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Milpitas High School (MHS)

Milpitas High School Home Page
1285 Escuela Parkway
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-635-2800


Milpitas High School Class of 2024 MUSD VP Graduation Speech

Activism


Azen Seagulls Project
New videos every Monday. A non-profit organization that aims to educate about art. The Azen Seagulls strive to share our love for arts and crafts with others. We provide engaging and interactive videos for young kids and teens that will enhance or begin their experience with arts and crafts. Especially with quarantine, we believe it’s the perfect time to explore new things, and we believe that art can take you places!

The EcoWay
Grow. Give. Gratify. Join us to help enhance the environment one step at a time. Sign up now! https://www.instagram.com/team.ecoway/ (Must have membership to view).

Milpitas Interact
An international service organization for youths ages 12-18. It promotes leadership, responsible citizenship, international understanding, and peace. It allows opportunities for having fun while carrying out service projects and learning about the world. Sponsored by local Rotary Club.

Milpitas Xtreme Robotics Making 3D Face Shields
One of the new projects we have undertaken is our effort to 3D print face shield parts in partnership with Maker Nexus to donate to local hospitals, and we have already printed over 50 so far.

Project Maskify
GoFundMe site. We strive to equip our first line of defense against COVID-19, our healthcare workers in the Santa Clara County, with handmade masks.


Read For a Cause aka My roots Are Rich
Facebook link. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and educate people, by reinforcing the rich culture of African Americans and their contributions to America. Instagram , YouTube. Sign up to read. Kids through adults welcome.

Alumni


Milpitas High School Graduation Class of 2024 Vlog

Alumni
A number of classes from Milpitas High School and Ayer High School have virtual and real reunions. Contact fellow graduates through this Yahoo Group.

Hall of Fame
MHS recognizes alumni and staff who have contributed greatly to the school and the community. Dinner held each November.

Milpitas Alumni Memorial Page
Facebook page to memorialize those from our schools who have passed away.

Athletics


3-STAR National Recruit | Tariq Bracy – RB/DB – Milpitas Trojans
More Milpitas High School Football Videos

Milpitas Trojans Official Athletics Website
Fall, Winter and Spring sports lists for boys and girls.

Milpitas Trojans Athletics on Instagram (Must have membership to view)
Congratulations to everyone for an outstanding performance, effort, and endurance through a challenging school year.

Milpitas High School Athletic Booster Club
Here you’ll find the latest pictures and news about the Booster Club and upcoming events. Visit us regularly to see what we’re up to.

Streaming MHS Football Games
Every Trojan home game streamed live here. Subscribe to get unlimited access.

Calendars and Events

2024-25 School Calendar (revised 4/23/2024) | 2025-26 School Calendar (adopted 2/13/2024)

Milpitas High School Calendar
Activities each month.

Clubs

Milpitas High School Clubs and Organizations
The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)

Milpitas High School Science Olympiad
Whether you are new or a returner, we would love to have you join and experience many new, memorable opportunities with us. Due to the pandemic, we will have changes to our system in regards to meetings and competition–all of which will be discussed in our introductory meeting.

Milpitas Speech and Debate
The official Facebook page for the Milpitas High School Speech and Debate team. Like and Follow for updates regarding the team and upcoming events.

The Union
The official website of the Mipitas High School Newspaper.

Facebook

Humans of Milpitas High
The story behind the faces of MHS, one person at a time. Run by the students of the Union.

Milpitas High School
Milpitas High School empowers all students to succeed in and contribute to our global community.

Map to Milpitas High School

Music


Milpitas High School Chandni Dance: Feb, 2025


Milpitas High School Fight Song, March 4, 2021.
Here is our school’s fight song done virtually by members of our band and color guard.

Milpitas Misfits / Hip Hop Club Lunar Show 2018

Milpitas High School Marching Band 2019 Dublin

Milpitas High School Music Department
Schedules, Director and staff, photos, alumni info.

Music Boosters
The Music Boosters is comprised entirely of parent and community volunteers that work to add funding to the programs, and they assist the program in many different volunteer aspects.Parents

MHS Parent, Teacher Student Association
We believe that parental involvement in education is a critical element for success at Milpitas High School. We provide a link between staff and parents to support all of our students.

Parent/Student Handbook
We have high expectations for every student, and provide multiple opportunities and pathways for success. We provide learning opportunities for all, and create nurturing environments where students are inspired and empowered.

A Perfect Partnership: School & Program Needs
Schools looking for businesses and non-profits to partner with schools to provide funding or sources for the following school and program needs in Milpitas.

Order a MHS Transcript
Order your Milpitas High School transcript through Parchment. In one place, request transcripts, store them securely and send official transcripts to any destination worldwide.

More resources for parents

Staff

Staff Resources and Directory
Everything staff needs to use or communicate with one another.

Work Permits

Work Permits for Students
Bring your completed application to Milpitas High School between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for processing.

Theatre in Milpitas and Silicon Valley

Varieties of Milpitas and Silicon Valley Theatre

Why Experience Live Theater

Experiencing live theater is a unique and enriching activity that offers numerous benefits and a distinct form of entertainment. Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider attending live theater performances:

1. Immersive Experience

  • Engagement: Live theater provides an immersive experience that engages all your senses. The immediacy of the performance creates a connection between the audience and the actors that is hard to replicate in other forms of entertainment.
  • Presence: Being in the same room as the performers allows you to feel the energy and emotions of the live performance, making it a more impactful experience.

