Milpitas Unified School District

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2025-26 LATEST EDITIONS

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Volume 11, Issue 5 - June 2026

Superintendent's Message: Let’s prioritize human connections to build our students’ essential power skills
State Board Member of the Year blog: A Year of Possibility, Progress, and Purpose
Two Milpitas HS NJROTC graduates earn full scholarships to Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Sinnott Elementary hosts 2026 Botball Challenge
MHS junior Aadya Rai earns Congressional Award Gold Medal for service and self-improvement
2026 Graduations & Promotions
MHS junior Akash Sriram earns Congressional Award Gold Medal for volunteerism
Community Swim Days at MHS Pool
Special MEO video tribute to 2026 event
Summer Activities

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Volume 11, Issue 4 – March 2026

Superintendent's Message: MUSD draws from possibility and relationship in these changing and challenging times
CSBA Board Member of the Year blog: A Message of Hope to our MUSD Community
Rep. Khanna visits MUSD Innovation Campus
Rose Elementary students explore passions in new afterschool clubs
Thomas Russell Middle School earns 2026 California Distinguished School honors
MHS Youth Enrichment Society offers free tutoring to elementary and middle school students
Sinnott Elementary students gain insight from City official on Community Improvement Projects
Milpitas HS qualifies for Science Olympiad State Championships by placing fourth in Regionals
Milpitas student advocate hopes to bring local chapter of Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action
MUSD celebrates soft opening of state of the art Milpitas Performing Arts Center

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Volume 11, Issue 3 – January, 2026

Superintendent's Message: ‘Building bridges, not walls’ to further our learning opportunities
State Board Member of the Year blog: If you believe in truth, you must be willing to change your algorithm
eSports program blossoming at MHS Extension at MUSD Innovation Campus
Milpitas High School named to 2025 Advanced Placement Honor Roll
Alumni Profile: Joshua Wells, Milpitas HS Class of ‘96
Rancho MS students raise more than $14k for families in need during Jack Emery Food Drive
Milpitas Model United Nations students excel at Stanford, Berkeley
MHS Speech & Debate continues success
Trio of talented MUSD boxers excel in ring

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Volume 11, Issue 2 - November, 2025

Superintendent's Message: Opening a world of opportunities, pathways for our students
State Board Member of the Year blog: Building Pathways to Prosperity: A Milpitas Story
Building A Culture of WE student video contest
Calaveras Hills HS students get intro into digital media
Jack Emery food drive kicks off with annual brunch
Two MUSD team members awarded 2025 Kiwanis Club honors
MHS freshman Amari Sims continues Teal Pumpkin Project
Rancho, TRMS wrestling teams compete for first time
Pomeroy boxer Jaiya Chavez secures gold medal
Rancho Middle School mathematicians excel at competitions
Middle College HS students repeat as STEM champions