School resource officers are a familiar sight on the MHS campus, often conversing with students or watching over the school. These police officers have been stationed on campus since before 1989, MUSD Superintendent Cheryl Jordan said. These officers are stationed at MHS most days of the week, and are usuallyContinue Reading
Whether it be at performances during school events or just practices after school, it’s not uncommon to see students on dance teams around campus. Dance has existed as a form of expression across different cultures for centuries. It brings people together and offers different interpretations of music across the globe.Continue Reading
Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) school tripper buses, lines School 246 and School 247, are designed to provide transportation for students to and from Milpitas High School, according to Santa Clara VTA public information officer Stacey Hendler Ross. VTA collaborated with MUSD to determine the school tripper routes and how manyContinue Reading
Annie Handy has been a constant presence at MHS as a substitute teacher for the last two decades, and many students have heard countless stories about her life. Though, Handy was still in the classroom before substitute teaching, working as a teacher at East Palo Alto for 12 years andContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
Many students have fond memories of elementary school science camp, where they participated in activities in the wilderness away from school and their families, as some of their fondest memories from childhood. Many juniors and seniors volunteer a week of their time to serve as science camp counselors for localContinue Reading
For many students, the school day begins and ends when they pass the crossing guards who direct traffic at almost every school entrance. Whether students wait to cross the street on foot or in a car, they find themselves in interactions with these yellow-vested, sign-wielding essential workers daily. Reynaldo LingadContinue Reading
Election Day, held on Nov. 8, 2022, resulted in victories for Governor Gavin Newsom, state Senator Aisha Wahab, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, and Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano. Following the finalization of the election results, MHS students shared their thoughts and opinions regarding the winning candidates. “Our state of California alwaysContinue Reading
The MHS theater design class held a showcase event at 3Below Theaters in San Jose on Nov. 20, where they presented the artwork of several current and past students, according to theater director and theater design teacher Kaila Schwartz. The event was part of San Jose Playhouse’s “Sunday in theContinue Reading