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The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield
The student news site of Pleasant Valley High School

Spartan Shield
“All Boys Aren’t Blue” has made headlines with schools across the nation attempting to ban the memoir.

Local parent joins the nation in challenging widely controversial memoir “All Boys Aren’t Blue”

Lauren Puthoff and Molly Rawat
May 16, 2022
Special Needs Aide Jodi Mitchell assists sophomore Trista Jacobs with her homework, as Mitchell discusses the inequities of special education staff pay.

More than a ‘helper’: The lack of support for Pleasant Valley aides

Allisa Pandit, Innovation Manager
April 13, 2022
Many challenged books are available in the school library for students to read.

Controversy or critical thinking: New policies on banning books brings up questions at PV

Parker Paulson, News Editor
March 5, 2022
Junior Kayla Ruge is engrossed in To Kill a Mockingbird: a story that combats societal issues.

Banned books: Depriving generations of empathy and knowledge

Shravani Inampudi, Copy Editor
February 14, 2022
PV students and teachers are thrilled for the upcoming early dismissals.

Early-out Fridays: The teachers’ perspective

Natalie Richmiller, Photo Manager
February 1, 2022
Students in Pleasant Valley’s Special Education Program have been provided incredible experiences as a result of the equality PV works to foster.

Understanding the roles of equity and equality in the classroom

Alyse Zuiderveen, Copy Editor
November 8, 2021
Katie Sulgrove (left) and Nehal Agrawal (right) are creating a practice video with Adobe Premiere to familiarize themselves with the software.

Educating the public: PV class enters national contest to spread awareness about the national CTE teacher shortage

Mukul Kulkarni, Copy Editor
October 18, 2021
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
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