Holiday Outreach Festival - December 14th

The Freshman Technology Discoveries Classes at Monte Vista High School in conjunction with ASB and ONE.ORG Club have organized the Annual Holiday Outreach Festival after school on Wednesday, December 14th. The students really wish to make a difference and 100% of the proceeds will go to the charities they have diligently researched and have chosen...

Winter Band Concert - Tuesday, December 13th

Tuesday Dec. 13th the Monte Vista band will be hosting their annual Winter Concert in Room 701/The Band Room starting at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5 at the door for teens and adults; middle school students and younger are free! It will be an evening of all-you-can-eat desserts and great music. Please come out and support our students - see you ther...

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Theatre Semester Showcase - December 9th

Come see the Advanced Performance Class perform scenes and monologues in the First Semester Showcase on Friday, December 9th in the Little Theatre. The show starts at 7:00pm and has a $3 admission. The showcase is also best for ages 14 and up as there are some mature themes. Hope to see you there! ...

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Grad Nite 2017 - Disneyland May 5 - 6th

The Class of 2017 is headed to Disneyland for Grad Nite on May 5th. The cost is $135 and includes admission into Disneyland, California Adventure and the chartered bus ride there and back. There are only 232 spots available so buy your ticket NOW. They also make awesome stocking-stuffers :) Permission slips and money can be picked up and turned...

Categories: PTSA , Seniors

Send a FINALS Care Package!

Order a "Super Hero Themed" Final Exams Care Package for your student. This $10 PTSA fundraiser helps pay for seniors' scholarships, student programs, Unity Days, Red Ribbon Week, and holiday food baskets for Monte Vista families in need. Care packages include a delicious burrito, a super hero treat, a bottle of water with a super hero inspired...

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Hair Show/Toy Drive - December 4th

Monte Vista High School, Mount Miguel High School and the California Hair Design Academy are hosting the "Toys on Parade" Hair Show and Toy Drive on Sunday, December 4th from 2:00 - 5:00pm. Admission to the event is a new, unwrapped toy that will be donated to Rady's Childrens Hospital following the event. Over 250 students are participating in...

District Marching Band Field Show - November 17th

The annual GUHSD Marching Band and Color Guard District Fall Showcase is coming up on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at Monte Vista High School. This annual fundraiser features musical performances by all schools in the district and Superintendent Tim Glover will be a guest conductor. Tickets are $8 at the gate. Middle schoolers and under...

Categories: band , GUHSD

UCSD Doc-4-A-Day Applications Due November 16th

UCSD DOC-4-A-DAY is geared towards exposing disadvantaged middle school and high school students to the possibility of pursuing a career in science or medicine. The students work in small groups with a UCSD medical student to learn about physical exams, neurological exams, anatomy and various other health related topics. Medical students also hold...

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Connect2Compete Low Cost Internet

At Monte Vista High School, we know the Internet plays an important role in your child’s education, and it can be very helpful for you as a parent to stay in touch with how your child is doing in school. If you have at least one child receiving free school lunches from Monte Vista High School, your family may qualify for fast, affordable home Internet...

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Monte Vista High School Awarded Jimmie Johnson Foundation Grant

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson and his wife Chandra, announced on Wednesday, that Monte Vista High School was selected as a recipient of a $70,554 education grant. The Jimmie Johnson Foundation/Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Champions Grant will bring students much needed access to technology that can revolutionize their learning....

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Fall Sports representing at CIF Playoffs!

In Girls Tennis, Diana Martinez & Susana Espinoza are Grossmont HILLS League Doubles Champions. They will face Bishops in the first round of CIF Playoffs on Tuesday, November 8th at Grossmont High School.  Girls Volleyball beat Mira Mesa last week in the first round of CIF Playoffs but fell short on Saturday, November 5th against...

Categories: Athletics , Football

Monte Vista visits Suzie's Farm

Thanks to Monte Vista's Pride/ASSETS Program, a group of 40 students were able to attend an after school field trip to Suzie's Farms. As we learned about the history of the farm, their methods of planting and irrigation, how to deal with "pests" in an organic manner, etc students were also taught how to pick the plants without destroying them and...

District Advisory Council (DAC) Parent Forum - November 1st

The District Advisory Council (DAC) Parent Forum will be held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 6:00-6:50pm at the District Office. The purpose of the District Advisory Council (DAC) is to serve in an advisory capacity to the school district and to have an open dialogue between parents and the school district regarding district programs and policies....

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Monarch Theatre Presents The Servant of Two Masters

Goldoni's eighteenth-century masterpiece is an enduring story of love, passion, and mistaken identity. The play is based on the Italian Renaissance theater style, Commedia dell arte, and reinvigorated the genre, which is so heavily based on carnival, while bringing to it an element of realism, mishaps, mix-ups, confusions, disguises and mistaken...

