER SIGN UP and be sure to join the MVHS LUNCH VOLUNTEERS group in Parent Square. If you have any questions, please contact our amazing coordinator, Rhonda Radcliff at mountainviewhsptsa@gmail.com
Urgent Pizza Cart Shift Needs for Week of October 5 (short week):
Monday, October 5: 2 shifts open
Tuesday, October 6: 3 shifts open
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Have you joined and donated to the MVHS PTSA? Your support helps fund programs and initiatives that directly benefit our students, including:
- Spartan’s PAUSE
- Campus Improvements
- Student Clubs
- STEAM Week
- Scholarships & more!
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You can join and donate to the PTSA HERE. Our goal is 100% PTSA membership participation, and we need your help to close the $6,000 gap in our Direct Donation and Scholarship goals. Also please check if your company will match your donation, doubling your impact! |
Please feel free to reach out at any time! Here’s to a great school year! GO SPARTANS.
Vinita Alwyn & Aishwarya Rengan (mountainviewhsptsa@gmail.com)
MVHS PTSA Co-Presidents
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The MVHS Food Service team will serve brunch and lunch for interested students on the PSAT/SAT day next week. Please see below for timing and details. There will be no pizza cart during lunch on that day.
- Brunch - 8:00 - 8:15 AM (in the servery)
- Lunch - 12:30 - 1:00 PM (in the servery)
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Greetings MVHS,
As we approach the end of the first quarter, grades are due starting on October 6, 2026.
If your student needs extra academic support to finish the quarter strong, our Tutorial Center offers free, flexible tutoring with peer and adult tutors.
How to Access Tutoring
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1-on-1 Matching: Request a dedicated tutor using our REQUEST FORM.
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Drop-In Sessions: Available during free periods, after school, or during Wednesday and Friday Tutorial periods.
Please feel free to reach out to Nancy Rafati at nancy.rafati@mvla.net if you have any questions.
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Hi Spartans!
Are you interested in organizing science fairs for local elementary schools and working on research projects?
The STEM Research Club is recruiting new members! Please see the attached flyer for more details.
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Fall is in the air, and it’s time to start planning your Thanksgiving morning tradition.
Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Spartan Turkey Trot, happening Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at the Mountain View High School Track ( 3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View, CA).
Bring your family and friends to a fun morning of running, walking, and community. Participants of all ages can choose the 5K Run & Walk or the Spartan Mile (1-mile). Kids can also participate in the 5K and/or Spartan Mile, plus the 60/400-yard Kids Races.
The Spartan Turkey Trot is proudly hosted by MVHS Sports Boosters, with proceeds benefiting the MVHS athletics department and supporting teams and clubs.
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Mountain View High School
3535 Truman Ave. Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4600
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