• If you are attending Cabrillo in the fall, don't forget to sign up for Seahawk Day. Deadline to sign up is April 16th. See Amy Paul with questions.

• If you are in need of community service sign up to volunteer at the QYLA leadership awards on May 11th but going to qyla.org/volunteer and filling out the Google form. Hope to see you there!

• Attention students in need of community service contact Mr. L or Ms. Fleisch for more information on how you can earn hours volunteering for the 3rd annual Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 4th.

• Need community service hours? She Is Beautiful race is Saturday, May 11th. Go to the school website to sign up or see Amy Paul.

• Blood Drive Sign Ups are happening every day at break! Make sure to sign up if you are 16 years old or older.

• Seniors - If you want to participate in Mr. SVHS on May 10th and possibly win $150 then come to the meeting at break on Monday 4/15.

• If you are taking IB Exams this spring, there is a required informational meeting at the beginning of lunch on Thursday in the Student Union. All examing students must attend.

• Are you planning to take a class at Cabrillo College in the summer or fall semester? We'll be hosting a Dual Enrollment Presentation on Tuesday, April 16th during Tutorial in room C509! A counselor from Cabrillo will review the process for applying and registering for classes, dates and deadlines, classes to take, and answer all your questions. Don't miss it!

• SVHS is hosting a prom dress and suit collection giveaway on Thursday, April 18th after school and Friday, April 19th at lunch in the Student Union. If you are in need of free formal wear for prom, head over to the Student Union at those times.

• Cabrillo bound seniors- the deadline to sign up for Seahawk Day has been extended to this Thursday, April 18th. See Amy Paul with any questions.

• Juniors and seniors! Send in videos or pictures of your prom-posals to the svhs.asb instagram account for a chance to win 2 free prom tickets!

• Thursday at lunch we will have our Career Lunch with the topic "Social Work" in room C509. Pizza will be served.

• Prom tickets on sale now through Friday April 26th. Tickets are $150 with ASB seal and $160 without ASB seal. To buy your ticket you must be clear of all library debt. If you are bringing a guest, you must have completed permission slip before you can buy their ticket. Note there will be no ticket sales at lunch on Friday April 19th. Prom is Saturday, May 4th at the Monterey Marriot buses load @SVHS @ 4pm.

• CSU Monterey Bay will be here on Tuesday to talk to Juniors and Seniors. 10am for Seniors and 10:30 for Juniors in the College and Career Center.

• Men's and Women's prom formal attire drive is going on now through April 10th. Bring in the past formal wear to donate and help students in need and to reduce/reuse attire. Drop off donated formal wear in the front office with Leslie or Leigh. Thank you.

• Blood Drive Sign Ups are happening every day at break! Make sure to sign up if you are 16 years old or older.

• The spring musical, The Addams Family, opens on Friday, April 12th and runs until April 27th! Tickets are $15 for students and $18 general and can be purchased online on the SVHS homepage. This show will be performed at the new SV Performing Arts Center down by the library. Don't miss this awesome show.

• Prom tickets go on sale next Monday, April 15th and end on Friday April 26th. Ticket prices are $150 with ASB seal and $160 without. To buy your ticket you must be clear of all library debt. If you are bringing a guest you must have a completed permission slip before you can buy their ticket. Prom is Saturday, May 4th at the Monterey Marriot, bus loads @ SVHS at 4pm.

• Both SLV and SVHS are hosting a prom dress and suit collection giveaway on Friday, April 12th from 3:30pm -6:30pm at SLV HS if you are in need of free formal wear for prom head over to SLV on Friday April 12th.

• Attention students in need of community service contact Mr. L or Ms. Fleisch for more information on how you can earn hours volunteering for the 3rd annual Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 4th.

• Seniors if you are interested in submitting a speech for your graduation ceremony they are due to Ms. Nedney by this Friday, April 12th. You can email them to her or drop them off in the office or room 302.

• Seniors - If you want to participate in Mr. SVHS on May 10th and possibly win $150 then come to the meeting at break on Monday 4/15.

• All junior and senior IB students meet at the rainbow stairs today at lunch (4/9) for yearbook photos.

• Juniors and seniors there is a mandatory Powder Puff meeting this Friday 4/12 at break in Ms. Nedney's room. If you want to play or coach, you must attend. Room 302 break.

• All ASB Club presidents contact Mr. Filippini with your roster. If you fail to provide a roster, your club will not be featured in the yearbook.

• Seniors- Lynn Beebe Scholarship deadline is tomorrow. Make sure you apply!

• If you are attending Cabrillo in the fall, don't forget to sign up for Seahawk Day. Deadline to sign up is April 16th. See Amy Paul with questions.

• Are you planning to take a class at Cabrillo College in the summer or fall semester? We'll be hosting a Dual Enrollment Presentation on Tuesday, April 16th during Tutorial in room C509! A counselor from Cabrillo will review the process for applying and registering for classes, dates and deadlines, classes to take, and answer all your questions. Don't miss it!

• If you are in need of community service, sign up to volunteer at the Queer Youth Leadership Awards on May 11th by going to qyla.org/volunteer and filling out the Google Form. Hope to see you there!

• Need community service hours? She Is Beautiful race is Saturday, May 11th. Go to the school website to sign up or see Amy Paul.

• Happy first day of environmental week! Today is zero waste day. Did you know that the average person produces in the US 4.9 pounds of trash per day as of 2018. That is a ton of waste. So, let's keep our campus clean today. Stop by the table at lunch to participate in a campus clean up. Also, don't forget to wear blue tomorrow for clean water day.

• Green Team meeting at lunch on Wednesday in room C302. See you there.

• Attention Seniors. The final date to purchase Studio '24 Grad Night Tickets is March 29th. Limited number of spots available. Link to forms and payment info can be found on the Senior Google Classroom or the SVHS website. 

• Whitings Food on the Boardwalk is hiring now for weekends, spring break and summer. Apply at Whitingsfoods.com. Come see the job board in the College and Career Center for more information.

• This Saturday from 8-10 is a campus clean up day! Show up to get some community service.

• On Wednesday, March 27th, the SVHS front office will be closing at 2:30 pm so that our office staff can attend an off site District Office Staff meeting in person.   The doors will be closed and locked as directly after school administrators, teachers and counselors will be in PD starting at 3:00 pm.  Any items left in the office need to be picked up from the office by the end of lunch (1:15).

