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Welcome to

Los Altos High School!

January 22, 2026

WELCOME!

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Administrative Team

Assistant Principals (L → R)

  • Nicolas Betancur
  • Derek Miyahara
  • Fabian Morales Medina
  • Kristin Castillo

Principal

  • Dr. Tracey Runeare

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Ways for Parents to Participate

● Principal and Friends Coffee

● PTSA Meetings

● Volunteer through PTSA

● Athletic Booster Meetings

● Performing Arts Booster Meetings (Drama,Band, Choir)

● English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)

● Site Council Meetings

● Latino Parent Group (LUCHA)

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Spanish interpretation is available at all meetings.

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Lunch Time Activities

Clubs (120+!)

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Athletics

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Wellness Center Activities

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ASB Competitions

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Rallys

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Attending Dances

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Tutoring

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Principal’s Advisory Council

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Class Council

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Ways for Students to Get Involved

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Student Activities

Michelle Noeth Athletic Director

michelle.noeth@mvla.net

Sarah Alvarado

Activities Director

sarah.alvarado@mvla.net

Parent Square List

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Dates June 11-18

Time 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Earn 2 Elective Credits

Location LAHS

Purpose Prepare and welcome 9th graders to MVLA

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Interested? Contact Suzanne Woolfolk (suzanne.woolfolk@mvla.net)

Apply at: tinyurl.com/mvla9th

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MVLA Incoming Academy

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Students will…

  • Get to know future classmates in a small, supportive environment
  • Learn about activities, clubs, and meet staff
  • Students will begin to four-year plan, learn about graduation requirements, etc.

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Mission & Focus

Mission .

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Focus Areas .

Create systems by which all students succeed with an emphasis for our critical learner groups such as multilingual learners and students with Individualized Education Plans

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Collaboration

Create school structures that support intentional collaboration about instructional needs for all students

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Support Student Learning

Empower staff as instructional leaders through collaboration, professional growth, and shared ownership of student success

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Culture

Continue to build a culturally responsive, inclusive, and spirited school culture that uplifts Latino and students with IEPs, and strengthens school pride and community engagement for all

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Academic Options

  • College Preparatory Classes
  • Advanced Placement and Honors Classes
  • World Languages
  • AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination
  • Career Technical Education (CTE)

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Counselors and Counseling Program

February 2 (Monday)

    • Egan 8:30 - 9:15 AM
    • Bullis 9:15 - 10:15 AM

Egan & Bullis

Graham & Blach

February 4 (Tuesday)

    • Graham 9:30 - 10:26 AM
    • Blach 2:00 - 3:00 PM

February 7 (Friday)

    • 9:30 - 10:26 AM

Crittenden

V i s i t s t o M i d d l e S c h o o l s .

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Course Registration Dates

Feb. 2-13 Incoming 9th grade students enter course selections via AERIES

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Instructions have been emailed to you along with instructions on how to set up your AERIES Account.

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March 13 Students and Families Receive Reverse Verification Letter

March 16-27 Students may make schedule changes

March 27 Reverse Verification Window Closed

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Aeries Registration Night

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Tonight’s Agenda

6:45 - 6:55

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Session 1

Session 3

Session 4

You’ll have 10 minutes to transition between each session.

7:05 - 7:15

Session 2

7:25 - 7:35

7:45 - 7:55

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Tonight’s Sessions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: My student attends a Charter school or Private school what do I need to do?

A: You will need to register your child please click HERE for more information

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Q: Is there an opportunity for my Charter or Private school student to visit LAHS?

A: Yes! We will be offering 3 dates FLYER

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Q: I would like to know information about the differences between classes?

A: Course Comparison Site, Course Catalog

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Q: Who can I contact with more questions?

A: Please email lahs.counseling@mvla.net