This March, Pleasant Valley’s Spartan Assembly is facilitating their first diaper and hygiene drive to help those in need. The need for diapers is often overlooked in the US, and the drive aims to...
Many students feel the halls are frequently a chaotic place, making getting from one place to another unnecessarily difficult.
Although the hallways have been an issue in the past, recently, many...
Starting this school year, PVHS’ A Positive Place Club and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) partnered together to bring feminine hygiene products into girls’ restrooms.
The...
It is no secret that adolescence is a time of social turmoil, anxiety and insecurity. However, current generations are suffering more than typical due to the shared experience of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
This week, Mar. 3-7, Amnesty Club will be engaging in school-wide awareness campaigns for the National Week of Student Action (NWSA). This year’s focus is on advocating for human rights amid mass deportations...
In high school, “mental health days” are days a student misses to prioritize their mental and emotional well-being. Are these days a new phenomenon or have people just become more open about their...
PV Model United Nations (MUN) club offers students a plethora of opportunities that propel members to success in their future endeavors.
Many of the skills learned or enhanced through Model UN are...
PV student involvement in dual enrollment classes has drastically increased this school year. Many of these courses are online, which has sparked concerns about the validity and value of online learning...
Students and teachers alike have long complained about school lunches. For years, PV food has remained unchanged without much consideration.
This school year, on Dec. 6, 2024, the administration unexpectedly...
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...
