Hello Spartans:
Happy Halloween! It was great to see several staff members and students dressed up and enjoying the festivities!
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Congratulations to Micah Perkins for being selected as this week's 49ers High School Player of the Week!
He scored the final touchdown at last week's Homecoming game with 23 seconds to go, helping us win the game 51-46! It was so incredibly exciting to watch him lead his team to victory.
Micah was also honored as the Student of the Month for his outstanding character.
I am so happy to see this kind and thoughtful Spartan honored in this way!
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Congratulations to our Marching Band for taking 2nd place in their class at the Cupertino Tournament of Bands on Saturday, Oct 24th! They also were awarded trophies for High Colorguard and High Visuals.
I want to thank Mr. Alegria and the parent volunteers for all their hard work in supporting our incredible musicians.
I would also invite you to come and see their show "Neon Dreams" on Saturday, November 7th on our Spartans field for their annual Community Thank You!
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Today marks the end of a highly successful STEAM week! I want to thank our teachers, students, and community members for helping us host this incredible event!
I look forward to seeing more next year, and I thank Ms. Dunsmore for her work in leading this event. I know that she will be right back at it takes some time to have everything well-organized.
I also want to thank our PTSA for their unwavering support.
Here is an image taken by Mr. Chang when I was in a bubble.
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I have received some inquiries regarding the gym construction, so I thought I'd share key information with all of you, including the rendering. I really do appreciate your patience and support as we continue to manage the situation. While I wish we didn't have to be inconvenienced, I am excited to see the project completed!
I want to thank Ms. McGuirk and Mr. Mathiesen for their work in this. I also want to thank the construction team for all their hard work.
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Project Details & Timeline
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Timeline: Construction is planned throughout the 2026–2027 school year, with the gym expected to reopen for the start of the 2027–2028 school year.
Key Improvements:
- Installation of new HVAC and air conditioning systems.
- Complete updates to flooring and lighting.
- Renovated restrooms.
- New basketball backboards and hoops.
- Construction of a new lobby.
- Updated landscaping on the quad side of the building.
- Additional upgrades covering a adjacent workout space and portions of the quad.
Funding & Context: This project is part of the Mountain View Los Altos High School District Measure E bond program and serves as one of the final scheduled modernization efforts on campus following previous additions like the new Auxiliary Gym.
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Our Advanced Data Structures and AI class field trip to the OCP Tech Conference hosted by Nomad Futurist. The event had panel talks with various professionals that inspired our students. The event organizers also gave our students a close-up tour of the exposition floor. Students got to engage with many different companies and interact with their products in the AI and Data Center space.
I want to thank Dr. Lynette Gillson for her tireless work in coordinating this event and Robert Henely for chaperoning. I also want to thank our teachers for continuing to provide excellent field trip opportunities for our students. Finally, I want to give a shoutout to the MVLA Foundation for their continued support for our CTE pathways.
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Last night, I had the pleasure of participating in our annual Día de Los Muertos event. I want to thank our Latino Parent Organization for their support for our community, and our amazing students, especially from the MeCHA club, for their hard work in organizing various events. We had our folklorico students and a group from Ms. Camarrilo's class performing at the event, in addition to the Aztec dancers and a Mariachi band.
I appreciate our staff members led by Dr. Heather Morelli for their time and energy. I also want to thank our PTSA for their continued support for this amazing community event. Finally, I want to thank Mr. Volta and the several staff members who attended the event.
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Finally, I had the pleasure of honoring our 20 National Merit Semifinalists and 79 Commended Scholars during Tutorial today. I want to thank the parents who were able to join us in celebration! The names of these scholars were included in an earlier ParentSquare post, HERE.
I want to acknowledge these students' accomplishments and thank our staff for all their support. I want to thank Ms. Plymale, my assistant, who helped me organize the celebration with cupcakes. I also want to thank the student helpers, Nathalie Zhang, Romi Shiran, and Madline Nord, who read the names and assisted me on stage. Finally, I want to thank Mr. Carpenter, our new Theater Manager, for his help.
Congratulations, Spartans! We are proud of you!
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Last but not least, we also had our monthly Pause event during lunch. It was so great to see our students take a pause and connect with their peers. |
I hope you have a wonderful Halloween weekend!