2. Human Connection

  • Empathy: Theater often explores complex human emotions and situations, helping audiences develop empathy and a deeper understanding of different perspectives and experiences.
  • Community: Attending a live performance is a communal experience. Sharing reactions and emotions with fellow audience members can create a sense of community and shared humanity.

3. Artistic Expression

  • Creativity: Theater is a platform for artistic expression, showcasing the talents of actors, directors, playwrights, set designers, and more. It’s a celebration of creativity and collaboration.
  • Innovation: Many theater productions push boundaries and experiment with new forms of storytelling, staging, and technology, offering fresh and innovative experiences.

4. Cultural Enrichment

  • Diverse Stories: Theater presents a wide range of stories from different cultures, historical periods, and social contexts, enriching your understanding of the world.
  • Historical Context: Many plays are set in or reflect specific historical periods, providing insights into the social, political, and cultural issues of those times.

5. Intellectual Stimulation

  • Critical Thinking: Theater often deals with complex themes and moral dilemmas, encouraging audiences to think critically and reflect on their own beliefs and values.
  • Dialogue and Discourse: Post-performance discussions and Q&A sessions can deepen your understanding and appreciation of the play, fostering intellectual engagement.

6. Emotional Impact

  • Catharsis: Theater can evoke a wide range of emotions, from joy and laughter to sadness and introspection, providing a cathartic experience that can be both healing and transformative.
  • Memorable Moments: The live nature of theater means that each performance is unique, creating memorable moments that stay with you long after the curtain falls.

7. Support for the Arts

  • Economic Impact: Attending live theater supports local artists, theaters, and the broader arts community, contributing to the cultural and economic vitality of your area.
  • Sustainability: By supporting live theater, you help ensure that this art form continues to thrive and evolve for future generations.

8. Educational Value

  • Learning Tool: Theater can be an effective educational tool, teaching history, literature, and social studies in an engaging and interactive way.
  • Youth Development: For young people, participating in or attending theater can boost confidence, improve communication skills, and foster a love for the arts.

9. Escapism and Entertainment

  • Break from Routine: Theater offers a break from everyday life, allowing you to escape into different worlds and stories.
  • Entertainment: Above all, theater is entertaining. Whether it’s a comedy, drama, or musical, live performances provide enjoyment and a chance to relax and have fun.

10. Unique Experience

  • Unpredictability: Each live performance is unique, with the potential for unexpected moments that make the experience special and unrepeatable.
  • Interaction: Some forms of theater, like immersive or interactive theater, allow the audience to become part of the performance, creating a one-of-a-kind experience.

In summary, live theater offers a rich, multifaceted experience that can entertain, educate, and inspire. It’s a powerful medium that connects people, fosters empathy, and celebrates the human spirit in a way that few other art forms can.

Children’s Theatre

Center Stage Performing Arts
Milpitas Community Center. Follow on Facebook
Center Stage Performing Arts is offering a fun and unique opportunity for their performers to experience music, dance, and theater.  Our “invite only” cast members hit the road to participate in workshops and perform at select Theme Parks throughout California.  We bring our tour performance home for family and friends and add additional material to our showcase. 2025 marks our 12th Tour Anniversary and we hope to continue this great experience!

Children’s Musical Theatre San Jose
We produce a full season of shows, ranging from classical Broadway fare to exciting new hits and original works seen by an audience of more than 42,000 annually. Montgomery Theater | 271 South Market St., San Jose, CA 95113
February 14 – 23, 2025: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
February 28 – March 9, 2025: Rock of Ages: Teen Edition
April 24-27, 2025: Once Upon a Mattress
June 25-29, 2025: Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach
July 11-20, 2025: Guys and Dolls
Jul 25, 2025 — Sun Aug 3, 2025: Frozen

Milpitas High School Theatre (Facebook)
April 24, 25, 26, 2025: Hadestown: Teen Edition

Palo Alto Children’s Theatre
1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto CA 94301.
January 29 – February 16, 2025: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
April 24 — May 11, 2025: Elephant & Piggie’s “We are in a Play!” Jr.

Star Struck
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing excellent, accessible theatre training for youth, with high-quality performances for families and the entire community at the Ohlone College Smith Center.
June 27-29, 2025: Finding Nemo Jr.

Comedy Clubs

ComedySportz
Competitive, team improvisational comedy, played just like a sport. 288 S. Second St., San Jose. (the old Camera 3 theaters).

San Jose Improv
62 S. Second Street, San Jose
408-280-7475

General Theatre

Broadway San Jose
We look forward to sharing Broadway West’s new season with you. 4000-B Bay Street in Fremont.
March 18-23, 2025: The Cher Show
April 3, 2025: Alton Brown Live: Last Bite
April 18, 2025: NARUTO: The Symphonic Experience
April 22 – 27, 2025: Six
July 8 – 20, 2025: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
July 29 – August 3, 2025: MJ

City Lights Theater Company of San Jose
Mar 13 – Apr 6, 2025: The Mousetrap
May 15 – Jun 8, 2025: The Cake
Jul 17 – Aug 24, 2025: Head Over Heels

Hillbarn Theatre
March 6-23, 2025: Fly By Night
April 17-May 4, 2025: Writing Fragments Home
May 22-25, 2025: Alice by Heart

Los Gatos Stage Company
A professionally managed, community based theatre company that serves Los Altos and the greater South-Bay area.
March 7 – 16, 2025: Greek Mythology Olympiaganza
April 10 – May 4, 2025: Cyrano
May 29 – June 22, 2025: Twelfth Night

Naatak
Bay Area Indian Theatre with presentations at the India Community Center and other venues.
March 14 – April 6, 2025: Blessed
June 13 – June 29, 2025: Vilayat Mahal ; in Hindi and English, with supertitles in English.

