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Dr. Glazer explains recent changes on campus in press conference

Ethan Fey, Lead Video Director Sep 19, 2022

New principal Dr. Kip Glazer joined The Oracle for a press conference in August. Here’s what she had to say about recent changes, including the open campus, traffic guards, and free period stickers.

Acting class delivers chilling performance despite COVID-19 absences

Acting class delivers chilling performance despite COVID-19 absences

McKenna King, Staff Writer May 25, 2022

The show began after Elizabeth Berg, director and teacher of the acting class, introduced the show and announced that six actors were absent due to COVID-19. She explained that the actors filling their...

Quarantine diaries: students reflect on lockdown

Quarantine diaries: students’ reflect on lockdown

Olivia Velasco Feb 9, 2022

With the upsurge of COVID-19 cases in the past month, we interviewed spartans about their experiences in quarantine. Courtesy of Raman. “I watched lots of TV and I would FaceTime friends a lot....

COVID protocol updated in principals newsletter

COVID protocol updated in principal’s newsletter

Nicole Wagenbrenner Jan 26, 2022

Quarantine Guidelines:  In a letter sent to students on Jan. 10, Principal Mike Jimenez announced that students and staff must adhere to the California Department of Public Health’s authorization...

Omicron variant sparks increase in COVID-19 district cases

Omicron variant sparks increase in COVID-19 district cases

Naina Srivastava Jan 9, 2022

The district experienced a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases following Winter Break, a surge mainly attributed to the highly transmittable Omicron variant. There are currently no plans for a virtual learning...

COVID-19 protocol updated

COVID-19 protocol updated

Kevin Chien Nov 14, 2021

In the last week alone, there has been a spike of eight positive COVID-19 cases among MVLA students and staff, according to the MVLA COVID-19 Dashboard. However, there has been no evidence of a COVID-19...

Deadline extended to October 1 for opportunity to change letter grade to pass/fail

Deadline extended to October 1 for opportunity to change letter grade to pass/fail

Amelia Klingberg Sep 29, 2021

The deadline to change a letter grade to a pass/fail from the 2020-2021 academic school year has been extended to Friday, October 1.  The school recommended for those with a D or F to improve...

Prom coordinators forced to adapt to COVID-19 regulations while hoping to achieve end of year normalcy

Prom coordinators forced to adapt to COVID-19 regulations while hoping to achieve end of year normalcy

Kevin Chien Jun 1, 2021

With COVID-19 rates decreasing at a promising rate in Santa Clara County, the annual Prom dance was held Saturday, May 15. However, due to the existing COVID-19 regulations, considerable changes were...

Oracle’s Week Reviews: May 17 - May 21

Oracle’s Week Reviews: May 17 – May 21

Jackson Cummings May 24, 2021

Monday, May 17 JV/V Baseball v. Santa Clara Both the Junior Varsity and Varsity Baseball teams played at home against Santa Clara. Junior Varsity won by a small margin, with an overall score of...

Oracle’s Week Reviews: May 10  -  May 15

Oracle’s Week Reviews: May 10 – May 15

Jackson Cummings May 17, 2021

This week’s games were a mixed bag of wins and losses. Although this wasn’t MVHS’s best week in terms of overall performance, things could have been much worse. Overall, MVHS won a total of 8 out...

District expects full return in fall, pre-pandemic approved bell schedule to take effect; option B remains available

District expects full return in fall, pre-pandemic approved bell schedule to take effect; option B remains available

Max Zonana May 13, 2021

The district is planning a full reopening next school year on August 11 with all students returning aside from those who opt for the asynchronous Option B. According to School Board President Fiona...

Performing arts classes work out endless logistics as students return to campus

Performing arts classes work out endless logistics as students return to campus

Mira Kaiser Apr 20, 2021

As the school prepares to move forward with phase two of the plan to return to school in a hybrid system on April 19, teachers and administration are juggling an endless list of logistics. Performing...

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