Kip Glazer
Principal
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Having a space to stay on campus after school shows students that we care about them and their studies. Help us fund Extended Library Hours and other important programs. MVLAfoundation.org
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Join us at our next PTSA meeting of the school year to learn more about the PTSA and hear from other groups on campus! Stay after the meeting for our Q&A Panel - hear from MVHS senior parents as they share tips, lessons learned, and advice for navigating the high school years. Bring your questions and gain insights to help your student thrive!
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026
Meeting 6:30 - 7:30pm, followed by
Q&A Panel with MVHS Senior Parents 7:30 - 8:00pm
MVHS Student Services Building - Dining Hall
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Our sincere thanks to our community members who have helped at staff appreciation events, Spartans PAUSE, Carbon Commute, Pizza Cart, Spartan Start, and more! 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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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 26:
Monday, November 2: 3 shifts open
Tuesday, November 3: 4 shifts open
Wednesday, November 4: 4 shifts open
Thursday, November 5: 2 shifts open
Friday, November 6: 4 shifts open
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The Los Altos Mountain View PTA Council’s Learning Challenges Committee offers regular IEP/504 Support Groups: Free Zoom support groups for parents and students with IEPs, 504 plans, or learning challenges in MVWSD, LASD and MVLA. Meetings are held 7:30 – 8:30pm on Tue, Nov 3, Thu, Jan 21 and Thu, Mar 18. Registration is required. Details:
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Walk, bike, or bus to school next Friday morning, Nov 6! The Carbon Free Commute and Green Teams will be out greeting students who leave the car at home, and 8 lucky students will win a gift certificate generously donated by Mr. Sun Tea. |
On Wednesday, Oct 28, some of the Spartans PAUSE parent team gathered for a welcome meeting to connect, discuss plans for the year and ask questions about the program. Thank you to Tammie Choi for leading PAUSE again this year! If you have any questions about PAUSE, please email SpartansPause@gmail.com |
This is a friendly reminder to request a corporate match since some employers require the match to be requested in the same calendar year as the donation. When making a corporate match request, please use our Tax ID 22-3867206. If you've already submitted for a match, thank you very much! Please keep in mind that it can take several months for the funds to reach us. |
Vinita Alwyn & Aishwarya Rengan (MVHS PTSA President and EVP)
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Senior Grad Night Registration Is Open!
Registration is open for Mountain View High School’s Senior Grad Night! Celebrate with your classmates at this unforgettable MVHS tradition.
Immediately after graduation on June 4, 2027, registered seniors will be transported to a secret location for a safe, all-night celebration organized by parent volunteers.
Tickets include transportation, dinner, beverages, sweet treats, entertainment, music, movies, games, activities, and quiet spaces.
Full and partial fee waivers are available so every senior can attend, regardless of financial circumstances.
Questions? Contact mvhsgn@gmail.com
Megan Binn & Helen Cittadino
2027 Grad Night Chairs
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Only a few spots left. Join us at Pure Barre for a fitness fundraiser supporting MVHS Class of 2027 Grad Night! Enjoy a low-impact, full-body workout inspired by Pilates, yoga, and ballet.
- When: Sunday, November 15 at 12:00 pm
- Where: Pure Barre, 125B E. El Camino Real, Mountain View
- Cost: $35 per person—all proceeds benefit 2027 Grad Night
- Space is limited to 14 participants!
All proceeds will go towards offsetting the increased costs of this important event for our graduating seniors as well as funding fee waivers so that all graduates can attend.
Grab a friend and come move for a great cause!
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MV Cares is a program that provides holiday baskets for MVHS families in need. With the help of clubs, organizations, departments, families, and teams, we have supported over 300 families, and we would love your help this year!
There are 2 ways you can help support our families:
- Sign up to be a basket lead: Organize a holiday basket for an MVHS family according to their wish items. We will add a gift card to each basket! If you, your family, your department (Counseling, Math, P.E., etc.), your team, your workplace, or an organization would like to be a “Basket Lead,” please:
- Complete this sign-up form
- Purchase and gift wrap one “wish” item for each family member the gift basket (e.g. for a family of 4, purchasing 4 specific items that they request)
- Deliver items to MVHS on Dec. 10th or 11th
- Donate to the MV Cares fund through LAMVCF:
Make a tax-deductible donation to MV Cares using this link. Donations are through Los Altos-Mountain View Community Foundation, and will be used to purchase gift cards for each family receiving a basket.
Our goal is $15,000.
Please help us reach our goal to support MVHS families!
♡ MVHS Ambassadors
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Senior year moves fast—we thank you for letting us be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime event. Ordering now will ensure you receive the best pricing and correct items.
We’re here to make this easy and ensure your senior is fully ready.
CLICK ON "SHOP NOW" below and choose the items you are ordering. Jewelry, Graduation, Letter jackets and The Mascot Shop.
Email us if you would like a finger sizer mailed to you.
FREE Standard shipping on your graduation order of $200.
Code: SENIORSHIP2027
Graduation Cap & Gown ordering is funded by MVLA and will be processed
in Civis/Econ/AP Gov classes in November/December.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Your Graduation gown is a FREE Rental paid for by MVLA.
You may keep your cap and tassel!
PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE THESE ITEMS!
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November 6, 2026: On-time registration & payment deadline (no late fee). Use Total Registration to pay for all exams: https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/52075
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November 7, 2026 – March 5, 2027: Late registration period (includes a $40 late fee per exam).
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March 5, 2027: ABSOLUTE FINAL DEADLINE to order and pay for all AP exams. No orders will be accepted after this date.
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Exam cancellations after November 6, 2026 will result in a $40 cancellation fee per exam.
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Starting the evening of Thursday, October 22nd, scores for our recent in-school PSAT/SAT administration will officially be available! Students must log in to their personal College Board accounts to access scores. |
Thanksgiving is almost here—and spots for the 17th Annual Spartan Turkey Trot are filling up.
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to register. The Spartan Turkey Trot takes place Thursday, November 26, 2026, Thanksgiving morning, at the Mountain View High School Track (3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View, CA).
Choose the 5K Run & Walk or the Spartan Mile (1-mile), or bring the kids for the 5K and/or Spartan Mile plus the 60/400-yard Kids Races. There’s something for runners and walkers of all ages.
The event is proudly hosted by MVHS Sports Boosters, with proceeds benefiting the MVHS athletics department and supporting teams and clubs.
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Our online store is now open at SpartansTreeLot.com! Order today for pickup or delivery beginning on Friday November 27th. SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED so hurry for best selection.
We will be selling #1 Grade Noble Firs, Nordmann Firs, and Douglas Firs.
All proceeds benefit MVHS Athletics and supporting programs!
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ASB is hosting our annual volleyball tournament and would love for your team to participate. From November 16th to 20th, your team of 6-8 players can play in a matchups to win our volleyball tournament! Make sure to signup quickly, as spots are limited!
We look forward to seeing you there!
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ASB is hosting our first annual food drive from November 1st-14th! We partnered with Second Harvest food bank to help local families in need. Donate at the link below to reach our goal of $10,000! And, for every financial milestone we hit, there will be schoolwide rewards!!!
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All Grade Level Parents- Please join the MVHS Counselors for First Friday which is an open online chat where a few general topics will be covered per monthly meeting along with a chance for you to ask general academic counseling related questions. Our first meeting will include a welcome and discussion of the purpose of the First Friday Meetings. Here is the link if you would like to join the meeting at noon on Friday, 11/6/26- https://mvla-net.zoom.us/j/3982536675
Freshman- Class of 2030- You have received an invitation to your freshman counseling appointment. They have started! Please check your email and accept our invitation. While the counseling team knows parents are an important part of your academic success, this meeting is just the counselor + student. But parents, we would really appreciate it if you could help your students check their school email to find and accept the invitation. Please encourage your student to attend this meeting with their counselor in order to introduce themselves, go over their future plans and review their 4 yr. plan with their counselor.
Junior Parents-Class of 2028- The Junior Parent Night was held on October 21st. If you couldn't join us, please be sure to look through this slide deck or watch the recording of the Junior Parent Night Presentation . The presentation includes very important information to help families prepare for the college application process, SAT/ACT info, letter of recommendation information, financial aid and so much more.
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Mountain View High School
3535 Truman Ave. Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4600
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