Palo Alto Players
Perform at the Lucy Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, right off of Embarcadero about one block.
Apr 18 – May 4, 2025: Jersey Boys
Jun 13 – Jun 29, 2025: Sweat

The Pear Avenue Theatre
The Pear offers audiences a theatrical alternative–intimate, startling productions that prove you can work wonders on a shoestring, as long as your spirit is willing and your imagination wide. 1220 Pear Avenue, Unit K, Mountain View. 650-254-1148.
February 23, 2025 – March 16, 2025: Ken Ludwig`s The Gods of Comedy
March 27 – 30, 2025: Penelope

The Stage
Producing plays that address truth and illusion. 490 S 1st Street, San Jose CA 95113
April 2 – 27, 2025: The Underpants
June 4 – 29, 2025: Sweet Charity

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
Shows at either the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto or the Mountain View Center For the Performing Arts
March 5-30, 2025: Happy Pleasant Valley: A Senior Sex Scandal Murder Mystery Musical
April 2-27, 2025: The Heart Sellers
June 18-July 13, 2025: 5 & Dime

Smith Center
A fine and performing arts center located at Ohlone College in Fremont. All performances will be presented in Jackson Theatre, unless otherwise noted.
No more performances listed on the site for spring as yet.

Opera San Jose
Maintaining a resident company of principal artists, this company specializes in showcasing the finest young professional singers in the nation. California Theatre, 345 South First Street, San Jose.
February 23 – March 2, 2025: Bluebeard’s Castle
April 19 – May 4, 2025: Zorro

Shakespeare

Silicon Valley Shakespeare
Performances held at Sanborn-Skyline County Park outside of Saratoga, CA., Thursdays-Sundays at 7:00pm.
April 4–6, 2025: 11th Annual 48-hour Play Festival: ShakesFluencer
June 6–22, 2025: The Tempest
July 25–August 29, 2025: Richard III
August 1–31, 2025: Emma

San Francisco Shakespeare Festival
Offers free Shakespeare plays in parks around the Bay Area. Children’s camps are also available. July 19-August 3: The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Cupertino’s Memorial Park Amphitheater is located at 21163 Anton Way, near the intersection of Stevens Creek Boulevard and Anton Way, 1/4 mile east of Highway 85.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare
All Santa Cruz Shakespeare performances are at The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park.
SCS returns to live, outdoor performances this Summer! More information to come!

Ticket Sales

Theatre Bay Area
Half-price tickets available for shows from Carmel to Mill Valley. A great way to get tickets “tonight!”

TodayTix
All sorts of savings on San Francisco and Bay Area theater tickets.

Tutoring Services

Tutoring centers and private teachers in Milpitas to help children of all ages to better in math, English, and other subjects.

Free Tutoring

Homework Help for Grades K-6 at Library
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Monday, Tuesday (beginning March 5th), Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Basic school supplies will be provided.
Milpitas Community Library
160 N. Main St.
408-262-1171

Randall Elementary
Milpitas Unified School District is offering free tutoring to students in grades one through six attending Robert Randall Elementary School. Students must participate in the free and reduced meal program. The tutoring is offered before or after school, or on weekends. Pick up a registration packet at Randall or call 635-2600, extension 6014.

Tutoring Centers

Best Brains
Specialize in teaching students ages 3 to 14 in Math, English, Abacus and General Knowledge.
623 S Main St
Milpitas, CA 95035
510-394-0000

C2 Education of Milpitas
We offer individualized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. Our Milpitas location also provides test prep services for the SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, and other private school entrance exams.
75 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-262-2100

Eye Level Learning Center
Our attention to detail sets us apart, and we’ll make sure you’re comfortable with a specific subject before moving forward.
236 N Abel St
408-520-0686

Falcon Learning
We provide the following services:
After-school care and transportation from nearby schools; Homework help including assistance in understanding their work; Enrichment classes that relate subjects to help students make real-life connections; Camps during school breaks through out the year.
1128 Jacklin Rd
408-658-0742

Genius Kids
Our After School Programs provide academics, arts & crafts, public speaking, and several other fun, enrichment activities all under one roof. Our unique curriculum motivates our participants to become productive, engaged community members. Our results clearly show that students who attend our programs gain social & academic skills, show improvements in self-esteem, learn respect towards their peers, school & community through daily interaction with positive role models.
487 Jacklin Road
408-610-4000

Kumon
At Kumon of Milpitas, our goal is to help all students succeed in school. To learn more about our program, pricing, and schedule, please contact us at yingyingguy@ikumon.com.
304 S. Abel Street
408-956 0881

JEI Learning Center Milpitas
JEI believes that all children have unlimited learning potential. JEI’s scientific, effective education system provides an individualized learning program based on needs and ability.
6 North Abel St
408-263-7100

