Boys Tennis are Victorious Against Kaiser
Melissa Pantoja, Sports Editor
April 15, 2012
On Wednesday, Mar 28, the boys’ tennis team played against Kaiser High School. Singles Senior, Mario Martin, lost his first two sets. The first set was one game to six, and the second set was four games to six. However, he won his last set, six games to three. Sophomore, Andres Alvarez, lost... (more...)
Before You Relay for Life…
Melissa Pantoja, Spots editor
April 15, 2012
Once again, The American Cancer Society will be hosting the 24 hour annual fundraising event this year at Jurupa Valley High School from 9 a.m. of Saturday, April 28 until 9 a.m. of Sunday, April 29. The Relay for Life, as it is called, is a life-changing event in which whatever amount of money... (more...)
The First Sadie Hawkins Dance
Melissa Pantoja, Sports Editor
March 16, 2012
On Friday, March 2, at John’s Incredible Pizza in MorenoValley, Jurupa Valley High School had its first Sadie Hawkins’ Dance. The dance was from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sadie’s featured a full buffet, an arcade, rides, a prize section, a room for pictures, and a dance floor. The event was a... (more...)
What you need to know about Sadies
Melissa Pantoja, Sports Editor
March 1, 2012
On Friday, March 2, Jurupa Valley High School will have its first Sadie Hawkins dance from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the John’s Incredible Pizza Company inMoreno Valley. Tickets must be bought from the bookkeeper during lunch and after school. Students will not be able to purchase tickets at the... (more...)
Jags attend the Women in Sports Convention
Melissa Pantoja, Sports Editor
February 27, 2012
On Monday, Feb. 6, athletic director Mr. Mark Gard and six female students from Jurupa Valley High School attended the annual Women in Sports Convention (WISC), which was sponsored by the Citrus Belt Area Athletic Directors Association Conference in Woodcrest,California. The Women in Sports... (more...)
JUSD goes green
Melissa Pantoja, Sports Editor
January 24, 2012
The Jurupa Unified School Districtis making efforts to become more environmentally friendly, and wants the community to do so too. With the troubled economy, having an environmentally friendly school district means it is beneficial to the teachers and students. Saving energy saves money. Mr.... (more...)
Seniors are applying to college
Melissa Pantoja, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2011
Some students may have noticed the huge blue poster in the A building across from the Career Center. It is the poster that has colorful smiley faces and stars, each labeled with a Jurupa Valley High School student’s name and one or more colleges’ names. This “Wall of Fame” recognizes... (more...)
JVHS Winter Sports Preview
Melissa Pantoja, Staff Reporter
December 5, 2011
The Jurupa Valley High School had an amazing turnout with its fall sports. Now it’s time for JVHS winter sports to engage in the action. Here are the upcoming tournaments and games for the Winter Jag athletes. Girl’s Water Polo Coach: Jaclyn Elder The next varsity girl’s water polo game... (more...)
Red Ribbon Week: JUST SAY NO!
Melissa Pantoja, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2011
Jurupa Valley High School participated in Red Ribbon Week on Monday, Oct. 24 to Friday, Oct. 28. Red Ribbon Week is a week of recognizing the fight against drug usage. Many people show support by simply saying “No” whenever drugs are offered to them. Others wear red during this week to... (more...)
Students Shine in “Proof”
Melissa Pantoja, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2011
The Jurupa Valley High School Theatre Company performed David Auburn’s “Proof” for their Fall Show. Ms. Suzy McCarley directed the Theatre Company that performed at 6 p.m. on Oct 20, 21, and 24-28. This year, the play was performed by two separate casts: Cast A performed on Oct. 24-28,... (more...)
FFA Pumpkin Patch
Melissa Pantoja, Staff Reporter
October 25, 2011
The Jurupa Valley Chapter of the Future Farmers of America Organization hosted a pumpkin patch at the JVHS farm on Saturday, Oct. 22 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is time for Halloween and what is Halloween without any pumpkins? Agricultural teacher Mr. Brian Kantner encouraged people to... (more...)
Fall Play Preview
Melissa Pantoja, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2011
Jurupa Valley High School’s Theatre Company will perform its fall show, “Proof” written by David Auburn. Performances will take place on Thursday, Oct. 20 and Friday, Oct. 21, and Monday, Oct. 24 through Friday, Oct. 28. All performances will be at 6 p.m. The play will feature two different... (more...)
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Melissa Pantoja, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2011
We all have those teachers that explain the current assignment with a sort of excitement in their voice, trying to make the lecture more entertaining for their students. However, we may not all have that one kid in our class who is the one with the major attitude. Being in my junior year at... (more...)
2011 Homecoming Court
Melissa Pantoja, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2011
On Wednesday, September 21, 2011 the 2011 Homecoming Court was announced at lunch in the quad. Homecoming Court consists of five senior girls and five senior guys. The Homecoming King and Queen will announced at the Homecoming football game on Friday, September 30 at halftime. Immediately... (more...)
JVHS Dress Code
Melissa Pantoja, Staff Reporter
September 13, 2011
The dress code at Jurupa Valley High School is enforced every day from moment students walk onto campus until the last bell of the day. The district’s official dress code policy can be found in the student handbook on page 12. The first punishment given to a dress code violator is a warning.... (more...)
Back to School Night
Melissa Pantoja, Staff Reporter
August 26, 2011
JurupaValley High School’s 2011-2012 Back to School Night will be Aug 30 at 6:30 p.m.. This is a night when parents accompany their children to school and meet their teachers, see what JVHS has to offer and get an overall sense of school community. Teachers follow many different routines... (more...)