• Blood Drive Sign Ups are happening every day at break! Make sure to sign up if you are 16 years old or older.

• Men's and Women's prom formal attire drive is going on now through April 10th. Bring in the past formal wear to donate and help students in need and to reduce/reuse attire. Drop off donated formal wear in the front office with Leslie or Leigh. Thank you.

• Both SLV and SVHS are hosting a prom dress and suit collection giveaway on Friday, April 12th from 3:30pm -6:30pm at SLV HS if you are in need of free formal wear for prom head over to SLV on Friday April 12th.

• Attention students in need of community service contact Mr. L or Ms. Fleisch for more information on how you can earn hours volunteering for the 3rd annual Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 4th.

• The spring musical, The Addams Family, opens on Friday, April 12th and runs until April 27th! Tickets are $15 for students and $18 general and can be purchased online on the SVHS homepage. This show will be performed at the new SV Performing Arts Center down by the library. Don't miss this awesome show.

• Today is clean water day! Come by the Falcon Feeder at break to participate in a clean water game. Tomorrow is clean energy day so don't forget to wear yellow! It's also bike or walk to school day so stop by the student union between 8-8:30 for a treat.

• Seniors! Don't forget to apply to scholarships. The Lynn Beebe Scholarship just went live yesterday so be sure to check it out!

• Seniors - you have a lot due this Friday: 1- Senior Banner Payment and Sign up; 2 - Magic Mountain- sign up and payment; 3- Grad Night @ Dave and Busters; 4-Pick up grad gowns in Nedney's room. Financial Aid available - see Ms Nedney. Go to the school website click on Students then click Seniors for all the details.

• Planning on taking the SAT in May? The Math Club is offering review sessions for the math section in E101 on Thursday during lunch. Everyone is welcome.

• Happy third day of Green Week and clean energy day! Thank you to everyone that walked or biked to school today. Did you know that the average home uses 10,500 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. That's a lot of energy! Tomorros is healthy forest day so make sure to where brown. There will also be a speaker on Environmental Science tomorrow during lunch so make sure to come by - details on where coming.

• All IB students, please meet at E104 at lunch for a group photo. 

  All Student Government members please meet at the rainbow staircase for their class photos at lunch. 

  Any Hall of Fame winners that haven't taking photos please contact Mr. Filippini, today is the final day for all submissions. (moved to the gym due to rain)

• Last day to apply and receive priority registration at Cabrillo College is today- Friday, 3/29.

• Swim meet 3/28 at SLV HS at 4:30pm.

• Over Spring Break is a great time to apply for scholarships. There are 11 scholarships that have deadlines during spring break. Make sure you apply.

• Congratulations to Alejandro Valentin for he is a winner in the Santa Cruz County Rotary Speech Contest!

Falcon News 3/28/24

• Go to svfalcons.org now and get the room locations of your 2 career sessions

• Password is careerday, all lowercase no spaces. 2nd period will end early today and you will go to 2 half hour career sessions right after, there will be no tutorial today

• Both baseball and softball have games vs SLV @ slv today, and track and field has a meet @harbor, all games are at @4:30

• Mountain Mikes Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 10 from 5-9 p.m. Come get a delicious slice of pizza to support the class of 2027. Make sure to say you’re there for the fundraiser.

• Happy healthy forests day! Come to conference room A at lunch today to learn more about careers in environmental science! It is open to all students so make sure you come support! Tomorrow is love your environmental day so make sure to wear green!

• Today is the deadline to apply to Cabrillo College and receive priority registration for the fall and summer!

• SENIORS There are 11 (!!!) scholarships that have a deadline that falls during spring break! Make sure you take a little time to apply!

• SENIORS if you haven’t picked up your cap and gown for graduation please do so as soon as possible, those that’s are still left will get returned and you will not walk at graduation!! 

• SENIORS FRIDAY is the last day to buy grad night and magic mountain tickets!! check out the grad night form online or turn a check into the office! For magic mountain, permission slips are in the office, that and money must be turned in by friday!! 

• Whitings Food on the Boardwalk is hiring now for weekends, spring break and summer. Apply at Whitingsfoods.com. Come see the job board in the College and Career Center for more information.

• The Dodgeball Tournament is coming up on March 20th from 6:30-8:30pm. It's $3 per person for entry. The winners get the entry fee money plus a chance to play the teachers at the Spring Rally. For more details go to the ASB Instagram. Doors @6, games @ 6:30. Buy at door $3.

• Evergreen College from the state of Washington will be here tomorrow at 10:00am in the College and Career Center. See you there.

• If you took the PreACT in February, your scores are in! Come to the College and Career Center.

• Attention Seniors. The final date to purchase Studio '24 Grad Night Tickets is March 29th. Limited number of spots available. Link to forms and payment info can be found on the Senior Google Classroom or the SVHS website. 

• Mark your calendar for the Spring Dance on Friday, March 22nd. There will be games, music, dancing and treats. Tickets will be sold all week in the student store! We can't wait to see you there. Tickets are $3 with ASB and $5 without.

• Seniors - Are any of you potentially attending San Jose State in the fall? There is a scholarship for Santa Cruz County students that is due March 29th. Apply in Naviance or see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• Boys volleyball is back home Thursday evening against SLV. Game starts at 6:30pm, bring your friends and support your Falcons!

• Congrats to the boys volleyball on their win over the SLV Cougars last night. Volleyball will be back in action at home next Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm.

• Environmental Week is coming up next week. Stay tuned for fun activities all week. Monday - Zero Waste Day, wear white; Tuesday- Clean Water Day, wear Blue; Wednesday - Clean Energy Day, wear Yellow; Thursday - Healthy Forest Day, wear Green.

Falcon News 3/21

• The spring dance is coming up! Dance the night away in the Student Union this Friday from 7:30-10 pm. The theme is butterfly garden and attire is semi formal (ex: sundresses or a button down and khakis). Tickets will be sold all week at the student store during break. Limited tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets are $3 wish ASB and $5 without. There will be fun music, food for purchase, and a surprise at the end!! We can’t wait to see you there!

• Baseball and Softball have games against Santa Cruz today! Baseballs varsity game is at Santa Cruz High and JV is at home, both games @4:30,softball is @Home @4:30 as well! 

