El Estoque
El Estoque is a national award-winning student publication that has reported on and for Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, Calif., since 1969.
Our print magazine is published once a month and our website is updated daily. Our content — which is entirely generated and produced by a journalism class of around 50 students — ranges from traditional coverage like in-depth investigative stories and breaking news to multimedia features like videos and photo galleries. The goal of all our content is to inform and entertain the student body and local community.
San Jose’s Japantown is a vibrant expression of Japanese culture and community
A day in the life of our tech department
Day in the life of our cafeteria staff
Sophomore Emma Huang finds creative freedom in parkour
MVHS Music Department holds its Halloween-themed “Radiant Shadows” concert
The Class of 2029 performs a spook-tacular Homecoming skit
The Class of 2026 swings for the fences in their last-ever Homecoming skit
The Class of 2028 puts on an out of this world Homecoming skit
The Class of 2027’s magical performance was a mouse-terpiece
AI Detectors Ep. 2
From pixels to prose
Animal Assisted Happiness visits MVHS community
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Japanese culture and the city’s ties to Toyokawa
MVHS Drama retells classic novels in Retold
Varsity Boys Volleyball triumphs against Redwood High School 3-2
Baer Blacksmith shop provides community education
McClellan Ranch Environmental Education Center Open House facilitates engagement and education
MVHS hosts signing day to celebrate committed athletes
MV Baseball falls to Fremont High School 8-3 on its last game of the season
More Than a Memory
Varsity Boys Volleyball defeats Cupertino High School 3-0
Sports Trivia with MVHS staff and teachers
Softball loses to Fremont High School 17-3 in its first game of the season
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 4
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 3
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 2
Band holds KMS exchange concert in the auditorium
Tiny Love Stories, pt. 1
Varsity Boys Basketball takes back its victory against Lynbrook
Twins and mother-son pair navigate school life together