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Boys basketball falls to Los Gatos High School

In a rematch between LAHS (6-3) and Los Gatos High School (7-2), Los Gatos again pulled away with a last-second victory, yesterday, Friday, February 5. The Eagles lost 55-51.

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Boys basketball falls to Los Gatos High School

In a rematch between LAHS (6-3) and Los Gatos High School (7-2), Los Gatos again pulled away with a last-second victory, yesterday, Friday, February 5. The Eagles lost 55-51.

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Administrative assistant leaves school

Assistant Principal Seth Leslie’s administrative assistant Benitisha Winters left notice of her resignation on Wednesday, January 27 at 8 a.m.

CAHSEE testing tomorrow, schedule posted

The school will be having a special schedule this week to accommodate CAHSEE testing.

School raises funds for earthquake relief

The school held a fundraiser in response to the recent earthquake in Haiti from Thursday, January 21 to today, Monday, February 1.

Students for Justice fundraise for Haiti

The Students for Justice Club held a benefit concert Saturday, January 30 at The Jungle in downtown Palo Alto to raise money for Haiti. The event raised $900.

Egan Junior High to participate in ‘Jamba Jump,’ aims to break world record

Students at Egan Junior High School will participate in “Jamba Jump Day,” an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “The Most People Jumping/Skipping Rope at the Same Time” tomorrow, Monday, February 1.

Sports Scores

  • Varsity Boys Soccer ties Mountain View, 2-2 on February 4.
  • Varsity Girls Soccer loses to Mountain View, 0-1 on February 4.
  • Varsity Boys Soccer beats Monta Vista, 3-2 on February 3.
  • Varsity Girls Soccer loses to Monta Vista, 0-4 on February 3.
  • Varsity Boys Basketball beats Wilcox, 54-39 on February 3.
  • Varsity Girls Basketball beats Santa Clara, 40-25 on February 2.
  • Varsity Girls Basketball beats Fremont, 53-40 on January 29.
  • Varsity Boys Basketball beats Fremont, 50-46 on January 29.

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Reunión ayuda a padres

Los programas ELD, Voces Latinas y La Academia tuvieron una reunión conjunta el día jueves, el 3 de diciembre para beneficio de las familias de habla hispana en la escuela

Los programas ELD, Voces Latinas y La Academia tuvieron una reunión conjunta para beneficio de las familias de habla hispana en la escuela

Selling community service hours significantly shortchanges students

Anyone can tell that it is a privilege to be a part of the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) just by looking at the name: The word “honor” suggests that its members are principled and of good repute.

It comes as a surprise that this year, NHS members can literally purchase all of their community service hours for a price tag of $140.

What a girl wants

Although girls love Uggs, snow and chocolate, they want something more for the holidays.

Although girls love Uggs, snow and chocolate, they want something more for the holidays.

What gives boys holiday joy

Guys love Christmas.

Guys love Christmas.

Individuals should join in Holiday Faire

Few people know it, but the Holiday Faire has always welcomed individual entrepreneurs at the school to open their own stands, test their business skills and compete with clubs to make some serious cash.

Few people know it, but the Holiday Faire has always welcomed individual entrepreneurs.

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Administrative assistant leaves school

Assistant Principal Seth Leslie’s administrative assistant Benitisha Winters left notice of her resignation on Wednesday, January 27 at 8 a.m.

Gunn students counter-protest Westboro Baptist Church

Gunn students and members of the Palo Alto community gathered in front of Gunn High School to counter-protest the picket of Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) yesterday, Friday, January 29.

District plans to accommodate more students

The MVLAUHSD has proposed a $45 million “green” general obligation bond to make environmentally friendly renovations in anticipation for an increase of students in the next several years.