Wednesday, October 29th Student Holiday: Faculty/Staff Professional Development Day 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday, November 3rd Homeroom: All School Assembly 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, November 4th Early Dismissal Students may leave campus at 2:00 p.m. but are encouraged to attend the Career Symposium Pathfinders: Career Symposium 1:50 p.m.
Thursday, November 6th Black Catholic History Mass 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. AMHS Chapel
Friday, November 7th Night Football Game Varsity kicks off at 7 p.m. Father Jack Russi Field Bothman Stadium AMHS Campus
Saturday, November 8th Black & Gold Gala 6 p.m. Signia Hotel Downtown San Jose
PRAYER FOR THE HARVEST Blessed are you, Lord our God, Creator of heaven and earth and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: we praise you for your glory and thank you for your goodness to us. We praise you for your generous gifts and for bringing fruitful results to our labours. As we rejoice in your kindness, we pray also for those who are in need. Open our hearts to them, and teach us to be as generous to others as you are to us. Gracious and bounteous God, help us all to follow Jesus our Lord and so bear eternal fruit for you. Blessed are you, Lord our God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Quarter Progress Reports
AVAILABLE ON THE PARENT PORTAL First quarter progress reports are now available on the parent portal. Log into the portal, click on your student's name, and then click on "Progress Reports" to access these grade reports. Please remember that these grades are progress reports and do not appear on a student's final transcript. They simply provide a snapshot of student progress through October 16th. If you have questions about your student's performance in a specific class, please contact their teacher. If you have questions or concerns about your student's overall performance, please schedule a time to speak with their counselor. Contact information for faculty and counselors can be foundhere.
Upcoming Parent Education Events on Zoom
VIRTUAL MITTY PARENT EDUCATION EVENT - THE DISENGAGED TEEN: UNLOCKING TEEN MOTIVATION October 30th, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. via Zoom
Archbishop Mitty High School is proud to announce a virtual parent education event presented by the authors of the best selling book, "The Disengaged Teen."
A shocking majority of kids are disengaged from school, simultaneously bored and overwhelmed – a toxic combination. And the more disengaged they are, the less likely they will learn the skills they need to be successful in a world of AI, and the more likely they are to report feeling sad, anxious, or depressed. Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop spent three years conducting extensive research into student engagement, and uncovered four learning modes: achiever, resistor, passenger, and explorer. Anderson and Winthrop will describe these modes and what parents can do to help students spend time in explorer mode, where they are fully engaged in what they are learning.
Additional details and registration can be foundhere. We look forward to seeing you there!
COMMON GROUND SPEAKER SERIES EVENT Healing the Modern Brain: Protecting Mental Health and Mental Fitness Dr. Drew Ramsey, moderated by Dr. Maya Adam, Stanford Pediatrics Thursday, November 6th, 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., via Zoom
Weaving together the latest breakthroughs in scientific research with anecdotes from extensive clinical practice, Dr. Drew Ramsey will discuss direct, actionable tools and strategies to enhance and reclaim your mental health, bolster your mental fitness, and thrive in a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Dr. Ramsey, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University and founder of the Brain Food Clinic, focuses on evidence-based Integrative Psychiatry and Nutritional Psychiatry.
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Halloween Dress Code Reminders
Halloween is on Friday and we know it can be fun to dress up and celebrate. The normal dress code remains in effect for this day with a few exceptions. Please take some time and review our dress code policy for Halloweenhere.
A Couple of Important Reminders: Students wearing masks will be required to take these off during classes and inside of offices. Face-painting, temporarily colored hair, hats, boots are allowed as long as they are part of a costume.
Costumes that are in poor taste (overtly sexualized, religiously or culturally insensitive, etc), costumes that are excessively bloody, gory or violent, and real or simulated weapons used as props (including swords/sabers, knife, axe, gun/rifle, etc.) are not permitted.
For more information, please review the full dress code policy on theMitty website.
College Information from the Counseling Department
COMMON APP, NOVEMBER 1ST DEADLINE Seniors — November 1st is this SATURDAY! Be sure to have your application reviewed by your counselor before you submit it. Don't wait until the last minute!
COLLEGE REPS ON CAMPUS We've got some great schools coming to campus this week! The admissions representative will be available to answer your questions. Please RSVP on Maia Learning and plan to join us.
Monday University of California, San Diego will be on campus at 11:30 a.m. in the Monarch Room.
Tuesday Instant Admit Day! Washington State University, tomorrow, October 28th at 2:45 p.m. in the Monarch Room
Seniors – Are you considering applying to Washington State University? If so, join a WSU Rep on October 28th at 2:45 p.m. to fill out your application, and get anINSTANTDecision! This is being held as a special event for AMHS seniors only! Reserve your spot today as space is limited! And did you know that Washington State University is a R1 research institution where discoveries directly benefit communities across the nation and beyond? Also, as a land-grant institution, WSU is passionate about giving back.
COLLEGE ESSAY REVIEW WORKSHOPS The Counseling and English Departments are offering optional essay review workshops to support seniors during their application process. Students are still encouraged to meet with their counselor but can use these workshops if there are schedule conflicts. Clickherefor the dates and times.
Athletics Report
VOLLEYBALL CAPTURES WCAL TITLE The women's volleyball team continues its remarkable run, capturing the WCAL title with a 12–0 record in league play. The Monarchs have showcased depth and balance throughout the season, with standout performances across the roster. Senior Makenna Crosson and sophomore Chayse Courtney have powered the offense, leading the team in kills, while sophomore Laurie Nguyen has been the steady force at setter, averaging over 10 assists per set. On defense, senior Katelyn Sentous anchors the front line as the team's block leader, and sophomore Makayla Tran leads the back row in digs. Now 27–3 overall and ranked No. 10 in the nation byMaxPreps,the Monarchs now turn their focus to the upcoming CCS Playoffs, with brackets to be announced this Thursday.
