The Los Altos High School are off to a spectacular start this season, earning several honors at Western Band Association (WBA) competitions with their production, Metamorphosis.

The season opened at the Independence Band Tournament on October 17, at Independence High School, where the Eagles took 3rd place and captured the High Music Award. The momentum continued the very next weekend at the Cupertino Tournament of Bands on October 24, at Cupertino High School, where they again earned 3rd place.

The highlight of the season so far came this past competition, November 7, at the Scarlet Regiment Tournament of Bands at Hollister High School. There, the Eagles took 1st place, sweeping the caption awards with High Music, High Effect, and High Visual.

They next compete in the WBA Bay Area Regional on Nov 14 at James Logan HS in Union City and the WBA Class Championships on Nov 21 in Fresno.

Congratulations to our talented musicians, color guard, and Directors Ted Ferrucci and Assistant Director Timothy McAfee on a remarkable start — the season is shaping up to be something truly special.

Order your yearbook now at the LAHS Webstore at the finance office before the price increases. Yearbooks are $100. If you need financial assistance, there are $50 scholarships at the finance office for qualifying students. 

On Tuesday, November 17, we will host a free on-campus portrait session for anyone who has yet to schedule a portrait for the yearbook. Seniors will receive a call slip on Monday with their scheduled time for the Tuesday, Nov. 17 portrait. Now and Forever studios will also provide your choice of drape, tux, or graduation gown for the yearbook portrait. Please note there is no option to purchase or select the photo with the free option that is provided.

If you prefer to have additional photos or want to purchase, you'll need to book a session online at the Los Gatos studio.

For those who have already taken your senior photos, you will receive an email to make your yearbook selection closer to the deadline. There is a yearbook selection tab at the top of the photo portal link you received.

If you're unable to make the on-campus portrait session, you can book a free yearbook portrait session by calling the studio: 408-354-8660 to schedule before the final deadline. December 11 is the last day to schedule a portrait.

On Tuesday, we hosted branches of the military in the quad before Veterans Day, the pull-up bar challenge was exceptionally popular! We also co-presented to the MVLA Family Partnership Council about our services. Consider joining these open meetings to learn more about resources at MVLA.

CLASS OF 2027! If you have a senior applying to UCs or CSUs please have them stop by the CCC with any questions or for PIQ feedback before Thanksgiving Break. No appointment is necessary. Applications are due on Monday, 11/30. 

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT WORKSHOP @ MVHS w/Foothill College: Thurs., 11/19 at 6-8 PM in the MVHS Library/Tutorial Center (drop-in as convenient). An in-person workshop to help students and families complete the FAFSA or CA Dream Act (CADAA) in English & Spanish. Please bring a charged laptop or Chromebook. 

Here is a list of paperwork/information (list in Spanish) to bring with you. Access the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

UC Financial Aid: Blue and Gold is the UC’s commitment to offering financial aid that greatly benefits all California students and provides cost predictability to all students. As a UC student, your tuition amount will be set when you first enroll and will remain the same for up to six years. There is no separate application. Students must complete the FAFSA/California Dream Act Application to be automatically considered when they submit the correct form by March 2.

ASB has worked with Class Councils to update the class shirts and update the Eagle Spirit shirt. All are available for purchase today! Students/Families who purchased a class shirt with a package in August will have a new class shirt delivered to them this week by ASB.

Here is the **NEW** spirit gear line up / All Shirts at $15 

ASB Card holders get the Eagle Spirit Shirt for $10 | We also have Spirit PJ pants for $25

Los Altos High School ASB has partnered again this year with Second Harvest for our annual food drive. 

We have already raised $7241 in our first week of the drive! With a goal of $20,000 and three weeks remaining in our drive we have great momentum to achieve our goal! 

Make a donation to our LAHS Annual Food Drive today! impact.shfb.org/LAHS26

Second Harvest is leading efforts to support families, especially those impacted by the federal cuts to Cal Fresh in 2025 and the County is directing food and monetary donations to Second Harvest as they have the infrastructure to meet the anticipated need. Data is being used to ensure resources are available near where EBT cards are most often used. While many groups want to help, we’re aligning our efforts and encouraging everyone to donate to Second Harvest for the most effective impact in our community.

EBT Statistics in Santa Clara County

The impact is being felt all across the county, so teaming up and working together is really the best way to make a difference.

The interactive map at the bottom of the page will assist with locating the food distribution site closest to you 

Overview website from County of Santa Clara on Impact

County website with various flyers to distribute in a variety of languages. 

Fall Playoffs are nearing the end, and we hope you take the advantage of supporting our athletes. Here is a quick recap of this past week and update of those still competing.  

CCS- Central Coast Section playoffs:

Please note that ASB/Athletic Boosters passes are not accepted. All tickets can be purchased ahead of time at gofan.co

Follow the bracket

Follow the bracket

Full CCS Brackets  

Thank you to everyone who joined us on zoom yesterday. Click HERE to review the  slides from the presentation. 

Coach Openings-Please apply on edjoin.org

Next week we will be hosting our final two events in the wellness center for the month of November. The first is a workshop on gratitude on Wednesday, November 18th during ACT. Your student will decorate and personalize their own gratitude journals while exploring how practicing gratitude can encourage positive thinking, build appreciation, and support emotional well-being.

The second is a pie banner crafting event on Friday, November 20th during ACT. Your student will create festive pie banners out of felt as an opportunity to practice creativity and mindfulness through a fun, hands-on activity. Both events can be reserved in advance on Minga under Juan Arreola. 

Learn more about MVLA Wellness Services and MVLA Foundation-funded Programs