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Bell Schedule Change
Monday, November 9 is a 4-6 block day, not an all-period day, because Wednesday November 11th is a national holiday. Each time we change up the schedule like this it creates a little confusion, so please make note of this.
Quarter Two Progress Reports
The Quarter Two progress report period ends on November 6. That is the mid-point of quarter two. It does seem early, but following that week there are only five weeks of classes left in semester one before finals. This is the point where it feels like the semester moves very quickly, so please be sure to encourage your student to get all of their work done on time.
Falls Sports are Ending
Playoffs have begun for many of our sports. Football is the exception, as the season ends next week with our final home game on November 6. This week we enjoyed playoff games in Volleyball, Flag Football, Tennis, and Water Polo. The Mats are out there working hard and making us proud!
Winter Sports are Beginning
November 2, which is next Monday, is the official start for winter sports. Please check gomats.org for details about try-outs and practice times.
Parking on Ivy
As the year progresses, more students get their driver’s licenses and the parking situation at Miramonte gets harder. If students, or visitors for that matter, park in front of the school on Ivy, they need to be very conscious of street parking rules. Red curbs, driveways, and other areas that are marked to prohibit parking should be avoided. The Orinda and Moraga Police Departments will patrol at times and issue citations. Please be sure that all parking on Ivy, and on campus for that matter, is done within the parking laws and rules.
Go Mats!
Mr. Bill Schloss
bschloss@auhsdschools.org
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Happy Friday, Miramonte!
As we head into the final days of October, I hope everyone is enjoying the fall season!
With Election Day just around the corner on Tuesday, November 3, I want to take a moment to highlight Measure W and the importance of understanding what is at stake for our schools. Without this additional funding, difficult budget decisions and reductions to programs, services, and staffing will be necessary. These decisions could have a meaningful impact on the educational experience we work so hard to provide for our students. I encourage every family to take the time to understand the measure, make an informed decision, and participate in this election. Please help spread the word to friends, neighbors, and other families in our community!
Thank you, as always, for your involvement, generosity, and commitment to our Miramonte community. Enjoy a fun and safe Halloween weekend!
Stay up to date with all Parents’ Club activities by visiting our website. As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Warmly,
Christina Linezo
Chair, MHS Parents’ Club
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It's Go Time! Vote YES on Measure W by Tuesday, November 3
This is it, Miramonte families! Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and Measure W needs 66.67% to pass. That means every single vote counts.
Here's how to cross the finish line:
1. Vote YES on Measure W today if you haven't already. Voting info: http://www.contracostavote.gov
2. Ask five friends, neighbors, and family members, especially those without kids in school, "Have you voted YES on W?" A personal reminder makes all the difference.
3. Take one last volunteer shift. Sign up here.
Vote YES for Miramonte and our high schools! YesForOurHighSchools.com
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November 2: Winter Sports Begin
November 5: Start Smart Safe Driving Event, 6:30-8:30 p.m., MHS Theater
November 5: Class of 2027 Parent Party
November 9: Wed/Fri Block Schedule
November 10: Fall Sports Signing Day during Brunch, 11:40-11:55 a.m.
November 11: No School; Veteran's Day
November 14: Ludi Latin Convention, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., San Jose
November 15: Public Speaking Speech and Debate Showcase, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
November 18-20: Wellness Gratitude Tabling Week
November 23-27: No School; Thanksgiving Fall Break
December 1: Considering Out of State College Parent Night 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
December 3: Winter Music Concert 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
December 7: Winter Spirit Week
December 7: Boosters Public Meeting, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
December 9: Wellness Stress Less Tabling Week
December 9-11: Exam Jams, 3:15- 4:15 p.m.
December 15-18: Finals Week
December 21-January 4: Winter Break; No School
January 5: 1st day of 2nd Semester
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Thank you, ONE-Miramonte donors!
Thank you to the 339 families on this list who know that their gifts to ONE-Miramonte make a significant and positive impact at our school this year – benefitting every student and teacher.
Donations to ONE-Miramonte provide:
- Supplemental funding for every class to pay for needed supplies and materials
- Funding for 22 class sections, allowing for more course options, smaller class sizes, and a 7-period day
- A fully-staffed Wellness Center
- Expanded hours in Miramonte’s exceptional College & Career Center
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Funding for popular student activities and events, such as Latin Club, Public Speaking, The Mirador, Mats Day, field trips, Link Crew, and many more
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation events and professional development
- Thoughtful improvements to Miramonte’s campus and technology upgrades for Miramonte’s teachers and classrooms
Miramonte is one of the best schools in the state, in no small part because of the support our school receives from parents. If you haven’t donated yet this year, please use the link below to join these 339 families in supporting Miramonte. Please join me in thanking them for their generous support of our school.
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Canned Food Drive
Hello Matador parents!
We are having our annual canned food drive October 26 - November 6. We are having a fourth period class competition to see which fourth period class can donate the most cans. Winners will get a donut party! There is also a QR code to donate money to the virtual food drive.
