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…
The Benefits of Blue Light Glasses
By Foster Keebaugh In an era dominated by digital screens, concerns about the potential harm caused by prolonged exposure to blue light have skyrocketed. Blue light is a wavelength emitted by electronic devices connected to many health concerns such…
The PVHS Academy of Future Educators Introduces Robot Babies
BY: Nate Wicker Students around Ponte Vedra High School may have noticed certain students over the past few weeks carrying around robotic babies. These automated tots are utilized by the PVHS Academy of Future Educators for the purpose of teaching…
PVHS Introduces New Required Financial Literacy Course
By Ryder Navarra In March of 2022, Florida Govenor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1054, also known as the “Dorothy L. Hukill Financial Literacy Act”, which will require students who enter high school in the 2023-2024 school year to…
Dune Restoration Project Set to Begin
By Jackson Gianchetta As Ponte Vedra High School students trek out to the area’s many local beaches, they may notice something different along the coastline this fall. Following the tumultuous North Florida hurricane season, St. Johns County has embarked on…
School Elevator Breaks Down for the Second Time This Year
By Amelia Rogers-Neubarth The 2023-2024 school year has just reached the second quarter at Ponte Vedra High School. During the first quarter alone the school elevator has already broken twice. This causes issues for a number of students trying…
With New Fence Around PVHS Track, Seniors Hope to Spark a New Tradition
By Ryder Navarra The newly added fence to Ponte Vedra High School’s track has sparked some discussion among students and alumni. The newly added fence that goes along with the various other renovations and constructions around the school, such as…