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Jack Emery Drive unites our MUSD comm-UNITY

12/22/2023

By Nhuhao Nguyen
Jack Emery District Coordinator / MHS ASB President

"In comm-UNITY for Jack Emery" — a rhyme that served as the vision for this year's annual Jack Emery Drive. Taking on the role of Jack Emery district coordinator, I wanted to maintain the immense community focus of the food drive. Hosting the brunch was certainly a stepping stone in bringing together schools in our Milpitas community to kick-off the season; however, as much of an honor as it was to lead it, I believe this year's Jack Emery efforts truly belonged to community contributions.

While some schools are still continuing to input their final numbers, we have already achieved over 100,000 cans, and it would not have been possible without everyone coming together to make a difference. Whether it was a couple coins donated to events for the drive, some cans found in the pantry, or extra cash found in wallets, every contribution—big or small—had its impact in the food drive.

For Milpitas High School especially, the final push to not only reach but go above and beyond our goal was truly reflected with the rapid increase in collections; with roughly 17,000 cans a few days before our final collection, we were able to almost double the count to over 30,000 by our final last day. Needless to say, we had passed our major goal of 25,000, but these same results are also reflective with other schools in the community, where several have also gone beyond their goals for Jack Emery.

With the success of this year's Jack Emery season so far, I only hope for our community's giving spirit to continue to thrive for years to come, and I especially would like to thank my brunch committee, ASB officers, Activities Director Ms. Querubin, and the Milpitas community for an amazing Jack Emery drive season this year.

Student Board Rep Satvika Iyer joins panel discussion at CSBA Annual Education Conference

12/22/2023

By SATVIKA IYER
MHS Student Board Representative

Serving on the MUSD Board of Education as a student member has taught me so much about what goes into running a school. From weighing in on budgeting decisions to advocating for student concerns throughout the district, the California state law and I consider student input essential to the success of a school and governance by the school board.

At the California School Board Association’s Annual Education Conference, I realized that most school boards didn’t know how to utilize or didn’t even have a student board member. I witnessed thousands of district educators, staff, and students banding together to define the role of student members in effective governance, hopeful for the new age of student advocacy.

As part of the only student board member panel of the conference, two other student board members and I weighed in on the challenges and opportunities for improvement we have faced and addressed on the job. We discussed our motivations for being on the board to let district staff know that we took on this role not to be a sitting duck or pad our résumé, but to connect the resources of the board to the concerns and well-being of its students. We shared our experiences over 6 months of navigating the board, called for better onboarding and understanding between other board members and students, and shared our most engaging experiences in governance. For me, that was creating a digital citizenship resolution filled with student input with the other board members and forms I have made to connect student concerns, ideas, and inputs across the district directly to the board.

Our inputs as student members can be reduced to casting a preferential vote and presenting a short update on our school site. It doesn’t have to be this way. Asking questions, sharing my opinions, and learning from our other board members and the superintendent pave the way for the new age of student members, one of impact and involvement.

Milpitas High School's AI Club explores limitless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence

12/22/2023

By AMANDA LAI
MHS AI Club President

Milpitas High School’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Club found its roots in August of 2023 when a group of passionate students, inspired by the potential of AI, decided to channel their interest into a small community to hone this interest.

Established to explore the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence, this club delves deeply into the more intricate sides of AI — machine learning, data exploration, and many other concepts that are lesser known but as important. With its continued relevancy towards education today, students at MHS created this club out of a shared enthusiasm to harness the impactful power of AI and a desire to explore its applications in various fields.

Although fairly novel compared to the other clubs at MHS, the AI Club has started strong since its inception this school year. Members meet regularly twice a week to discuss thought-provoking algorithms, share ideas, and collaborate on projects that engagingly introduce AI. The club serves as a platform for students to learn and apply AI concepts, fostering a tightly-knit community where innovation happens.

One major event so far was an invitational guest speech by a Stanford doctorate — Dr. Cheng Wu. Filled with passion for the field and a clear vision of the industry, Dr. Wu shares some of his advice for students interested in pursuing STEM in the future. His engrossing talk spanned two hours; he stressed how important it is for high schoolers to find their purpose — one that is truly unique to them. He told students that he created a backpack that prevents car accidents using AI. He made this after his son was run over by a car and left unable to walk. It's a testament to how AI can create positive change in our community.

As we look toward the future, the MHS AI Club continues to be a source of opportunity and knowledge exchange in our community. It not only equips students with valuable skills but also showcases the incredible potential of AI to shape a brighter and more innovative future. The MHS AI Club stands as an indication of what can be achieved when passionate minds come together to explore the frontiers of technology. Now here is a question: can you spot which part of this feature was written by ChatGPT?

Jack Emery Drive unites our MUSD comm-UNITY

Student Board Rep Satvika Iyer joins panel discussion at CSBA Annual Education Conference

Milpitas High School's AI Club explores limitless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence

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1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
408.635.2600

Jack Emery Drive unites our MUSD comm-UNITY

Student Board Rep Satvika Iyer joins panel discussion﻿ at CSBA Annual Education Conference

Milpitas High School's AI Club explores ﻿limitless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence

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Milpitas Unified School District1331 E. Calaveras Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035408.635.2600

Student Board Rep Satvika Iyer joins panel discussion at CSBA Annual Education Conference

Milpitas High School's AI Club explores limitless possibilities of Artificial Intelligence

Milpitas Unified School District
1331 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas, CA 95035
408.635.2600