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MVLA Magazine - June 2026 - Celebration of Success Edition

Posted Date: 06/09/26 (10:20 AM)


Silhouettes of graduates in caps and gowns walk against a soft sky, with the text 'Celebration of Success 2026'.

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GRADUATION SPOTLIGHT 2026

 

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Please enjoy these highlights of our commencement ceremonies below. Thanks to our many community partners including KMVT Silicon Valley, the Los Altos Town Crier, the Mountain View Voice, and school newspapers, LAHS Talon and MVHS Oracle, as well as the Midpeninsula Post, and Bebe Jacobs Photography for helping to document this celebratory time of year!
 

MVLA Adult School

Join us in celebrating the MVLA Adult School's incredibly special adult graduates. Each year the Adult School proudly hosts its graduation in the Spartan Theater. This year, on Wednesday, June 3, the combined programs in the Adult School program graduated over 50 students!

Celebrating Graduation, Mountain View Voice, June 5, 2026 (Complete coverage of MVLA ceremonies and stories covered by the Mountain View Voice)
Graduates in yellow gowns and caps pose for a photo at Mountain View Los Altos Adult School.
 

Alta Vista High School

The Alta Vista Aztecs commencement took place on Thursday, June 4, at Alta Vista High School. Graduation activities were attended by proud staff and families, and of course, the twenty-two amazing graduates! Student graduates from Alta Vista have worked diligently to persist through incredible obstacles to achieve their graduation and post-secondary goals. We are truly in awe of their accomplishments!

Celebrating Graduation, Mountain View Voice, June 5, 2026 (Complete coverage of MVLA ceremonies and stories covered by the Mountain View Voice)
Alta Vista High School: The graduating Class of 2026, Mountain View Voice, June 4, 2026
Graduates in caps and gowns hold diplomas and wear leis, celebrating their commencement.
 

Freestyle Academy

Freestyle Academy celebrates its students' graduation in the week before the comprehensive high school sites (which Freestyle students also attend for part of their day). This year, the graduation celebration did not disappoint! View all the graduation photos and videos.
A group of graduates proudly hold their diplomas, wearing sashes and caps.
 

Los Altos High School

Congratulations to the Los Altos High School Class of 2026! As is the long-standing tradition at Tom Burt Field, the over 500 graduates were on full display under a blazing sun that was no less fiery and bright than this graduating class! As this class celebrates the incredible strength of their collective community, we salute and celebrate their awesome achievements as individual scholars, athletes, innovators, and contributors to a future that will only be brighter because of their roles in it. We can't wait to watch you soar Eagles!

The photos below were taken by LAHS students Charlotte Wolfe and Katherine Manassero.

Celebrating Graduation, Mountain View Voice, June 5, 2026 (Complete coverage of MVLA ceremonies and stories covered by the Mountain View Voice)
Meet the graduation speakers, LAHS Talon, June 3, 2026
LAHS Graduation in Photos, Los Altos Talon Instagram, June 5, 2026
MVLA and PAUSD Graduations, Midpeninsula Post Instagram, June 7, 2026
Graduates in blue gowns and caps celebrate commencement, with confetti in the air.
 

Mountain View High School

Nothing says commencement like the sun setting over the bleachers in Spartan Stadium. This year. the Class of 2026, over 500 strong, marched proudly through the stadium to create their legacy as one of the most accomplished classes in Mountain View High's history. From leading the way in AI and robotics to stellar achievements in academics and sports, this class has much to celebrate. Congratulations to the mighty Spartans!

The photos below were taken by MVHS students Justin Hui, Markus Karandang, and Leonardo Ramos.

Celebrating Graduation, Mountain View Voice, June 5, 2026 (Complete coverage of MVLA ceremonies and stories covered by the Mountain View Voice)
MVLA and PAUSD Graduations, Midpeninsula Post Instagram, June 7, 2026
Photo Story: Class of 2026 Graduation, MVHS Oracle, June 7, 2026
Graduates in caps and gowns, some wearing leis, celebrate their commencement ceremony.
 

Thanks to the MVLA Foundation and all the families who give to support our students' success!

 

Spot your graduation cap???

A map of the United States displays states colored blue and green, with numbers indicating the number of colleges and universities attended by MVLA High School District's 2026 graduates.
 

MVLA IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Los Altos' Daniela Hughes wins state triple jump, Los Altos Town Crier, June 5, 2026
 

IMPORTANT DATES

June 10 - July 9, 2026 - MVLA In-Person Summer School
August 3, 2026 - School Return Activities Begin (New student orientations, official schedule pick up - check school websites for specific information)
August 10, 2026 - First Day of School
 
Text graphic with "Enjoy SUMMER vacation" in colorful fonts on a watercolor background.
Mountain View Los Altos High School District collage showcasing diverse student activities and achievements.
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