• Boys tennis also has a match at Home today at 4:30! 

• Finally Track and Field has a meet today @Santa Cruz as well! events also start at 4:30!! 

• Mountain Mikes Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 10 from 5-9 p.m. Come get a delicious slice of pizza to support the class of 2027. Make sure to say you’re there for the fundraiser.

• Environmental week in next week! Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for fun activities all week and dress up for the spirit days! 

  Monday: Zero Waste Day - wear white

  Tuesday: clean water day - wear blue 

  Wednesday: clean energy day - wear yellow

  Thursday: healthy forest day - wear brown 

  Friday: love your environment day - wear green

• If you didn’t sign up for 2 career day sessions on svfalcons.org last week, please go to the website and enter the password careerday all lower case no space and choose 2 sessions! note that not all of the sessions will be available, because there are around 30 students allowed for each! 

• Looking for the perfect Easter Treat? Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to buy some See's Candy. Go visit the school website to find the link to buy some and support the sophomore class. Or, check the Class of 2026 Instagram. Last day to buy is March 15th.

• Mark your calendar and Save the Date for the 3rd annual SV Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 4th, 2024 from 10:30-3:30. This year's event theme is festivals celebrated around the world and it is sure be a joy-filled day. Need community service hours or just interested in getting involved with the event? Here are 2 ways you can: Hosting a cultural booth or volunteering (see Ms. Fleisch for more details).

• The Dodgeball Tournament is coming up on March 20th from 6:30-8:30pm. It's $3 per person for entry. The winners get the entry fee money plus a chance to play the teachers at the Spring Rally. For more details go to the ASB Instagram.

• ttention Juniors, Seniors, and especially Sophomores! Are you a good student with a high GPA and want to be part of a nationally recognized honor society? You should join CSF! Application packets for the Fall 2023 semester are available and due in the office by Friday March 15th. Go to the CSF page of the SVHS website for instructions and application packet forms. 

• Mark your calendars for the Spring Dance on March 22nd. The theme is Butterfly Garden and you won't want to miss it! Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

• Attention Seniors. The final date to purchase Studio '24 Grad Night Tickets is March 29th. Limited number of spots available. Link to forms and payment info can be found on the Senior Google Classroom or the SVHS website. 

• Evergreen State College will be here on Tuesday, March 19th at 10:00. Come listen to what they have to say about this beautiful campus in Washington.

• If you took the PreACT in February, your scores are in! Come to the College and Career Center.

• Need a job for the summer? Whitings Foods on the Boardwalk will be on campus today at lunch to provide employment information.

• There is a Green Team meeting today at lunch in room 302. This meeting is open to all students not just Green Team to participate in Green Waste's presentation on composting and recycling.

• The Dodgeball Tournament is coming up on March 20th from 6:30-8:30pm. It's $3 per person for entry. The winners get the entry fee money plus a chance to play the teachers at the Spring Rally. For more details go to the ASB Instagram.

• Looking for the perfect Easter Treat? Don't miss out on this awesome opportunity to buy some See's Candy. Go visit the school website to find the link to buy some and support the sophomore class. Or, check the Class of 2026 Instagram. Last day to buy is March 15th.

• Need community service hours? Wednesday March 6th and 13th we will have campus spruce-up days after school. See Amy Paul for more information.

• The Kestrel Editorial Club is excited to announce the publication of The Kestrel, SVHS's student-run newspaper! Visit svhskestrel.com to read articles and get updates on activities and opportunities around campus! Follow the Kestrel on instagram @svhskestrel to get updates when we publish new articles. If you are interested in joining the team or submitting art, please email svhskestrel@gmail.com

• Mark your calendars for the Spring Dance on March 22nd. The theme is Butterfly Garden and you won't want to miss it! Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

• Attention Juniors, Seniors, and especially Sophomores! Are you a good student with a high GPA and want to be part of a nationally recognized honor society? You should join CSF! Application packets for the Fall 2023 semester are available and due in the office by Friday March 15th. Go to the CSF page of the SVHS website for instructions and application packet forms. 

• Come out to Cabaret Night this Friday, March 8 at 7:00 PM in the Student Union and support the performing arts department! The theme is Decades so it is sure to be a great time. Admission is free so bring a friend. See you there! 

• Hi Falcons. The annual Rotary Speech Contest is this Friday at 5pm at the HS. Please prepare a 5 min speech on the Rotary Theme "Create Hope in the World." If you'd like to participate, please contact Randy Klein or Sofia Guimaraes.

• Would you like the chance to win up to $100 for a 4-5 minute speech about making the world a better place?"  Then please participate in the Rotary Speech contest this Friday @ 5P in room C-108. Details about the contest are on the cork-board in the College and Career Center. The first seven people to sign-up can make a speech. Others can come to watch the speeches in preparation for next year! This is being narrated by Randy Klein and is open to all High School students.

• Interested on joining tech crew or crew for this year's spring musical? Come to Ms. K's English room C705 on Thursday, March 7th at lunch to learn more about the different departments and how to sign up.

• The juniors have a fundraiser at the Laughing Monk in Scotts Valley March 7th all day! Come stop by and show your support.

• PreACT scores are now available. See Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• This Saturday March 9th there is going to be a campus clean up in front of the Art rooms. Come from 10-1 and earn up to 4 hours of community service.

• Attention Seniors. The final date to purchase Studio '24 Grad Night Tickets is March 29th. Limited number of spots available. Link to forms and payment info can be found on the Senior Google Classroom or the SVHS website. 

Falcon News 3/7

• There is a track and field meet this Saturday at 9am @Willow Glenn High School, events are happening all day, come by and support the team! 

• baseball has a game this Saturday at home vs Santa Clara! game starts at 11am 

• softball has a game tomorrow @Carmel High School @4:00pm

• Dodgeball Tournament sign ups are available through the link on instagram or at the table during break and lunch, it’s $3 to sign up and the winner takes all sign up money! The games take place on March 20th 

• The juniors have a fundraiser today all day at the Laughing Monk Brewery! Come by to so support! make sure to tell your server your there for the fundraiser!

• Sophomores are doing an Easter See’s Candy fundraiser! Get some of your favorite treats by going to link on the school website or class of 2026 instagram. All orders must be in my March 15th!