Mathnasium
We specialize in teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them. Near Yogurtland.
12 S. Hillview Dr.
408-263-0123

PEL Learning Center of Milpitas
Math, English, homework help, and private tutoring.
1782 N Milpitas Blvd. A200 and A201
408-888-2772

Star Academics
We specialize in Singapore Math (aligned with California Common Core standards) and English from First Grade to Grade 9. More recently, due to popular demand, we have also expanded our program to include Schoolwork Help.
1757 Landess Ave
408-650-2588

The Tutoring Center
Unique research-based Rotational Approach to Learning(TM) system combined with One-to-One Instruction that rapidly increases academic skills and concentration span.
Director: Jessica Chuang.
1765 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-263-5377

Vision Literacy
Trains volunteers to tutor adults in basic literacy skills.
Sobrato Foundation Center
540 Valley Way, Building 4.
676-READ (7323).

Online

Craigslist | Lessons & tutoring in south bay area
Add your classes here or find a tutor or class to join.

Private Tutors

Ekta Dang
High school and college levels. Sciences, maths, English and Hindi. PhD in Electronics. Taught engineering at reputed university for 2 years. Reasonable rates. 408-406-9997.

Patricia Brower
Grades 3-8. Math, Latin, and English. 6 years experienced private school teacher. I also specialize in homeschool curriculum. Love to work with kids! $30/hr. Milpitas location. Contact me at trixmaree@yahoo.com.

Mathematics Tutors near Milpitas, CA
Personal math tutors near Milpitas listed in order of rating. You can also sort by distance or price. You may change the subject area from math, too.

Resources for Tutors

The California Reading List
13 lists keyed to the results of the SAT-9 test.

Academic summer camps and programs in Milpitas
Milpitas has several camps and summer schools within the city limits or quite close by. Fun places for kids to spend a week or more right here in Milpitas. Call before sending in any funds.

Computer History

Apple II History
This project began as a description of how the Apple II evolved into a IIGS, and some of the standards that emerged along the way. It has grown into a history of Apple Computer, with an emphasis on the place of the Apple II in that history. By Steven Weyhrich.

Atari Games Museum
The following pictures were taken in May of 2003, when Midway decided to close their Milpitas facility. The Milpitas facility was the old ‘Atari Games’ building. I was able to get some pictures, before everything was moved out of the building.

Chief Yahoos:David Filo and Jerry Yang
This interview was done over two meetings in Palo Alto, California, USA in May 1995. Jerry grew up in San Jose and went to Stanford for his bachelors. At the time of the interview they are both in Stanford’s Electrical Engineering program doing electronic computer-aided design research.

Computer History Museum
Timeline of computing history, browse by topic, or send them information about computing history. Located in Mt. View.

Don Hoefler
The journalist credited with coining the phrase: “Silicon Valley.”

Folklore: The Father Of The Macintosh
Andy Hertzfeld’s book in blog format. Read about the origins of Apple and the Macintosh computer.

GoMilpitas Way Back
This site has archived my home page and some internal pages since 1999. If you’d like to see news headlines and such, take a look here.

Apple I replica creation: back to the garage
By Tom Owad. A Google book preview.

History of Computing Industrial Era 1976 – 1979
The Third Generation of computers starts approximately in this era. These computers are characterized by mainly electronic models but now fully programmable. From The History of Computing Foundation.

Homebrew Computer Club
That summer in 1975 at the Homebrew Club the Intel 8080 formed the center of the universe. The Altair was built around the 8080 and its early popularity spawned a cottage industry of small companies that either made machines that would run programs written for the Altair or made attachments that would plug into the various kinds of micro computers.

IBM’s Early History
In 1890 the U.S. Census Bureau knew its traditional methods of counting would not be adequate for measuring the population, so it sponsored a contest to find a more efficient means of tabulating census data.

IBM Take a look back
IBM has more than 100 years of experience with diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace. We encourage each generation to thrive because of their unique differences, not despite them. Journey back in time and discover why diversity is in our DNA.

An Illustrated History of Computers
The first computers were people! That is, electronic computers (and the earlier mechanical computers) were given this name because they performed the work that had previously been assigned to people. By John Kopplin.

Intel Museum
So you have “Intel Inside.” What exactly DO you have inside your computer?

The Jargon Dictionary
A comprehensive compendium of hacker slang illuminating many aspects of hackish tradition, folklore, and humor.

Lawrence Livermore Labs History
The single event that triggered the establishment of Lawrence Livermore was detonation of the first Russian atomic bomb in 1949.

Memoir of a Homebrew Computer Club Member
Posted on a bulletin board in the PALY terminal room (containing 6 noisy KSR-33 teletypes in the Palo Alto High School math-science office) was a notice that a computer group meeting would be held at the home of Gordon French. By Bob Lash.

National Semiconductor History 1959 1960’s
National Semiconductor started by making silicon mesa transistors for industrial and military uses. The company grew quickly after 1967 under CEO Charlie Sporck and new management, moving headquarters from Danbury, Connecticut, to Santa Clara, California in the heart of today’s Silicon Valley.

Pong Story
The video game history started in a strange and complicated way and it is important to avoid confusions with what happened in the 1950s and 1960s. The real video game history started with Ralph Baer as early as 1951.

