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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

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A planner is used in order to keep track of events and assignments in a student’s life.

PV procrastination puts students on top

Kate Stewart, Copy Editor September 16, 2019

Pleasant Valley students experience the pressure from classes and extracurriculars daily; though many use organizations as a tool for success, others may be utilizing the surprising technique of procrastination.  Procrastination...

Low admission rates from the competitive colleges such as these is a driving factor is students’ decision to apply for college early using early decision or early action.

Applying early: what is the best option?

Grace Halupnik, Multi Media Manager September 16, 2019

Seniors who want to pursue post-secondary schooling in order to receive higher education must decide what course of action to take before application deadlines arise.  One course of action gaining...

Juniors Ani and Akash Pradeep wearing exclusive Nike sneakers

Shoe Resale: How PV students make money without a job

Darsh Balani, Business Manager September 10, 2019

While many high schoolers make money by working minimum wage jobs, some of them are able to make a lot of profit through sneaker resale, one of the fastest growing industries in past years, thanks to the...

The flags in the cafeteria displaying PV’s global community

PV via the world

Alyce Brown, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 9, 2019

At the start of the school year, many foreign students arrive at Pleasant Valley High School and prepare for a new experience in the country.  Two of them, juniors Charlotte Koehle and Alejandra Martinez-Ugalde,...

Clare Basala and her team at RYLA camp this summer

PV’s summer scholars

Maya Johnson, Feature Editor September 9, 2019

This past summer, many of PV’s upcoming seniors attended summer programs at universities around the country. Ranging from medical programs to leadership camps, Hannah Lederman, Clare Basala and Amulya...

Antom Dahm helps lead and educate Civil Air Patrol cadets at summer encampment

Pleasant Valley students pursue excellence in leadership and service with Civil Air Patrol

Maria Vaaler, Student Life Editor September 9, 2019

While many high school students are spending their time outside of school kicking a ball around or getting coffee with friends, two PV students are piloting planes and practicing military-style leadership...

The 2018-2019 Spartan Assembly celebrates their last meeting of the year.

PV’s student leaders plan for another successful year

Natalie Murphy, News editor May 20, 2019

The new 2019-2020 Spartan Assembly welcomed its new members for their first meeting on Tuesday, May 22 to begin discussion of the activities for the fall. The fall is full of numerous events put on...

Pleasant Valley seniors, (from left to right) Susan Anil, Natalie Murphy, and Lily Williams hold up the certificates presented to them at the Quad City Times Salute to Academics and Achievements.

PV seniors recognized at Salute to Academics and Achievements ceremony

Shreya Khurjekar, copy editor May 20, 2019

14 Pleasant Valley seniors were honored at the QC Times Salute to Academics and Achievements on Wednesday, May 15. Every year, the QC Times Newspaper hosts a Salute to Academics and Achievements ceremony....

Many members of the class of 2019 will be going to college in the fall for a new start.

What the future holds: Class of 2019 anticipates college in the fall

Jeremy Ramsey, Sports Editor May 20, 2019

With seniors taking their finals this week, it is time for a lot of goodbyes. Although it is the end of high school, it is not the end of formal education for many of them. Many soon to be graduates...

Madison Wells and Christine Lyon perform at the Outstanding Performance recital in Ames, Iowa. They are both seniors heavily involved in choir and will be hosting a senior recital together.

From graduation parties to recitals: how seniors celebrate

Annie Warner, Copy Editor May 20, 2019

For many seniors, one last undertaking looms towards the end of their final year in high school: planning a graduation party. For some, a senior recital in lieu of a graduation party provides a more enjoyable...

Rian OHanlon poses next to a Piper Archer II, the aircraft he plans to fly over the summer.

PV student spreads his wings

Rishab Verma, Photo manager May 20, 2019

As the school year’s end nears, many students are planning what their summer will hold. Whether it is travel, summer camps, or even a job, there are many popular options to choose from. One PV student,...

Nabeel Affarka and Darsh Balani celebrate Affarka’s win after Mr. PV.

After 3 years, Affarka is crowned Mr. PV

Varun Vedula, Feature Editor May 19, 2019

The annual Mr. PV competition, held in PV's theater on May 9th, had 8 contestants competing for the honor of being crowned "Mr. PV." This year, the effects of this competition went beyond someone gaining...

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