AMHS Weekly Update - 2025-11-17

On November 17, 2025 at 2:53:32 PM, AMHS Newsletter (newsletter@mitty.com) wrote:

	NOVEMBER 17, 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: 11/17-11/30 Tuesday, November 18th Board of Regents Meeting Thursday, November 20th Early Release 12:30 p.m. Students may leave after their last class of the day Friday, November 21st Early Release 12:30 p.m. Students may leave after their last class of the day Sunday, November 23rd Open House 8:30 - 1 p.m. Monday, November 24th Late Start: Department Work Time 1st period begins at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 25th Homeroom: Thanksgiving Liturgy 10:55 a.m. Students may leave after their last class of the day Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th Thanksgiving Vacation No classes in session Wednesday, November 26th Men's Alumni Basketball Games Tip off at 6 p.m. Fien Gymnasium Saturday, November 29th Men's Alumni Soccer Game 11 a.m. Monday, December 1st Classes resume 1st period begins at 8:30 a.m. Follow AMHS! Facebook • Instagram • YouTube Useful Links iVolunteer Parent Portal Student Portal Weekly Calendar Upcoming Games Weekly Prayer PRAYER FOR ALL SAINTS God of our ancestors who set their hearts on you, of those who fell asleep in peace, and of those who won the martyrs' violent crown: we are surrounded by these witnesses as by clouds of fragrant incense. In this age we would be counted in this communion of all the saints; keep us always in their good and blessed company. In their midst we make every prayer through Christ who is our Lord forever and ever. Amen. —Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers Open House is Coming! Archbishop Mitty High School will host its annual Open House for prospective students from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 23rd. If you know any families considering Archbishop Mitty for their students, please encourage them to attend. The day will feature campus tours, booths with our faculty, staff, and program directors, and student entertainment. It's a great way for families to be introduced to the Archbishop Mitty community. Registration is required and is now open via Ravenna, which can be accessed by visiting the Admissions page on the school's website. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office by emailing admissions@mitty.com or calling (408) 342-4300. Athletics Report MEN'S WATER POLO WINS CCS CHAMPIONSHIP IN OVERTIME THRILLER The Monarchs captured the CCS Division I title on Saturday with a thrilling 13–12 double-overtime victory over Junipero Serra at Sacred Heart Prep. Down three goals at halftime, the team surged back with strong leadership from seniors Tucker Gavin (7 goals) and Gordon Vernooy (3 goals), showcasing the team's determination and collective belief in one another. This marks the program's third CCS championship. The Monarchs received the #1 seed in the Division III Northern California playoffs and will host Tulare Western on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Great job Monarchs, and good luck. WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL ADVANCES TO NORCAL FINALS With two dominant victories in the NorCal Open Division Playoffs, the Monarchs are headed to the NorCal Finals. The team swept Redwood at home last Wednesday behind a balanced and energized team performance. On Saturday, the Monarchs kept the momentum rolling with another straight set win over Folsom. Sophomore Chayse Courtney led the attack with 14 kills, while senior Makenna Crosson added 10. Sophomore Makayla Tran tallied 12 assists and senior Ellie Palmer contributed 11 assists in helping pace the offense throughout the match. Let's pack the Fien Gym tomorrow at 6 p.m. and cheer on our Monarchs as they battle Rocklin for the NorCal Championship.  INDIVIDUALS TO COMPETE IN CCS AND STATE PLAYOFFS Congratulations to junior Ved Nath who finished in 6th place in the CCS Division II Boys Championships on Saturday. With his time of 15:25.3, Ved has qualified for the CIF State Cross Country Championships on Saturday, November 29th at Woodward Park in Fresno. In women's tennis, freshman Sophie Kunkel will compete in the CCS Girls Singles Championships with the tournament beginning Wednesday at 12 p.m. at the Bay Club in Los Gatos. Good luck.  HOME GAMES THIS WEEK MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH Men's Basketball (scrimmage) vs. Christopher in Fien Gym at 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH Men's Water Polo vs. Tulare Western (NorCal Playoffs) at 3 p.m. • Purchase tickets here Women's Volleyball (CIF NorCal Final) vs. Rocklin in Fien Gym at 6 p.m. • Purchase tickets here THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH Women's Basketball (scrimmage) vs. Carondelet in Fien Gym at 7 p.m. College Planning for Seniors FINAL DROP-IN APPLICATION REVIEW WORKSHOPS Seniors, don't forget to drop by the Monarch Room on November 18th and 19th, where counselors will be available to review your UC and CSU applications. For more information, click here.  SCHOLARSHIPS Getting started with scholarships? Begin with Maia Learning — you can find the scholarships under the Financial Plan section. Also, check out this additional resource. The Mitty Auction Kickoff Meeting this Thursda Come learn more about the Mitty Auction. We are holding our first planning meeting for the Mitty Auction this Thursday, November 20th, from 5 – 6:30 p.m., in the Monarch Room. We would love for you to learn more about our biggest fundraiser of the year and how you can be a part of the team. Please RSVP by clicking here. For additional information or questions, please email Katrina Montano, Director of Special Events, at kmontano@mitty.com. WASC Parent Survey As part of the Archbishop Mitty accreditation process, parents/guardians from all grade levels are asked to complete a survey about various school programs. