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The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

The Talon
The student news site of Los Altos High School in Los Altos, California

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Rohan Vaswani

Rohan Vaswani, Photography Captain

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After Los Altos High School returned to in-person learning, some students chose to stay online with Option B, an asynchronous and independent learning avenue.

[Photo] Option B: Truly independent learning, at a price

May 23, 2022
Co-captain senior Esha Gupta stands amid her teammates at practice. Coming off the pandemic-ravaged campaign last year, Los Altos High School varsity girls soccer would go on to achieve a level of success not seen in over a decade, winning the title of Central Coast Section (CCS) champions and reaching the semifinals of the Norcal state playoffs.

[Photo] From zero to hero: Varsity girls soccer reflects on their phenomenal season

April 26, 2022

What happens to our waste?

April 4, 2022
A new English language development program at Los Altos High School will provide support for English learner students.

[Photo] New English language development program to be implemented at LAHS

April 2, 2022

[Video] Eagles battle against Spartans in rivalry basketball game

February 10, 2022
Even as Ethnic Studies continues to grow and develop, its core values remain. Ethnic Studies will become a mandatory history course for all freshmen in the 2023-2024 school year.

[Photo] The values behind Ethnic Studies: A course overview

February 3, 2022
Heres how to obtain your free N95 masks and COVID-19 tests

[Photo] How to obtain free N95 masks at LAHS and COVID-19 tests from the government

January 24, 2022
LAHS varsity captain senior Arya Hatami stands at the center of the field for the kick off to start the game.

[Photo] Los Altos varsity soccer ties against rival Mountain View in scoreless game

January 19, 2022
Given the rise of COVID-19 cases in the MVLA District, The Talon compiled frequently asked questions along with responses as a resource for students and staff.

[Photo] COVID-19 at MVLA: What you need to know

January 12, 2022
Assistant Principal Fabian Medina-Morales sits at his office desk. New to LAHS, Morales has brought his background in counseling to his new role as an administrator, earning the friendship of colleagues and students alike.

[Photo] Assistant Principal Fabian Medina-Morales is the family you never knew you needed

December 20, 2021
Varsity girls soccer team captain, senior Esha Gupta talking with the team at a practice.

[Photo] Girls soccer dominates first game in 11-0 win

December 13, 2021
On Friday, October 1, an anonymous bomb threat was called in to Los Altos High School. In order to ensure student safety, LAHS used many internal and external resources; the community also provided LAHS with resources to evaluate the threat.

[Photo] LAHS bomb threat: The receipts

December 10, 2021
Seniors Serena Gaylord and Oliver Breitbart wave to community members as students parade behind them at the 2021 LAHS Homecoming parade in downtown Los Altos. The parade was one of the first school and community wide events to be hosted since the COVID-19 lockdown.

[Photo] LAHS 2021 Homecoming parade: The kids are alright

November 8, 2021
Students at Los Altos High School have been facing long lunch lines because of the influx of students receiving lunch from school.

[Photo] Long lunch lines at LAHS: What’s being done

November 5, 2021
Students cheer in the stands during the homecoming game against Lynbrook High School.

[Photo] Eagles to fight for football league championship title this Friday

November 3, 2021
The MVLA District approved revisions to District Title IX policies as a response to state legislative changes.

[Photo] District approves revisions to sexual harassment policies

November 3, 2021
The varsity girls cross country team has had a very successful season this year, breaking two records at consecutive league meets and running in the Clovis Invitational meet. (Pictured from left to right; top row: Riley Capuano, Ella Fadil, Sasha Anderson, Lauren Soobrian, Emily Soobrian/ bottom row: Fiona Bodkin, Shelli Lewis, Maddy Randall, Jasleen Sidhu, Cameron Cox)

[Photo] Record-breaking varsity girls cross country runs to new heights

October 29, 2021
The boba drinks from ten different stores, which are ranked on boba, tea flavor and price.

Ten local boba shops’ house milk teas, ranked

October 15, 2021
The Eagles dominated in a 34-7 home victory against Gunn High School. They remain undefeated in league play.

[Photo] Los Altos football team dominates; new stadium lights are celebrated

October 13, 2021
Los Altos High Schools Associated Student Body set new guidelines to ensure COVID-19 safety at this years fantasy themed Homecoming dance.

