35 states in the US now require a personal finance class to graduate high school. Iowa is part of the minority that does not obligate the class to graduate.
A personal finance class typically lasts...
Pleasant Valley High School offers a Lifeguarding class where students have the opportunity to become certified lifeguards. Open to all students who pass a swimming test, the course helps them gain lifesaving...
Upon the commencement of the second semester for the 2024-2025 school year, many Pleasant Valley students found themselves with a packed schedule due to school board and district requirements.
The...
As the new semester begins, students are finding it increasingly difficult to use the Spartan Commons, such as during study halls. The commons is meant to act as a gathering place for students so they...
As Pleasant Valley continues to run on a 7-class schedule, other schools in the area, primarily Davenport schools, shift from block schedules to join Pleasant Valley in a 7-class day, attempting to cut...
Lunchtime is often one of the most anticipated times of the day allowing students to relax and spend time with friends. However, many students at Pleasant Valley may frequently find that this time they...
School is meant to be a place of safety where students can learn in a comfortable environment. As of recently, their safety may be threatened by the simple action of almost every student, bringing their...
Tutoring is becoming increasingly prevalent as a popular side hustle for students seeking to earn money while improving their academic skills. This flexible job allows tutors to work independently and...
Endocrine disruptors are chemical compounds that interfere with the functioning of the endocrine system. They have been known to be linked with developmental abnormalities, increasing the risk of various...
Clare Tinsman, Student Life Editor
• January 14, 2025
Social media has existed for nearly 30 years. What began as an innovative branch of technology, communication and connection has now become a booming industry with over five billion users.
These platforms...
Iowa high school students returned to school after an extensive winter break, facing a mountain of assignments, tests and finals, as schools are required to finish out the first semester after the mid-year...
Michelle Obama worked with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to create the Healthy, Hungry-Free Kids Act in 2010. This act funded free lunch programs and also set a new nutrition standard...