• There is also an SVHS campus clean up on saturday from 10-1 come help weed in front of the art rooms for 4 hours of community service

• International Women's Day is tomorrow, Friday March 8th, wear pink to celebrate women, Falcon Check will be looking for a spirited student wearing pink to win the cash prize that's currently up to $10 

• If you signed up to be a senior servant, photos for the promo video have been rescheduled to tomorrow, Friday, March 8th at break in Ms. Nedney's room, C-302

• SENIORS Grad night and Magic Mountain tickets are still on sale in the Student Store! If you buy your Grad night ticket before March 15th you will be entered in the raffle for a chance to win a $200 visa gift card! 

• Danica Kelley became only the 5th athlete in Santa Cruz county history to win a state wrestling championship this past weekend in Bakersfield. Congrats Danica, Scotts Valley High School is very proud of you.

• Attention Juniors, Seniors, and especially Sophomores! Are you a good student with a high GPA and want to be part of a nationally recognized honor society? You should join CSF! Application packets for the Fall 2023 semester are available and due in the office by Friday March 15th. Go to the CSF page of the SVHS website for instructions and application packet forms. 

• TODAY is the last day to tryout for girls beach volleyball.  Please make sure you are registered in Family ID.  3:30-5:30pm at main beach.

  Questions?  Please ask Mrs Anderson today.

• Mark your calendar and Save the Date for the 3rd annual SV Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 4th, 2024 from 10:30-3:30. This year's event theme is festivals celebrated around the world and it is sure be a joy-filled day. Need community service hours or just interested in getting involved with the event? Here are 2 ways you can: Hosting a cultural booth or volunteering (see Ms. Fleisch for more details).

• Today is the first day of Culture Week. For international candy day we will have a bunch of international candy in the student store during lunch. Drop by if you want to taste sweet treats from around the world.

• Seniors if you are interested in being a Senior Servant you need to attend the meeting in Ms. Nedney's room this Friday March 1st at break.

• Happy second day of Culture Week! Today is art day. Come down to the Quad if you want to get some henna done.

• The Kestrel Editorial Club is excited to announce the publication of The Kestrel, SVHS's student-run newspaper! Visit svhskestrel.com to read articles and get updates on activities and opportunities around campus! Follow the Kestrel on instagram @svhskestrel to get updates when we publish new articles. If you are interested in joining the team or submitting art, please email svhskestrel@gmail.com

• Happy Wednesday! Today is Day 3 of Culture Week - music day. Come down to the quad and enjoy some festive tunes from around the world. Tomorrow is the rally so note that there is a different schedule!

• We hope you all enjoyed the rally yesterday. Today we are ending culture week with international game day! Come down to the quad to play some cultural games and end your week on a fun note.

• Today- Friday, bring your lunch to Sra. Else's room 401 if you are interested in the Costa Rica trip. The deadline for the trip is approaching.

• Need community service hours? Wednesday March 6th and 13th we will have campus spruce-up days after school. See Amy Paul for more information.

Falcon News 2/29

• Congratulations to Danica Kelley for winning state for wrestling! We are so proud of your accomplishments! Good luck at nationals!

• There is a boys volleyball game tonight vs Carmel @home, game starts at 6:30! 

• Polar plunge is THIS saturday March 2nd and our theme is super hero’s. If you want to join sign up through the link on the Asb instagram. Check out the polar plunge website for more information. Hope to see you there!

• March 6th and 13th is Campus day! If you are in need of some community service stop by from 2:50 to 4:20pm to help clean your campus!!!

• The student run newspaper, The Kestrel website is up and running!! check out svhskestrel.com for more info and news! 

• We hope everyone’s culture week has been going well and that you have enjoyed the activities during lunch. Today is the rally day so you will go with your second period class to the rally. Have fun! 

• Art night is tonight so make sure to stop by and see the amazing art your fellow students have made. It’s from 6-9 pm in the student union.

• If you are on the wrestling team and ordered photos, they have arrived! So, swing by the front office to pick up your wresting photos today!

• Seniors - if you are attending Cabrillo in the fall, there will be a Placement Workshop on Wednesday, February 21st. You should have received an email with your workshop time. If you have not received your email, contact Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• Green Team work day is this Sunday 2/25 from 12-3. Drop by if you need some community service!

• Seniors - the deadline to sign up for Magic Mountain @ the early-bird price of $250 is this Friday 2/23. Prices go up on Monday, 2/26 and your spot on the trip is not guaranteed so buy early.

• Senior Panoramic is this Thursday 2/22 during tutorial weather permitting. Make sure to be a part of this historic event!

• Boys volleyball has their first home games this week Thursday and Friday evening at 6:30pm. Bring your friends and support our volleyball team!

• Interact Club has organized a campus beautification day on Friday, February 23rd starting at 3:10pm We would appreciate your help. Come receive community service hours by improving our own school. We hope to see you there.

• Do you need community service? There is a fabric and craft supply flea market this weekend and they need lost of help Saturday and Sunday. Go to the community service page on the school website to sign up.

• The Winter Play "Death, Divas and Dreams: a night of 10 minute musicals and plays" is this Saturday, Feb 24th at 5:30 and 8:00pm at the SVHS Student Union. Tickets are $12 general and $10 students and seniors. The link is on the SVHS homepage. We hope to see you there.

• Seniors- Grad gowns and announcement pick up is today, 2/23, at break and lunch in the student store.

• Boys volleyball had their first win of the season against PCS last night. Tito Palma recorded a career high of 15 kills. The team is back in action at home tonight as they take on North Salinas at 6:30 PM.

• Talent Show meeting at break in C302.

FALCON NEWS 2/22

• Scotts Valley baseball is hosting a pasta dinner night! Come support your baseball falcons on February 25th at the moose lodge @5pm. Tickets are available now, message @svhs.baseball on instagram for more details

• There is a campus beautification event tomorrow after school at 3:10! come support our district wide initiative to care for our environment! you can get community service as well

• Polar plunge sign ups are going on right now, click the link on the ASB instagram to sign up! The plunge takes place on March 2nd from 10-1:30 

• The spring dance, Butterfly Garden will be hosted on March 22nd! Tickets will go on sale soon! keep a look out 

• SENIORS Magic Mountain early bird tickets are on sale for $250 till tomorrow!! Prices go up after that, and your spot isn’t guaranteed. the trip is May 17th-18th! 

