LGHS holds Back-to-School Night: On Sept. 11, Los Gatos High School hosted its annual back-to-school night, filling the campus with a lively atmosphere as parents and guardians navigated through their students’ classes. Attendees first visited even-day class periods, then proceeded to odd-day courses, with a five-minute passing period in between. Each class lasted ten minutes and offered parents and guardians a chance to familiarize themselves with the school, learn about their student’s curriculum, meet teachers, and ask any questions they might have. The event is always an exciting night, as it marks the official start of another school year!

– Jordan Park, Website Manager

Students showcase talent at Unplugged: The annual Unplugged talent show took place in the LGHS theater on Sept. 19. The show featured multiple students showcasing their unique gifts, including dancing, singing, and other arts forms. The show primarily included a variety of songs, including Bennie and the Jets by Nico-Deschaux-Baume and Guy Shaham, as well as This Town by Joey Soria. Overall, the event was a wonderful opportunity for students to see their peers’ talents shine on a large scale. Everyone involved in the making of the show has played a big role in maintaining Los Gatos’s school spirit.

– Atharava Pandey, Sports Editor

LGHS students attend choir camp: LGHS Choir held its annual choir camp last weekend, on Sept. 20. The choir’s student leadership committee arrived at 8:00 AM to set up decorations and put final touches on the event. Singers from all grades came together to rehearse for their fall concert in October, participate in team bonding, and play games. The event marks the beginning of a year-long collaboration among all three choirs—Concert, Mixed, and Treble—to combine forces for pieces like Les Misérables Medley, which they will perform this October. This year will be filled with fresh music for the ensemble; consider supporting them by attending their concert this fall.

– Sahil Muthukrishnan, Culture Editor

Great America lays off employees: California’s Great America in Silicon Valley disclosed that beginning Nov. 2, it will lay off 184 seasonal workers. Six Flags, the park’s parent company, released a statement saying the park will remain open for the 2026 season and that the cuts are part of its seasonal operations. The theme park will also shorten its holiday season, wrapping up on Oct. 26; previous holiday seasons at Great America ended in early January. In addition to a short holiday season, Great America cancelled much of their live entertainment including the Halloween-themed Tricks and Treats as well as Winterfest. (Sources: LA Times, Mercury News)

– Kloe Adams, Games Editor