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Community Event: Celebrating MHUSD Students
We invite you to join us for a special community celebration hosted by the Morgan Hill Education Foundation.
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Britton Middle School Student Union, 80 W. Central Ave., Morgan Hill
This free event will feature student performances, art displays, and light refreshments as we come together to celebrate the students and schools that make our community shine.
Admission is free, and registration is requested:
https://tinyurl.com/ILoveMHPublicSchools
We hope to see you there!
Calling All Rising 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students: SVTA Summer Sessions
We are excited to offer another year of Silicon Valley Tech Academy summer sessions for our students! The Silicon Valley Tech Academy is an educational program whose mission is to enable middle and high school students to explore and improve skills needed to pursue college level work in the fields of engineering, technology and science.
The Silicon Valley Tech Academy (SVTA) will offer two identical sessions of Tech 1 and one session of Tech 2 all during the same two week time period at Walsh Elementary School. We will also offer a section of Tech 3 Robotics and a section of Tech 3 Python Programming. Tech 3 sessions will be held at San Jose State University.
Tech 1 High Tech & Space, Water & Energy (2 classes) for students entering 6th or 7th grade, June 16 - July 1 (8:30 am– 12:30 pm)
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Week of June 16 class will be held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday with Thursday off for the Juneteenth holiday.
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Week of June 23 class will be held Monday - Thursday
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Week of June 30 class will be held Monday and Tuesday
Tech 2 Climate Science (1 class) June 16 - July 1 for students entering 7th or 8th grade (8:30 am– 12:30 pm)
Week of June 16 class will be held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday with Thursday off for the Juneteenth holiday.
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Week of June 23 class will be held Monday - Thursday
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Week of June 30 class will be held Monday and Tuesday
Tech 3 Robotics (1 class) June 16, 17, 18, 20 & 23 for students entering 7th or 8th grade (Students will be bused to SJSU)
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No school on Thursday, June 19
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Students can only take this course once
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Students must have taken Tech 1 previously
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Student Supervisors will take attendance and accompany students on the MHUSD bus to and from SJSU as well as supervise them while in class. Students will not be allowed to wander the campus on their own at any time.
Tech 3 Python Programming (1 class) June 24, 25, 26, 30 & July 1 for students entering 7th or 8th grade (Students will be bused to SJSU)
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No school on Thursday, June 19
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Students can only take this course once
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Students must have taken Tech 1 previously
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Student Supervisors will take attendance and accompany students on the MHUSD bus to and from SJSU as well as supervise them while in class. Students will not be allowed to wander the campus on their own at any time
Class Loads: 20 students per session with 1-2 high school/college student lab assistants supplied per class
What Students Will Learn
Tech 1 is a ten-day course for 6th and 7th grade students with themes reflect both current and expected future changes in technology, Space/High Technology, Water and Energy. Both the Water and Energy segments focus attention on the environment, including quality and conservation. Alternative, green sources, conservation and sustainability are subtopics for Energy. Students will participate in a field trip to the Santa Clara County Water Treatment Plant in Alviso.
Tech 2 - Climate Science is a ten-day course for seventh and eighth grade students. It will emphasize ‘learning by doing’ and teamwork in hands-on projects based on the impacts of climate: extreme weather, wildfires and floods. Students will also explore alternative and sustainable energy sources and have a field trip to CalFire in Morgan Hill to learn first-hand about technology used in wildfire suppression. They will also gain better understanding of individual and community action to lower carbon footprints.
Tech 3 - Robotics - Students will have the opportunity to build and program robots.
Tech 3 - Python Programming - Students will create Python-based applications.
Please note that all summer programs are held in-person.
Student Registration Links: (Registration deadline for all class offerings is May 2, 2025)
Tech 1 High Tech & Space, Water & Energy
Celebrating Academic Excellence Across MHUSD
We are proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of students from Ann Sobrato High School and Live Oak High School who have earned prestigious honors through the College Board National Recognition Program, National Merit Scholarship Program, and Advanced Placement (AP) Awards.
College Board National Recognition Program – Ann Sobrato High School
Congratulations to the following students from Ann Sobrato High School for being selected as College Board National Recognition Program awardees:
Isis Albarran, Gordon Banh, Sophia Bettencourt, Alan Calderon, Fernando Contreras Romero, Preston Doan, Dylan Doucette, Elizabeth Duong, Harleen Grewal, Temperance Guerrero, Samantha Hansen, Audrey Mulligan, Kaylyn Nguyen, Josie Payne, Riley Plute, Zoe Rodriguez, Yuvraj Sandhu, Kael Thomas, Julia Wong, and Alana Yamat
These students are among 90,000 across the nation who have earned academic honors for their high achievement on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams and a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Eligible students identify as African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.