• SENIORS grad gowns and announcements arrive tomorrow! come to the student store at break or lunch to pick yours up! 

• SENIORS the panorama is TODAY during tutorial, come down to the football field at the start of tutorial 

• Next week is culture week where we are going to be celebrating a bunch of different culture here at svhs and around the world. Each day is a new theme and activity

• Monday is international candy day so we will have candy in the student store

• Tuesday is art day so people will be doing henna for you in the quad. 

• Wednesday is international music day so we will be playing music in the quad.

• Thursday is the rally day, note that the schedule will be different!

• And Friday is international games day so we’ll have a bunch of different games to play in the quad. We hope you enjoy!

• The Interact Club is doing a feminine products drive! All of the collected items will be donated to the Walnut Avenue Women and Family Center. Collection bins can be found in the front office, library and in Ms Kindell's room.

• Mark your calendar and Save the Date for the 3rd annual SV Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 4th, 2024 from 10:30-3:30. This year's event theme is festivals celebrated around the world and it is sure be a joy-filled day. Need community service hours or just interested in getting involved with the event? Here are 2 ways you can: Hosting a cultural booth or volunteering (see Ms. Fleisch for more details).

• Talent Show Informational meeting on Feb 14th @ break in Mrs. Nedney's room C302. Hope to see you there.

• Seniors - if you are attending Cabrillo in the fall, there will be a Placement Workshop on Wednesday, February 21st. You should have received an email with your workshop time. If you have not received your email, contact Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• Boy’s Golf Team PRACTICE CANCELLATION FOR MONDAY 2/5 due to rain……The first practice has been moved to next Monday, February 12th at 4:00 (immediately after school). 

• If anyone is still interested in joining the softball team and has not yet signed up, please contact Coach Wilson or talk to Coach Walters. We are hoping to get a JV team together. Also, there is a softball Parent Meeting Thursday, Feb 8th at 6pm in W2.

• Stop by the library today at lunch to watch the Squid Game Challenge. Will the students be able to free the shape without breakng the honeycomb candy?

• The junior class has a Los Gallos Fundraiser this Friday the 9th at the Victor Square location. Please stop by and say you're from SVHS.

• Show your friends how much you care for them by sending them a singing valentine! Stop by the student store from Monday, Feb. 5 to Thursday, Feb. 8 to purchase yours. Or scan the QR Code on the flyer around campus. $5 gets you a card, candy, and a singing gram performed by the SVHS Choir. Singing grams will be delivered on Monday, Feb. 12. Happy Valentine's Day from the SVHS Music Department! 

• The Interact Club is doing a feminine products drive! All of the collected items will be donated to the Walnut Avenue Women and Family Center. Collection bins can be found in the front office, library and in Ms Kindell's room.

• Tomorrow is Lunar New Year, a celebration of the new year based on the lunar calendar. Celebrated by many cultures, families share food and go to parades with fireworks and lion and dragon dances.

• Attention 10th and 11th graders! The PreACT will be offered at SVHS on Saturday, Feb 3rd. To sign up, bring $25 to the front office. See Amy Paul in the College and Career for more information.

• Swim practice starts this week, Monday -Thursday at SLVHS 5:30- 7pm

• Students, come to a meeting on Jan 31st at lunch in Sra. Else's room to hear about a variety of bilingual volunteer opportunities. To qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy, you must show proof that 20 hours of bilingual community service were completed. This is a great way to make a dent in those hours.

• Softball tryouts on Monday, Jan. 29 @ 4 weather permitting. All people interested in trying out must have their physical complete and Family ID filled out before tryouts. You are unable to tryout without having those two items completed. Any questions contact the coach. Parent/Team meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 6 pm in room W2. Players and at least one parent minimum must attend.

• There will be a Boys Golf informational meeting and sign ups on Monday, Jan 29th in front of the gym at the start of lunch (1:20pm). Be sure to come if you are interested in playing.

• Squid Games is coming to the SVHS Library! Try your hand at freeing the shape from the honeycomb candy circle on Monday, Feb 5th at lunch. Spaces are limited, so stop by the library and sign up with Mrs. Walpole.

• Looking for volunteers for help run the SCCAL Wrestling League Tournament. Please contact Coach Reyes for details.

• The Administration Office will close at 2:30 on Wednesday Jan 31st, please plan ahead.

• Seniors! If you are considering going to Cabrillo in the fall. now is the time to apply. Cabrillo counselors will be here today, 1/31, 12:45-2:00 to help you with your applications. This will be the last application workshop of the year.

• Seniors- Are you interested in the Cabrillo College Honors program? Come to an informational meeting during Tutorial in the office.

• Show your friends how much you care for them by sending them a singing valentine! Stop by the student store from Monday, Feb. 5 to Thursday, Feb. 8 to purchase yours. Or scan the QR Code on the flyer around campus. $5 gets you a card, candy, and a singing gram performed by the SVHS Choir. Singing grams will be delivered on Monday, Feb. 12. Happy Valentine's Day from the SVHS Music Department! 

• The junior class has a Chipotle Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb 3rd from 5-9pm on River St. Make sure you stop by and say your are from SVHS.

• Seniors! Are you planning on going to Cabrillo College in the fall? Maybe even as a back option? It is now time to apply and our last Cabrillo Application Workshop is Wednesday, Jan 31st from 12:45-2:00 in room M10.

• Seniors! It is time to start thinking about scholarships. Come to our Scholarship Workshop where you will be shown where to find scholarships, how to apply and which scholarships you will qualify for. Workshop will be held Thursday, Jan 25th during tutorial in room E101.

• Need a Valentine's gift for a loved one? This week is the last week to put in a See's Candy Order. ORDERS DUE BU JAN 26th. Find your Class of 2026 rep.

• Girls Lacrosse informational meeting Wednesday January 24  at lunch. 

  Meet at the back entrance of the gym.

  Come join us to sign up or just find out more about Girls Lacrosse. All skills welcome!!! No experience necessary.

  See Sofia Niklaus or email Coach Colleen if you have any questions.

• Need a pre or post basketball game snack? Stop by Los Gallos on Jan 23rd to grab a delicious bite and support the SVHS students after supporting the boys and girls basketball team @ home vs. Harbor.

