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District honors students: two 'Students of the Month' and multiple Central Coast Section champions recognized
Summary
At the Jan. 27 meeting the board recognized two students of the month—Samu (Samu) Ramirez Parra (Mountain View High) and Steven Gonzalez Castro (Los Altos High)—and celebrated Central Coast Section championships from both schools' fall athletic programs.
The Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District board on Jan. 27 recognized student achievement from across the district, naming Mountain View High School junior Samu Ramirez Parra and Los Altos High School senior Steven Gonzalez Castro as Students of the Month, and honoring multiple Central Coast Section (CCS) championship teams from Mountain View and Los Altos.
At Mountain View High School, staff described Samu Ramirez Parra’s academic progress and role as an ambassador. The transcript records that Samu moved to the U.S. from Colombia, worked through English-language development classes and ELD level 3, and maintained a 3.0 GPA while serving as an ambassador and supporting peers. Samu told trustees he hopes to study computer science at De Anza College and pursue engineering; he also said his interests include Japanese and art.
Nut graf: The board used the recognition period to highlight both academic resilience among ELD students and athletic achievements: Mountain View’s cross‑country teams won Division I CCS titles for both boys and girls, and Los Altos High School reported multiple CCS championships across programs including boys water polo, girls tennis, and cross country achievements.
Mountain View’s head cross‑country coach Jonathan Hubbs introduced his teams and noted the girls’ sixth CCS title in school history and the boys’ third, and noted strong state meet showings. Los Altos athletic staff and coaches reported an exceptional fall season including CCS titles and appearances in NorCal and state competitions across multiple programs; Los Altos coaches and athletic directors named student captains and senior leaders when introducing teams.
Ending: The board invited families to the dais for photos and thanked coaches, athletic directors and volunteers. The recognitions highlighted district student engagement in academics, arts and athletics and underscored the district’s emphasis on participation and inclusion.