[Photo] ASB plans for COVID-safe Homecoming season

October 13, 2021
The Los Altos Community Center had its grand opening on Saturday, October 2, highlighting community speakers and giving attendees a tour of the space.

[Photo] Los Altos Community Center opens after years of planning and construction

October 8, 2021
Students evacuate to the baseball field following a bomb threat at LAHS.

[Photo] Bomb threat at LAHS, school evacuated

October 1, 2021
Senior Rose Liu serves during a doubles match against Mountain View High School. Due to limited court space at Mountain View High School, MVHS is sharing court space with the Los Altos High School girls tennis team, leaving the Eagles with little practice time.

[Photo] Los Altos and Mountain View girls tennis teams share the court

September 24, 2021
When thinking about the source of COVID-19 misinformation, particularly in our area, your mind likely turns to the inaccurate information shared on social media about the effects of the virus or of the vaccine. But in schools, the issues surrounding COVID-19-related conversation are far more implicit, yet have the potential to be just as dangerous. It’s up to us to stay educated about COVID-19 protocol and to follow it.

[Photo] Nina’s Notes: You can’t be immune to misinformation

September 22, 2021
The Mountain View – Los Altos Board of Trustees voted unanimously to increase the frequency of homework free weekends in the 2021–22 school year. However, many MVLA staff members believe that an increase in homework free weekends alone isn’t enough to improve the well being of students, and that further steps need to be taken by the MVLA District.

[Photo] Board votes to increase homework free weekends

September 19, 2021

[Video] Football head coach talks goals following loss against MVHS

September 18, 2021
Volunteer Anh Kunita sits at the front of the Los Altos Youth Center polling station.

Inside a polling station for the 2021 California recall election

September 14, 2021

Eagles host Spartans last night in rivalry football game

September 11, 2021
Los Altos High School will be offering the SAT for juniors and seniors, as well as the PSAT for sophomores and juniors, on Wednesday, October 13.

[Photo] LAHS to administer on-campus SAT and PSAT in October

August 25, 2021
Los Altos High School was named a Green Ribbon School due to taking extensive action regarding environmental health, such as the implementation of solar panels for energy conservation. Despite the high earning award, Green Team believes there are many improvements students and the LAHS community can still make.

[Photo] What’s next for Los Altos High School as a Green Ribbon School?

August 22, 2021
Students walk to and from the 600-wing building through a single hallway between the campus pool and 500-wing buildings, and are seen packed together in the student traffic.

LAHS’s ongoing construction brings 600-wing student traffic

August 16, 2021
The test-optional and test-blind policies set forth by universities in the upcoming years leave many upperclassmen confused.

[Photo] Universities’ test-optional and test-blind policies spark mixed feelings among students

August 14, 2021
The new Los Altos cycle track does not allow students to be dropped off on Almond Avenue or through the main Los Altos parking lot.

[Photo] Los Altos cycle track alters student drop-off and pick-up

August 11, 2021
The MVLA Board approved AB–130 and AB–104 allowing students to pursue an independent study option and alter their grades from the last school year.

MVLA approves grade change and independent study policies

August 10, 2021
Sign for the community center

Los Altos Community Center set to open in October

August 8, 2021
Graduating seniors preparing to walk across the podium.

LAHS commemorates graduates in commencement ceremony

June 4, 2021
After over a year of distance learning and virtual tutoring, Jacob Valadez, the Tutorial Center Coordinator, will hit the ground running when students return to in-person learning. He has plans to increase collaboration between support groups like AVID, skills and special education to reach students before they fall through the cracks. Increasing representation of tutors and making the physical space more inviting are also on Valadez’s to-do list.

[Photo] Tutorial Center invites increased tutor diversity and support group collaboration

June 2, 2021
Students do air squats in order to complete a workout circuit in the school gym.

Photo Essay: How PE classes are adapting to in-person instruction

May 24, 2021
Students attend Seniors Under the Stars, held on the football field.

LAHS holds Seniors Under the Stars in place of traditional prom

May 15, 2021
Aerial view of tennis courts.

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

May 10, 2021
A Protester holds a sign while marching through downtown Mountain View.

[Photo] Protesters unite against growing acts of hate across the nation

May 2, 2021
Students walk through the quad to get to their fifth period class.

LAHS reopens for first day of hybrid instruction

April 20, 2021
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