• Mark your calendar and Save the Date for the 3rd annual SV Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 4th, 2024 from 10:30-3:30. This year's event theme is festivals celebrated around the world and it is sure be a joy-filled day. Need community service hours or just interested in getting involved with the event? Here are 2 ways you can: Hosting a cultural booth or volunteering (see Ms. Fleisch for more details).

• Do you need Community Service hours? Vine Hill is having their gala and needs a lot of help! Event will be held on Saturday, Jan 27th. You can work a 3 hour or 6 hour shift! Go to the school website to sign up or see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• We have a Career Lunch coming on Tuesday, Jan 23rd. The topic will be Real Estate and held in the College and Career Center. Pizza will be served.

• Attention 10th and 11th graders! The PreACT will be offered at SVHS on Saturday, Feb 3rd. To sign up, bring $25 to the front office. See Amy Paul in the College and Career for more information.

• Softball tryouts on Monday, Jan. 29 @ 4 weather permitting. All people interested in trying out must have their physical complete and Family ID filled out before tryouts. You are unable to tryout without having those two items completed. Any questions contact the coach.

• Battle of the Bands is this Friday in the Student Union. Doors open at 5:30 and the show starts at 6. $10 general admission; $8 with ASB.

• Come support the freshman class by grabbing a slice of pizza at Pizza My Heart, downtown SC. Make sure to say you're from SVHs and supporting the fundraiser. 4-9pm on Thursday, Jan 25th. Pick up or dine in. Hope to see you there!

• There will be a Green Team meeting this Wednesday 1/24 @ lunch in Ms. Nedney's room C302.

• Come to the AnyTown training this Thursday and Friday to fight for equality and talk with your peers. Contact Mr. L or Bella Alvarez if you have any questions.

• Hey SVHS! We are seeking emcees, performers, and volunteers or interns for the 27th annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards taking place at SVHS on Saturday, May 11th. Stop by Ms. W's room C704 today 1/24 or 1/31 at lunch for a meeting to develop this event's thee and get more info. Auditions are this Saturday at SVHS.

• There will be a Boys Golf informational meeting and sign ups on Monday, Jan 29th in front of the gym at the start of lunch (1:20pm). Be sure to come if you are interested in playing.

• Students, come to a meeting on Jan 31st at lunch in Sra. Else's room to hear about a variety of bilingual volunteer opportunities. To qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy, you must show proof that 20 hours of bilingual community service were completed. This is a great way to make a dent in those hours.

• Winter Formal is this Friday! Tickets sold in the Student Store break and lunch everyday this week. $40 w/ASB; $45 w/o. If you are bringing a guest that does not go to SVHS you must have a completed guest permission slip in order to buy their ticket. Permission slips are available in the office and on the school website. Note: tickets will not be sold at the door, sales end Friday at lunch.

• Battle of the Bands Signups officially opened last Friday, the 12th. Get the chance to play in front of an audience and compete for a $250 cash prize! Signups open in Mrs. Nedney's room this Friday during break & lunch and last until the 19th.

• The Blanket and Jacket Drive is going on right now. Drop off all of your extra coats in the front office. It goes until Jan 25th so get them in as soon as possible.

• Mark your calendar and Save the Date for the 3rd annual SV Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 4th, 2024 from 10:30-3:30. This year's event theme is festivals celebrated around the world and it is sure be a joy-filled day. Need community service hours or just interested in getting involved with the event? Here are 2 ways you can: Hosting a cultural booth or volunteering (see Ms. Fleisch for more details).

• Sophomores- are you interested in learning more about the IB Program? On Jan 22nd, join us for IB Shadow Day, where you can follow a full IB Student through their day. See Mr. Postovit in E101 or C106 for information.

• Seniors seeking the Seal of Biliteracy should come to Else's room (401) at lunch on Wednesday.

• Hello Seniors! We are currently working on the Senior Siblings section for the yearbook. If you have a sibling that attends this school, please contact the yearbook staff or Mr. Filippini. We would love your participation! The Yearbook Staff of 2024 would like to remind you that there are still Yearbooks available for purchase at the price of $105. We want to express our gratitude to all those who have already bought their copies and encourage those who haven't yet to seize the opportunity to own a piece of their high school memories!

• Are you interested in being part of the Student Shadow program at SVHS? Become a Student Ambassador and host a student for the day from another school interested in becoming a Falcon. The Ambassador application form can be found on our school website.

• Need a pre or post basketball game snack? Stop by Los Gallos on Jan 23rd to grab a delicious bite and support the SVHS students after supporting the boys and girls basketball team @ home vs. Harbor.

• Yesterday was Martin Luther King Jr Day, a federal holiday set on MLK's birthday to celebrate and honor the life of the civil rights leader who made many sacrifices for equality.

• Interested in playing boys volleyball? Come to an information lunch meeting Thursday 1/18 in Ms. Anderson’s classroom c508 to learn more and meet the coach. Tryouts are Monday 2/5 and Tuesday 2/6 from 6-7pm. Di

• We have a Career Lunch coming on Tuesday, Jan 23rd. The topic will be Real Estate and held in the College and Career Center. Pizza will be served.

• Seniors! Are you planning on going to Cabrillo College in the fall? Maybe even as a back option? It is now time to apply and our last Cabrillo Application Workshop is Wednesday, Jan 31st from 12:45-2:00 in room M10.

• Sophomores- if you want to participate in IB Shadow Day, your permission slip is due to Mr. Postovit by Thursday.

• There will be an informational meeting for Track on Friday, Jan 19th at lunch. We will meet by the locker rooms behind the gym.

• Do you need Community Service hours? Vine Hill is having their gala and needs a lot of help! Event will be held on Saturday, Jan 27th. You can work a 3 hour or 6 hour shift! Go to the school website to sign up or see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• Attention 10th and 11th graders! The PreACT will be offered at SVHS on Saturday, Feb 3rd. To sign up, bring $25 to the front office. See Amy Paul in the College and Career for more information.

• Seniors! It is time to start thinking about scholarships. Come to our Scholarship Workshop where you will be shown where to find scholarships, how to apply and which scholarships you will qualify for. Workshop will be held Thursday, Jan 25th during tutorial in room E101.