The Promise: An Educator’s History of the Internet
An investigation into the history of the Internet and the promise for its use in the K-12 classroom.

Silicon Genesis
A unique collection of oral history interviews with pioneers of the semiconductor industry.

Steve Paul Jobs
Like the Bhagwan, driving around Rancho Rajneesh each day in another Rolls-Royce, Jobs kept his troops fascinated and productive. The joke going around said that Jobs had a ‘reality distortion field’ surrounding him. He’d say something, and the kids in the Macintosh division would find themselves replying ‘Drink poison Kool-Aid? Yeah, that makes sense’. – Robert X. Cringely, 1992.

Steve Wozniak, Still Fathering the Computer Revolution
He’s been called the Wizard of Woz. It was he who single-handedly designed an entire personal computer, the Apple I. It was he who designed the Apple II and wrote the software to make it run. Site has more good Woz sites, including Steve’s own website.

 

Private and Parochial Schools in or Near Milpitas

Milpitas has a good number of alternatives to public schools within the city limits or quite close by, including a homeschool group. Check out these private schools here in Milpitas and nearby.

In Milpitas or Very Close By

Merryhill School
We teach the core academics of reading, writing and math along with Spanish, technology, wellness and physical education. Owned and operated by Spring Education Group, a Chinese investment group.
1500 Yosemite Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
408-945-9090

Milpitas/Berryessa Community Chinese School
To enrich the quality of life with Chinese heritage for our children. Classes held in several north San Jose locations.
P.O. Box 32988, San Jose, CA 95132
Voice Mail: 408-764-9648

North Valley Chinese School
NVCS provides an environment for youth in Milpitas and the surrounding areas to develop their Chinese language skills and experience the variety of the Chinese culture. Facebook Page.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 361856. Regular Classes are on every Saturday from 9am-11:30am, then Culture classes are from 11:40am -12:25pm. Location of all Classes:
Milpitas Christian School(MCS) Main Campus
3435 Birchwood Lane
San Jose, CA 95132
408-849-9421

Opportunity Youth Academy Sobrato
Charter school that offers high school students a blended learning program of teacher-directed instruction and online credit accrual and recovery options.
512 Valley Way
844-692-4888

Stratford School

Stratford School
The private Stratford School, which has campuses around the Bay Area serving preschool, elementary and middle school students, has submitted an application to operate a 55,600-square-foot school within the former Heald College site. Teachers wanted. Owned and operated by Spring Education Group, a Chinese investment group.
408-914-9000
341 Great Mall Parkway
and
25 Corning Ave

Homeschooling

In California, families homeschool by forming a small, private school. See a2zhomeschooling.com for more information.

Milpitas Homeschool Support
We’re a relaxed group, with no bylaws or dues: everything is free or pay as you go. We support all local homeschool families no matter how they choose to homeschool or why. Most families come from Milpitas, or close by in Berryessa (San Jose) or Warm Springs (Fremont) neighborhoods.

California Homeschooling
This is part of the A to Z Home’s Cool Homeschooling website, which I once owned. You can find out about state-wide associations, laws pertaining to homeschooling, events, and resources such as field trips. Resources here to help any family working academically with their children at home.

Non-Denominational Schools Nearby

Canyon Heights Academy
The rich content of our liberal arts-based curriculum allows our students to discover the world around them, think critically about it, and meet the challenges of life.
775 Waldo Road, Campbell, CA 95008
408-370-6727

Carden Academy of Almaden
Carden Academy of Almaden is a co-educational, non-sectarian, independent private elementary and middle school. Our spacious and newly remodeled campus is near Meridian Ave and Highway 85 in San Jose.
5200 Dent Avenue, San Jose, CA 95118
408-265-3392

Castilleja School
Castilleja is the only non-sectarian all-girls middle and high school in the San Francisco Bay Area. A college-preparatory school, we enroll 415 girls in grades six through twelve.
1310 Bryant Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-328-3160

Challenger Schools
Challenger helps children become adults who are led by neither peer pressures nor common sentiment, but by the strength of their own thinking.
Several Locations Nearby. Put 95035 in search field.

French-American School of Silicon Valley
An academically excellent, integrated, French-American bilingual and bicultural education, infused with the principles of self-expression and differentiated pedagogy.
1522 Lewiston Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
408-746-0460

Harker School
We enroll 400 students and provide an exceptional education in science, math, history, literature, Jewish studies, Hebrew language, music, fine arts, sports, and technology.
Several Locations and Contact Numbers, San Jose, CA.

Hillbrook School
Hillbrook joins with parents in creating an environment which considers the development of empathy, compassion and caring for others as equal in importance to academic excellence and intellectual inquiry.
300 Marchmont Dr., Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-356-6110

Menlo School
An independent, coeducational college preparatory day school for students in grades 6-12.
50 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027
650-330-2000

Oakwood
Beginning in preschool, students learn through a hands-on, multi-sensory approach, learning to work, play and share with others while developing self-esteem through many meaningful experiences.
105 John Wilson Way, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
408-782-7177

Silicon Valley International School
Students here learn more than just an additional language, they learn how to become agile, responsive, global thinkers. Our three bilingual programs (Chinese, French, or German) are strengthened through the IB (International Baccalaureate) framework that codifies our structured inquiry pedagogy.
151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-251-8500

Parochial Schools

Catholic Parochial Schools
In Milpitas there is just one Catholic school, so often Catholic parents will enroll there children near one where they work.

