400s and 500s Wings Construction in photos
A photo essay of construction workers making repairs/renovations to the 400s/500s wings. In June, these classrooms will be ready for the teachers in the portables to return. Gallery | 9 Photos
View ArticleThe annual LAHS Color Run in photos
On Saturday, April 20, Los Altos High School hosted its annual Color Run, a fundraising event for sports teams and clubs. From running around campus covered in colored chalk to tasting delicious...
View ArticleThe Los Altos Investment Bowl: Raising a new generation of investors
Investment — it’s not exactly the most common hobby for high school students. But for students searching for a community just as passionate about finance as they are, the Los Altos Investment Bowl aims...
View ArticleSCL holds beach cleanup in Half-Moon Bay
The Los Altos High School Student Community Leaders (SCL) held a beach cleanup at Poplar Beach in Half Moon Bay, Calif. on Sunday, April 21. SCL chose Poplar Beach because it is widely regarded as one...
View ArticleRoman Reigns brings forth the end of an era and the future of the WWE
In the world of sports, it’s clear which athletes are among the greats. In soccer, it’s Cristiano Ronaldo. In basketball, it’s Lebron James. In racing, It’s Max Verstappen. And in professional...
View ArticleMichaela Jones sweeps into USD rowing commitment
Senior Michaela Jones is no stranger to early mornings — not just “get up and barely make it to first period” mornings, but rather, “wake up at 4 a.m. and row through the sunrise” mornings. “It’s a...
View ArticleNo one seems to donate blood anymore. LAHS’ Red Cross aims to revive it.
Two seconds pass. That’s a new person in the United States who needs blood. Every day, more than 29,000 pints of blood are necessary for surgeries, illness treatments and injuries in the US;...
View Article17 student-athletes sign college commitments
Friday, May 3, 17 Los Altos High School senior student-athletes were recognized for their commitments to playing varsity sports in college at Signing Day, held at lunch in the large gym. The...
View ArticleMeet Los Altos High School’s beloved deaf crossing guard: An alumni with a...
Who risks his own life every day to save students with a big wave and a bright smile? When Steven Perdriau attended Los Altos High School, the Almond Avenue crosswalk did not exist. It was made years...
View ArticleVarsity badminton loses to Los Gatos in final league game of the season
The Los Altos High School varsity badminton team lost 13–17 in a rematch game to the Los Gatos High School Wildcats on Tuesday, April 30. Although the Eagles were defeated, girls singles players...
View ArticleLAHS alumni create College Brief to cater news to college students
From working at The Talon to founding local independent student newspaper Midpeninsula Post, Los Altos High School graduates Tomoki Chien (‘22) and Gil Rubinstein (‘23) are longtime journalists. Now,...
View ArticleLAHS robotics suffers close loss in Idaho Tournament finals
Los Altos High School’s robotics team, Team 114, lost 1-2 in the finals of the Idaho Regional Tournament on Saturday, March 23. “We had a great show going, and one of the robots on the other team broke...
View ArticleSpring dance show in photos
On Thursday and Friday, May 9–10, Los Altos High School Jazz Dance and Advanced Jazz Dance classes performed in their annual spring show titled “Dancers on Deck: A Quest for Treasure.” Dancers...
View ArticleLSU hosts sixteenth annual Latino Award Ceremony
Los Altos High School’s sixteenth annual Latino Academic Achievement Recognition Award Ceremony (Latino Awards) was held on Thursday, April 4. Teachers and counselors selected Latino students to...
View ArticlePhoto Essay: Ben Xu plays final badminton match with his team
On Tuesday, April 30, the Los Altos High School varsity badminton team played against Los Gatos High School in their last league game of the season. In the end, Ben was defeated by his Wildcat...
View ArticleLAHS Construction: What to expect inside the 400s and 500s wing next semester
The wait is over: construction in the 400s and 500s wings has concluded after a year of prolonged walks around the construction zone, construction debris-induced fire alarms and darkened fences veiled...
View ArticleRonaldo vs. Messi: our opinions on football’s G.O.A.T.
A ball, a goal and some friends — that’s all it takes to play football. Football is a game built upon simplicity. It’s no surprise that it’s the most popular sport in the world — 1.5 billion people...
View ArticleBoys volleyball loses to Fremont on Senior Night
The Los Altos High School varsity boys volleyball team celebrated their senior night on Friday, May 3. Although they lost the game against Fremont High School 2–3, the match was close, and the team was...
View ArticleAlmond Elementary students to premiere self-written and directed play
For over a year, Almond Elementary School sixth graders Bailey Bordo, Chloe Renz and Maya Stern wrote and refined their very own play, “Modern-Day Myth.” After just a couple of months of directing...
View ArticleGreen Team’s behind-the-scenes preparation for Earth Week
The Los Altos High School Green Team hosted its annual Earth Week event from TMonday, April 22 through Friday, April 26, which included activities such as differentiating vegan versus regular chocolate...
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