• Are you in need of Community Service hours? You can earn 15 hours by being a cabin leader at outdoor science school. Today, Jan 17th, at lunch you can pick up an application and talk to the cabin leader coordinator about more details.

• Seniors! Are you unsure what to do next year? Do you wish you had applied to more colleges? Well, Southern Oregon University is holding a virtual application workshop with the admissions counselor. This workshop will be for SVHS students only and he will work closely with you to answer any questions. You can join in from home or come to the College and Career Center. The workshop is tomorrow, 1/18 at 2pm. Please see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center if interested.

• Girls Lacrosse informational meeting Wednesday January 24  at lunch. 

  Meet at the back entrance of the gym.

  Come join us to sign up or just find out more about Girls Lacrosse. All skills welcome!!! No experience necessary.

  See Sofia Niklaus or email Coach Colleen if you have any questions.

• Auditions for the Spring Musical The Addams Family will be the week of Jan 15th! vocal auditions are Monday 1/15 and Tuesday 1/16 at 4pm. Please memorize a 1 minute sections of a musical theatre song and find an accompanying piano or karaoke track. Sign up for an auditions spot on Mrs. K's website. Break a leg!

• The Blanket and Jacket Drive is going on right now. Drop off all of your extra coats in the front office. It goes until Jan 25th so get them in as soon as possible.

• Winter Formal is coming up on Jan 19th @ the Cocoanut Grove from 8pm-11pm. Buy tickets during break and lunch this week and next. This weeks pricing: $35 w/ASB; $40 w/o ASB. Prices go up $5 next week.

• Over the break, our beautiful student Nicole Keller passed away. Today and every day we celebrate her incredible life. All of our students are special and unique an this loss reminds us of how precious and important our connection is to each other. SVHS staff and students have created a special space on our campus to provide a place to celebrate and honor Nicole's life. This support space is ready to welcome students and staff. Please stop by for some comfort, support, and friendship. Falcons support each other through hard times. C509 will be open all day. Please stop by for a waffle, hot chocolate and a rest.

• Sophomores- are you interested in learning more about the IB Program? On Jan 22nd, join us for IB Shadow Day, where you can follow a full IB Student through their day. See Mr. Postovit in E101 or C106 for information.

• Are you interested in being part of the Student Shadow program at SVHS? Become a Student Ambassador and host a student for the day from another school interested in becoming a Falcon. The Ambassador application form can be found on our school website.

• Battle of the Bands Signups officially open this Friday, the 12th. Get the chance to play in front of an audience and compete for a $250 cash prize! Signups open in Mrs. Nedney's room this Friday during break & lunch and last until the 19th.

• Interested in playing boys volleyball? Come to an information lunch meeting Thursday 1/18 in Ms. Anderson’s classroom c508 to learn more and meet the coach.

• Hello Seniors! We are currently working on the Senior Siblings section for the yearbook. If you have a sibling that attends this school, please contact the yearbook staff or Mr. Filippini. We would love your participation! The Yearbook Staff of 2024 would like to remind you that there are still Yearbooks available for purchase at the price of $105. We want to express our gratitude to all those who have already bought their copies and encourage those who haven't yet to seize the opportunity to own a piece of their high school memories!

• Today the Santa Cruz Public Library will be at out library to get all freshmen and new students public library cards. Stop by the library if you have questions.

• Are you a musician or interested in performing at the battle of the bands? Next week, Wed Dec 13th, there will be a Band Building fair during lunch at the SU. Show up, find our table, fill out our virtual form from the QR code and connect with other musicians. The goal of this event is to fill in existing bands and start new ones to perform at the contest. Your incentive is a cash prize for the winning band, and the invaluable experience of live stage and band performance. Battle of the Bands is in January. Battle of the Bands is on Jan 26th and official sign ups are two weeks earlier.

• The Blanket and Jacket Drive is going on right now. Drop off all of your extra coats in the front office. It goes until Jan 25th so get them in as soon as possible.

• Come out to the Band and Choir Winter Concert this Wed, Dec 13th at 7pm. Admission is free so bring your friends and family. See you there.

• Attention cast members of the Winter Play: the first rehearsal has been postponed to Wed 12/13! For more information contact Ava Kreer or Sydney Clark.

• Join the Interact Club for a potluck on Dec 16th at 5pm in the Student Union. All proceeds will be donated to the Thai Terra Cycle Foundation to remove plastic from waterways and provide resources to people to maintain a more sustainable lifestyle. There will be plenty of Rotarians present, so it's an opportunity to network especially if you want to receive their college scholarships. To volunteer or RSVP contact Sofia Guimaraes.

• Welcome to Focus Week and happy Stress Less Week! Stop by the lunch lines today at break and write some tips to help students students study for finals to earn a candy.

• Stop by the student store today, Tuesday, at break to grab a stress free fidget or toy.

• On Monday, 12/18, during break, Parent Club will be providing hot chocolate, tea, #2 pencils and highlighters for students at the Student Union.

• Reminder "The Nest" gifts are due this Friday! If you picked a name up, it is due on Friday wrapped with the tag on it!

• Relieve some tension and stress by joining us at the Library, Wednesday, during break and lunch. There we will be stress free coloring.

• Come by the office at lunch to play with therapy dogs to help release your stress! Good luck on the rest of your final exams.

• The Blanket and Jacket Drive is going on right now. Drop off all of your extra coats in the front office. It goes until Jan 25th so get them in as soon as possible.

• Come and see the SVHS Drama Department's Fall Play Rumors! Purchase tickets on the school website. Show dates are Dec 7, 8, & 9. Shows are at 7pm. See an amazing show and support the arts.

• Auditions for the Winter Play are at 4pm Monday, Dec 4th in the Drama room E201. Fill out the audition form on Ms. K's website before auditions! We hope to see you there.

• Join the Interact Club for a potluck on Dec 16th at 5pm in the Student Union. All proceeds will be donated to the Thai Terra Cycle Foundation to remove plastic from waterways and provide resources to people to maintain a more sustainable lifestyle. There will be plenty of Rotarians present, so it's an opportunity to network especially if you want to receive their college scholarships. To volunteer or RSVP contact Sofia Guimaraes.

• If you ordered photos from SOAR day or make up photo day, pick up your photos in the front office!

