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The Robotics Team shows off one of its robots at Club Day.  Robotics, along with other STEM courses and clubs, will present what they do at tomorrows STEM Fair. Talon file photo.

Los Altos to Display STEM Opportunities at Fair

By Justin Yu, Senior Writer | October 15, 2017

Los Altos will host its first STEM Fair near the 600 wing tomorrow at lunch. The fair will feature STEM courses and clubs, including Advanced Scientific Investigations (ASI), Biotech, Robotics, and 3D...

Seniors Nika Darvish, Luke Wangsness and Emilio Sanchez-Harris perform their Homecoming skit. Further festivities -- the parade and football game -- have been canceled due to air quality issues.

Homecoming Parade Canceled; Football Game Postponed Due to Wildfires

October 12, 2017

The Homecoming Parade was canceled and the football game was postponed to Thursday, November 9, at 2:30 p.m. at Los Altos due to air quality concerns from wildfires in Mendocino, Napa and Sonoma Counties,...

Photo courtesy of Betty Yamasaki.

Math Teacher Betty Yamasaki Wins Teacher of the Year Award

By Jocelyn Maeyama, Staff Writer | October 10, 2017

Math teacher Betty Yamasaki received the 2017 Teacher of the Year Award for the MVLA School District and was honored at an awards ceremony last month, for her prioritization of individual student success. As...

Similar to the 900 wing, the MVLA School District proposed Wednesday to create two more two-story buildings for more classrooms and student multi-use space.

Facilities Plan Proposes Two-Story Classroom Structure, Student Services Building

By Emma van Geuns, Arts and Culture Editor | October 7, 2017

The MVLA School District unveiled a proposal at a planning meeting Wednesday to create a two-story student services and administrative building to replace current administrative offices, create a two-story...

Egan Classroom Fire Prompts Investigation

Egan Classroom Fire Prompts Investigation

By Mia Scher, Staff Writer | October 6, 2017

A fire at Egan Junior High School last weekend almost destroyed an entire classroom after a boarding locker caught flames, resulting in the demolition of an entire wall by the fire department to contain...

District expenditures. Graphic by Ashley Cai.

District Approves 2017-2018 Budget

By Emma van Geuns and Zooey Nguyen | October 3, 2017

The MVLA School Board this June approved the 2017-2018 school year budget. Continuing a trend from previous budgets, the board increased expenditures on personnel to $68.3 million from last year’s $61.4...

Cornerback junior Osvaldo Arellano tackles a Milpitas player.

Football Gets Blitzed by Milpitas

By Ian Tseng, Staff Writer | October 2, 2017

On Saturday, September 30, the Eagles suffered their fourth loss of the season against the undefeated Milpitas Trojans. Los Altos had trouble capitalizing on offense, and their inability to contain Milpitas...

Outspoken and Supportive, Los Altos March Fostered Campus Solidarity for DACA Recipients

Outspoken and Supportive, Los Altos’ March Fostered Campus Solidarity for DACA Recipients

October 1, 2017

After President Donald Trump placed Los Altos’ DACA recipients at risk of deportation this September, Los Altos rallied back. In an important feat of activism, students and staff marched and spoke out...

Congress Member Anna Eshoo Commends Los Altos DACA March

Congress Member Anna Eshoo Commends Los Altos’ DACA March

September 28, 2017

California Congress member Anna Eshoo yesterday commended Los Altos' recent DACA march in a letter to the school. Eshoo emphasized the importance of "the continued advocacy and engagement of young...

Students held signs and chanted as they marched to Eagle Park in Tuesdays protest of the DACA repeal.

Student and Teacher Groups March Against DACA Repeal

By Daphne Ih, Staff Writer | September 28, 2017

Los Altos students and teachers chanted and paraded signs as they marched from campus to Eagle Park in Tuesday’s protest of changes to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy. President...

Senior co-captain Hanadi Nassif maneuvers for a bump in Thursdays game.

Volleyball Nets 3-1 Win Over Saratoga

By Kristen Fan, Staff Writer | September 17, 2017

The varsity girls volleyball team shared a 6-4 record with league-newcomers Saratoga going into their match last Thursday. After dominating the Falcons in their first set, they were surprised with a steep...

Junior goalkeeper Alex Warren prepares to block a shot by Mountain Views sophomore  driver Lexi Rudolph.

Girls Water Polo Edged Out 13-11 by Mountain View

By Nathan Godderis, Senior Writer | September 13, 2017

The varsity girls water polo team narrowly lost in an away game to Mountain View on Tuesday, September 12, with a score of 13-10. The Eagles had a 4-2 league record going into the game and were up against...

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