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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Last year’s Little Big Game was tense until the final whistle. This year’s was a romp for the Bearcats on Burlingame’s home field. San Mateo dominated in all phases of the game to retain The Paw with a convincing 35-10 victory over their old rivals in the 97th annual matchup. […]
If you are interested in having a part-time job, San Mateo is hiring student workers for the Cafeteria! This is a great opportunity to learn more about teamwork, responsibility, organization and more. Read on to learn more about the positions available and the benefits of working in the cafeteria. Ms. […]
On September 10th, our school provided the San Mateo community with an exposition of careers that grabbed the attention of students and families from around the district, as well as adults looking to explore new professional pathways. Ms. Kane, the Career and Volunteer Coordinator at SMHS, organized more than sixty […]
Football games are a big part of San Mateo High School, especially the first game of the season! Students always show up to the field with a good attitude to support their team, and that’s what they did for their first football game of the 2024 season. On Thursday the […]
San Mateo High School welcomed families yesterday, September 7th, where parents and guardians gathered at SMHS to visit student classrooms and teachers. Families got a sneak peek into their student’s schedules, following their student’s schedule for the evening. Back to school night started at 6 pm, when administrators, including Ms. […]
San Mateo High School celebrated its 120 year anniversary in extraordinary fashion on Saturday, October 8th,inviting alumni, students and faculty to a performance by the Dance Team, the Chamber Singers, the Cheerleading Squad, and more, celebrating its growth over the past century. Opened on September 15, 1902, San Mateo High […]
Today’s spirit rally came with a special surprise announcement: the details for this year’s Homecoming dance. The leadership team built up suspense for the theme reveal through a skit, with a student playing the role of Van Gogh and hinting at the coming announcement. The projector screen lit up with […]
Victoria Unga is a first-generation student graduating from SMHS. Although being a first-generation student has its obstacles, Victoria has come a long way with support from both her entire family and independently. Victoria has been attending San Mateo High School for all four years. During her stay here, she was […]
While members of the SMHS Jazz Band dip and sway to the music flowing through PAC, listeners pause as a trumpet’s distinct timbre pierces a pregnant pause in the song. Perched at the back of the band, trumpet player Cheuk Lam mesmerizes the audience with his effortless artistry. Lam’s journey […]
The bell rings at 10 a.m. and everybody’s off to brunch. Students find their friends and hope for an energy boost in the morning. With a smile on his face, Albert Fallorina walks with his friends, and soon they’re all smiling as well. Albert has always been a pleasure to […]