Wednesday, October 1st Homeroom: Spirit Week Reveals 11 a.m.
Thursday, October 2nd Homeroom: All-School Assembly 8:30 a.m. Junior/Senior College Financial Aid Night 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Virtual Event See email from your counselor
Saturday, October 4th Reunion Mass for Alumni 4 - 5 p.m. Reunion Dinner for Classes of 1970 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020 5 - 9 p.m.
Tuesday October 7th "No Homework Days" for Seniors: 10/7/25 through 10/14/25 No Homework May Come Due for Seniors on These Days
Wednesday, October 8th "No Homework Days" for Seniors: 10/7/25 through 10/14/25 No Homework May Come Due for Seniors on These Days PSAT Testing/SAT Testing/Freshman Day of Service 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday, October 9th "No Homework Days" for Seniors: 10/7/25 through 10/14/25 No Homework May Come Due for Seniors on These Days Sophomore Family Counseling Information Night 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Friday, October 10th "No Homework Days" for Seniors: 10/7/25 through 10/14/25 No Homework May Come Due for Seniors on These Days Freshman Awakenings Retreat Sophomore Agape Retreat Fall Show: Shakespeare In Love 7 p.m. Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts
Saturday, October 11th Freshman Awakenings Retreat Sophomore Agape Retreat Fall Show: Shakespeare In Love 1 p.m. Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts Fall Show: Six: The Musical 7 p.m. Thomas Kinkade Center for the Arts
A SELECTION FROM THE GOSPEL OF LUKE, TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME "The apostles said to the Lord, 'Increase our faith.' The Lord replied, 'If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you... When you have done all you have been commanded, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have done but what we were obliged to do.'"
God of Small Things You teach us to have faith and trust in you. Help us to transform our fears and anxieties, knowing that you are the source of all hope. Help us to serve others with kindness and generosity. In Jesus we pray. Amen.
Important Information About Next Wednesday, October 8th
INFORMATION FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS Freshman Day of Service: All members of the class of 2029 will meet on campus for an opening prayer and then will depart on school-sponsored transportation to participate in Service Learning activities. Students will receive information in Religion class about their service location. Freshmen should be dropped off in the west lot (by the gyms) and report to the Schott Commons at 8:10 a.m. All students will return to campus by 1 p.m. and are free to leave when they return.
PSAT School Day for Sophomores & Juniors: All sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT and are to report to their assigned room locations with their fully charged, school-issued iPads no later than 8:45 a.m. Extended-time students: Please refer to Mrs. Menor's email.
Most students will be dismissed between 11:15 and 11:45 a.m. Extended-time testing for those with approved accommodations should end between 12:30 - 1 p.m.
SAT School Day for Seniors: Seniors who are scheduled to take the SAT should report to their location by 7:45 a.m.
You should bring pencils, erasers, an approved calculator, water, and snacks (only for breaks). Please review the CollegeBoard SAT Student Guide for details about the exam. There will be bathroom breaks built into the schedule, but you can use the restroom anytime. Doors will close at 8 a.m., and testing will end around 10:30 a.m.. Extended time testers will end between 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
If you do not see your ID#, please contact Mrs. Tien Menor. You can still opt-out with parent approval, but as we are past the deadline, you will still be charged the test fee.
Information for Sophomores and Seniors from the Counseling Department
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS We've got some great schools coming to campus this week! The admissions representatives will be available to answer your questions. Please join us and RSVP on Maia Learning!
Sept. 30th USC will be in the Monarch Room at 2:45 p.m. (space is limited must RSVP)
Oct. 1st Tufts University will be in the Conference Room from 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Oct. 2nd Chapman will be in the Conference Room from 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Scripps will be in the Conference Room from 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Colgate University will be available via Zoom from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (the link is available in Maia Learning)
FAMILY BRAG SHEET CLASS OF 2026, DUE OCTOBER 3RD Parents/guardians who have a senior applying for Early Action, with a deadline between November 1st and 15th, must complete the Family Brag Sheet by October 3rd. The Family Brag Sheet can be accessed through the Parent Portal - Maia Learning account.