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Finals Fuel, Matador Style
Finals are stressful. A care package from home helps! For $30, your Matador gets a custom tote bag, an MHS phone charger, a gift card from 8Moose Pizza, candy and gum for a study break, and a personal note from you, the part they’ll keep.
Order for any MHS student! Packages will be delivered at school the week before finals, and every dollar supports the Class of 2027.
On sale now through December 6. Last year’s packages sold out, and the deadline is firm, so ORDER yours before they’re gone!
Questions? Contact Marita Erickson or Cathy Opdycke
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Miramonte High School AP Exams 2027
Dates: May 3-14; Cost: $110 through November 8; $150 until March 8
Most exams have switched to fully digital or hybrid digital. Find out if your device is approved here.
Registering is a 2 step process:
STEP 1: Join your class section in AP Classroom
STEP 2: PAY for the exam on the MHS Webstore
Questions? Contact Jennifer Lezcano
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Join us for the Start Smart Safe Driving Class on November 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the MHS Theater. Contra Costa CHP Officer Daniel Gilmore will lead this interactive traffic safety event for drivers and soon-to-be drivers and their parents. Parents MUST attend with their teens. Registration is required. If registering multiple students, please complete the form for each student attending. Don’t delay; this free event fills up quickly.
Register here Questions? Contact Gina Gabriel
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Counselors will be continuing four year plans with first year students! This is an exciting time for students to begin thinking about what they would like their next three years to look like and for us to get to know students a little bit more!
Seniors
- If your senior is applying to a college that requires an official transcript, they should make the request via MaiaLearning.
- Consider attending the Academy college application workshops in the College and Career Center. Students can sign up using TeachMore.
Students who received a D or F in a graduation required course should contact their counselor to see if they are eligible for remediation through the district’s UC Scout courses. Remediation is important if your student wants to maintain UC/CSU eligibility.
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Check out some important events coming up!
DVC Zoom Application Workshop - November 3, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Diablo Valley College’s (DVC) Welcome and Connect Services team will be hosting a zoom Application Workshop to guide students through the DVC application process and answer questions to help them get started. Seniors and their families can register here.
Virtual UC Night - November 4, 4 p.m.- 5:15 p.m.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the University of California (UC) system, gain a better understanding of the UC application process, and hear from representatives at participating UC campuses. Register Here.
NACAC Virtual College Fairs - November 8, 1 p.m.- 6 p.m.
These are fantastic opportunities to understand the options and think beyond the names you already know. Registration is required.
Looking Toward College Parent Presentation - November 18, 6:30-8 p.m.
Come hear about the current landscape of college admissions! This is a great presentation to attend for 9-11 grade parents to hear about college myths, applications, timelines and other post secondary options. If you have any general questions you want us to try and cover (not about a specific student) in our presentation please submit them here.
Got leftover Halloween candy?? Bring it into the College & Career office so our students have something to munch on during their daily visits to our office. These treats are appreciated by all!
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As October comes to an end, we know many of our students are feeling more tired than ever and are probably counting down the days until Thanksgiving break (just three more weeks!). Between academics, extracurricular activities, friendships, and everything else that comes with being a high school student, this time of year can feel a little overwhelming.
As we make our way toward the break, lets work together to help our students navigate these next few weeks with a little less stress, whether at school, at home, or in the community. With that in mind, here is a friendly reminder of what is available to students at the Miramonte Wellness Center!
Our Wellness Center is a welcoming space where students can take a break, talk to someone, or simply have a moment to reset when things feel overwhelming. We offer:
● Drop-in and ongoing counseling for students needing emotional or mental health support.
● Wellness breaks to help students recharge and get through their school day.
● Community resources for students and families looking for additional support.
● Student programs, and wellness activities that encourage connection, self-care, and mental
health awareness.
As parents and caregivers, your support makes a difference, too! Sometimes a simple check-in, listening without judgment, or reminding your student that it is okay to ask for help can go a long way.
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Get Connected
We encourage parents and caregivers to connect with the Wellness Center to learn more about our services and the resources available to support their students.
● Contact us: Email mhswellness@auhsdschools.org with questions about the Wellness Center or available support services.
● Refer a student: If you have concerns about a student’s well-being or believe they may benefit from additional support, please use the Miramonte Wellness Referral Form to make a referral.
● Follow us on Instagram: Visit @miramonte_wellness for updates, wellness resources, mental health information, and highlights of our programs and services.
● Learn more: Visit the Miramonte Miramonte High School website for additional information about our Wellness Center and the support we provide.
Our goal is simple: to remind students that they do not have to navigate everything on their own.
We are here for them, and we are here to partner with you!
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Attention Music Parents: WE NEED YOU!
Please help contribute to the Music Program’s success in 2026-2027. The Miramonte Parents Committee for the Visual & Performing Arts has an immediate need to fill two important roles supporting the Music area (Jazz Ensemble, Choral Singers, Chamber Orchestra):
Music Parent Liaison: the lead parent representative for the Music area, working directly with the Music Director on behalf of the VPA Parent Committee to coordinate parent involvement across the school year’s activities
Winter Concert Parent Coordinator: the parent leader who will coordinate the volunteers needed for the Winter Music Concert (Dec 3)
Please consider stepping into one of these roles to help make sure the full plans for 2026-2027 are possible. Interested? Have questions? Please contact: vpa@mhspc.org.
