Changes in the Department of Education
By Hunter Alba In a historic and controversial move President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the United States Department of Education, shifting the authority over education policy and funding to the states. This decision follows months…
Florida’s House Bill 3 Restricts Social Media Access for Minors
By Ryder Navarra Florida’s House Bill 3, signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis, introduces strict regulations on social media usage for minors. The law bans children under 14 from having social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14-…
Ponte Vedra Ocean of Sound Wins the Bronze Medal at FFCC Outdoor Championships
By: Aden Seelbinder On Nov. 9th The Ponte Vedra Ocean of Sound traveled to West Orange High School for the first FFCC Outdoor Championship, and came back to Ponte Vedra High School with a bronze medal. In preliminary contest The…
Ponte Vedra Ocean of Sound Crowned Grand Champion at Ocala Marching Band Festival
By Aden Seelbinder On Oct. 19 the Ponte Vedra Ocean of Sound was named Grand Champion out of 1A, 2A, and 3A at the Ocala Marching Festival. 16 high school bands were in the 1A, 2A, and 3A divisions combined…
New Voters Share Top Concerns for the 2024 Presidential Election
By Max Sheikh With the 2024 presidential election just around the corner, many high school seniors and recent graduates will vote for the first time. Younger voters are now considering what matters most to them this year and what kind…
The 2024 Election and it’s Historic Records So Far
By Philip Berkwit The 2024 election cycle has been a spectacle for America. From gunshots to dropouts, the election has been a wildly historic time for the country. On the republican side of the election, Donald Trump has become the…
Get to Know The Florida Ballot Initiatives
By Aspen McAdoo and Koa Davidson When it comes time to vote this November, many Florida voters are only focused on one thing; the presidential election. While that is extremely important, voters tend to forget to research other votes…
Schools are Missing Valuable Life Skills
By Amelia Rogers-Neubarth All students go to school for roughly six hours a day. A key component of life skills is missing within the educational tools taught daily at school. These life skills, become very influential later on. For…
Florida High Schools to Introduce NIL Deals
By Max Sheikh In a significant decision, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has agreed on an amendment allowing high school athletes to profit from their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, making Florida the 36th state in the…
District Budget Cuts Impact PVHS Programs
By Ben Black In mid-February of 2024, Ponte Vedra High School (PVHS) students in the midst of class registration for next year were met with unexpected and alarming news: the school’s Latin and Chinese programs, long staples of the PVHS…