Mountain View Whisman School District

This year, we are proud to honor eight dedicated members of our school district community as they embark on a well-deserved retirement:

- Carol Abrahamson (23 years)
- Debbie Austin (10 years)
- Nanette Baltazar (4 years)
- Irene Cuevas (22 years)
- Rex Fuentes (7 years)
- Terri Kemper (30 years)
- Leslie McClellan (27 years)
- Ylva Sjoblom Risano (8 years)

Together, they represent an incredible 131 years of service and commitment to excellence in education. We are deeply grateful for everything they have given to our district, and we wish them all the very best in this exciting new chapter of their lives. Please join us in congratulating them!

Our 2nd grade Cheetahs delivered a spectacular performance last week in their Garden Show production.

Students wowed the audience with vivid, creative costumes and a stunning set, and treated everyone to beautiful singing. Along the way, they taught us all a thing or two about gardening!

A big congratulations to the students, teachers, and everyone who helped bring this wonderful show to life.

Mountain View Community,
Over the past several months, we’ve heard from community members about safety concerns involving e-bike, motorized scooter, and bicycle riders in Mountain View. Our top priority is keeping everyone safe — whether you’re on two wheels, four, or on foot.

In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing important information about e-bike safety, speed limits, equipment requirements, and road rules. Our goal is to help riders and their families understand how to stay safe and comply with the law.

Our department, which includes Patrol Officers and the School Resource Officer, will continue to discuss safe riding habits and the requirements for commuting around town with students, staff, and parents.

Education and awareness come first, because safety starts with understanding. Working together, we can ensure our roads are safe for everyone.

Behind every thriving school district is the people who pour their hearts into it, year after year. Last night, the Board of Trustees was proud to celebrate our staff members' years of service and retirements with the warmth and gratitude they so deserve.

Please join us in recognizing these dedicated individuals (see the full list here: http://mvw.sd/MwjVx) for their lasting impact on our students and families.

We are so proud to announce Ms. Sarah Donahue as our Classified Employee of the Year and Ms. Meghan Chuang as our Teacher of the Year!

Sarah Donahue, Library Technician at Stevenson Elementary, creates an engaging, inclusive library program that supports classroom learning while inspiring students to become confident, capable readers and lifelong learners. Thoughtful, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to student success, she is also a trusted and supportive colleague who continuously seeks ways to improve student engagement and access to high-quality resources.

Meghan Chuang, STEAM Teacher at M***a Loma Elementary, has taught in MVWSD for 10 years. She creates an engaging, innovative program that connects hands-on, technology-driven learning to real-world experiences. Thoughtful, collaborative, and deeply committed to student success, Ms. Chuang piloted the RAD program to foster positive student leadership across grade levels at recess.

Please join us in celebrating these two outstanding members of our school community!

When Ms. Lopes' Art History class at Crittenden was handed a well-worn (but still functional) cart and asked to give it some fresh paint, one Panther had a vision—and recruited two classmates to help bring it to life.

Working together after their regular classwork, this talented trio produced a beautiful work of art, inspired by Monet's iconic Water Lilies.

The cart is now in perfect shape to welcome back the ELA novels returning from classrooms across Crittenden!

The Board of Trustees was happy to recognize teacher Shaye Dillon and the students of Crittenden Middle School’s Mock Trial Team at the meeting this evening. 💙 💛 🐈‍⬛

In its very first season, this remarkable team exceeded all expectations, advancing to the California Mock Trial Junior Division Finals at UCLA—a testament to the students’ hard work, dedication, and teamwork. At UCLA, they won a verdict in round one and three individual awards—two Outstanding Witnesses, and one for Outstanding Defense Attorney.

We are delighted to welcome them this evening and celebrate their success.

Tomorrow, May 29, is the last day of the third trimester! Please remember that it is a minimum day, and students will be released early.

Pardon our Dust!

This summer, there will be construction from June 6 to August 11 on many of our campuses. These upgrades will increase school safety and efficiency by replacing aging roofs. Additionally, nature-based outdoor learning areas will be constructed at many sites for student learning and play. For details about what is happening at each campus: https://www.mvwsd.org/construction

Please be aware that portions of the campuses will be off-limits where work is occurring and materials are staged.

Thanks to our community, these improvements are the result of 2020’s Measure T bond dollars at work. We appreciate your patience with construction as we work to upgrade our schools.

City of Mountain View