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
American Girl dolls from 2014 featuring two custom dolls.

How doll companies are teaching young girls the importance of diversity

Isa Burkhart, News Editor
October 11, 2021
The “Worth the Wait” curriculum is the basis for an abstinence-based sex education for all students to be taught at PV and has been for years.

The lack of quality sexual health education and its adverse effects

Josie Olderog, Feature Editor
September 28, 2021
Signed into law on June 8, 2021, Iowa House File 802 will affect classroom discussion surrounding identity and discrimination in public schools in Iowa.

Iowa House File 802 and the future of classroom discussion

Jayne Abraham, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2021
Janene Murphy works at her computer to create a bingo game, which can involve both her in person and online students.

Teacher appreciation week: How students are showing their love for the staff

Beth Mooy, Infographic Manager
May 7, 2021

Powers of Art: The importance of an art education

Addi Steele and Grace Pender
January 12, 2021
Culture over Coffee: a podcast where we discuss any and everything related to pop culture. Brought to you by the staff.

Culture Over Coffee, Episode #1: Choosing your next step, what should be considered?

Maddy Licea and Karleigh Nading
April 28, 2020
The University of Arizona announces it will have online orientation and visits that will take place in May and June through an email sent to incoming students.

Colleges make the jump to the virtual world

Ellie Scranton, Student Life Editor
April 20, 2020
Vittoria Ripamonti walks through a nearly empty airport on her way home due to the Coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Far from home

Regan Denny, PV Only Editor
April 20, 2020
Although online learning is not required by PV, using sources such as Khan Academy may be useful.

How PV plans to manage the remainder of the school year

Carly Lundry and Grace Halupnik
March 22, 2020
A poster found in science and health classrooms. The need for updated material is exponential.

Sex Education- outdated and full of denial

Maddy Licea, Editor in Chief
February 21, 2020
William Deresiewicz’s Excellent Sheep displayed.

REVIEW: Surfacing the flaws of modern education in ‘Excellent Sheep’

Carly Lundry, Editor in Chief
February 18, 2020
Olivia Marchiori, early graduating senior attending The University of Iowa in the Fall.

Seniors take the unbeaten path to graduation

Blake Sherman, Photo Manager
February 11, 2020
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