We are proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of students from Ann Sobrato High School and Live Oak High School who have earned prestigious honors through the College Board National Recognition Program, National Merit Scholarship Program, and Advanced Placement (AP) Awards.

College Board National Recognition Program – Ann Sobrato High School

Congratulations to the following students from Ann Sobrato High School for being selected as College Board National Recognition Program awardees:

Isis Albarran, Gordon Banh, Sophia Bettencourt, Alan Calderon, Fernando Contreras Romero, Preston Doan, Dylan Doucette, Elizabeth Duong, Harleen Grewal, Temperance Guerrero, Samantha Hansen, Audrey Mulligan, Kaylyn Nguyen, Josie Payne, Riley Plute, Zoe Rodriguez, Yuvraj Sandhu, Kael Thomas, Julia Wong, and Alana Yamat

These students are among 90,000 across the nation who have earned academic honors for their high achievement on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or AP Exams and a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Eligible students identify as African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town.

We are extremely proud of their accomplishments and how they represent the excellence of Ann Sobrato High School and Morgan Hill Unified School District.

National Merit Scholarship Commendation – Live Oak & Sobrato

We are thrilled to celebrate the following Commended Students recognized by the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program:

• Dylan Portier – Live Oak High School

• Elizabeth Duong – Ann Sobrato High School

• Greyson Fang – Ann Sobrato High School

These students are among the top 34,000 scorers nationwide based on their 2023 PSAT/NMSQT performance and are recognized for their exceptional academic promise.

2024 AP Scholar Recognition

Congratulations to the following students who have been honored as 2024 AP Scholars for their exemplary performance on Advanced Placement Exams:

AP Scholar Award
Bianca Appleby, Megan Cahill-Mallory, Daniella Cardenas-Valdez, Kathliyah Clement, Cameron Correa, Eknoor Dhillon, Ava DiNoto, Marium Farooqui, Caden Golubock, Sinthia Gonzalez Gallardo, Lilly Hanson, Jessica Heneghan, Jewel Heneghan, Jalen Henry, Hibraim Nyard Hernandez, Yicel Jimenez Ibarra, Brayden Larrus, Seth Laurent, Hsong-Tzi Leong, Riley Murrill, Nicholas Pfeil, Vi Pham, Elizabeth Richardson, Rocco Rodriguez, Sophia Saffarian, Gabriela Salas Aguilar, Aaron Saucedo, Keerthi Sriram, Stephanie Torres, Savanarit Tra, Angel Vargas

AP Scholar with Distinction
Thomas Guenet, Autumn Mungaray, Camila Romo, Sofia Ruiz-McGinty, Ines Van Crayelynghe, Elsie Decker

AP Scholar with Honor
Ella King, Carlo Perino, Marco Rivera

AP Capstone Diploma & Certificates

The AP Capstone Diploma is a prestigious program that includes two year-long courses—AP Seminar and AP Research—along with four additional AP Exams. Students who pass both courses and four exams receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Those who pass AP Seminar and AP Research receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.

We are proud to recognize the inaugural class of MHUSD students who earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate:

Kathliyah Clement, Jalen Henry, Autumn Mungaray, Alexander Murray, Stephanie Torres

Congratulations once again to all of these remarkable students. Your hard work, dedication, and excellence make the entire MHUSD community proud!

*not all students pictured

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Guillermo Ramos as the new principal of San Martin/Gwinn.

Mr. Ramos brings over 26 years of experience in education as both a teacher and a school leader. He began his career as a Bilingual Elementary Teacher in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, and later served as Principal at Hall District Elementary and John J. Montgomery Elementary Schools. For the past six years, Mr. Ramos has served as the Principal of South Valley Middle School, where he has led the district’s middle school Dual Immersion Program with great success.

Mr. Ramos is passionate about providing students with an education that is enriching, exciting, and filled with lifelong learning, much like the one he had growing up in Watsonville.

On a personal note, he shares his life with his wife, Esmeralda, a dedicated first-grade teacher, and their two daughters, Malia and Isabella.

Please join us in warmly welcoming Mr. Ramos to his new role.

Now Available: March 2025 Edition of "Your MHUSD Connection"

We are excited to share the latest edition of Your MHUSD Connection, our quarterly newsletter highlighting the incredible achievements, initiatives, and events happening throughout the Morgan Hill Unified School District.

In this issue, you’ll find stories that celebrate our vibrant school community — from academic accomplishments and athletic championships to engaging arts programs and hands-on science experiences. You'll also read about:

• Our new district farm project promoting sustainability and fresh, local food in school meals
• ACSA Region 8 recognitions honoring our outstanding MHUSD leaders
• Celebrations of Youth Art Month, Music in Our Schools Month, Read Across America, and César Chávez Day
• Student success stories in STEM, sports, leadership, and community service

We invite you to explore the full newsletter and see how MHUSD continues to inspire, support, and empower every student—every day.

📖 Read the full March 2025 newsletter here (attached below)
📺 Watch a special message from Superintendent Dr. Carmen García: https://youtu.be/0kHhjfBj_i4

March is a month full of celebration in MHUSD — from honoring the arts and music in our schools to promoting literacy and recognizing leaders like César Chávez. Join Superintendent Dr. Carmen García as she shares highlights and gratitude from across our district! 

Alex Aasen has been a dedicated member of the Morgan Hill community for 18 years, serving as a social studies teacher, coach, assistant principal, and principal at Martin Murphy Middle School and, most recently, San Martin Gwinn. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with students, families, and staff to foster strong, collaborative learning environments where all students can thrive.

Alex has also led key initiatives to improve school culture and student success, including Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and data-driven instruction. He is excited to bring his leadership experience and passion for education to the Morgan Hill Unified School District Human Resources Department.

Please join us in welcoming Alex to his new role!