Special education substitute wage rate increases
2022-12-12
The daily wage rate of substitute teachers in special education classrooms will increase for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year, Superintendent Cheryl Jordan announced at the MUSD Board of Education meeting on Nov. 15. The policy has been implemented on an effort to reduce substitute teacher shortages for specialContinue Reading
California Colleges to combine application platforms into single site
2022-12-12
MUSD plans to partner with the California Colleges organization to provide students with free resources and ease the college application process by combining multiple application platforms into a single website starting next year, said counselor Cory Nakamoto. MHS counselors attended a California Colleges counselor conference, where they were provided withContinue Reading
CTE, Languages will fulfill arts requirement.
2022-12-12
The MUSD School Board unanimously passed a policy on Nov. 15 to make one Career Technical Education (CTE) or world language course an alternative to visual or performing arts for graduation requirements. On Sep. 27, the Legislature signed AB 185, which restored the authorization of CTE to serve as anContinue Reading
Board prepares to welcome new trustee, plans for next term
2022-12-12
The newest addition to the MUSD school board, Anu Nakka, will be sworn in as a trustee at the board meeting on Dec. 13, Nakka said in a Zoom interview. Although it was Nakka’s first time campaigning for a position, she has been involved in the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) andContinue Reading
Sweet or sorrowful? Fall athletes reflect on bittersweet senior nights
2022-12-12
Senior nights are a time-honored tradition, allowing coaches and athletes to show appreciation for senior players as they celebrate the end of their high school athletic careers. The celebrations are often joyous and sentimental, as seniors receive gifts and say goodbye to teams they’ve often been a part of forContinue Reading
Boys varsity basketball team shoots for playoffs
2022-12-12
Boys varsity basketball officially began its season at MHS with a 51-36 victory on Nov. 30 in a non-conference game against an away game at Woodside High School, according to the maxpreps website. This year’s team has five to six players who can score exceptionally well and have the potentialContinue Reading
MHS Grads Reflect Back, give advice
2022-12-12
Going into high school can be scary for many students, however many people realize how much they miss high school after leaving. Leaning on the advice of graduates might help with the issue of regretting high school experiences. Suhas Shekar graduated from Milpitas High School in 2018 and attended UCContinue Reading
Investment possesses advantages, risks
2022-12-12
From stocks to bonds, mutual funds to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies galore, financial investments have grown in popularity in the last few decades, partly due to influence from financial gurus including Warren Buffet, Dave Ramsey, and Robert Kiyosaki. According to an estimate from the Don’t Quit Your Day JobContinue Reading
Not just exercise: Bikers form bonds on rides
2022-12-12
To many people, the use of a bicycle is for exercise, but there are some who took biking beyond just burning calories. Through biking, these students were able to build lasting friendships and further forge their passion for biking. These students not only use their bikes to get to andContinue Reading
Students kick back with unusual pets
2022-12-12
When the topic of pets comes up, one often thinks of the traditional dog, cat, or maybe even a bird. However, some students at MHS own pets a little out of the ordinary. Tortoises are known for their long lives and slow speed, and for senior Aarush Malik, his tortoiseContinue Reading