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FREE Heart Screening - Dec. 4th

It takes less than 30 minutes to possibly SAVE YOUR LIFE!!  Join us Sunday, December 4th for the Eric Paredes Save A Life Foundation FREE Heart Screening at Monte Vista High School from 9am to 3pm.  Register at EPSaveaLife.org. Download and complete the parent screening packet and bring it with you on December 4th. For more information,...

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Parent Safety Forum: October 27th

Join us Thursday, October 27th at Greenfield Middle School for the East County Parent Forum Safety Fair. Food Trucks will be on-site from 5:00 - 6:00 pm followed by presentations from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Topics will include School Safety, Social Media Safety, Pedestrian Safety and Current Drug Trends. Click HERE for the flyer....

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Cash for College Workshop: October 22nd

Come and get FREE assistance with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and/or the Dream Act Application. The workshop will be held at Grossmont College this Saturday, October 22nd from 9 am - 12 pm. Plan to bring your parent's federal tax returns, any income and bank records and the list of colleges you're interested in. Go to www.SandiegoCalSoap.com...

Categories: FAFSA , Scholarships

Homecoming Dance - Saturday, October 22nd

The Homecoming Dance is this Saturday, October 22nd from 7 - 10pm at Monte Vista. The theme is "Dancing Through the Decades" and will feature DJs from SOS Entertainment, a silent disco, food trucks and much more. Tickets are $25 with an ASB Card and $30 without. Hope to see everyone ther...

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Senior Portraits - October 17 - October 28th

Senior Portraits are pre-scheduled for October 17 - October 28th. Appointment dates and times can be found in the Prestige Portrait Packet delivered to each senior from Student Services. If you have not received a Prestige Portrait Packet, please contact 858-935-6969 to schedule an appointment. Make up portrait days are November 15-17t...

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Winter Sports - Online Clearance and Physicals

Winter Sports start next month and you MUST complete the Online Clearance process and have a current physical on file in order to try out. The Online Clearance for Winter Sports opens Monday, October 17th and you must "reclear" even if you played a Fall Sport. Sports Physicals are good for one year from the date of exam; only students with expired...

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UT Prep Athlete of the Week: Jahmon McClendon

From the San Diego Union-Tribune: The sophomore tore through the Kearny defense for four touchdowns while rushing for 120 yards in a 50-0 win that moved the Monarchs to 4-1 on the season. McClendon also returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for another TD. Click HERE for the full stor...

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Oct 21 - Last Day to Purchase Spirit Packs

Want to save money on your yearbook, dance tickets and other school items? Friday, October 21st is the last day to purchase a School Spirit Pack. Purchases can be made on campus at the Finance Office or online HER...

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UT Preps - Monte Vista Defense Sets Winning Tone This Season

By Terry Monahan SAN DIEGO UNION TRIBUNE - Sept 30, 2016 When asked about the best start a Monte Vista football team has experienced in 12 seasons, Monarchs coach Ron Hamamoto pointed to his defense. Click HERE for the full stor...

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PSAT at Monte Vista - October 19th

Monte Vista will be administering the PSAT on Wednesday, October 19th. Registration is FREE and Juniors have priority sign-up til October 1st. Sign up NOW in the Finance Offic...

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National Honor Society - Applications Due October 21st

The National Honor Society (NHS) is a prestigious national organization that seeks to recognize and develop dedicated, honest, and hard-working high school students. Our NHS chapter here at Monte Vista strives to establish a community of outreach, integrity and academic focus. We seek out service opportunities in order to strengthen our leadership...

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Firefighter Career Expo - Sept 24th

Are you a student athlete? A military veteran? A member of a club or team? Or just curious about a career in the fire service? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee’s Career Expos are for you! Organized by the Cal-Joint Apprenticeship Committee, this one-day expo will provide...

Cal-SOAP Scholarship Night - Sept 29th

The California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) is hosting a Scholarship Night at Monte Vista High School on Thursday, September 29th from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Come get assistance finding, applying, and securing scholarships for college. This includes scholarship searches, UC Insight Questions and much more! Click HERE for...

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Spain Trip - Spring Break 2017

Want to visit Spain? Join Spain: Spring Break 2017 - An educational 11 day tour with teachers from Monte Vista High School. Attend an informational parent meeting on Wednesday, September 28th to learn about this exciting opportunity.  Meeting starts at 6:00 pm in Room 106. Contact Mrs. Verdugo at 619.660.3135 for more informatio...

MV Cares - 32nd Annual Coastal Clean Up

Over 70 Monarch students made their way to Mission Beach Saturday morning. Instead of towels and surfboards, the students were donned with latex gloves and plastic bags as they scoured the beach for trash. This is Monte Vista's sixth year participating in I Love A Clean San Diego's Coastal Cleanup Day. The Monarch Team is led by Paula Delgado...

