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Sophomore Charlotte Wheeler dribbles the ball in her first game back following a thigh injury she sustained earlier this season. Numerous injuries have continued to take Eagles off the field throughout this soccer season.

[Photo] Rivalries and injuries: Varsity girls soccer loses to Mountain View again

April 7, 2021
Senior May Jiang waves to her teammates as she is recognized at the last swim and dive meet of the season. After a close virtual competition against Gunn High School and Homestead High School, the team was able to relax and enjoy their final moments together.

[Photo] Seniors say goodbye to Season 1 sports

April 2, 2021
Los Altos High School will be administering an on-campus SAT exam for upperclassmen on Tuesday, April 27, following a wave of SAT cancellations over the past year. If students wish to register for the exam, they will have until Friday, April 9, to do so.

[Photo] LAHS to administer on-campus SAT exam next month

March 27, 2021
This morning, Los Altos High School released its Advanced Placement (AP) testing schedule for the 2020–2021 school year. The schedule was created with input from District faculty, students, families and the College Board.

[Photo] LAHS releases AP testing schedule for the 2020–2021 school year

March 19, 2021
Today at 6 p.m., the Senior Class Council hosted a meeting to introduce the upcoming end-of-year graduation event options. While many traditions will have to adapt to coronavirus precautions, the senior class has made the necessary modifications to be able to commemorate the end of their four years at Los Altos High School.

[Photo] Graduation events discussed at Senior Class Council meeting

March 18, 2021
The Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) held a public webinar yesterday at 9 a.m., where they ultimately agreed to table further discussion on playoffs until more information is released by the County. The board also released new guidelines on cohorts and voted to allow for a limited number of spectators at all Season 2 and 3 competitions.

[Photo] SCVAL Board of Managers comes to a decision on playoffs, cohorts and spectators

March 6, 2021
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[Photo] Coronavirus Updates — Sports

March 12, 2020
Because of the inundating deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic, John Jones and his group of 10 friends took a well deserving trip to a resort in Lake Tahoe as the tantalizing fragrance of muddy snow and the appealing vibe of Tahoe came before the pandemic for John and his friends.

[Photo] Skiing down the slopes and throwing the school year down the drain

February 22, 2021
Several new classes were introduced during this year's course selection window. Continue reading to learn about the new Agroecology and Exploring Music classes.

[Photo] LAHS introduces new classes for 2021-22 school year

February 17, 2021
The Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) held a public webinar today at 2 p.m. in response to student and parent complaints about the sports schedule released on Thursday, January 21. After an hour-long public comment session, the Board tabled the conversation about postseason competitions until the next public meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 4.

[Photo] SCVAL Board of Managers keeps shortened schedule; undecided on playoffs

February 17, 2021
High school sports have faced considerable adversity the past year and still can’t seem to catch a break. SCVAL is holding a meeting today at 2 p.m. to work through a parent complaint that has all games and competitions on hold.

[Photo] SCVAL to host webinar in response to season schedule complaint

February 16, 2021
Recently, Los Altos High School’s Community Health Awareness Council (CHAC) implemented a new program: freshman, sophomore and junior support groups.

[Photo] CHAC counseling implements freshman, sophomore and junior support groups

February 7, 2021
We watched all of Harry Styles’s music videos so you don’t have to

We watched all of Harry Styles’s music videos so you don’t have to

December 19, 2020
District Wellness Coordinator William Blair clarified the objectives of the HAERT program and the District's steps to address student mental health this year.

[Photo] District wellness coordinator says students might not yet see benefits of HAERT program, clarifies its objectives

December 12, 2020
Nestled in the campus library building, the College and Career Center is a place for students to receive guidance on their plans beyond LAHS. As coordinator Andrea Gorman transitions to part-time, Laura Duran takes on the main role within the center to help students transition into exploring their options online.

[Photo] College and Career Center: Coordinating futures and impacting lives

September 28, 2020
The District is planning a hybrid in-person return to campus for this semester.

[Photo] MVLA planning hybrid in-person return for this semester

September 18, 2020
LASD has applied for a waiver to return back to school.

[Photo] Board president discusses LASD reopening

September 4, 2020
Downtown Los Altos appears deserted in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has been treated as one of the biggest trends of 2020, and people not taking it seriously has led to a surge of COVID-19 cases.

[Photo] COVID-19 isn’t over just because you’re over it

August 17, 2020
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