SOPHOMORE INFORMATION NIGHT - OCTOBER 9TH, FROM 6:30 PM - 8 PM We are excited to invite parents and guardians to Sophomore Information Night on Thursday, October 9th, from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. We will cover the following topics:
•Mental health/wellness •Social transitions •Beginning the college search process •Supporting the Sophomore student
An email will be sent out to families from their counselor regarding location and time one week prior to the event.
MINI-COLLEGE FAIR, OCTOBER 7TH-10TH We are hosting a mini-college fair during both lunches! All students are encouraged to stop by and chat with the representatives. The event is taking place in front of the Sobrato Center.
Visit the Maia Learning Events page to see which colleges will be participating.
Make-Up Picture Day Is October 2nd
This opportunity is for any students who have already been photographed and would like to order a picture package from Now & Forever.These make-up photos will take place in the Sobrato Student Life Center from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Please follow this link to preview and order.
Students with a picture package purchase attending this makeup day for a retake must bring their picture package to be returned to the photographer in the Sobrato Student Life Center. Any students who missed the previous ID picture days can be photographed. Those images will be available online to preview and to order five business days after the retakes. No retakes will be taken unless you return a picture package.
Common Ground Speaker Series
THE PARENT PLAYBOOK:IMPROVING FAMILY DIALOGUE, PRESENTING DR. RONA HU'S THEATRICAL VIGNETTES Thursday, October 9th; 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. In-personat Menlo School, 50 Valparaiso, Atherton
Parents, no matter how much we love and want to support our kids, we're often at a loss as to how to truly communicate and guide them without inflicting more stress. Dr. Rona Hu, inspired by her days as a resident at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where faculty members used theatrical vignettes to help young doctors learn how to interact with difficult patients, has created a theater troupe comprised of mental health professionals who write and perform skits to help parents and students navigate challenging emotions and relationships. Come watch, learn, and have fun as Dr. Hu and her troupe take you through some role-plays to demonstrate how we can have deeper and more impactful communication with our children.
Register here! First 15 attendees will receive a copy of Jeff Selingo'sDream School! Sign up for the Common Groundnewsletterto be informed of all our speaker events.
Performing Arts Fall Shows
TICKETS FOR TWO UPCOMING FALL PRODUCTIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!
SIX: THE MUSICAL (TEEN EDITION) - OCTOBER 11TH, 15TH & 17TH AT 7 PM & OCTOBER 18TH AT 1 PM Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived.From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, theSIXwives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. This show runs 75-minutes, without an intermission. Tickets are $10 for students/children and $20 for adults, and can be purchasedhere.
SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (HIGH SCHOOL EDITION) - OCTOBER 10TH, 16TH & 18TH AT 7 PM & OCTOBER 11TH AT 1 PM A young Will Shakespeare has writer's block. The deadline for his new play is fast approaching, but he's in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he finds his muse...the feisty, brilliant and beautiful Viola. This crafty young woman is Will's greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming, and backstage theatrics, Will's love for Viola quickly blossoms, inspiring him to write his greatest romantic masterpiece. Tickets are $10 for students/children and $20 for adults, and can be purchasedhere.
Homecoming Dance Reminders
HOMECOMING DANCE ATTENDANCE We will be holding our Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 25th, to mark the end of Spirit Week. The dance is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. and end at 10:30 p.m. As a reminder, students that purchase a ticket for any of our dances are expected to remain until the dance ends and the doors open. Permission to leave the dance early is only permitted if requested to the Dean's Office in advance or in the event of illness.
HOMECOMING DANCE DRESS CODE Students are reminded to be sure that they are within the dress code for the dance. Attire is semi-formal and should be something a student can wear for other dressy occasions. All dress code and dance policies can be found on theArchbishop Mitty website under "Dances." Students out of dress code will not be permitted into the dances, and parents will be contacted. Please be sure that if you are bringing a guest from another school that they too are within the dress code, so that they are permitted to enter the dance, as well.
Appropriate attire includes a dress shirt, sweater, vest, or sport coat with dress slacks, and dress shoes. No hats are permitted. Cargo pants, shorts and jeans are not acceptable.
