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Paw returns to SMHS

The last time San Mateo defeated its biggest rival in the Little Big Game, members of SMHS’s current freshman class were still in diapers.  For the first time since 2009, The Paw is back at San Mateo. The Bearcats reclaimed the prize in front of a raucous home crowd with […]

Football Sports

An Intro to Girls’ Flag Football

A stifled breath can be heard as the football flies in a perfect arch. “TOUCHDOWN!” Cheers erupt from the audience as senior Jasmine Bernardino, San Mateo High School’s left wide receiver, completes an excellent pass from quarterback senior Lily Benard. Girls’ flag football is SMHS’s newest sport, yet its history […]

Campus News

Back to school night!

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. […]

Profiles

Senior Spotlight: Aneesh Bhat

While the classical jazz vibrates across the PAC, trombone 1 rises for a solo in his last concert ever. Leading his section, Senior trombone player Aneesh Bhat mesmerizes the audience with notes that show his brilliant and exquisite artistry. Aneesh’s journey with music first began in middle school when he […]

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Senior Spotlight: Keiko Liard

Upbeat music starts as the crowd slowly quiets down, awaiting the next performance. San Mateo’s beloved Dance Team scatters into formation on stage, dressed in matching colors. While watching each member of the Dance Team, eyes can’t help but watch Keiko Laird, the energetic and charismatic dancer with an incredible […]

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Senior Spotlight: Brandon Perez Valencia

Usually seen talking with friends and classmates throughout the day, Brandon Perez Valencia is a proud student of SMHS. Brandon Perez-Valencia is a busy, hardworking student at our school and a positive figure for the class of 2023. Walking with his friends, he’s bringing a smile to people’s faces.  Classmates […]

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Senior Spotlight: Keren Kreindler

They say that high school is a time of self-discovery, expression, and growth. Most of us are lucky to have one outlet for self-expression, but Keren stands as a beacon of creativity. Throughout all of high school, Keren Kreindler has been an outspoken, avid learner, and has been tremendously committed […]