We are extremely proud of their accomplishments and how they represent the excellence of Ann Sobrato High School and Morgan Hill Unified School District.
National Merit Scholarship Commendation – Live Oak & Sobrato
We are thrilled to celebrate the following Commended Students recognized by the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program:
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Dylan Portier – Live Oak High School
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Elizabeth Duong – Ann Sobrato High School
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Greyson Fang – Ann Sobrato High School
These students are among the top 34,000 scorers nationwide based on their 2023 PSAT/NMSQT performance and are recognized for their exceptional academic promise.
2024 AP Scholar Recognition
Congratulations to the following students who have been honored as 2024 AP Scholars for their exemplary performance on Advanced Placement Exams:
AP Scholar Award
Bianca Appleby, Megan Cahill-Mallory, Daniella Cardenas-Valdez, Kathliyah Clement, Cameron Correa, Eknoor Dhillon, Ava DiNoto, Marium Farooqui, Caden Golubock, Sinthia Gonzalez Gallardo, Lilly Hanson, Jessica Heneghan, Jewel Heneghan, Jalen Henry, Hibraim Nyard Hernandez, Yicel Jimenez Ibarra, Brayden Larrus, Seth Laurent, Hsong-Tzi Leong, Riley Murrill, Nicholas Pfeil, Vi Pham, Elizabeth Richardson, Rocco Rodriguez, Sophia Saffarian, Gabriela Salas Aguilar, Aaron Saucedo, Keerthi Sriram, Stephanie Torres, Savanarit Tra, Angel Vargas
AP Scholar with Distinction
Thomas Guenet, Autumn Mungaray, Camila Romo, Sofia Ruiz-McGinty, Ines Van Crayelynghe, Elsie Decker
AP Scholar with Honor
Ella King, Carlo Perino, Marco Rivera
AP Capstone Diploma & Certificates
The AP Capstone Diploma is a prestigious program that includes two year-long courses—AP Seminar and AP Research—along with four additional AP Exams. Students who pass both courses and four exams receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Those who pass AP Seminar and AP Research receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.
We are proud to recognize the inaugural class of MHUSD students who earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate:
Kathliyah Clement, Jalen Henry, Autumn Mungaray, Alexander Murray, Stephanie Torres
Congratulations once again to all of these remarkable students. Your hard work, dedication, and excellence make the entire MHUSD community proud!
*not all students pictured
Please Welcome Mr. Guillermo Ramos, SMG Principal
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Guillermo Ramos as the new principal of San Martin/Gwinn.
Mr. Ramos brings over 26 years of experience in education as both a teacher and a school leader. He began his career as a Bilingual Elementary Teacher in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, and later served as Principal at Hall District Elementary and John J. Montgomery Elementary Schools. For the past six years, Mr. Ramos has served as the Principal of South Valley Middle School, where he has led the district’s middle school Dual Immersion Program with great success.
Mr. Ramos is passionate about providing students with an education that is enriching, exciting, and filled with lifelong learning, much like the one he had growing up in Watsonville.
On a personal note, he shares his life with his wife, Esmeralda, a dedicated first-grade teacher, and their two daughters, Malia and Isabella.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Mr. Ramos to his new role.
Your MHUSD Connection: March Quarterly Newsletter
Now Available: March 2025 Edition of "Your MHUSD Connection"
We are excited to share the latest edition of Your MHUSD Connection, our quarterly newsletter highlighting the incredible achievements, initiatives, and events happening throughout the Morgan Hill Unified School District.
In this issue, you’ll find stories that celebrate our vibrant school community — from academic accomplishments and athletic championships to engaging arts programs and hands-on science experiences. You'll also read about:
- Our new district farm project promoting sustainability and fresh, local food in school meals
- ACSA Region 8 recognitions honoring our outstanding MHUSD leaders
- Celebrations of Youth Art Month, Music in Our Schools Month, Read Across America, and César Chávez Day
- Student success stories in STEM, sports, leadership, and community service
We invite you to explore the full newsletter and see how MHUSD continues to inspire, support, and empower every student—every day.
đŸ“– Read the full March 2025 newsletter here (attached below)
đŸ“º Watch a special message from Superintendent Dr. Carmen García: https://youtu.be/0kHhjfBj_i4
March 2025 Message from Superintendent Dr. Carmen Garcia
March is a month full of celebration in MHUSD — from honoring the arts and music in our schools to promoting literacy and recognizing leaders like César Chávez. Join Superintendent Dr. Carmen García as she shares highlights and gratitude from across our district!
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