Dresses must have at least one 2" inch strap or two straps that are a part of the dress material (spaghetti straps and halter tops are permitted). Skirt length (including skirt slit) must stay at six inches from the mid-knee and must have three inches of material from the natural waistline in the back. Plunging necklines or open backs are not permitted. Dresses with transparent material, including straps or transparent fabric panels, and dresses that reveal bare midriff or sides are not permitted.
Crocs, slides (including birkenstocks) or otherwise worn-out shoes should not be worn to this event. Flip flops are not permitted.
Students with questions regarding dress code or other dance policies should contact Ms. Bevilacqua, Dean of Students, in advance of the event.
Athletics Report
COLLEGE ATHLETIC COMMITMENT DAY IS NOVEMBER 13TH November 13th will be the first College Athletic Commitment Day of this school year. The event means to celebrate the performance of the AMHS senior student-athlete who:
(1) will be signing a National Letter of Intent to a NCAA Division I or Division II school;
(2) will be signing a "Likely Letter" to a Division I school that does not, by policy, issue athletic scholarships. Most prominent of such Division I schools that use the Likely Letter are member schools of the Ivy League;
(3) will be signing a commissioning letter issued by one of the United States military academies and who will be playing a sport at the academy;
(4) will be signing a commitment to accept an athletic scholarship at an NAIA school;
(5) who provides: official confirmation of a roster spot from the Head Coach, has verbally committed to attend and play for said program, and has confirmation of acceptance to the college or university.
These events do not include students who may be intent on playing sports in college who do not fall into one of the five designations articulated above. Additionally, students may only participate in one College Athletic Commitment Day. If you have any questions, please contact Athletic Director Pat Kennedy atpkennedy@mitty.com. To sign up for College Athletic Commitment Day, registerhere. The registration deadline is Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.
LIVE STREAMING OF LOWER LEVEL HOME GAMES In addition to live streaming home Varsity contests via Hudl and the NFHS network, select lower level contests will now be live streamed for fans and family members who are unable to attend in person. Please check the main AMHS live stream linkhere.
FOOTBALL VICTORIOUS OVER ST. IGNATIUS The Monarchs opened West Catholic Athletic League (WCAL) play with a dominating performance over the Wildcats. While the defense forced three turnovers and held St. Ignatius to only one first down for the majority of the game, the offense was led by Senior Lazaro Faraj-Washington who rushed for a career high 234 yards. Congratulations Monarchs on your 37-23 victory!
UPCOMING HOME GAMES THIS WEEK
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH Women's Water Polo vs. Presentation at 3 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Valley Christian at 5:30p.m.inFien Gym
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Men's Water Polo vs. Bellarmine at 3 p.m. Field Hockey vs Los Gatos at 4 p.m. at Bothman Stadium
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 Men's Water Polo vs. Monte Vista at 3 p.m. Women's Water Polo vs. Leigh at 5 p.m . FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 Football vs. Valley Christian at 7 p.m. at Foothill College •Purchase ticketshere •Live stream the gamehere
Progress Reports and Transcripts
Progress reports are posted at the conclusion of each quarter (October and March). The first and third quarter reports are considered student progress reports. Grades for the end of each semester (January and May) provide the basis by which credit of the semester's work is determined. Only semester grades appear on transcripts. Report cards and transcripts may be printed from the school's Parent Portal. Posting dates for the 2025 - 2026 school year are
CLASS OF 2026 NEEDS TO TAKE THEIR FORMAL PORTRAITS WITH NOW & FOREVER Appointments for your formal senior portrait are available now. Please contactNow & Forever Studiosto set up your appointment time. Senior portraits are mandatory, so please don't delay. If you wish to have your portrait in the yearbook, your photo session must be completed by November 7th.
Please note that seniors CANNOT miss class for this. Appointment slots are limited and fill up quickly as the deadline approaches. It is highly recommended that seniors make their appointments early. Seniors are responsible for scheduling and taking their formal senior portraits. Due to print deadlines, seniors who do not take their photo by November 7th will not be included in the yearbook. Book appointments here:Now & Forever Studios.
SENIOR TRIBUTES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE It's Senior Tribute Time! Each year, a portion of the Excalibur yearbook is dedicated to parents, family, and friends who would like to recognize their graduating senior. For details on how you can purchase your senior tribute, pleasevisit the Mitty websitefor instructions and to purchase your tribute today.
