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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)

Spanish interpretation is available at all meetings.

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Lunch Time Activities

Clubs (120+!)

Athletics

Wellness Center Activities

ASB Competitions

Rallys

Attending Dances

Tutoring

Principal’s Advisory Council

Class Council

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

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

Apply at: tinyurl.com/mvla9th

MVLA Incoming Academy

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 .

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

Collaboration

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

Support Student Learning

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

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

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

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

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

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

A: Yes! We will be offering 3 dates FLYER

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

A: Course Comparison Site, Course Catalog

Q: Who can I contact with more questions?

A: Please email lahs.counseling@mvla.net