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UT Preps - Brothers Provide Spark for Monte Vista

SPRING VALLEY — The brothers McClendon — Monte Vista’s running back duo of Jahmon and Jamez — ran for 251 yards Friday night in the host Monarchs’ 29-6 win over Patrick Henry. Jahmon, a sophomore, finished with 133 yards, while senior Jamez ran for 118. Each scored a touchdown for the Monarchs (2-1). Click HERE for the full stor...

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GREECE 2017 Info Meeting - September 16th

Have you ever dreamed of going to Greece? Attend an informational parent meeting on Friday, September 16th to learn about GREECE 2017 - An educational 9 day tour with teachers from Monte Vista High School. Meeting starts at 5:00 pm in Room 114. Contact Mrs. Verdugo at 619.660.3102 for more informatio...

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Club Rush - Friday, September 16th

Want to get involved on campus? Do you have a hobbie or talent you want to explore? Monte Vista's Clubs and Activities will be set up in the Main Quad to provide information to prospective members on Friday, September 16th during lunch. Sign up and get involve...

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PTSA Meeting - Monday, September 12th

The Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) General Association Meeting is on Monday, September 12th at Round Table Pizza on 9676 Campo Road in Spring Valley. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm and will feature a meet-and-greet with Monte Vista's new principal Marietta Minjare...

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Community Football Night - Friday, Sept. 2nd

Come out and enjoy an evening of football for the whole family as the Monte Vista Monarchs take on the Christian Patriots. JV game starts at 4:30pm and Varsity kicks-off at 7:00pm. There is also a special half-time scrimmage by the Los Toros Youth Football Program. Tickets are $7.00 for adults, $3.00 for children 6 - 8 yrs old and Free Admission...

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Free and Reduced Lunch Forms - Due Sept. 2nd

ALL PARENTS - Please fill out our 2016 - 2017 Free and Reduced Lunch Application. Monte Vista's status as a Title I school is dependent upon the number of families that complete the form and qualify for aid. As a Title I school we receive government funding that allows us to enrich the curriculum with Advanced Placement, AVID and other support courses....

Categories: Free and Reduced Lunch , Title 1

Monte Vista Students Contribute to Community

The East County California  has been following the positive interactions of Monte Vista students and the East County Youth Coalition with the Case de Oro community. To read the full article written on August 24th, 2016 - click HER...

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November Ballot - Measure BB

​Measure BB is a local Proposition 39 General Obligation school bond measure on the November 8, 2016, Presidential General Election ballot seeking voter authorization to complete needed repairs and upgrades to Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) facilities for improved student safety, instruction, and learning. Measure BB requires 55%...

Spirit Week: August 29 - Sept 2

Spirit Week is August 29th - September 2nd. The Dress-Up Days are: Monday - Jersey Day Tuesday - Super Hero Day Wednesday - Beach Day Thursday - Nation Day Friday - Super Spirit Day Friday we will be on an Assembly Bell Schedul...

Categories: ASB , Spirit Week

College Fair - August 25th

The College Fair is this Thursday, August 25th from 6:00 - 8:00pm in the Gym. Be sure to attend if you have questions about the college application process, financial aid and much mor...

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The One.Org Club - Meetings Every Monday

The One.Org Club welcomes all new members who are interested in community service, social activism and fundraising to help the most desperate people in our world and in our community. We are planning trips to the Homeless Center, Museum of Tolerance as well as planning the Holiday Outreach Festival, Stop Hunger Event and much more!  Meetings...

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Chromebook Distribution: Aug 23 - 26

Grossmont Union High School District's FutureForward Initiative will provide chromebooks to every student at Monte Vista. Chromebooks will be distributed August 23rd - 26th by grade level during English class. Students must have their Responsible Use Policy/Distribution Agreement signed by a parent or guardian in order to pick up their...

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Monarch Football on KUSI PPR

Monte Vista's Monarch Football Team was featured on KUSI's Prep Pigskin Report (PPR) as they previewed the 2016 football season. The segment featured interviews  with senior Jose Gonzalez and senior Jamez McClendon as well as footage of their practice. Click HERE to watch the full segment. Monte Vista's home opener is on Friday, September...

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Remind Messages - Sign Up Now!

Want to stay up-to-date with programs, events and news at Monte Vista? Sign up to receive Remind Messages via email or text message. To sign up for the Student Remind Messages, click HERE, or sign up for the Parent Remind Messages HERE.&nbs...

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Back to School Info!

On Tuesday, August 9th Monte Vista will have its doors open all day for new student orientation, schedule pick up and school business.  Freshman Orientation: 8:00am - 12:30pm in the Gymnasium Schedule Pick Up: 1:00 - 2:00pm The Guidance office will also be open Wednesday, August 10th and Thursday, August 11th from 1:00 - 2:30pm...

Categories: Freshman Orientation , Schedules