All submissions must be received by 6pm on Friday, November 14th, 2025. Spaces are limited and may sell out. Don't delay taking advantage of this special opportunity to recognize the achievements of your student! Emailyearbook@mitty.comwith any questions.
STUDENTS AND FAMILIES CAN CONTRIBUTE THEIR PHOTOS TO THE YEARBOOK Did you take a great photo at an event? Excalibur Yearbook staff invites the Mitty community to submit their photos. This talented staff of 25 Monarchs will do their best to cover everything in our community but if you happen to capture something incredible, please share! All photo credits will be given in the yearbook. Pleaseclick on the linkto share your photos today!
AMHS Visual Arts Gallery
Archbishop Mitty's Visual Arts Department is pleased to announce the latest version of the AMHS Visual Arts Gallery, showcasing our students' artwork. Either visit the Archbishop Mitty web page under Quick Links or clickhere.
10 Speech and Debate Champions
This past weekend, Mitty's Speech and Debate team competed at the Stephen Stewart Memorial Invitational in Milpitas. Special congratulations to sophomores Aadhya Mamillapalli for taking 2nd place in Lincoln Douglas Debate and Minna Sanchez, Medha Dinesh, Sophie Tian, and Cynthia Wang for being named co-champions in Policy debate. Another special congratulations to sophomore Yatharth Sathya; juniors Kostantina Bala and Richard Do; seniors Tobe Ureh, Braden Clements, and Avi Gupta for winning first place in their respective speech events.
2025-26 Booster Pass
THE 2025 - 26 BOOSTER PASS IS AVAILABLE ON THE LION'S DEN WEBSITE The AMHSBooster Passadmits two parents and all school-aged children into all AMHS home games. Purchasing the pass can provide you with significant savings at home contests (football, volleyball, and basketball).
Please note that you cannot use your Booster Pass for playoff games.
Black and Gold Tickets Almost Sold Out!
Archbishop Mitty High School's signature event, the Black & Gold Gala, returns Saturday, November 8th to the Signia by Hilton in downtown San Jose. This annual event celebrates our students and school community and is highly recognized for spotlighting revered talent and award-winning performances. This year's featured headliner is comedian Mike Birbiglia.
Tickets are selling fast, and we are almost sold out! For more information or to purchase tickets, pleaseclick here. Registration and ticket sales for this event end on October 26th, unless we sell out sooner.
Advancement - 2025 Parent Pledge
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR PARENT COMMUNITY We are deeply grateful to the many parents who have contributed to the 2025 Parent Pledge Program. Your generosity directly enriches every aspect of the Archbishop Mitty experience.
While tuition provides a foundation, it does not fully cover the cost of delivering the education our students deserve. The Parent Pledge Program sustains the outstanding academics, dynamic performing arts, competitive athletics, vibrant student clubs, and meaningful service opportunities that define a Mitty education.
If you haven't yet had the chance to participate, it's not too late. Every gift—no matter the amount—makes a real difference. Your support empowers Archbishop Mitty students to become intellectually competent, just, faith-filled, respectful leaders.
You can make your giftonline, or contact: Kristin Zanni, Vice President of Advancement, at (408) 342-4210 orkzanni@mitty.com, or John Bennett, Director of Annual Giving, at (408) 342-4378 orjbennett@mitty.com.
Together, we make Archbishop Mitty stronger. Thank you for being an essential part of our mission.
ARCHBISHOP MITTY HIGH SCHOOL 5000 Mitty Avenue, San Jose, California 95129. Phone: 408-252-6610 For additional information visitmitty.com. Questions or comments?Contact us.
Parents, no matter how much we love and want to support our kids, we're often at a loss as to how to truly communicate and guide them without inflicting more stress. Dr. Rona Hu, inspired by her days as a resident at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where faculty members used theatrical vignettes to help young doctors learn how to interact with difficult patients, has created a theater troupe comprised of mental health professionals who write and perform skits to help parents and students navigate challenging emotions and relationships. Come watch, learn, and have fun as Dr. Hu and her troupe take you through some role-plays to demonstrate how we can have deeper and more impactful communication with our children.
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