Dear Miramonte Community,

We have settled into the school routine at this point and all is well. The campus is a hive of activity and the positivity on campus is easy to see. Here are some important reminders for this week:

Miramonte Boosters Board Vacancies

Miramonte Boosters is looking to immediately fill three positions on the Boosters Board. The Board needs to find a Vice President, a Fundraising and Sponsorship Chair, and a Chair of Merchandise. The Miramonte Boosters provides vital support to our athletics program and is major part of what makes Miramonte a wonderful place for students and families. Please reach out to Boosters President Dave Shindle if you are interested in joining the Boosters Board.

Grade Level Presentations Next Week

We will meet with each grade level separately during Academy next week for our annual presentations regarding expectations for student behavior on campus, as well as general information for students. Here is the list of topics we will discuss:

Cell Phone Policy

Being Out of Class During Class Periods

Lunch Time Behavior and Cleanliness

Say No to Hate

Attendance Procedures

Guidance Counseling Information

Wellness

Library Procedures and Hours

Leadership and Activities

Athletics

As you can see, these topics cover most of student life on campus and provide us the chance to reemphasize the message about what it means to be a productive, contributing member of an inclusive and supportive learning community. Since we will present to all classes by next Friday, that would be a good day for you to engage with your students about the positive messaging and reminders provided in those meetings. Miramonte is a fantastic place to go to school and we need to be diligent about reminding students what it means to support the positive culture of our school.

Traffic Circulation Improvements Initiated by the City of Orinda

The Orinda Mayor and City Council have been concerned about student traffic on residential streets around Miramonte high school and would like us to get out the word about the changes to signage and signals that Orinda has made to encourage drivers to stay on Moraga Way and off parallel residential streets. 


The diagram below includes an explanation of the system changes.

Please consider these improvements as you plan your route to and from school. 

Thank you for your continued support of all things Miramonte! This is truly an exceptional place!


Go Mats!

Mr. Bill Schloss

bschloss@auhsdschools.org

Happy Friday Miramonte Families, 


Thank you to everyone who joined us for Back to School Night! We hope you had a fun and informative evening meeting your student’s teachers and hearing from our administrators, staff, Parents’ Club leadership, Parent Advisors, and class officers. It was so great to see our campus full of families and community!

In case you missed it, here are the class presentations:

- Class of 2027 presentation 
- Class of 2028 presentation

- Class of 2029 presentation

- Class of 2030 presentation 

As we kick off the year, I also want to encourage everyone to get involved in whatever way works for you. Our students notice when we show up, and being involved is one of the best ways to model connection, service, and school spirit. Plus, it makes high school more fun for us, too! Whether you volunteer once, help with an event, join a committee, attend a party, go to a play or performance, or cheer at a game- it all helps build the strong Miramonte community we love. Speaking of school spirit, I hope to see you tonight at our first football game of the year...GO MATS! 💚🤍

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

September 2: AUHSD Board Meeting

September 7: Labor Day; No School

September 8: Jostens Cap and Gown Orders

September 9: Club Day Extended Lunch Schedule

September 10: Class of 2028 Moms' Social, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

September 11: Q1 Progress Period Ends

September 11: Parents' Club General Meeting; 9:00-10:15 a.m., Library

September 14: Make Up Picture Day

September 16: Class of 2030 Moms' Social

September 16: College and Career Center- Senior Parent Presentation, 6:30 p.m.

September 14-18: Homecoming Week

September 18: Homecoming Football Game

September 19: Homecoming Dance, 7:00-10:00 p.m.

September 21: Boosters Public Meeting, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

September 24: Class of 2027 Moms' Night Out, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

September 28: Voter Registration Drive in the Library, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

We hope you had a chance to attend Back-to-School Night and visit your student’s classrooms and meet their wonderful teachers! 

Back-to-School Night is also an opportunity to see your ONE-Miramonte donations in action. Every class receives supplemental funding from ONE-Miramonte. These funds pay for necessary school supplies ranging from paint brushes to cooking ingredients to beakers.  Parent contributions also pay for 22 additional class sections, without which students would have fewer course options to choose from and larger class sizes.

ONE-Miramonte donations also pay for teacher professional development to keep our students’ teachers up-to-date on the best practices in education.  

We are also pleased that through ONE-Miramonte donations, we have been able to provide all Miramonte teachers with improved classroom technology by paying for new laptops and monitors. Additionally, we have been able to expand our plan to purchase modern laser projectors for each classroom, significantly improving the student learning experience.  We purchased enough laser projectors over the summer to replace almost half of the classrooms’ outdated projector systems. 

