Principal: Rebecca Smith

Message from the Principal:

"Monte Vista High School is proud to inform the school community about our educational programs, accomplishments, and the areas we are striving to improve for all students. At Monte Vista, we believe that parents, students, and staff are partners in education. Working together we can ensure an educational program of excellence."

Education:

  • BA, History, California State University at Chico
  • MS, School Administration & Supervision, California State University at Hayward


  • Awards:

  • Finalist, Outstanding Principal Award: 2003 - Holy Names College
  • President: 2003-2004 - East Bay Athletic League
  • North Coast Section/CIF Board of Managers: 2002-2004
  • Administrator of the Year: 1999 - San Ramon Valley Unified School District
  • President: 1998-1999 - East Bay Athletic League
  • Outstanding Administrator: 1989 - Phi Delta Kappa
  • Outstanding Administrator: 1999 - Association of California School Administrators


  • Role at Monte Vista:
    1981 Mrs. Smith assumes all Vice Principal roles at Monte Vista, under the leadership of former Principal Grundhoffer.
    Jan. 1996 Mrs. Rebecca Smith takes on the role of Interim Principal of Monte Vista after Principal Gianinni resigns.
    May 16, 1996 Mrs. Smith is appointed Principal of Monte Vista High School.