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…
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…
Academic Competition Causes Increasing Stress in Students
By Aspen McAdoo Recently, academics have become much more stressful and there has been more emphasis put on college. Students are loading up their schedules with honors and AP classes so they can make sure they are top in their…
The United States Teacher Shortage Dilemma
By Amelia McDonough According to a survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Education as of June 2022, 88 percent of public schools reported that teacher and staff burnout is a major concern for them. Survey data also reports…
CSA’s and What They Mean
By Olivia Richie Common Summative Assessments (CSA) started on the state level, these essentially are smaller tests used to test students on topics throughout the year. Instead of one huge test like midterms they are smaller tests given each quarter….
PVHS Increases Security Measures for New School Year
By Elijah Maule This year at Ponte Vedra High School, there has been an increase in security. Gates that were open last year are being closed. Doors to enter and exit the building are being watched more. Hallways during lunch…
The Senior College Application Experience
By Olivia Richie Senior year of high school is a very bittersweet experience for many, as it includes having to say goodbye to friends. However, saying hello to their future can be very stressful and exciting. As students are…
SAT Gone Digital
By Makena Bull Around two million students throughout the world annually sign up to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This assessment has been used as the main asset for students to get into college in the United States. As…
An Introduction to Greek Life
By Evan Fleischer The transition from high school to college is often one of confusion and loneliness, prompting students to look for a new sense of belonging. In which case, the often-infamous concept of American Greek life enters the…
Crowd Favorite March Madness Tournament Ends with a Bang
The annual, school-wide “March Madness” basketball tournament came to an end last Friday, after a thrilling championship game. The reigning fourth period team faced off against an equally impressive wildcard team, taking home the win in an incredibly close game.