Alta Vista Updates - September 11, 2026
9/11 Remembrance Day
America marks the 25th Anniversary of the terror attacks that occurred September 11, 2001.
“A quarter century after the September 11, 2001 attacks, 100 million Americans are too young to remember the day that changed our city and nation forever. It is our shared promise — made 25 years ago — to never forget so those born after 9/11 learn its significance and enduring legacy. As we commemorate this anniversary, a new generation will learn about the unimaginable loss we experienced and the inspiring stories of bravery, compassion, unity, and service that we witnessed, and have rippled through the decades.” National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Today, students received their “Week 4 Tracking” in Advisory. This shows their points earned in classes up through the first month of school. Students are aiming for honor roll (70+ points, or 5 credits earned across classes).
Advisors have emailed tracking links to families and students two weeks ago - these are the same tracking links all year long. Please contact advisors with questions - we're here to help!
Principal's Honor Roll (80+ Points)
Maddy C - 87
Kimberly P - 86
Jason P - *
SFSU Field trip: Turn in field trip permission forms!
Seniors - you should have all received a paper copy, Selected Juniors also received a copy. If you are a junior and are interested in going on the field trip, talk to Ms Wallace to see if there is room on the waitlist.
Remember to bring your completed field trip form on Monday. You can download it here if you need another copy
Check out a Chromebook for your online class (health, Spanish, etc,). Families, many students need health credits to graduate, and we have 35 students completing it online. You should see them working at home (or hear about them using lunch time) on their online health courses.
Don’t miss this chance to join the Mountain View PAL boxing program
(earn PE points Monday, Wednesday & Thursday afternoons)!
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 is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 3:30pm. Ask your advisor or teachers for more details! Each time you stay over 15 minutes in a 6th period this and next week, you are entered for our next Alta Reward raffle - an Amazon $15 item of your choice!
REGISTER TODAY! All attendees are encouraged to pre-register on StriveScan.
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 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