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey, using your experiences as an Archbishop Mitty parent/guardian as the basis of your answers. The responses to the survey are anonymous. Please complete the survey by Tuesday, November 25th. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Madia at bmadia@mitty.com. Dean's Office Reminders FINAL EXAMS Final Exams are scheduled for December 17th - 19th. Please check your finals schedule for exam start and finish times. Since final exams cannot be moved or rescheduled, please schedule family trips or other obligations around these dates. Students may leave after their last final of the day. UPCOMING EARLY START AND RELEASE DATES Below is a list of upcoming early start and early release dates for the month of November. NOVEMBER 21ST - EARLY RELEASE Classes conclude at 12:30 p.m. Students may leave after their last class of the day.  NOVEMBER 22ND - EARLY RELEASE Classes conclude at 12:30 p.m. Students may leave after their last class of the day.  NOVEMBER 25TH - LATE START Classes begin at 9:30 a.m. NOVEMBER 26TH - EARLY RELEASE Students are permitted to leave after their last class period of the day. This is the start of Thanksgiving Break. Upcoming Schedule Changes The library will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 20th and Friday, November 21st so that the library team can prepare for Open House. Additionally, the library will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving Break. Thank you! Speech and Debate Wins 1st Place Sweepstakes This past weekend, MSD competed at the DVC Invitational where the team won 1st place in overall sweepstakes! The team also competed at the CFL Public Forum and Lincoln-Douglas, earning two additional wildcards to the State Qualifying Tournament! Congratulations to the following tournament champions: juniors Lucas Kwok, Chloe Huang, Param Raval, and Kostantina Bala; and seniors Braden Clements, Avi Gupta, Eva Sullivan, and Maanika Nambudiri! The team has now earned a total of 49 wildcards and will be competing at the Glenbrooks Invitational in Chicago next weekend! First Semester Final Examination Schedule The first semester final examination schedule is available for viewing on the student and parent portals. First semester finals will take place Wednesday, December 17th through Friday, December 19th. Students who have two finals scheduled at the same time need to email Ms. Alicia Carter at registrar@mitty.com as soon as possible to schedule an alternate time for one of the finals. Immersion Applications Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to be a part of an AMHS immersion trip! Applications for immersions will be open until December 1st on the student portal under "Forms." For more information, head to the Immersion section of the school's Campus Ministry page. Confirmation Calendar Now Available Students interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation through AMHS Campus Ministry should review the 2025-26 Confirmation Calendar with their families to ensure they are able to attend all required liturgies, formation sessions, and meetings. Registration for Confirmation will open on December 1st and can be accessed on the Confirmation page of the AMHS website. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Marian Wyman at mwyman@mitty.com. Tuition Assistance Applications for the 2026–2027 School Year The Tuition Assistance applications portal (FACTS) for the 2026–2027 school year will open on Monday, November 24, 2025, and close on Monday, February 2, 2026. A link to the FACTS portal is available on our website under Tuition Assistance. Families seeking tuition assistance are required to reapply each year. • New applicants will need to create a FACTS account.  • Returning applicants may log in using their existing credentials. Please note that all required documents — including 2025 W-2s and 2024 tax returns — must be uploaded directly on FACTS to complete your application. New this year: FACTS is offering IRS Integration for applicants who meet specific eligibility criteria. This feature allows applicants to streamline the submission of required tax information by securely connecting directly with IRS records. More details are posted here. 2025-26 Booster Pass THE 2025- 26 BOOSTER PASS IS AVAILABLE ON THE LION'S DEN WEBSITE The AMHS Booster Pass admits 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. Monarchs Supporting Monarchs MONARCH BUSINESS OWNERS - WE CAN HELP We have created a comprehensive directory of businesses owned by Monarchs, student parents, and friends of our school to strengthen support within the Archbishop Mitty High School community. This directory promotes collaboration and helps us support fellow Monarch entrepreneurs like you. Being listed can increase your visibility among AMHS families and friends, helping you attract more people from our community who may need your services. Please fill out this form to add your business. The directory is regularly updated and shared through the Mitty parent portal and our official website. Feel free to share this resource with others in our community to encourage participation in this initiative. If you have any questions, contact our Community Engagement Manager, Sitta Tarawally, at starawally@mitty.com. ARCHBISHOP MITTY HIGH SCHOOL 5000 Mitty Avenue, San Jose, California 95129. 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