The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield

Students standing on Pleasant Valley’s football field participating in the National School Walkout on April 20, 2018.

One year later they are still marching for their lives

Hannah Lederman, Multimedia Manager February 19, 2019

February 14th marked the one year anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. This attack took the lives of 14 students, while injuring many more. After this...

Last year scholarship recipients presented on wall in lunch room

PVEF scholarships attempt to reduce student debt

Abby Riley, Sports Section Editor February 13, 2019

With the deadline of the PV Educational Foundation scholarship just around the corner, Pleasant Valley seniors race to find ways to pay for college. In the past decade there has been a drastic rise...

PV Junior Margaret Huang wearing traditional Chinese clothing and holding a red envelope on Lunar New Year.

Bringing in the Lunar New Year with an ‘oink’

Nathan Wong, Opinion Editor February 12, 2019

Tuesday, February 5 was the Lunar New Year. The holiday, widely celebrated by East Asian countries and cultures, serves as a day devoted to family, food, and increasing one’s fortune. The Chinese...

Pleasant Valleys Overwatch team after placing second in the January, 2019 tournament. Pictured (left to right): Ryan Anderson, Max Broussalian, Gavin Smith, Thomas Anderson, Brenner Stickney, and Kameron Lee (Bottom).

Club Spotlight: Pleasant Valley’s Esports Teams

Odin McDonald, Photo Manager February 10, 2019

This year the Pleasant Valley High School Esports team made its debut, not only to students, but to other schools in the Quad Cities. Esports, team multiplayer video games played competitively online,...

Here, PV students complete homework and participate in musical extracurriculars.

What’s Changed in Why High Schoolers Work?

Annie Warner, Copy Editor February 6, 2019

As kids begin to enter high school, they know the hunt for a job will soon be on. However, why is this often a priority in the life of a teenager, and how has it changed over the years? The opportunity...

The hallway of PVHS proudly displays the memories of students who have studied abroad.

Leaving Iowa behind: PV students embrace the opportunity to travel abroad

Lilly Parker, Copy Editor February 5, 2019

Opportunities seem endless in the hallways of Pleasant Valley High School, but those who have studied abroad say one of the most fascinating and unique opportunities available to PV students are school...

Senior sujay marisetty was one student chosen to be a representative from PV at Rotary Club meetings

Club Spotlight:Rotary Club

Joel Kachappilly, Staff Contributor January 8, 2019

The Iowa Quad-Cities chapter of the Rotary Club chooses two students from every high school in its district every month to take part in their Student of the Month program. However, while being selected...

The Spartan Assembly executive team (from left) Senior Susan Anil, Senior Angela Pandit, Senior Lily Williams, Senior Natalie Murphy, and Junior Aabha Joshi pose together after a Student Council conference. Their hard work and dedication can be seen throughout the community all year round

An inside look on the leaders of Spartan Assembly

Divya Vashisht, Opinion Editor January 8, 2019

Spartan Assembly is led by a group of strong, dedicated leaders who work together to not only  advance our school, but the whole community. Seniors Angela Pandit, Lily Williams, Susan Anil, Natalie Murphy...

Seniors Noah Vance, Shayan Pasha, Cecilie Schieffer, and Varun Vedula cram for upcoming tests at a local favorite, Dunn Brothers

Working hard or hardly working?

Katie Bullock, Photo Manager January 3, 2019

As students get older and become more independent, study groups become a more popular way for students to get homework done while hanging out with friends. Unfortunately, friends can easily be a cause...

As the winter weather is upon us, students can find many opportunities to help their community.

Winter time volunteering for PV students

Joel Kachappilly, Staff Contributor January 3, 2019

There are many reasons to be excited when winter rolls around. People look forward to setting new goals for themselves and having a great new year. However, there’s one more reason to be excited this...

Seniors Will Mercer and Katie Bullock pose in their festive sweaters before heading off for winter break

Spartans head to winter break

Susan Anil, Business Manager December 22, 2018

Although there is no snow on the ground, the Spartans are have officially started their winter break. This means different things for different people. While some will celebrate various religious holidays...

A collection of helping hands form a heart, symbolic of the giving spirit

‘Tis the season of giving

Sujay Marisetty, Copy Editor December 22, 2018

With the school week wrapping up, many students and teachers are excited for winter break. While winter break should be a time for relaxation and family, taking a moment to give back to the community is...

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