On Nov. 26, Nasa’s InSight spacecraft touched down on the surface of Mars. This made yet another huge advancement in the field of astronomy and space exploration. NASA has successfully managed to land...
There were many new additions and extensions made to the school in the past year, one of which is the new gym and fitness room. The new gym is in the lower level of the school and the new cardio room is...
Angela Pandit, Social Media Manager
• December 6, 2018
On Nov. 25, US Border Patrol used tear gas and rubber bullets against hundreds of Central American migrants who were making their way to the border fence in Tijuana, Mexico. The migrant caravan started...
Abbey Hancock, Student Life Editor
• December 4, 2018
On Nov. 25, a long and heavy snow storm hit all parts of the United States. This storm delayed 8,000 flights and cancelled nearly 3,000 flights nationwide and caused an immeasurable amount of deaths due...
Caroline Carlson, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• December 4, 2018
The majority of students at Pleasant Valley all use and have Apple product phones and computers. Not a lot of students use many Androids/Samsung products anymore, but for some, it might change due to the...
Noah Streeter, News section editor
• December 4, 2018
Whether it was sleeping in, catching up on homework, or hanging out with friends, students enjoyed the first snow day of the year on Nov 26.
For many, the first snow day comes as a sign of hope for...
As a result of the Great Recession, significantly fewer trees were planted in 2008 through 2010. Trees take eight to ten years to reach full height, so the effects of the small crops are just hitting the...
Spartan Assembly worked with the Mississippi Valley Blood Center to host a blood drive on Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 11:30-1:30 in the main gym, right after students were let out for the early out.
To...
Hope Sickels, Staff Contributor
• November 30, 2018
With the new addition to the high school came a new parking lot. The “A” lot has now opened and is available for juniors, seniors and teachers. The row closest to the building is reserved for teachers...
Hope Sickels, Staff Contributor
• November 30, 2018
Sunday evening a snowstorm hit the Quad Cities, and for the first time in four years, Pleasant Valley school district called for a snow day Monday. The seniors at the high school got to enjoy their first...
Policies regarding sexual misconduct at education facilities around the country are at risk of being changed by US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.
DeVos’s proposals could have both...
John Mendelin, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• November 25, 2018
Incumbent governor Kim Reynolds (R) was elected back into office by Iowa voters during the 2018 midterm cycle. In the wake of the election, Iowa public schools and their teachers are looking for answers...