Protestant
Both protestant christian schools are located at the south end of Milpitas. One just within the Milpitas border, and one a few blocks into San Jose.

Jewish

Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
We enroll 400 students and provide an exceptional education in science, math, history, literature, Jewish studies, Hebrew language, music, fine arts, sports, and technology.
450 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
650-494-8200

Directories of Area Private Schools

The Bay Area Private School Guide
Explore private K-12 education in the San Francisco Bay Area. Choose a school for your child, research scholarships or special education programs, or look to find a teaching job.

Milpitas Camera Club

About the Milpitas Camera Club
Photographer Kaz (right) has organized local camera enthusiasts interested in meeting monthly or more often to share photography tips and occasionally go on photographic field trips. Ann Zeise was co-founder. The club was founded in 2004.Kaz

All are welcome to visit our meetings, and friends of members may go along on field trips. Membership allows you to join competitions and shows, and to get our newsletter and participate in our galleries.

Next Meeting:
Our meetings are
on the second Tuesday of each month
and usually held on Zoom, except for special events.

Recent Print Show Judging

Some definitions for photos entered for judging:

  • General-A and General-B: Members choose their category (A=advanced or B=beginner). Almost anything goes. Evaluation will be based primarily on pictorial content with the only restriction being that subject matter should not be offensive to the average adult audience.
  • Monochrome: black and white, sepia, or any other shades of one color and white
  • Travel: Expresses the feeling of a time and place, and portray a land, its people, or a culture in its natural state. Techniques that add to, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. Techniques that enhance the presentation of the image, without changing the photo travel content, are permitted. All adjustments must appear natural. Titles are part of the story and will be read during judging. They should be an accurate description of the subject.
  • Creative is an image of altered reality, produced by use of tools or techniques to manipulate the image during any part of the work flow. Emphasis in this Division is placed upon creativity and originality.
  • Mobile images must be taken and edited on a mobile device, such as a smart phone or tablet. Images taken on a GoPro or a drone would be in this category unless the topic fits well in one of the others.

Where to submit digital photos for meetings or shows:
Photo Pursuits
Members only with ID and password.

To Join or get More Information: Contact our membership chairs,
membership@milpitascamera.com


Milpitas Camera Club Photography Show 2010.
Music played by the Milpitas Community Band. Music from 1901. Recorded on my iPhone! Ann Zeise.

Milpitas Camera Club

Past Field Trip Reports
Look here if you would like to find interesting places to snap some great photos where we have gone before!

Milpitas Camera Club Favorite Links

MEMBERS’ GALLERIES

Robert Burrill
Over the years, Burrill’s vision was greatly sharpened, his technique refined with exceptional emphasis on composition and historical importance. Today he is busy digitally printing his own fine art photographs, wrote two books on local history, and makes and distributes films in DVD depicting the magic of art and the creative process.

Dave’s pictures
Our member Dave posts his photos from field trips here.

Jim Melton’s Photo Galleries
Jim has some instructional photos here, as well as lots of animals and flowers.

Ann Zeise’s Photos on Facebook
Photos posted on Ann’s Wall from newest to oldest. She shoots and edits mobile.

PHOTO CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAMERA CLUBS

Fremont Art Association Digital Photography Group
Over the course of the next year we have 10 free field trips, a critique session, and an entry level photo class. These events occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Contact Cooksey, (510) 742-0548.

EXCLUSIVELY DIGITAL CAMERAS

Digital Outback Photo
Fine art outdoor photography using digital cameras.

Digital Photography Review
Where you’ll find all the latest in digital photography and imaging news, reviews of the latest digital cameras and accessories, the most active discussion forums, a large selection of sample images, a digital camera buyers guide, side-by-side comparisons and the most comprehensive database of digital camera features and specifications.

ETCETERA, colors, profiles, etc.
Digital camera profiles, colors, and more.

Steve’s Digicams
Digital camera reviews, amateur to professional, latest industry news, digital camera discussion board, Digital Photo of the Day, photo-quality printers, image scanners, digital video, video capture devices.

GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY SITES

Photo.net
Learn and share photos and tips.

WHERE WE CAN’T STOOT PHOTOS

Stanford University Film, Photography and Video Requests
The University recently stepped up enforcement of its photography policy, leaving photographers uncertain about whether they are technically allowed to photograph Stanford landmarks. Security guards patrolling the Main Quad and other campus landmarks have been instructed to question the intent of individuals with professional camera equipment.

Ethnic History & Culture

“This [country] will in a few years become a…colony; instead of [their] learning our language, we must learn theirs, or live as in a foreign country.”
– Advice to German immigrants from Benjamin Franklin, publisher of die Philadelphische Zeitung, the first German newspaper in America, 1751.

Immigrants speaking other languages have been arriving in Santa Clara County for about 2 centuries contributing to our diverse ethnic history. Eventually they learn English, and begin to call themselves hyphenated-Americans, and become part of this wonderful melting pot. But is being a hyphenated-American a good thing? Does it imply not being 100% American?

Our Ethnic Heritage

Knowledge of Immigrant Nationalities of Santa Clara County
Unless we all start from the premise that we are innocently ignorant of the background and conditions of the rich cultures in our midst, and are challenged to rise to new levels of human understanding and humane relations, we suffer the possibility of engaging in insensitive or even discriminatory behaviors.

