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

Why I didn’t report

Why I didn’t report

Christy Bishop, Staff Contributor October 1, 2018

In response to the movements over the recent years concerning sexual assault, a new hashtag has been gathering momentum on social media. #WhyIDidntReport is focused on victims of sexual assault, which...

Halloween costumes & DIYs for 2018

Ashlee Kwak, Social Media Manager October 1, 2018

The store walls are lined with costumes and candy corn, and everyone is buzzing about this year’s latest costume trends.These are all sure signs, it’s almost the best time of the year. It’s never...

Homecoming in the Quad Cities: School by school

Homecoming in the Quad Cities: School by school

Daniela Rybarczyk, Copy Editor September 30, 2018

One of the most common social gatherings high schoolers attend is a school dance. Homecoming is the first dance of the school year. Many of the local high schools have a homecoming dance, but there are...

The benefits of dual credit classes

The benefits of dual credit classes

Danielle Nauman, News Editor September 27, 2018

Pleasant Valley High School is very lucky to have a partnership with Scott Community College that allows them to offer dual credit classes to students. These dual credit classes count as both high school...

Chapter 42: Lilly Parker

Chapter 42: Lilly Parker

Gibson Yost, Editor in Chief September 27, 2018
Meet Pleasant Valley senior, Lilly Parker.
Rise of resale

Rise of resale

Joel Kachappilly, Staff Contributor September 27, 2018

Copped or dropped? That is the question that many high schoolers are thinking about all the time. Whether it is for a pair of new Yeezys or for a Supreme tee, students are constantly thinking about the...

5 Ways to Stay Healthy this Fall

5 Ways to Stay Healthy this Fall

Sujay Marisetty, Copy Editor September 25, 2018

Fall is the time for Halloween, apple picking, and the lovely flu. Don’t let getting sick stop you from enjoying those pumpkin spice lattes by following these 5 suggestions. Take the Flu Shot! This...

The astronomy club at Pleasant Valley

Maya McClain, Photo Manager September 25, 2018

Pleasant Valley offers many different clubs and organizations ranging from Art Club to Spartan Assembly. One of the forty clubs PV has to offer is Astronomy Club. The club’s main goal is to “strive...

Chapter 41: Logan Collier

Chapter 41: Logan Collier

Laurin Baker, Editor-In-Chief September 24, 2018
Meet Pleasant Valley junior, Logan Collier.

Kickstarting the day the wrong way

Katie Bullock, Photo Manager September 24, 2018

The ‘student grind’ is a constant battle between sleep deprivation and not getting enough done. For many students, a cup of coffee can be the difference between a successful day and an unsuccessful...

Busy students can create productive outcomes

Busy students can create productive outcomes

Azariah Courtney, Feature Editor September 24, 2018

Students at Pleasant Valley High School are constantly busy with sports, clubs, jobs, rigorous schoolwork, and more. Yet, Pleasant Valley is still one of the most highly acclaimed schools in the state...

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