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A firefighter checks a victim during the "Every 15 Minutes" simulation on Thursday, March 20 at La Mirada High School
(Photo by El Toro Staff)

Every 15 Minutes Program Returned to La Mirada High School

Jaden Markland, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2025

For the first time in almost a decade, La Mirada High presented a program made to raise awareness on how dangerous driving under the influence can be. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...

January Matadores of the Month

January Matadores of the Month

El Toro Staff February 28, 2025

9th Grade - January Matador of the Month Name: Rachel Kim Grade: 9th Clubs/Sports/Organizations: Girls Golf Team Favorite Class: Language Arts Favorite Teacher: Mrs. White and Mr. Jones Hobbies:...

Student from left to right are Joey Mora,  Mercury Gonzalez, Charlotte Tarango, Julianne Souza and Maria Varquez
Missing from the picture are Brandon Suzuki, Gabriel White and Danna Herrera Rodriguez

Academic Decathlon Earns Gold Medals at San Gabriel High School

El Toro Staff February 26, 2025

The Academic Decathlon is a nationwide program where students compete in ten academic subjects.  The team prepares every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30am-8:25am.   At the most recent competition, the...

MOVIE REVIEW: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a Step in the Right Direction

MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is a Step in the Right Direction

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World, is the latest installment of the movie from the beloved Marvel studios. It is a new era for Captain America, as Anthony Mackie who plays Sam Wilison takes over the helm...

January Athletes of the Month

January Athletes of the Month

El Toro Staff February 25, 2025

Senior Emily Gonzalez, #34, was selected as the Athlete of the Month for January. She plays on the Varsity Basketball team as the Center and has been playing since the third grade. Her favorite...

Students Perform in 2025 Rose Parade as a Part of 605 All Star Band

Students Perform in 2025 Rose Parade as a Part of 605 All Star Band

El Toro Staff January 29, 2025

La Mirada High School joined other high schools in the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School district as well as high schools from ABC Unified to form the 605 All Star Marching Band and Color Guard at the 2025...

Credit Crunch Day Ensures Students Take Ownership of Credits

Credit Crunch Day Ensures Students Take Ownership of Credits

Samuel Ascencio, Staff Writer January 25, 2025

La Mirada High School recently had its yearly Credit Crunch Day, a special event designed to emphasize academic progress and accountability among students. On this day, the school had a modified schedule...

The 20/20 Initiative resulted in every high school student having a chrome book for their four years.

Is the Digital Age Something that Belongs in the Classroom?

Jayden Iep, Staff Writer January 25, 2025

Schools in 2025 are significantly different from the educational system back in the early 2000s. Not in just educational standards but in how we learn in of itself. Before we would use textbooks and notebooks,...

December Matadores of the Month

December Matadores of the Month

El Toro Staff January 23, 2025

9th Grade - December Matador of the Month Name: Conor Samms Grade: 9th Clubs/Sports/Organizations: Boy Scouts - Life Scout Favorite Class: Physics and Spanish Hobbies: Watching movies Career...

La Mirada High School recognized with the The College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award

La Mirada High School recognized with the The College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award

January 21, 2025

La Mirada High School recognized with the The College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award This category recognizes schools that are closing the gender gap and engaging more female students...

November Matadores of the Month

November Matadores of the Month

El Toro Staff January 15, 2025

9th Grade - November Matador of the Month Name: Owen Mikkleson Grade: 9th Favorite Class: Spanish and Engineering Hobbies: Video games, working with electronics, reading Career Aspiration:...

Game Day Team

Cheer Team Starts Off Competition Season at USA Regionals

Samantha Torres, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

Cheerleaders, the sport that supports and cheers on all other sports. They bring the hype and energy to get our Matador athletes to pump them up for their games. However, as winter begins our lady mats...

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