Milpitas Unified School District

10/16/2026

🎉 Friday Night Lights are calling! 🏈🔥

Massive shoutout to the football team and head coach Rey Elzey on an incredible start to the 2026-27 season!

Let's pack the stands and bring the energy tonight for the Homecoming game as our take on Aragon! Kickoff is at 7 PM. 🏟️✨

Together, WE are all ! ❤️🤍

Reynard Elzey has had immediate success replacing mentor Kelly King, who led Milpitas for decades. OAL honors late John Beam in tripleheader. Is De Anza the PAL’s real A league this fall?

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10/16/2026

🎉🏆 CONGRATULATIONS, MILPITAS HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND & COLOR GUARD! 🏆🎉

What an incredible way to kick off the 2026 marching band and color guard season! 💙💛

talented musicians and color guard members claimed 1ST PLACE IN THE 2A DIVISION at the Gilroy Garlic City Classic this past weekend! Your hard work, dedication, teamwork, and passion truly paid off. A fantastic achievement at your very first competition of the season! 🥇🎺🥁💃

❤️ Support our student musicians by dining at Jollibee on Monday, October 19. Mention MHS Music Boosters when checking out, or use code "Jolligive" when ordering online.🎶🏆

Together, WE are all !

10/15/2026

🔥 HAPPENING NOW UNTIL 6 PM 🔥

Come find your next career at our 6th Annual Career Fair & Resource Expo! Connect, network, and launch your next big opportunity today.

📄 Bring your resume!

📍 1331 E. Calaveras Blvd, Milpitas, CA

Together, WE are all !

10/15/2026

🌟 Celebrating Excellence: Meet Kimberli Ornelas! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to honor ’s own Kimberli Ornelas as our latest "Made in MUSD" Classified Team Member recipient! 🏆✨

As a dedicated Paraprofessional with 3 years at , Kimberli brings so much warmth and genuine connection to Zanker Elementary. Every day, she helps create an environment where students feel seen, heard, and understood—whether greeting them early in the morning with a smile or sharing quick, joyful moments throughout the school day. Her passion for helping kids shines in everything she does, inspiring her current journey in school as she continues her education to become a Speech-Language Pathologist! 💙

Throughout the 2026-27 school year, our Board and District leadership are celebrating one classified and one certificated team member from every school site, each chosen by their own peers. 🙌J

Together, WE are all ! 🏫✨

10/15/2026

🌟 Celebrating Excellence: Meet Briana Cox! 🌟

We are absolutely thrilled to honor ’s own Briana Cox as our latest "Made in MUSD" Certificated Team Member recipient! 🏆✨

Briana has been an incredible part of for 10 years, starting her journey as a behavior technician for 4 years before becoming the SDC M/M primary teacher at Zanker for the last 6 years. Special education has truly become her lifelong passion, and she has built strong, lasting connections with her students, their families, and her cohort over the years. Briana’s dedication turns every day in her classroom into a vibrant learning adventure where her students thrive! 💙

Throughout the 2026-27 school year, our Board and District leadership are celebrating one classified and one certificated team member from every school site, each chosen by their own peers. We are so proud to have Briana representing Zanker! 🙌

Together, WE are all ! 🏫✨

10/15/2026

Behind every thriving school is a leader who works tirelessly to support students, empower teachers and support staff, and build a strong community.

This Principal Appreciation Month and Week of the School Administrator, we want to extend a massive thank you to our incredible leadership teams for guiding our schools through every challenge and triumph! Thank you for your vision, heart, and commitment to making our schools an enriched place to learn and grow.💙

At our October 13th meeting, the Board of Education unanimously adopted this resoluiton featuring our celebrating our amazing administrators: https://youtu.be/2_Sj2PL2MqY ! 👇✨

Together, WE are all !

10/14/2026

Spotlight on our leaders! 🌟 We’re continuing to celebrate the incredible educators and administrators who joined us for the 2026–27 school year.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome (and a big shoutout for a great year so far!) to Thomas Russell Middle School Principal, Dr. Cristian Miley! 👏📚

We are so glad to have Dr. Miley leading the community.

Together, WE are all ! ✨

10/14/2026

🍔 From Calaveras Hills High School to Local Business Owner! 🚀

At just 24 years old, Daniel Hoady is living proof of where hard work and real-world skills can take you. As the proud owner of Dough Burger, Daniel credits his time at Calaveras Hills High School ( ) for setting him up for success—from mastering financial literacy to building confidence in public speaking! 📈✨

"Calaveras Hills helped me work on people skills and talking in large groups. Cal Hills was like a second family to me. They taught me real life skills besides math and science and history. They taught me about credit and things that I will use in real life." — Daniel Hoady

Today, Daniel regularly returns to CHHS to inspire the next generation of Mustangs! 🐴🔥

👉 Read his full story: https://www.musd.org/213398_3?articleID=80779

Together, WE are all ! 💙

10/14/2026

🔥 ✨ Hispanic Heritage Month 2026: The Grand Finale! ✨ 🔥

As we close out an incredible month of celebrating history (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), culture, and achievements for , we are wrapping up our daily spotlight series with our final feature! 🎉

Let’s give a huge round of applause to our last—but certainly not least—featured student: Gregorio Rios Diaz from Middle College High School! 🥊🚗🌟 Hardworking, driven, and already getting a head start on his future, Gregorio is finishing our series on a high note! 🚀

🎓🚗🛠️ Big Dreams & Future Goals: He is already paving his path! Gregorio plans to enter the Automotive program at Evergreen Valley College, which he is currently attending as a high school senior to get a jumpstart on his career in the automotive industry.

✨ Our students’ stories, dreams, and diverse heritages are what make so special. Let's continue to support, uplift, and celebrate our future leaders every single day! ❤️🎓🎉

Together, WE are all !

10/13/2026

🎉 $21,000+ RAISED! THANK YOU, SPANGLER ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY! 🎉

's Spartan Sprint was an absolute success, and thanks to its incredible supporters! 🏃💨✨

Every single dollar raised goes directly back to enriching Spangler school—funding teacher grants, field trips, school-wide events, and vital programs that make learning fun and impactful.

🏃‍♂️ Grade levels took to the field for 20 high-energy minutes to complete as many laps as they could around the Spartan Sprint course.

The Reward: Cool-down time with well-deserved, refreshing popsicles! 🍦🎉

No matter the size of the donation, every single dollar makes a difference. Thank you for standing behind our Spartans, cheering them on, and helping us make this school year unforgettable! 💙💛

Together, WE are all !