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Out of the Flames: PV Art Department Recovers After Fire

Out of the Flames: PV Art Department Recovers After Fire

Lahtika Moody and Kaitlyn Yang October 10, 2025

At approximately 4:20 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, a fire broke out in the D building at Pleasant Valley High School, the heart of the school’s art department. Although the structure itself survived,...

Person on the Street: Witch Way Do You Celebrate?

Emily Clark and Mia Ellen October 10, 2025

Halloween may have started with bonfires and ghost stories centuries ago, but today, it’s all about costumes, candy, and creativity. At our school, students put their own twist on the spooky season —...

Mrs. Gonzalez standing outside her math room with its amazing poster

Pleasant Valley Welcomes Mrs. Gonzalez

Jude Sabelman and Adelina Fuentes October 10, 2025

The Viking Family is constantly growing and changing through the years, and the staff who work hard for our education are always happy to welcome a new member to our school. This year Pleasant Valley welcomes...

A Prom night raging away.

A Night Danced Away

Alexis Oliver, editor-in-chief May 10, 2025

Every year, Prom is the dance many upperclassmen look forward to for months before the theme is even announced. With the longest presale line Prom has had in years, it’s clear everyone was excited for...

The boys volleyball team celebrates a point together.

Boys Volleyball Returns to Campus

Lahtika “Rose” Moody, Staff Writer May 10, 2025

The 2024-25 school year marks the first time in nearly a decade that Pleasant Valley High school has had a boys volleyball team on campus. Seven years ago, the team dwindled into inactivity due to a lack...

A crowd mills about on W. 4th St. downtown during the Thursday Night Market.

Thursday Night Market Brings a Community Together

Lahtika “Rose” Moody, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

The 2025 Thursday Night Market is set to return to Chico in April, promising exciting weekly evenings filled with local vendors, delicious food, and live entertainment up until late September. This beloved...

PV Talent Comes to Surface in Little Mermaid Production

PV Talent Comes to Surface in Little Mermaid Production

Alexis Oliver and Zachary Oliver April 10, 2025

Every year, the Pleasant Valley theater department coordinates to put together two shows: a play in the fall and a musical performance in the spring. This year, PV’s Spring Musical was chosen to be The...

The international teachers pose with Mrs. Besnard for a photo.

How Diversity Can Build a Better Campus

Lahtika “Rose” Moody, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

The 20th of February brought the beginning of an event that Pleasant Valley High School is very fortunate to host; the Fulbright International Teachers visit. For over a decade, teachers from all over...

Freedom to Dance: A Deep Dive on Censorship Fears and TikTok

Alexis Oliver, editor-in-chief March 10, 2025

  "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now. A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can't use TikTok for now.  We are fortunate that President Trump...

Pleasant Valley's Favorite Preview

Pleasant Valley’s Favorite Preview

Zachary Oliver, Editor December 10, 2024

November 24th was the Christmas Preview in Downtown Chico from 4-8 PM. The streets were packed and full of people from all around Butte County, including some of Pleasant Valley High School’s teachers...

Dear Destiny, How Can I Hold On Until Finals?

Dear Destiny December 10, 2024

Dear Destiny,  Since the end of this semester is coming up and we have two breaks so close together, how should I manage my time and find motivation to continue doing my work? Busy Bee    Dear...

American flag hung outside PVHS.

A Torn Pleasant Valley, and Coming Together After an Election

Alexis Oliver, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2024

On November 5th, the people of the United States voted on who they believed would be best fit as the 47th president of the country. Between the two candidates with the largest backing, Republican nominee...

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