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Headed by Associate Superintendent of Business Services Mike Mathiesen, on-campus construction has been split into two phases. Phase one, which includes new classroom buildings for culinary and engineering classes, an auxiliary gym, multipurpose spaces and new 700-wing stairs, is close to completion this coming summer of 2021.

Phase one construction for campus expansion set to finish in summer 2021

By Lauren Morimoto and Parisa Larson
May 10, 2021
A Protester holds a sign while marching through downtown Mountain View.

Protesters unite against growing acts of hate across the nation

By Mira Sundar
May 2, 2021
Los Altos High School’s annual Diversity Week will take place Monday, April 26, to Friday, April 30, with daily activities modified to allow for both in-person and virtual student participation.

Diversity Week to be commemorated in person and virtually

By Emilie Enser
April 25, 2021
After months of WiFi issues and “Hey, you’re muted,” teachers and students have finally returned to the Los Altos High School campus for the first time since March of last year.

Teachers are returning to campus — here’s how they feel

By Mira Sundar, Kaley Kwan, and Natalie Wei
April 25, 2021
Yesterday, the United States Department of Education named Los Altos High School one of 27 nationwide Green Ribbon Schools for its “promising practices to improve achievement and equity.” The Green Team, a club dedicated to promoting healthy environmental practices, works to implement sustainable practices in LAHS and played a major role in Los Altos’ Green Ribbon School selection.

LAHS named one of 27 nationwide Green Ribbon Schools

By Anika Sikka and Natalie Wei
April 23, 2021
Students walk through the quad to get to their fifth period class.

LAHS reopens for first day of hybrid instruction

By Rohan Vaswani
April 20, 2021

Discussing Mental Health with Family and Friends

April 17, 2021
The College Board released digital Advanced Placement (AP) testing details including security and test day logistics along with a mobile app for students to access their AP tests and practice material on Friday, April 9.

College Board releases AP digital testing details for 2020–2021 school year

By Anika Sikka
April 15, 2021
At Mountain View City Hall, protesters convene for the rally.

Protest against anti-AAPI racism held in Mountain View

By Rose Liu
April 14, 2021

Organizing the protest

April 14, 2021

The event

April 14, 2021
The Talon compiled frequently asked questions about the hybrid return with responses, along with helpful resources and terminology.

Hybrid return FAQs

By Anika Sikka
April 2, 2021
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