Alta Vista Updates - Sept. 4, 2026

Reminder: we return from Labor Day Holiday Weekend on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 9am.

Thank you for coming to AVHS Back to School Night! We toured each classroom and met all our staff, and learned more about resources for our families, as well as how tracking and grades work at AVHS. If you have questions, please always reach out! We are here to help.

How do grades and Honor Roll work at AVHS? What are the community resources available to my family at AVHS? See more information from our September Advisory Assembly here.

Congratulations to Nayeli for winning the “Alta Dollar” art design contest, and thank you to all our designers who entered. The schoolwide vote was very close, but her design was selected for use this year, with Alta Dollars to be redeemed weekly on Fridays after school (including today). Nayeli will be awarded a delivery lunch of her choice!

September is here! Check September’s activity calendar (also posted outside the Aztec Lounge, Rm. 4) to see lunch activities happening, as well as Mentor Tutor Connection, Leadership and Serenity Garden meeting dates.

Sixth Period Starts Next week - both assignments and opt-in activities. Ask your advisor or teachers for more details!

Field trip forms will be available next week for seniors and possible juniors for the SFSU visit. Be on the lookout!

Please turn in your signed bus passes, AVHS guidelines and other important forms from the first week of school. Visit the office for copies, if needed.

Job Corner: check here for local businesses that are hiring right now

Have you found a job? Come to the AVHS Office to apply for your work permit, and learn about Work Experience elective credit you can earn.

MVLA is looking for parent input and wants to invite AVHS family members to join two important district committees. Please email suzanne.woolfolk@mvla.net if you are interested in learning more about Family Partnership Council, or MVLA EdTech Committee.

MVLA Family Partnership council meets monthly with guardians, teachers, all district principals, as well as Board of Trustee members, superintendent and district staff. Important information is shared and discussions held that shape the future of learning for our students.

This year, topics include:

MVLA EdTech Committee meets monthly by Zoom video, and students and guardians are invited to participate:

Families and students, MVLA has support resource referrals to share with you in the areas of wellness, food and basic needs, homelessness, legal/immigration, substance use resources and more. Please refer to this updated link: Updated Resource Guide

Staff Contact Information

Main Office / Attendance: 650-691-2433 or email debi.rudd@mvla.net

History: Gabriela Estrada gabriela.estrada@mvla.net
Science: Brandi Filbert brandi.filbert@mvla.net
Math: Jennifer Lewis jennifer.lewis@mvla.net
PE/Special Education: Samnang Luy samnang.luy@mvla.net
English: Matthew Philips matthew.phillips@mvla.net
Online Learning/ Health: Todd Pearson todd.pearson@mvla.net
PE/Special Education: Lani Stevens lani.stevens@mvla.net

Community Resources Coordinator: Alba Garza alba.garza@mvla.net

College & Career Coordinator: Sarah Wallace sarah.wallace@mvla.net

Principal: Suzanne Woolfolk suzanne.woolfolk@mvla.net