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Los Gatos‑Saratoga Board spotlights staff and students; schools report large start‑of‑year crowds and international exchanges
Summary
Trustees recognized certificated and classified employees and a student with the board’s ‘Roaring and Soaring’ awards, and principals and student leaders reported robust back‑to‑school events, international student exchanges and early fall activities at both high schools.
At the Aug. 28 Los Gatos‑Saratoga Union High School District board meeting trustees presented the district’s “Roaring and Soaring” recognitions and heard reports from both high schools summarizing start‑of‑year events, student leadership activities, and international exchanges.
Awards and recognitions The board honored three monthly recipients selected by school site administrators: Megan Laws (certificated staff, Saratoga High School), Angel Lopez (classified staff, Los Gatos High School) and student Evie Howard (Los Gatos High). In introducing Megan Laws, the presenter said she is “our link crew advisor, yearbook teacher and advisor … an integral member of our staff with passion and ambition to welcome our freshman class each year.” The board noted Link Crew’s role in freshman orientation and ongoing peer leadership.
The board praised Angel Lopez for campus supervision work and long experience in school security. The presenter said Lopez’s “knowledge and skills have greatly improved our campus safety and campus supervision” and highlighted his collaboration with local law enforcement and community partners.
Student and school reports Student leaders and school administrators reported events and early‑year participation numbers. Highlights included: - Saratoga High reported a successful Food Truck Fest that raised $300–$500 for each class office and strong club signups (about 68 of roughly 80 clubs signed up). Student leaders said lunchtime activities (corn hole, spike ball) will be maintained beyond the first week to encourage in‑person engagement and reduce phone use. - Los Gatos High reported a very busy opening: the school ran “Wildcat Days” with 1,175 students through 12th grade attending, hosted convocation and welcomed international delegations from Taiwan and an exchange group from Sakuragawa Gaoika High School (Tokyo). School leaders noted packed parent information nights and local hospitality for visiting students. - Both schools highlighted upcoming events: fall sports (JV and varsity football kickoff with a JV game for the first time in several years), club fairs, a community “Giving Days” volunteer activity on Sept. 6 and a Los Gatos High unplugged talent show on Sept. 19 (tentatively 6 p.m.).
Why it matters: The recognitions and reports show high levels of extracurricular and community engagement early in the school year, robust parent volunteer involvement, and active international exchanges that district leaders said strengthen student experience.
Board members complimented staff and parent volunteers. Trustees also thanked student representatives for joining meetings and providing a student perspective.