Silicon Valley Cultures Project
A fifteen year ethnographic study of the cultures living and working in the hi-tech communities of Silicon Valley.

Black Heritage

Manumission paper for Plim JacksonBlack History Community Resources
KQED has long list of resources in the Bay Area to assist you in studying Black History.

A History of Black Americans in California
Although Afro-American people were comparatively few in number before World War II, they were settled throughout the state and made significant contributions to its development and growth. National Park Service.

Two Years a Slave in the Santa Clara Valley: Sampson Gleaves and Plim Jackson
The manumission papers of Sampson Gleaves and Plim Jackson, preserved today at History San Jose, are rare in California, and provide clear evidence of African-American slavery in the Gold Rush state.

Chinese

Chinese in San Jose and the Santa Clara ValleyAngel Island: Immigrant Journeys of Chinese-Americans
Between 1910 and 1940, there were as many as 175,000 Chinese immigrants detained and processed at Angel Island, San Francisco Bay, California. Unlike Ellis Island in New York’s harbor, Angel Island is a visible reminder of a shameful period in U.S. immigration history.

Asian-Nation
Your one-stop information source on the historical, political, demographic, and cultural issues that make up today’s diverse Asian American community. You can almost think of Asian-Nation as an online version of “Asian Americans 101.”

Pacific Link: The KQED Asian Education Initiative
A complete study of the role of Asian immigrants in the history of California. From KQED.

Chinese Historical & Cultural Project
Based in Santa Clara County, California, it was founded in 1987 as a non-profit organization to promote and preserve Chinese American and Chinese history and culture through community outreach activities.

A History of Chinese Americans in California
Amid the increased numbers of Chinese immigrants in recent years, it should be remembered that not all Chinese Americans are recent arrivals.

Filipino

The colonial context of Filipino American immigrants’ psychological experiences
In Santa Clara County, 60% of randomly surveyed Filipinos cited economic problems as the main reason they left the Philippines. Fifty three percent also reported a desire to reunite with family. Similarly, 65% of public benefits recipients cited family reunification as the main reason they left their home country. The Filipino community is scattered in the suburbs of San Jose, Milpitas, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale. While most speak English, many do not consider it their first nor most frequently used language.

Germans & Swiss

Die Deutschen in Kalifornien: Germans in Urban California, 1850-1860
A scholarly thesis by Carole Cosgrove Terry. The society that the European and American newcomers created in urban California was a combination of individual, ethnically-centered but unstructured cultural communities where the German-Californians were an influential and important segment of the citizenry.

Johann August Sutter
General Sutter, as he was generally known, was forced to flee his creditors in Switzerland at the age of 30. Ten years later, in California, he was the “ruler of the Saccramento Valley, founder of New Helvetia, a small sovereign.” After the discovery of gold on his land, he lost everything.

The Fatherland 1915The WWI Home Front: War Hysteria & the Persecution of German-Americans
Anglo-Saxons had their own definition of what was “American”, and anything that did not conform was an undesirable deviation, perhaps even dangerous. And they were having trouble understanding why German-Americans would not willingly give up their German culture.

Hispanic

Early History of Santa Clara County
Although Mexico broke with the Spanish crown in 1821, it was not until May 10, 1825, that San Jose acknowledged Mexican rule. On May 13, 1846, the United States declared war on Mexico. Captain Thomas Fallon, leading 19 men, entered San Jose on July 14, 1846, and raised the United States flag over the town hall.

A History of Mexican Americans in California
The roots of the Chicano experience stretched back some three centuries to 1519 when Spaniards and their Indian allies carried out the conquest of the Aztec Empire in central Mexico and established what they called “New Spain.” National Park Service.

Irish

Martin Murphy houseCalifornia and Bay Area Irish History: The Murphy Family
Martin and his family, Irish immigrants whose search for religious and educational freedom led them to California, were the first English speaking family to settle in Santa Clara Valley in 1849. From his home, Martin introduced the area’s first orchards and modern farm equipment and helped to establish the state’s first schools. In Milpitas we have a park named “Murphy.” The Shaughessy-Murphy Milk Shed still exists at the sewage pump facility near Coyote Creek.

The Irish in California
It is fashionable today, in some circles, to ignore, or at least minimize, the contributions of anyone from Europe. My intent is to point out, in a small way, how important the Irish were to the development of this state.

Japanese

History of Japantown, San Jose
Japanese, new to the country, eventually chose to build their wooden buildings next to Chinatown. Because the Chinese had already settled there, the environment was more familiar to them.

A History of Japanese Americans in California
How the National Park Service selects sites to show the history and contributions of Japanese in our state. A site both to find history and directions to historical sites.

Japanese American Museum of San Jose
Step into the past and help us honor our community’s stories of sacrifice, hardship and resilience. We invite you to come and engage with the firsthand experiences of Japanese Americans who experienced the racial tension and hysteria of WWII.

Japantown, San Jose
San Jose’s Japantown (Nihonmachi) developed from where the immigrant Japanese first settled in Santa Clara Valley. More than a century following its humble beginnings, it remains one of the last three historical Japantowns in the United States.

Native Americans

 

Indigenous People (Indians) of Silicon Valley
History of the Ohlone Indians who inhabited the south San Francisco Bay region of California.

