High school is a pivotal period in a student's life, marked by academic challenges and personal growth. While there are many factors that influence a student's performance, one that stands out is the expectations...
Goals can bring direction and meaning to many people’s lives. They can motivate people to get where they aspire to be in life and can provide clarity on their path to success.
People always have aspirations...
Extracurriculars have become an integral part of the high school experience. With Pleasant Valley's nearly 50 clubs, students are given a variety of opportunities to become involved, continue learning...
The sound of Pleasant Valley had a different tone in this year’s senior marching band performance. Steady rain during the Spartans last regular season home game of the year meant no instruments, no costumes...
Hunger Drive Season is in full swing again this fall in the Quad Cities, and high schools in the area are giving their all to make this year's Hunger Drive more successful than ever.
The Riverbend Food...
During the COVID pandemic, the College Board had to administer AP exams digitally, as they couldn’t risk the spread of the virus among people at schools and proctoring centers.
The College Board...
With the expanding prevalence of online shopping and digital payment methods, it has become ever so easy for teens to overspend.
On average, teens in America are spending $2,316 per year, with the majority...
A 529 Plan is a state-certified investment portfolio that allows beneficiaries to invest money into a plan that allows people to access and utilize tax-free funds to pay for qualified education expenses....
Pleasant Valley’s chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) held its first meeting of the school year on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Led by sophomore president Sophia Friebel and advised by history teacher Rusty VanWetzinga,...
With the world is a place of many problems, students and Gen Z individuals feel as if they should be able to do more to combat crises happening locally, nationally, and even internationally.
“I...
CornCon is an annual cybersecurity conference held at the Davenport River Center. On October 9th, around 100 high school students from around the Quad City area, including 22 from PV, attended the event.
The...