We have also been able to make modest improvements to the Miramonte campus. The area adjacent to the large gym was recently renovated, transforming it from a muddy patch of dirt to an inviting space for students to sit and visit between classes or at lunch. Last spring, the space next to the 100’s wing, also called the Meditation garden, was revamped from a neglected stretch of weeds and dilapidated planter boxes to an outdoor seating area blooming with new drought tolerant native plants. Where there once was trash and weeds, there are now butterflies and hummingbirds. With donations through ONE-Miramonte, we have plans to continue to make modest landscape improvements to Miramonte providing more student seating and making our campus more attractive. 

Thank you to the families who have already given to ONE-Miramonte, your donation is greatly appreciated! If you have not given yet, please consider doing so today. Parent donations to ONE-Miramonte, plus our talented and dedicated teachers and faculty, makes ours an exceptional high school! 

Questions about Miramonte fundraising? Please contact Kristan Mayer-Leibowitz, Parents' Club VP Fundraising, at VPFundraising@mhspc.org.

Why Does the Parents’ Club Have to fundraise each year? Check this out to learn why.

Want to learn more about Public School Funding? Check out this explanation. 

Fall PSAT Testing for Sophomores & Juniors

Date: October 21 2026

Location: Miramonte High School

Registration for Sophomores and Juniors only begins July 27 and closes August 30 at Midnight
Click here to register

*Late Registration will not be accepted*

For more information click here

Measure W

Miramonte High School has experienced significant cuts in the past couple of years because of inadequate funding - that means fewer class offerings, larger class sizes, one librarian shared by 4 high schools, and fewer academic counselors. We feel the impact. But there is something we can do about it. Measure W is on the November 3 ballot. It will generate $6M a year for our high schools if it passes. If it doesn’t pass, more cuts are coming. Be a part of the solution and visit www.yesforourhighschools.com to endorse, get a yard sign, donate to the campaign, or volunteer. A YES vote on Measure W is a YES for Miramonte High School!

Below is the full counselor breakdown for this school year. As counselors, we know how important it is to be able to build relationships with students and families over the course of four years. The change in our staffing and subsequent reorganization is not something our department was supportive of, but with district budget cuts we are down to just three counselors now instead of four and a shift in caseloads was necessary. 

A - G Rebecka Zielinski

H - O Ellen Conners

P - Z Nora Ganey

Schedule Changes:

-The deadline to drop a class without it appearing on your transcript is October 9.

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. 

Seniors:

• Counselors are beginning to meet individually with seniors to discuss post-high school plans! 
• If your senior is applying to college, they can begin requesting transcripts via MaiaLearning. 
• Please have your student speak with their counselor immediately if they are applying EA or ED to a school.
• Consider attending the Academy college application workshops in the College and Career Center. Students can sign up using TeachMore. 

Hello from the College & Career Counseling Office! We will be spending the next few months focusing on supporting seniors with targeted academy sessions, one-on-one meetings, essay review, and more. We will be sending weekly emails to the seniors with specific information including important materials, dates, and deadlines. Please make sure to review the College & Career Center Webpage on the Miramonte HS website, packed with valuable information. For questions, feel free to email Miramonte College and Career Center.

College Rep Visits Have Begun!

Register for a visit in Maia (Events->Visits->Actions->Attend)

Come by the C&CC for a purple pass before school so your teacher can excuse you from class.

Tuesday, September 1st -

• University of Miami - 8:45 a.m.
• University of the Pacific - 9:30 a.m.
• University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - 12 p.m.
• Bard College - 12:45 p.m.
• Pitzer College - 2:15 p.m.

Wednesday, September 2nd  -

• Purdue University, Main Campus - 9:30 a.m.
• New York University - 12:20 p.m.

Thursday, September 3rd -

• College of Charleston - 9:30 a.m.
• Whitman College - 12 p.m.
• Northern Arizona University - 12:45 p.m.

Friday, September 4th - 

• Middlebury College - 8:45 a.m.
• Seton Hall University - 9:30 a.m.
• Muhlenberg College - 11:30 a.m.

Sophomore, Juniors & Seniors:

Check out the upcoming TRIED & TRUE PSAT/SAT BOOTCAMP:

Mon/Wed Sept 21, 23, 28, 30 | 3:15 - 5:15 p.m.

In this class, you will master proven strategies and tackle the most common question types, giving you the tools to boost your score significantly in just 8 hours. 

Meet in the Miramonte College & Career Center: Mon/Wed Sept 21, 23, 28, 30 3:15-5:15 p.m. Register Here

SENIOR PARENTS:

Join the College & Career team for an informational presentation: Navigating College Admissions

September 16th - MHS Theater, 6:30 p.m.

