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Step 2 - Back to School Checklist

Step 2 - Back to School Checklist

The Back to School checklist is a list of LAHS items to available to purchase or sign up for. Completing the Back to School checklist below ensures that parents don't miss out on any important forms or payments for the new school year.
 
 
La lista de verificación Regreso a la escuela es una lista de artículos de LAHS disponibles para comprar o inscribirse. Completar la lista de verificación de regreso a la escuela a continuación garantiza que los padres no se pierdan ningún formulario o pago importante para el nuevo año escolar.
 
  • Please go step-by-step, clicking on each link in this checklist - so you don't miss any information, EVEN if you choose not to donate/order.
  • Payments: Online payment is preferred. Organizations use different accounting systems - so multiple payments may be necessary. If paying by check, make sure to have the correct PAYEE.
  • SENIORS: Don't miss the Senior specific section at the bottom.
 
 
A.  PTSA & MVLA Foundation Understand ways we support our schools. Donate to the MVLA Foundation. Join the PTSA. Support programs sponsored by the PTSA and Performing Arts Boosters.
B.  Athletic Boosters
JOIN the LAHS Athletic Boosters by purchasing a membership for you or your family. Memberships enable free entry into all home league games.
 
You can also purchase LAHS Eagles apparel and learn how to get involved on our Athletic Boosters website.
C.  Communications
View instructions on how to sign up to receive LAHS communications - Principal Newsletter, PTSA emails, and social media links for time sensitive posts.
D.  Donate to LAHS Programs
Advance Science Investigation (ASI)  |  Athletic Teams  |   Broken Box  |  Choir  |  Dance  |  Drama  |  Music  |  Robotics  |  Student Community Leaders (SCL)  |  Visual Arts
E.  Gear Guide
Purchase yearbook, Class T-shirts, ASB Card, Talon subscription, Eagle  Card, Art sketchbook on the Web Store. SENIORS: Also see Senior section below.

Questions? Contact  Assistant Principal Nicolás Betancur
nicolas.betancur@mvla.net
F.  Athletic Clearance Online
REQUIRED to be completed PRIOR to tryouts to participate in LAHS sports. NOTE:  annual physical is required.
  
Questions? Contact Athletic Director Michelle Noeth michelle.noeth@mvla.net
G.  Online Picture Registration
Pre-register your student for school pictures  taken on their BTS Prep or Orientation Day. Ideally, you should complete this form 2 days before you student's orientation. A Camera Ticket will be emailed for the photographer to scan, from phone or printed copy, on Picture Day.  
 
SENIORS also do this step for school ID photos. Learn more
about yearbook, photo day and the school newpaper HERE
H.  Free Bus Pass
Online Application
Paper:  English  |  Spanish
Request a free bus pass for a student to commute to LAHS.
Use a separate application for each student.

Questions? Contact Associate Superintendent Teri Faught, teri.faught@mvla.net
I.  Free/Reduced Price Meals
Paper:  English  |  Spanish
Apply for free/reduced price meals for your student. This application is also used for scholarship pricing for school events. Use a separate application for each student.
 
Online meal applications are faster, more accurate, and easier for households and administration to ensure that accurate data is being sent. As with the paper forms, all applicable fields should be filled out. We cannot process incomplete data.

Questions?  Contact Food Services Coordinator Bryan Barnhardt, bryan.barnhardt@mvla.net
 
Items for Seniors Only

Items for Seniors Only

Please refer to the Senior Summer Packet Flyer for detailed information
 
S1.  Senior Portraits Seniors should have been contacted to schedule Senior Portraits via email. If you haven't already, book your appointment to be included in the LAHS Aerie Yearbook. Please book appointments
ASAP to ensure the picture is in the yearbook. 
S2.  Senior Events
English & Spanish
Tickets to Senior Prom and Senior Picnic can be purchased online at the LAHS Webstore, Grad Night Tickets purchased through PTSA. Buy Early - prices increase over the school year.  
Financial Scholarship options available for most events/items.
 
Questions?  Contact Assistant Principal Nicolás Betancur, nicolas.betancur@mvla.net
A. Senior Picnic: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 9:00am to 4:30pm.
Seniors are bused to a secret location to enjoy the day. Lunch will be catered. Financial scholarship are available.
    $75 if purchased before January 
    *Prices increase in January, Buy tickets early*
 
Guardians must complete this permission form for their senior to participate.
B. Senior Prom:
Date:  May 17, 2025.  
Location: Blanco, 12 North San Pedro Street, Downtown San Jose
   $115 or $110 with ASB card until Jan 31 (seniors only)
   Prices to increase after Jan 31
   
Tickets/applications for non-senior & non-LAHS guests will be available for purchase in the Spring Semester
C. Grad Night:
Spend one last night with your graduating classmates at Grad Night...the all night celebration immediately following graduation ceremonies on Friday, June 6th. You don't want to miss this amazing evening with friends, great food, activities and all night FUN! The event will take place from 8:30pm until 3:30am and you will be transported to and from the event.

Ticket prices are $195 and will increase to $225 in March.
 
Purchase Grad Night Tickets or Donate Now