Alta Vista Updates - October 7, 2026
Reminder: we have a four-day break. We will have NO SCHOOL in MVLA district on Thursday/Friday, Oct. 8-9, and return to AVHS by the 9am late bell on Monday, October 12. Enjoy your long weekend!
AVHS Serenity Garden Crew joined with MTC in being part of Compassion Week! AVHS students joined with 70 other local organizations to give back to their community with hands-on projects. AVHS students put on their gloves and left our Serenity Garden beautiful!
If you are interested in learning more about transferring to LAHS or MVHS, and the requirements and preparation for that, you need to sign up and attend a 6th period or morning meeting with Mrs. Woolfolk.
Transfer Prep Meetings
(you must attend one to be considered for Spring Transfer):
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2:30-3:15pm
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8:15-8:55am
Sign up with Miss Debi in the office.
Do you have great attendance? Are you on time and present 90% of classes each week? If so, get ready to be rewarded!
49ers vs. Raiders Football Game
EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE = CHANCE TO WIN!
(2) VIP Section Tickets
From October 5-30, we’re counting every on-time class period you attend.
If you are present and on time 20 or more periods each week throughout October, you will be entered to win (2) VIP Section tickets to the 49ers vs. Raiders Game on Nov. 8.
Thank you, Ms. Lewis, for your generous idea & donation!
Our October activity calendar is here! Check out all the things coming our way:
Don’t forget about Alta Store Fridays! Bring your earned Alta Dollars every Friday to redeem for treats, prizes, and SPECIAL FOR OCTOBER - redeem for an opportunity to win a coveted 49ers collector Bobblehead George Kittle! Just write your name on your Alta Dollar to enter.
California Healthy Kids Survey 2026-2027
Alta Vista High School
Welcome to the California Healthy Kids Survey! AVHS needs you to complete this online survey to help improve the school culture and climate.
The purpose of this survey is to obtain information from the students about their knowledge, attitudes, and behavior about things that affect learning. It deals with such issues as truancy, safety, harassment, substance use, school connectedness, and learning supports. Students will first answer a question about their current learning situation and then be directed to questions appropriate for that situation (distance learning, hybrid, or on campus).
Student participation is voluntary. It is also very important. The information provided will help guide district and school efforts to promote safety, enhance learning supports, improve student achievement, and reduce health risks that stand as barriers to learning.
This is an anonymous survey. It is designed so that no one can be identified from the data. Students do not have to respond to any questions that they feel could be used to identify them. Instruct them to simply skip any such questions.
All questions apply to this school only.
The results are for the use of the district. CDE and WestEd will preserve data confidentiality and refer any data requests to the district.
We will be administering the survey in your Advisory Class from 12:15 - 12:55 pm on Friday, October 16th, 2026.
Thank you for taking this important survey!
Guardians, if you do NOT want your child to participate, contact suzanne.woolfolk@mvla.net, or complete and return the CHKS Withdrawal Form (English / español) to AVHS at 1325 Bryant Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040.
Each Thursday during 6th period, you can also earn PE points. Come work out with Mr. Luy in the MPR for Thursday 6th periods: lift weights, play badminton or pickleball, or get a workout walking, biking or stairclimbing and earn those points.
Join your local Community Services Agency in a fun evening for the entire family!
¡Acompañe a su agencia local de servicios comunitarios en una tarde divertida para toda la familia!
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.
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