MVLA Magazine - February 2026

Posted Date: 02/25/26 (10:24 AM)

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SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE

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AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Join us in congratulating Natalie Chen (MVHS) and Yolanda Aguilar Flores (LAHS), February Students of the Month

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CENTRAL COAST SECTION ANNOUNCES 2025-26 WINTER SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS

The Central Coast Section of the California Interscholastic Federation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025-26 Winter Season Scholastic Championship Team Awards listed below. These awards, instituted by the CCS Board of Managers in 1985, recognize the top five Varsity teams, from each Central Coast Section sport, with the highest collective grade-point-average of all teams competing in that sport during that season of competition. The student athletes involved have achieved distinction in the classroom, and at the same time, have committed themselves to participating in interscholastic athletics. Their academic performance is yet another indication that such athletic participation enhances classroom activities. (from CIF-CCS Announcement). Congratulations to LAHS Cheer and MVHS Wrestling for their achievement!

DISTRICT NEWS

Board Brief January 26, 2026

Board Brief February 9, 2026

Board Agendas, recordings, and summaries are always available here.

We encourage members of the MVLA community to watch board meetings on our YouTube channel. Meetings are streamed live and recordings are posted the following morning and sent out in each of the BoardBriefs the following week.

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Text: "Your consent allows MVLA to seek reimbursement so we can continue strengthening mental health services for students across the district. In this way, you're helping sustain and expand vital supports for student well-being — at no cost to your family."

Supporting Student Mental Health — With No Cost to Families

With your help, MVLA has an opportunity to bring in additional funding school-based mental health and preventative services!

WHAT'S NEW?

California's statewide Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), authorized through Assembly Bill 133 in 2021, was designed to strengthen student mental health services across the state — and one way it does that is by allowing school districts to be reimbursed by health plans and insurance companies for services provided on campus.

What does this mean for families?

If you provide consent, MVLA will submit claims to health plans and insurance companies for the services provided on campus with no costs to you or your family — no co-pays and no deductibles. You may see an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your insurance company, but receiving services at school does not change or reduce your child’s health coverage in any way.

Most importantly, your child will continue to receive the mental health and preventative support they need at school, whether or not you provide consent to bill.

As always, MVLA protects student and family information in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA privacy laws.

For more information regarding insurance billing for school-based services please see this brochure.

How can you help?

To give your consent for MVLA to submit claims to health plans and insurance companies with no costs to you, please complete this online form.

You may also return consent forms via email or in printed form to william.blair@mvla.net or any MVLA staff member working with your student. If you have any questions, please contact william.blair@mvla.net.

...and speaking of student wellness...

Infographic from MVLA High School District on Student Mental Health Support, detailing what mental health is, impacts, and resources.

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Two smiling young women proudly hold a "First Place Business Management" award from the 2026 FBLA Bay Section.

Future Business Leaders lead the way

Congratulations to MVHS students in FBLA!

According to Ms. Gilmore, while some schools had over 200 participants, MVHS had 20 and still placed. The top 6th are able to compete in the state competition. Congratulations to all the scholars who placed in the FBLA California Bay Section.

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MVHS Girls Wrestling dominates SCVAL

MVHS Athletics shared: Our Girls Varsity Wrestling Team took 1st place at SCVAL! With 14 schools competing, MVHS finished 60 points ahead of 2nd place Wilcox — an incredible team performance. Huge congratulations to all 13 girls who placed and qualified for Regionals (Northern CCS).

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MVLA district wide counseling meeting

Counseling staff from across the district gathered at Mountain View High School as part of their ongoing professional learning and alignment of practices.

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MVLA students join in nationwide protest

On January 30, 2026, students from across MVLA joined students from Saint Francis High School in solidarity with a nationwide walkout protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities.

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MVHS Science Olympiad wins

Congratulations to MVHS' Science Olympiad!

On January 24, they competed at the MIT Invitational in Boston, regarded as one of the hardest and most competitive tournaments in the nation. Against 66 of the top teams from across the country, Black team won 3rd place overall with 11 medals. Gold team delivered a strong performance as well, placing 19th overall.

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Singing Valentines visit Superintendent Volta

One of the most beLOVED traditions at MVHS (and now at LAHS too!) is the Valentine's holiday singing telegrams heard all across campuses during the week preceding Valentine's Day. Students in the choral programs for both schools raise funds for their programs by selling telegrams that are then delivered to students and staff throughout the week. Who doesn't love LOVE?

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LAHS asian student clubs celebrate Lunar New Year

The Korean Culture Club, Taiwanese Student Union, Chinese Culture Club, Asian American Student Union, and others hosted the Lunar New Year celebration with tables sharing culturally significant food, games, and performances.

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Spartans top the Eagles in CCS Division 1 match

Congratulations to both teams for a great season. On Saturday, Feb 21, 2026, the MVHS Varsity Boys Basketball team won their @ Mountain View HS game against LAHS with a score of 53-42. The went on to play Los Gatos this past week who won by are narrow margin with a score of 57-52.