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We invite all students, parents, families, and community members to join us and sign up for our annual Campus Beautification Day on Saturday, May 3rd! Students can earn volunteer hours by participating, and it's a fun, meaningful way for families to support Miramonte together—even just for a couple of hours. A big thank you to our Parents’ Club for organizing this special event to bring us together and give our campus a little extra TLC!
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, it’s common for student stress levels to rise. From high-stakes testing—including CAASPP, AP exams, Finals, and more—to the pressures of the college admissions process and end-of-year transitions, this time can feel overwhelming. The Miramonte Wellness Center is located in our Student Union and is available for all students throughout the day. If you know a student who could benefit from some extra care or intentional support, please don’t hesitate to refer them to our Wellness Team. Additionally, our teachers are continually working to embed executive functioning strategies and stress management activities into their classes every week.
Today after school our Swim & Dive program is hosting Las Lomas for a league meet at 4:00pm and Men’s Lacrosse has a home game at 7:00pm vs Sacred Heart. Please check out all of our upcoming spring games, meets, and matches at our athletics website, powered by the Miramonte Boosters Club. Good luck and Go Mats!
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Happy Friday Miramonte Families,
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Please join us Wednesday, April 16, at 11:15 a.m. in the Student Union. In addition to our PC Board and Principal updates we will be joined by our Associate Superintendent, John Walker. He will be discussing AI in AUHSD and covering how it is being integrated into schools, the implications for our students, and the various opportunities and challenges it presents in the educational landscape. This is one of the most relevant and evolving topics impacting our students today. Don't miss the opportunity to share your thoughts and be part of an important conversation on how technology is shaping the future of learning. He will also provide an update on our Local Control and Accountability Plan. The ‘LCAP’ is a three-year plan that describes the District’s goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes.
Also, a big congratulations to our Miramonte Latin students! Through their hard work and enthusiasm, the Miramonte delegation earned 1st Place overall in the large high school category and took home 1st Place in Spirit at the state Latin Convention — a remarkable achievement! We’re also very proud to share our beloved Latin teacher Matt "Magister" Davis will be honored tonight at the ONE event for his extraordinary dedication to his students and our school community. I hope to see you tonight as we celebrate Miramonte and all our schools with the Orinda Network for Education, our Orinda community, and the people who make it so special!
Stay up to date with all Parents' Club activities by visiting our website. As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Christina Linezo
Chair MHS Parents' Club
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April 11: Class of 2026 Dad's Duck Dinner
April 11: Movie for a Cause
April 11: ONE Orinda Benefit; Wilder Art and Garden Center
April 16: Parents' Club Meeting; 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; MHS Student Union
April 16: AUHSD Board meeting
April 17: Class of 2028 Parent Party
April 17: Class of 2027 Parents Party
April 18, 19, 24 & 25: Spring Musical: Hadestown: Teen Edition; 7:00 p.m.; MHS Theater (tickets)
April 21-April 25: Environmental Spirit Week
April 21: Boosters Meeting; 4:30 p.m.; MHS Library
April 26: Junior Prom; 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
April 28: Start Smart Safe Driving Class, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; MHS Theater
May 1-5: Public Speaking - CHSSA State Tournament
May 6: Matador Showcase; 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
May 7: AUHSD Governing Board meeting; 7:00 p.m.
May 13: Photography Showcase; 5:30 p.m.; Room 441
May 16: Spring Music Concert - Vocal and Instrumental
May 17: Drama Awards Night
May 18: Class of 2025 Time of Reflection
May 21: Public Speaking Awards Night
May 21: AUHSD Governing Board meeting, 7:00 p.m.
May 26: Memorial Day Holiday; No school
May 27-30: Finals Week
May 30: Class of 2025 Graduation
June 14-21: Public Speaking - NSDA National Tournament
| | ONE-Miramonte Fundraising | | |
We need your support
Unfortunately, we haven’t met our fundraising goal of $1,302,000, and only 55% of Miramonte families have donated to ONE-Miramonte this year.
We need support from all Miramonte families to meet our goal – it’s not too late to give! Donations to ONE-Miramonte help fund every academic class and program at our school and are spent this school year.
We understand that this is a time of economic uncertainty, and the per-student ask is not affordable for all families. Donations of any size are greatly appreciated and are put to good use this year to benefit every Miramonte student – even yours!
Thank you for your support!
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YES on Measure T Ballots
Your Measure T ballot should be arriving this week! Measure T provides locally-controlled funding to maintain our high-quality high school instruction and retain our excellent local teachers. It requires a steep two-thirds support rate AND is on the ballot during an off-year. This means that every vote counts in this special election!
Turning out the parent vote is critical to our campaign’s strategy to win and protect our local high schools. You can help us today by filling out your ballot early!
Return your ballot in three simple steps:
- Find your ballot (it should be arriving this week)
- Vote YES on T to protect quality local high schools
- Sign your ballot’s return envelope and mail it back today — no postage required. You can also turn it in at a local ballot drop box
For more information about voting and drop box locations, please click here. Reminder, ballots are due by May 6! Early parent voting is essential to our campaign’s success! Questions? Email Liz Daoust
Voter Registration Drive is coming to Miramonte High School
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Tuesday, April 15, from 9:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
- In the parking behind the cafeteria at 750 Moraga Way.
Contra Costa County Elections Outreach will be on campus at Miramonte to answer questions and provide voter registration and pre-registration for eligible students and community members who are at least 16 years old.