STRONG FINISHES IN THE POOL LAUNCH WATER POLO INTO WCAL PLAYOFFS Both the women's and men's water polo teams delivered exciting, hard-fought victories at St. Francis in a doubleheader last Thursday.The women's team surged in the second half to claim a 13–8 win and were led by senior Maddie Caputo who had an outstanding all-around performance, with seven goals and three shot blocks. Senior Zuie Jog and sophomore Mailani Lavaka also contributed key goals in the victory. In the men's game, it was a dramatic back and forth match where senior Clark Oliver scored the game tying goal to send it into overtime before senior Tucker Gavin sealed the 11-10 win with a golden goal in the third and final overtime. Overall, senior Zayn Latif led the team with 4 goals. The wins earned both teams byes as they open WCAL Playoffs. The men's team will host a quarterfinal matchup in the Mitty pool on Tuesday at 3 p.m., while the women's team earned the #2 seed and advance directly to the semifinal round on Thursday at 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart Prep. Good luck to both teams!
UPCOMING HOME GAMES THIS WEEK
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH Men's Water Polo vs. TBD (WCAL Playoffs) at 3 p.m.
Another Epic Spirit Week!
The Archbishop Mitty community enjoyed Spirit Week with a variety of activities, dress days, and student participation. The week started with the theme of "Icy Hot" on Monday, where students showed up ready for either a ski day or a safari. On Tuesday, students dressed like they were 100 years old with "Celebration of the Century." On Wednesday, characters fromLoki,Super Mario Bros., Lilo & Stitch,andBoss Babywere all over campus. Then, Thursday was Class Color Day with action-packed games of Spirit Bowl football, and the Class of 2026 pulled out a win for the second year in a row. Finally, Friday was Mitty Wear Day, so students dressed with school pride and enjoyed an exciting spirit rally.
Amid heavy competition in Spirit Week football, character dancing, and an epic tug-of-war contest, the numbers spoke for themselves. In the end, the Class of 2026 accumulated 254.25 points and will have its class year engraved on the Spirit Week trophy. This week would not be remotely possible without the work of class representatives, ASB, students, and the support of the entire Archbishop Mitty community!
Spirit Week Fundraiser
HARVEST PACK UPDATE Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Harvest Pack Spirit Week Food Drive to support food insecurities. The class spirit competition has concluded but the donation link will remain open for one more week. Next week we will announce the totals and winner of the class dress down day.
A reminder: $5.00 buys 16 meals, sodonate nowand help us feed the Silicon Valley!
This past weekend, MSD competed at CFL Novice Speech and CFL Congress 1, both with incredible showings! From Novice Speech, congratulations to the following tournament champions: freshmen Akshaj Vijay, Mia Han, Grace Chang, and Mia Fernandes; and sophomores Abby Heinlein and Luke Bonner. At Congress 1, MSD earned a total of five additional wildcards to the State Qualifying Tournament! Congratulations to the following tournament champions: sophomore Sathvika Govindaraju; juniors Sudhanva Belur, Neil Huang, and Aneesha Vemu; and senior Chaith Mittal. The team has earned a total of 46 wildcards so far and are looking forward to the remaining nine tournaments this semester.
Pathfinders is Coming Soon!
TAKE PART IN CAREER EXPLORATION - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH Pathfinders is a career exploration program organized by Alumni Relations, Counseling, and the Archbishop Mitty Board of Regents. We are hosting a Discovery Session on Tuesday, November 4th, at 1:40 p.m. Alumni from a variety of industries will return to campus, sharing their unique career journeys and offering current students valuable insights into leveraging an AMHS education into college and professional success. The program will begin right after early release on Tuesday the 4th in the 500 wing and Sobrato Student Center. Encourage your students to join us - this is a very popular event and is often standing room only!.
Black Catholic History Mass
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, AT 7:45 A.M. IN THE CHAPEL. All are welcome to join the Black Student Union and Campus Ministry for a Mass honoring Black Catholic History Month.
This special Mass will not only celebrate the rich heritage and contributions of Black Catholics but also serve as a call to action for social justice and equality.
Alumni Tailgate for the Annual Night Football Game
JOIN US IN THE EAST END ZONE - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH Get ready for one of our favorite Monarch traditions! We are thrilled to invite you to the Alumni Tailgate at the Annual Night Football Game on Friday, November 7th, at 5:30 p.m. in the East End Zone at Archbishop Mitty's Father Jack Russi Field. This spirited evening is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with classmates, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and cheer on the Monarchs against Bellarmine from a reserved Alumni Section in the end zone. As a special offer, alumni who purchase tickets to the 2025 Black & Gold and email their confirmation toalumni@mitty.comwill receive complimentary admission to the Alumni Tailgate. Don't miss out on celebrating our vibrant community under the Friday night lights. We can't wait to welcome you back to campus for this beloved tradition. Go Monarchs!
Would you like to learn more about AMHS immersion trips and how to apply? Students will have the opportunity to discuss our immersion program in sophomore and junior religion classes during the first weeks of November.
Parents and students are also invited to attend our Immersion Information Night live on Zoom on Thursday, November 13th, from 6 - 7 p.m.Register hereto receive the webinar link. If you register, but are unable to attend, a recording of the evening will be sent to you.
Applications for immersion trips will be open from November 12th - December 1st on the student portal under "Forms." For more information, head toour website.
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.
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.
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