The 2026-2027 school year calendar is now available. You can access it by going to lahs.mvla.net and clicking on quick links in the top right corner of the webpage. 

LAHS is grateful for the support of the Los Altos Police Department. This week, Captain Katie Krauss joined our staff meeting to review emergency response procedures. While these are difficult situations to think about, it is important that our staff are familiar with this information and that everyone on campus, including students, understands how to respond in an emergency.

We approach campus safety proactively through visibility, strong relationships, and early intervention. Preparedness is one part of that work, and we will continue to review procedures regularly to ensure our campus remains a safe place for students to learn and connect. 

Safety is a shared responsibility, and we encourage students and staff to report anything that feels concerning so we can respond early and appropriately.

Los Altos High School delivered an exceptional showing at the 2026 Synopsys Championship, earning an Outstanding School Award and celebrating the achievements of 38 student award recipients supported by six dedicated faculty mentors. This year’s projects spanned cutting-edge work in the biological, physical, and computer sciences reflecting the school’s strong culture of inquiry and innovation. A full list of winners is available at this link. Special congratulations go to the students selected to advance to the California Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF), taking place in Los Angeles on April 11–12: Mihika Kamat, Cyrus Ghaffari, Mark Beliaev, Riya Mehrotra, Amanda Wang, and Cassia Dyer Seen.

If you’d like to purchase a lei for your student for graduation, here’s your opportunity. Below is the priority deadline and link to order. Proceeds go to support the MVLA Speech and Debate team. This is completely optional. Priority deadline: May 1st

Order here: tinyurl.com/MVLALEIS26

Neil Theodore Santos: Theo was nominated for Tutor of the Month by Ms. Paredes. Theo helps students after school in the Tutorial Center with math and science. Ms. Paredes nominated Theo because “Theo is always happy and ready to help any student. He is always super consistent and communicates with both Ms. Paredes and students when he will be absent. He is not only very talented in Math and Science, he is also talented at explaining these concepts to other students.” We are grateful for Theo’s support!

Diya Jain: Diya Jain was nominated for Tutor of the Month by Mr. Paredes. Diya helps students after school in the Tutorial Center with Math, English, and Spanish. Ms. Paredes nominated Diya because “Diya is always ready and eager to help students after school. She works with each student to find their learning styles to provide them with individualized support. I have witnessed Diya use numerous tutoring strategies to ensure that the students she works with truly understand the content.” We are grateful for Diya’s support!

To support the LAHS Tutorial Center and other important programs, visit MVLAfoundation.org

When we return from Spring Break the counseling department will be meeting with 10th graders for the Sophomore Workshops. The workshops are part of the MVLA School District’s comprehensive counseling curriculum and the official grade-level meeting/intervention for sophomores. They are 45-minute small groups focused on social emotional learning and career development.  

Students will receive a Google Calendar invitation prior to their assigned workshop informing them of the date, time, and location and on the day of their assigned workshop, students will receive a Hall Pass notification in Minga and will report to a designated area on the second floor of the Student Services Building (Conference Room, ASB room, or CCC) for a collaborative lesson with their school counselor for the first 20 minutes and then transition into the College & Career Center for a lesson on integrating interests, talents, and goals for career exploration in Naviance in a larger group setting. 

 

The workshops will run on block days only from April 14th through May 1. Due to limited meeting space and time constraints, rescheduling may be unlikely. We appreciate your help in encouraging students to attend during their assigned time.

We just wrapped up a 7-part UC Personal Insight Question series and a 3-Part Common Application Personal Statement Series with current 11th graders. Please encourage your student(s) to participate in upcoming ACT workshops. 

Also, UCLA invites LAHS students to an Information Session in the Aux gym, where they will have the opportunity to learn more about UCLA and hear from staff from UCLA Undergraduate Admission. The event will be held on: Monday, April 20th from 6-7:30 PM. Students can register HERE.

We're accepting applications for the Peer 2 Peer Counseling Program. Makenzie Gallego, School Therapist & Jenny Dumas, School Counselor, will train a cohort of students to become peer counselors and serve the LAHS community. We're looking for committed students who are passionate about mental health, student wellness and may be interested in a career in counseling/social work. If your student is interested in applying, please have them complete this short application and select a staff recommender (in the application). 

Training begins in August! For more information, students can attend the info session or email makenzie.gallego@mvla.net or jenny.dumas@mvla.net 

When we return from spring break, we will be partnering with allcove Palo Alto to host a stress ball crafting event in the wellness center on Wednesday, April 15th during ACT. Students will have the opportunity to craft their own stress ball to take home and use to manage stress. Stress balls offer a safe physical outlet to relieve muscle tension and the repetitive squeezing and releasing can help to regulate your emotions and body.

Your student(s) can reserve their spot in advance on Minga under Juan Arreola.

The LAHS Grad Night Committee is writing to invite your support for the Los Altos High School Class of 2026 Grad Night.

Grad Night is a long-standing tradition that provides seniors with a safe, substance-free celebration after graduation. Community support is essential—not only to make the event possible, but to ensure it is inclusive. Donations help cover tickets for students who cannot afford to attend, so every senior has the opportunity to participate.

We offer the following sponsorship levels:

Become a sponsor: https://fs22.formsite.com/lahs/2026-grad-night-donation/index

All donations are tax-deductible. We welcome support at any level and especially value contributions that help ensure no student is left out due to cost.

Thank you for helping make Grad Night safe, memorable, and accessible for every LAHS senior.

Any questions please contact Elizabeth.Thompson@theAgencyre.com or 650-823-8904. 

Los Altos Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Los Altos History Museum are hosting a Poster Contest for students who attend school or live in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills or Mountain View.

Contest Divisions: Grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12

Prompt:  “A Moment that Helped Shape America.” 

Students are asked to create a poster highlighting an important event or person since the Declaration of Independence in 1776 that made a lasting impact on the nation.

Prize: $100 to the winner in each division

AND winning posters will be included in the Los Altos History Museum's upcoming exhibit, "America's 250th"

More info:

email losaltosdar@gmail.com

Inspirit AI pairs grades 6–12 students with Stanford and MIT researchers to build original AI projects such as urban policy simulation, and machine learning for public safety. Students publish their research in academic journals and compete at competitions like Regeneron ISEF. Applications close April 30.