User Groups in Silicon Valley

Geeks love to meet up and do coding together or share their knowledge of computing devices. Join one or more users group to learn and share about your area of interest.

Clubs and Places

Hacker Dojo
A collaborative hackerspace where tech enthusiasts gather to build, experiment and improve. Get 24/7 access to our training ground with your digital key. Work in our shared or quiet spaces, book meeting rooms, or tinker in our maker labs.
855 Maude Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
650-429-8605

Coders, Software Developers

IMUG: The Original Multilingual Computing User Group
The International Multilingual User Group has been a forum for GILT* professionals and language technology users since 1987. We meet regularly in Silicon Valley. If you work with or work on computers, smartphones, software, websites or other projects in more than one human language, please join us!

Open Source San José
An all-volunteer organization that works on civic innovation and government technology projects. Our mission is to make community services more transparent, accessible, and equitable by collaborating with local government and community-based organizations on open-source, free-to-use projects.

Silicon Valley Java User Group
This Java User Group (JUG) is for anyone interested in learning more about JEE web application development. We meet at Google in Mountain View, California, on the third Wednesday of the month.

Internet

Google Developer Group Silicon Valley
Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the GooglePlex in Mountain View. Our meetings will always be free and open to the general public.

Linux

East Bay Linux Users Group
EBLUG meets at Hurricane Electric, 760 Mission Court, Fremont. For Linux enthusisasts who live between San Francisco and Silicon Valley who wish to participate once a month with other people who are also Linux and open source enthusiasts. All meetings are free and food and refreshments are provided by our host Hurricane Electric.

Professions

Society for Technical Communication
The Silicon Valley Chapter of the STC is a dynamic, exciting chapter with much to offer its members and the members of chapters around Northern California.

Dance Troops in Milpitas & Silicon Valley

Milpitas has a rich heritage of dance troops. Children can learn to dance, often in their own culture, and adults can find others and places to go dancing. Sometimes the library holds dances, too.

Aria Studio
Yelp. I’m a bit of an introvert so joining a dance class seemed intimidating at first, but it’s not at all. The owner and the staff here are very friendly.
1535 Landess Ave. Ste 106
(925) 997-3011

Fancy Dancers
A community-based youth dance company currently celebrating more than a decade of dance.
1491 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-262-0770

Jensen’s School for the Performing Arts
The School features five state of the art studios under one roof. This large facility allows us to offer one of the most extensive and diverse programs in the area.
1491 N. Milpitas Blvd.
To register for classes, call 408-262-0770

Mona Khan Company
Bollywood Redefined. Unmatched quality, artistic and creative direction in the studio and on stage.
473 Jacklin Rd
408-826-8247

University of Silicon Andhra
Master of Arts in Bharatanatyam Dance. Bharatanatyam is one of the classical dance forms of India which has its roots in ancient culture and traditional practice.
1521 California Circle
844-872-8680

Veksler Academy of Music & Dance
We have music lessons & dance classes at a variety of times so that you can book classes for different children at the same time to save you hours of driving and waiting time.
91 S Abbott Ave
669-252-0277

Dance Events

Let’s go Salsa, Swing, and Blues dancing in San Francisco!
It’s simple, join THIS group to find Bay Area dance venues and events!

Salsa Dance Events SF Bay Area Salsa Dancing Clubs and Events
Join the SalsaCrazy SF Bay Area Salsa Dance Events group. This group covers events and news from all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

See also: Music in Milpitas
Whether you wish to learn to play an instrument or sing beautifully, or just come to hear some wonderful music or find a venue to play in, welcome to the world of Milpitas Music!

Bay Area and Silicon Valley Magazines

Magazines
Bay Area and Silicon Valley Magazines to keep you informed about business, technology, travel, garden, entertainment, and other trends.

Bay Area Family Travel
We will focus on a specific Bay Area locale for our monthly cover story. And in the How-to with Kidsdepartment, writers provide the essentials on how to ski with kids, camp with kids, visit museums with kids…you get the idea.

Bay Area Parent
Has great ideas of what is open for kids and what is not. Events calendar, articles of interest to parents. Childcare resources, plays, museums, field trip ideas.

Bay Nature
A quarterly magazine dedicated to the intelligent and joyful exploration of the natural places of the San Francisco Bay Area and the species that inhabit them.

Content Magazine
A bimonthly magazine promoting the people, events, and businesses of the South Bay. With headquarters in San Jose, Content Magazine articulates the innovative and creative culture that is unique to Silicon Valley.

Dr. Dobb’s
Software tools for the professional programmer. The premier geek magazine for Silicon Valley. Includes source code. Published in San Mateo. Now archived. No new content since 2014.

Metro
Silicon Valley’s weekly news magazine emphasizes arts, contemporary culture and politics.

SiliconBeat
Inside news, big ideas and small nuggets of info about technology innovation in Silicon Valley and the money that drives it. Now part of the Mercury News.

SiLiCoN vAlLeY dE-bUg
A collective of writers, artists, organizers, and workers based in San Jose, California. As we grew as a collective we began exploring all of the issues of our community – in the workplace, schools, streets, relationships, and everything else.

Wired News
The business, culture, technology and politics of the wired, Silicon Valley culture.

…more Bay Area-based Magazines.

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