Monta Loma Elementary

Across MVWSD this week, our elementary schools celebrated a special milestone as hundreds of 5th graders celebrated their promotion to middle school. 🎉🎓

From joyful ceremonies and student poems to proud families and cheering staff, each celebration reflected the unique spirit of our school communities and the incredible growth of our students over the years.

We are so proud of our students for their hard work, resilience, and accomplishments. We can't wait to see all they achieve in middle school and beyond.

Congratulations! Your next chapter begins now. 💙💚✨

Reminder! Tomorrow is the last day of the 2025-2026 school year and a Minimum Day for students.

It's been an amazing year, and we're so proud of everything our students have accomplished. Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and restful summer ahead!

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!

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!

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.

This summer, our campus will undergo important campus improvements to increase school safety and efficiency, as well as create cooler, nature-based areas for student learning and play.

Outdoor Learning Project: M***a Loma will get a new outdoor learning area that includes shaded seating, colorful play spaces, outdoor classrooms, gardens and native plants—supporting hands-on learning, student well-being and environmental stewardship. This work is part of MVWSD’s multi-year effort to create sustainable, green spaces for learning and play, shaped by extensive community input over the past three years.

Bottle Fillers: New water bottle filling stations will be installed on campus, providing students and staff with convenient access to fresh drinking water throughout the school day.

Timeline: June 6-August 11, 2026

What to Expect:
The school field will remain open this summer, but areas under and near construction—including school play structures—will be closed. Please follow all fencing, cones, and signage for your safety. Construction will typically happen during the weekdays, but it is possible that work will continue on the weekends. Expect some noise and truck traffic. We will work to minimize disruptions to the neighborhood. Thank you for your patience as we improve the campuses for the community.

Student and staff areas will be completed upon return. There may still be some residual cleanup items, such as garbage bins, cones, and fencing, visible when the school year begins.

Thanks to our community, these improvements are the result of 2020’s Measure T bond. For more: https://www.mvwsd.org/construction

Thank you for your patience with construction as we work to upgrade the campus for our entire community.

City of Mountain View

The Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, May 28, at 5:30 p.m.

Agenda/ login information can be found here: https://mvwsd.org/trustees.

Meetings are also streamed on https://youtube.com/mvwsd.

As we observe Memorial Day, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the meaning of this important national holiday. Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We are grateful for their service.