Other Important Dates to Remember:

International College Fair | September 9 | 6:00-8:00 p.m.| Campolindo High School

Almost 40 international universities will be represented . The “Why Study Abroad?” information session starts at 6pm followed by the fair. Register here  

CSU College Night | Thursday, September 17 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Oakland Marriott City Center

This is a free in-person event where students and families can meet with representatives from all 22 California State University campuses. Register here

ALT Fair | Thursday, September 24th | 5 - 8 p.m. | Lafayette Library and Learning Center

Are you interested in educational alternatives beyond traditional college? Meet reps and learn about GAP year, trade school programs, and more. RSVP here

Stay tuned for more events, deadlines, and helpful information from our office!

MHS Boosters: Kick Off the Season & Save!

Heading to the first home football game this Friday? Make sure you’re a Miramonte Boosters member — and get into the game FREE:members receive free admission to all home regular season games.

Choose the Membership Level That’s Right for You

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS 26-27 SCHOOL YEAR


• $1,000 Platinum Membership - 10 Booster Member cards (6 adult and 4 child passes under high school age)
• $400 Gold Membership - 4 Booster Member cards (2 adult and 2 child passes under high school age)
• $250 Basic Membership - 2 Booster Member cards (1 adult and 1 child pass under high school age)


JOIN NOW!


• To join the Boosters Club, please CLICK HERE
  

CIF Partnership With DICK'S Sporting Goods 20% Off This Weekend

The CIF Shop Event is set for August 28-31. Get 20% OFF your entire in-store purchase at DICK’S Sporting Goods across California! Grab your exclusive CIF coupon here: https://ow.ly/vTCy50Zyia6

Class of 2027

Senior Portraits Reminder

All seniors must schedule a photo session with Creative Imaging by October 1 to be included in the yearbook. You are under no obligation to buy anything; we just need the photo! Please get in touch with Creative Imaging to schedule your photo session: call 925-485-6025, email orders@ciphotoca.com or go online. 


Class Activity Fund - Still Time to Donate

Help make this the most awesome year yet! This is the primary funding source for our large Class of 2027 events, as well as class bonding events throughout the year. We're striving for 100% participation! Click here to donate.

Stay Informed! 

Download the Senior Year Calendar PDF so that you’re keeping track of important events. And make sure to read through our recent class newsletter (sent 8/26).

Questions? Contact the Class of 2027 Parent Advisors.

Class of 2028

Caftans and Cocktails Tickets are ON SALE NOW! 

Calling all Class of 2028 Moms to come join us for Caftans, Cocktails and Casual Bites on Thursday September 10 from 6-9 p.m. Support your class and catch up with friends after a long Summer Break, we can't think of a better way to spend an evening! 

Tickets are $65 and can be purchased HERE.

Save the Date for our Class of 2028 Dads' Night on October 17th! Details to come shortly...

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.

Click HERE to donate today!

Questions? Contact the Class of 2028 Parent Advisors.

Class of 2029

Hi Class of 2029 Parents! It was great to see so many of you last night at Back to School Night. As a reminder, here are our current priorities:


• Swing by the Class of 2029 Concessions Pop Up at tonight's home opener for Mats Football. Buy a sweet treat and support the Class of 2029. 
• Donate to the Class Activities Fund: All donations help fund key events for the Class of 2029 like Prom, Senior Week, Graduation, and more.Donate here
• Register for the Sophomore and Junior PSAT by August 30.
• Save the date: Sophomore Spooktacular Parent Party — October 24. Dust off those costumes! Details and ticket sales coming in September.
• Get involved: Complete the Class of 2029 Parent Volunteer Interest Form and help us build a strong volunteer team for the years ahead.
• Complete the form

Questions? Contact the Class of 2029 Parent Advisors.

Class of 2030

Purchase your tickets here for the first Mom's Social for the Class of 2030. This event is on Wednesday, September 16 from 5:30-8 p.m. in a beautiful Orinda backyard oasis. 

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.

Congressman DeSaulnier’s 2026 Congressional App Challenge is now open for submissions. The competition is open to all middle and high school students living or attending school in California’s 10^th Congressional district.

Students are invited to submit an original application (app) for mobile, tablet, or computing device to Congressman DeSaulnier’s office. Students may participate as individuals or in teams of up to four. Submissions must include a registration form, application, demonstration video, and exit questionnaire. Students can click here to register and submit these materials. 

The competition is open now through 9 a.m. PST on October 26, 2026.

The winning app will be chosen by a panel of judges and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building and featured on the House of Representatives’ website. Winners will also be invited to the #HouseofCode reception in Washington, D.C.

Connect with the Parents' Club: