The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

Construction disruption

Construction disruption

Chelsea Wong October 24, 2018

Dead spots, an open space in the ceiling and a missing entrance. According to principal Ben Clausnitzer, these are some of the problems scheduled to be fixed as a part of the MVHS 2018 gym construction...

Changes to the Synopsys fair

Changes to the Synopsys fair

Chelsea Wong October 8, 2018

Every fall, students enter the Synopsys Science and Technology Championship, a Santa Clara county  science fair where they run their own research-based report, guided along the way by mentors. MVHS students...

Valentine’s Day: The single’s perspective

Valentine’s Day: The single’s perspective

Chelsea Wong February 14, 2018
Single MVHS students share their views on Valentine’s Day

MVHS Astro captures the night sky

Chelsea Wong December 5, 2017

On November 18th, a clear night, MVHS Astro trekked out into the darkness for the second time in the year to stargaze. Co-presidents and juniors Christian Chiong and Eric Yang led a group of six students...

When is the best time for a Run, Hide, Defend drill?

When is the best time for a Run, Hide, Defend drill?

Chelsea Wong November 17, 2017
Students and admin discuss when the drill would be most effective
MV Astro’s first view of the stars

MV Astro’s first view of the stars

Chelsea Wong October 20, 2017
MVHS Astro holds its first stargazing event at San Antonio Ranch
Gender “X”: A new third option for California IDs

Gender “X”: A new third option for California IDs

Chelsea Wong October 17, 2017
California’s new bill proposes a third gender for state official identification papers
MV Astro reaches for their new goals

MV Astro reaches for their new goals

Chelsea Wong September 15, 2017
MV Astro club holds their first meeting and explains their goals for the year
Ffirefighters from Stockton, Calif.,  put out flames off of Hidden Valley Rd. while fighting a wildfire, Friday, May 3, 2013 in Hidden Valley, Calif. A huge Southern California wildfire burned through coastal wilderness to the beach on Friday then stormed back through canyons toward inland neighborhoods when winds reversed direction. (AP Photo/Los Angeles Times, Mel Melcon)  NO FORNS; NO SALES; MAGS OUT; ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER OUT; LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS OUT; VENTURA COUNTY STAR OUT; INLAND VALLEY DAILY BULLETIN OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT, TV OUT

California heat wave: The growing flame

Chelsea Wong September 8, 2017
Heat sweeps the Bay Area in early September
Photo Club finishes year with Photo Booth at Earth Deconstructed

Photo Club finishes year with Photo Booth at Earth Deconstructed

Chelsea Wong May 30, 2017
Club captures the spirit of raising awareness climate change at Earth Deconstructed
Photo Gallery: Boys Tennis blows away competition in last game of the season

Photo Gallery: Boys Tennis blows away competition in last game of the season

Chelsea Wong April 28, 2017
Team wins all sets against Palo Alto HS 7-0
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