Monday we held our Diversity Rally to kick off diversity week. While a rally might from the outside seem like a small event, we believe that the Diversity Rally visibly reinforces our school’s commitment to respect, belonging, and student safety as well as helps students build empathy and unity in a time of increased polarization. The performances were a beautiful representation of our school community and signaled to all students that our differences are not threats but embodied beauty. Student clubs and individuals used performances and beautiful heritage clothing to make inclusion human, rather than abstract or theoretical. As always, our student spectators were enthusiastic, respectful, and supportive of the performances.

Sincerely,

Tracey Runeare, Principal

Counselors continue to meet with students for their course selection appointments. 

Counselors are in the process of sending midyear reports to the colleges that require them.  Seniors can expect that their midyear reports will be sent by the middle of next week.

Today, Friday 1/30, concludes ASBs Diversity Week Celebration. ASB hosts a Diversity Assembly that showcases diverse student acts, including songs, dances, music, and more - this is a schoolwide favorite of each school year.

As a few of the ASB announcers at the assembly noted on Monday, we are “in our current political climate we are especially grateful to have the space to celebrate and acknowledge the diversity of our school - reminding us that diversity isn’t just something we talk about at our school—it’s something we share, experience, and move through together.”

During lunch throughout the week, students came together to learn about Neurodiversity and how to better support each other in the classroom, celebrated their self-expression with Green Team’s clothing swap, draw chalk messages in the quad with GSA to honor and celebrate Gender and Sexuality diversity and awareness, and enjoyed a game and snack from several of our cultural clubs.

Visiting for the 3rd year, Twin Oaks students from Taiwan join LAHS. In a culture exchange, Twin Oaks students started shadowing LAHS buddies through their school day - participating in classes and learning about American high school culture. They join our Mandarin courses doing a culture language exchange. Additionally, this year Twin Oaks students have also started working with ASB and SCL to host a lunch time activity on February 5th where they get to share a variety of games, songs, and food from Taiwanese culture with LAHS.

Saturday, January 31st 6:00-9:30pm

Attire: semi-formal

Get your ticket now! Tickets can be purchased at the Finance Window/Student Store | Non-ASB Card holders = $20 | ASB Card holders = $15 until Friday, January 30th at 4pm / limited tickets will be sold at the door for $25

Senior and Sophomore Memberships purchased during fall registration include a ticket to Winter Formal.

Guest Tickets available $30 at Finance Office only with complete guest pass application and host ticket; until Friday, January 30th at 4pm

Just a friendly reminder to purchase your Grad Night tickets!

Important Event Details: 8pm-2am

Tickets cost $195. The price increases to $225 on February 1 and to $250 on May 1.

Financial aid is available.

Purchase tickets here:

Grad Night tickets can also be purchased by check at the Finance Office.

A completed permission slip must be turned in at the time of purchase.

Checks should be made payable to LAHS PTSA.

Important: Grad Night tickets were NOT included in the “Senior Pack” during registration earlier this year.

When purchasing tickets, please consider making a donation.

Donations help cover the full cost of this memorable night — including transportation, food, entertainment, and scholarships. All donations are eligible for company matching!

If you already purchased a ticket but would still like to donate, you can do that here:

Students should bring a change of clothing to the graduation ceremony and change before boarding the bus. The venue is partly outdoors, so we recommend dressing in layers, with the outer layer being warm.

Students may bring bags to the event. Bags will be stored on the bus and will not be accessible until students return to LAHS.

Questions? For any Grad Night questions — including checking whether you already purchased a ticket — please contact:

• Lisa Skaggs — lisaskaggs@gmail.com

• Jessica Gowdy — jessicagowdy@yahoo.com

Next week we will be hosting a craft your own glitter jar event in the wellness center on Wednesday, February 4th during ACT. Your student(s) will have the opportunity to make a glitter jar - a simple, hands-on coping  tool that helps slow their breathing, refocus their mind, and create a moment of calm. Your student(s) can shake it, watch the glitter settle, and let their own thoughts settle too. Please encourage your student(s) to reserve their spot on Minga under Juan Arreola. For more upcoming wellness events, check out our February calendar!

This group is open to students who are interested in learning healthy coping strategies through creative expression. The expressive arts group is a skills-based group that introduces a different expressive art activity each week – such as drawing, sculpting, movement, writing, and music – to support stress management and emotional expression. If you are interested in your student(s) participating or have any questions, please e-mail Liz Cho at liz.cho@mvla.net..

The New Paddlers Day for the HPOCC Outrigger Club is this Saturday, January 31st from 9 to 11 AM at 650 Beach Park in Foster City. Our launch site is under the bridge. We have race categories for all ages from Keikis (children) to Kapunas (seniors) and stress Hawaiian traditions. There is a novice category for beginners. Races are both long distance and sprints. It's a blast and our club usually does very well. Students can meet new friends, get on the water, and get in an excellent, fun workout, while learning a new skill that can last a lifetime. Our website is www.hpocc.org. Just show up and try paddling on the lagoons in Foster City.

Student Writers Summit at the 2026 San Francisco Writers Conference is on Sunday, February 15th from 9:15 a.m. to 12:45.

This Summit is specifically for student writers who are interested in getting published and want professional feedback from the industry:

The City of Mountain View is conducting the Rengstorff Avenue Complete Streets Study to identify ways to improve safety, comfort, and provide greenery on Rengstorff Avenue for all road users.  

We Need Your Input! Your thoughts and opinions are crucial to the success of this initiative.

Share your ideas on how Rengstorff Avenue can be improved by:

-  Taking our online Survey

-  Joining us for our Community Walking and Biking event on February 27, 2026, at 7:45 AM. We will meet at the Mountain View Community Center.