Save the Date: Winter Music Concert
Mark your calendars to join us for the Winter Music Concert on Thursday, December 3, 7 p.m. in the Miramonte Theater.
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Give These a Follow! Miramonte VPA on Instagram
For those on Instagram interested in following Miramonte’s Visual & Performing Arts, here are a few accounts to follow:
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We Need You! Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Parent Committee
We’re excited to share that our VPA Committee is getting underway and looking for parents who would like to volunteer and help support our VPA programs. Please
complete this interest form.
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Have You Seen the Pool?
The renovated Bill Brown Aquatics Center is back in use! The pool project is one example of the facility improvements supported through the Mats Fund and community donations.
Come by for a game and see the nationally ranked men's and women's water polo teams, see the changes, and support the Mats. See the full story here.
Game times and updated schedules are available at GoMats.org/calendar.
To learn more about the Mats Fund and current projects, visit GoMats.org.
GO MATS!
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Class of 2027
Don’t forget to get your ticket to Senior Parents’ Night Out at Bar Sorso in Orinda! November 5 , 7- 10 p.m.
Join fellow Class of 2027 parents for a fun night at our new local hot spot, Bar Sorso - we’ll have the place to ourselves! Come mingle, catch up, and toast to the year ahead.
$50 per person, including small bites. Beverages available for individual purchase.
Purchase Tickets Here. We’re capping the party at 75 guests, and tickets are going fast!
Senior Deadlines to Note
Order your Yearbook:
$115 until December 1, 2026
$125 until January 15, 2024
After this, we can't guarantee a yearbook for your student
Place your Senior Ad:
$110 until January 1, 2027
Submit early to secure a spot (limited space available)
Confirm your Senior portrait selection by November 21, 2026
Finals Fuel, Matador Style
Finals are stressful. A care package from home helps! Finals Care Packages are on sale now through December 6. Order yours before they sell out!
Our Last See’s Candy Fundraiser - Shop for the Holidays
Our fundraiser is open! Shop here and stock up on holiday favorites while supporting the Class of 2027 one last time. Orders close December 4.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2027 Parent Advisors.
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Class of 2028
Please mark your calendars for TWO upcoming events. Our Annual Class of 2028 Chipotle Fundraiser is Tuesday November 4 and our Class of 2028 "Black Out Concession Stand" is happening on Friday November 6, our last home Football Game! Please visit the Sign Up Genius HERE to donate a baked good or work the stand!
Please DONATE to our Class of 2028 Activities Fund TODAY!
This class fund supports all of our major Junior and Senior year events including Prom (both years), Senior Week (Fall and Spring) and GRAD NIGHT.
More Upcoming Events Etc...all of these can be accessed through our LinkTree HERE!
Questions? Contact the Class of 2028 Parent Advisors.
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Class of 2029
Hi Class of 2029 Parents!
The Sophomore Spooktacular parent party on Saturday was a blast! So many creative costumes, a delicious catered taco dinner, drinks, spooky decor, and even a roaming magician! A huge thank you to our generous host families: DiBiase, Hegarty, Loscotoff, Luskey, McDowell, Michaels, Murphy, Schwartz, and Seitz - and to the parents who showed up. We are so appreciative of your support.
Get involved with Measure W! Voter outreach is the #1 need. Please consider volunteering to have phone or door-to-door conversations with voters in Orinda. This is the single biggest lever we have, one real conversation moves more votes than anything else we do. SIGN UP HERE
Donate to the Class of 2029 Activities Fund. Thank you to everyone who has donated! We’re currently at 47% participation, and our goal is 100%. This is the single easiest way to support the Class of 2029 over the next three years. Every dollar goes directly toward the experiences our kids will remember - Prom, Senior Week, and Graduation. Please help us reach 100% participation! DONATE HERE
Questions? Contact the Class of 2029 Parent Advisors.
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Class of 2030
Election day is almost here. Vote YES on Measure W!
Your action for the last few days:
1. Reach out to 10 friends and make sure they are ready to vote YES on measure W!
2. Post in your social feed
3. Decorate your car to show your support.
Let's get this measure passed for our kids!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 14 from 5-9 p.m. for our Chipotle Fundraiser at the Chipotle in Lafayette. Order online using code H9G7D7D or grab the flyer from our linktree!
Please DONATE to our Class of 2030 activities fund here!
Don't forget to follow our class Instagram, Facebook and LinkTree to keep track of all the places you can go to get information!
Questions? Contact the Class of 2030 Parent Advisors.
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Next AUHSD Board Meeting
The next AUHSD Board Meeting is on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The agenda will be posted on Sunday, November 1. The meeting is held at the district office, with the public portion beginning at 7 p.m. You may also watch the live broadcast Upcoming Meetings: November 18, December 16.
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