* In order to pre-register or register to vote, you need to be at least 16 years old and a U.S. citizen. It is helpful if you know your Drivers License # and/or Social Security #.
| | Presented by Officer Daniel Gilmore of the Contra Costa CHP, Start Smart is a free interactive traffic safety class designed for drivers or soon-to-be drivers and their parents. This is open to the Miramonte community. 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 event fills up quickly. Register HERE | | |
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers Needed for Wagner Ranch Elementary School's annual "Round Up" Carnival on Saturday, May 3. Students may earn volunteer hours. Sign up here
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Financial Aid 101: Insider Tips to Save on College Webinar. Thursday, May 1, 6:30 p.m.
It's never too early to start thinking about how to pay for college. Join us for our last collaborative webinar with College Aid Pro this year — Financial Aid 101. You'll learn how to
- Unlock financial aid opportunities
- Find hidden scholarships
- Master the FAFSA
- Understand the rules for business owners and divorced/separated families
Register here to attend or to receive a recording.
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Miramonte's Theater and Music Departments will present Hadestown: Teen Edition on April 18, 19, 24, and 25
Hadestown: Teen Edition is a full-length adaptation of Anaïs Mitchell’s Hadestown (winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards, including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album), modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences.
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone – Hadestown: Teen Edition invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.
Don’t wait for the fates to decide—purchase your tickets to Hadestown: Teen Edition here.
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Lamorinda Arts Council's 22nd Annual High School Visual Arts Competition
This year's High School Visual Arts Competition features local students' stunning artwork across four categories: 2D, 3D, Photography, and Digital Art. You can explore the gallery of all 2025 submissions by visiting 2025 Visual Arts Competition - Student Galleries.
Congratulations to all 73 Miramonte student competitors who submitted artwork this year and to the following category winners from Miramonte: Best in Show 2025 - "Heal" by Cailyn Chan, Class of 2027; 3D Awards 2025 - 1st Place - "Lines of Memory" by Patrick Stice, Class of 2025; Honorable Mention - "Dragonfly" by Gabriel Hoffman, Class of 2026; Photography Awards 2025; Honorable Mention - "Splash" by Cole Stieglitz, Class of 2026
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Parent volunteers needed for Hadestown: Teen Edition! Sign up to help today!
The cast, crew, and directors are hard at work bringing Hadestown: Teen Edition to life, and we need your help behind the scenes to help make it happen! Sign up here to help.
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Spring is in full swing, and our student-athletes are giving it their all across campus! Come cheer them on as we hit the exciting midpoint of the spring sports season. Go Mats!
Boosters Board Meeting
Join us for an Open Boosters' Board Meeting on Monday, April 21, 4:30 p.m. in the MHS Library to help determine funding priorities for the 2025–26 school year.
Matador Showcase
The Matador Showcase for incoming 9th grade families is happening on Tuesday, May 6. Stop by to learn more about life at Miramonte—and be sure to check out our Mats merchandise!
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Class of 2025
Time of Reflection Sign-up
Senior Performers, Speakers, and Artists - Sign Up for Time of Reflection
The Class of 2025 Time of Reflection is on Sunday, May 18, and is an inspirational event for graduating seniors and their families. Check out all the details here Seniors wishing to participate must submit their Screening Request form by Friday, April 18.
Questions? Contact the Class of 2025 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2027
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Second Annual Parent Social next Thursday, April 17!
Spice up your spring with our TACOS, SIPS & SPICY VIBES party! Indulge in mouthwatering tacos, sip on refreshing beverages, and groove to delightful tunes as you connect and mingle with friends, both old and new. This promises to be a fantastic opportunity to relax, unwind, and enjoy the company of our vibrant community.
Don't miss out—secure your ticket now and get ready for an evening filled with flavor, fun, and fantastic connections! Purchase your ticket here!
Questions? Contact the Class of 2027 Parent Advisors
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Class of 2028
Class of 2028 Moms' Social – Flip Flops and Lemon Drops!
Shake off those winter vibes and come hang with your fellow Class of 2028 Moms at our very first Moms' Social- FLIP FLOPS AND LEMON DROPS!
Tickets are on sale NOW! Purchase tickets here
Questions? Contact the Class of 2028 Parent Advisors
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Next AUHSD Board Meeting
The next AUHSD Board Meeting is on Wednesday, April 16. The agenda will be posted here on Sunday, April 13. The meeting is held at the district office, with the public portion beginning at 7:00 p.m. You may also watch the live broadcast here.
The upcoming board meetings for 2025 are on the following Wednesdays: May 7, May 21, and June 4.
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Orinda Classic Car Show: T-shirt Design Contest for High School Students
The Orinda Classic Car Show is holding a t-shirt design contest. The winning design will be printed on t-shirts that will be sold to the general public before and at the Orinda Classic Car Show in September. Designs are due by Wednesday, May 14. Check this link for guidelines, theme, and more information.
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Congressman DeSaulnier’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition is now open for submissions!
The winning artwork of our district’s competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol and the winner will be invited to a special ceremony in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, June 11. The exhibit in Washington will include the winning artwork from all participating districts around the country. The winning artwork will also be featured on House.gov’s Congressional Art Competition page.
Participants may submit one photograph or scan of their artwork to Kaylee Deland Submissions must include the Student Release Form The photograph of the artwork will be presented to a panel of judges who will view all artwork electronically. Congressman DeSaulnier’s office will be accepting submissions through today, Friday, April 11, at 5:00 p.m. More details including 2025 rules are available on the Congressman’s website.
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