• Buy your senior PJ pants in the student store today at lunch or Thursday at lunch. $40 cash or check made out to SVHS. Gift wrap and deliver for an extra $10.

• JV Girls Soccer beat North Monterey High 2-0. Jessi Dunn and Darla Zwerling both scored a goal. Varsity also beat North Monterey High 2-0 with both goals from Taylor Erickson.

• There is a MANDATORY senior meeting Thursday during tutorial. We will discuss important dates and graduation requirements. See you there.

• Varsity girls soccer beat Pajaro yesterday 2-0 with both goals from Taylor Erickson.

• Are you a musician or interested in performing at the battle of the bands? Next week, Wed Dec 13th, there will be a Band Building fair during lunch at the SU. Show up, find our table, fill out our virtual form from the QR code and connect with other musicians. The goal of this event is to fill in existing bands and start new ones to perform at the contest. Your incentive is a cash prize for the winning band, and the invaluable experience of live stage and band performance. Battle of the Bands is in January. Contact Raphael Girard, Andrea Anhukin, Stacy Vu, Trinity Stenton or Ms. Nedney for more information.

• JV girls soccer beat Santa Clara last night. Jessi Dunn, Lilly Rittenhouse, Bella Agnone and Madi Pipal scored goals making it a 4-0 game!

• Thank you all for participating in the canned food drive. We brought in 500 cans as a school! The top 3 classes were Lykins (#1), Aiello (#2) and Leonard (#3). Lykins class will get a donut party and the other two classes will get candy!!

• On Wednesday, 11/29 the SVHS front office will be closing at 2:30pm so that our office staff can attend an off-site District Office Staff meeting in person. The doors will be closed and locked directly after as school administrators, teachers and counselors will be in PD starting at 3:00pm. Attention students: any items left in the office need to be picked up from the office by the end of lunch.

• Sadly, Falcon Check was not won before our Thanksgiving Break. Although it is up for grabs this Friday for $10. Make sure to wear maroon and gold on Fridays.

• The holidays bring some fun ways to earn community service hours. You can work at a Christmas tree lot, work on the Roaring Camp Christmas Train or help light up the big town Christmas Tree in SV. See Amy Paul with questions.

• Spread the holiday cheer this year with a winter wondergram! Brought to you by the SVHS Choir. Stop by the student store at lunch this week to order yours. Singing grams are $5 and include a song, candy cane, and card. Can't make it at lunch time? Scan the QR code on a flyer or see a choir member. Happy holidays from the SVHS Music Department! 

• We are still looking for JV Girls Basketball players to play a reduced season.  No experience necessary, we would like coachable, eager to learn kids.  Practice's are 2-3 times a week with 1 tournament in Dec.  League games will start Jan 2nd and go through Feb 2.  If you are interested, please come talk to a coach after school in the gym or send an email (email addresses are on the website)

• Last call to sign up for softball in the spring. We need ALL students interested in playing either JV or Varsity softball in spring to attend this meeting. As of now, we only have enough girls signed up to create one team. Please attend so we can make plans for the spring. Meet Friday at lunch in front of the gym.

• Auditions for the Winter Play are at 4pm Monday, Dec 4th in the Drama room E201. Fill out the audition form on Ms. K's website before auditions! We hope to see you there.

• Come and see the SVHS Drama Department's Fall Play Rumors! Purchase tickets on the school website. Show dates are Nov 30th, Dec 1, 2, 7, 8, & 9. Shows are at 7pm. See an amazing show and support the arts.

• Sign ups for the blood drive are going on at break and lunch this week. Remember it's the last week to sign up and the blood drive is on Friday.

• Lunchtime concert in front of E103 on Wednesday, Nov 29th.

• 11/29 is the last college visit of 2023. Grand Canyon University will be in the C&C Center today at 12pm

• "The Nest" Gift Drive is happening right now. Come to the table at lunch/break! Contact Bella Alvarez if you have any questions.

• JV Girls Soccer beat Monte Vista 6-2. Darla, Jess, Ana and Bella all scored goals. Maya scored 2 goals!

• The 2024 Yearbook Staff is thrilled to announce that yearbooks are available for purchase. We would like to express our gratitude to all those who have already pre-ordered their yearbook. For those who have not yet purchased theirs, yearbooks are still on sale for $95. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of your high school memories!    

• Attention seniors! The Yearbook Staff has decided to give you more time to submit your Senior Quotes and Baby Pictures. The deadline has been extended until December 20th. This is your final chance to be a part of the yearbook, so make sure to take advantage of this opportunity and upload your pictures and quotes before the deadline.

• Please remember that the canned food drive goes all week until next Thursday! The class who brings the most cans wins a donut party.

• Yesterday was Diwali, the Hindu festival of light. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

• If you want to sign up for the blood drive to to the table at lunch starting. Sign ups start online on 11/11. Remember that if you are 16 you eed to get a parent consent form signed.

• Attention all Scotts Valley High School students: the Yearbook Staff is excited to announce that the yearbooks are now available for purchase! You can take advantage of the early bird price of $90 and order your copy today. Don't wait too long, though, as the price will increase after Thanksgiving. 

  Also, to make the yearbook even more special, the Yearbook team is compiling baby photos and senior quotes for the seniors section. If you are a senior, please keep an eye out for an invitation in your Gmail inbox to access the Yearbook Google Classroom. You can then submit your baby photo before November 17th. Take advantage of this chance to be a part of the yearbook!

• 11/14 - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will be in the College and Career Center at 9:30.

• The Front Office still has lots of student photos, so if you ordered photos from SOAR day or picture make up day, come by and pick them up.

• The holidays bring some fun ways to earn community service hours. You can work at a Christmas tree lot, work on the Roaring Camp Christmas Train or help light up the big town Christmas Tree in SV. See Amy Paul with questions.

• Did you order a photo from your school ID photo shoot? They have arrived and can be picked up in the front office.

• If you are interested in the field of construction, come to the Trades Day at the SC Civic on Wednesday, Nov 15th from 9:30-11:30. See Amy Paul to sign up no later than Wednesday, Nov 7th.

• Congrats to the boys and girls cross country teams, JV and Varsity football teams and girls golf team for winning league championships!

• Tomorrow Sacramento State will be in the College and Career Center at 1:00.

• Please remember that the canned food drive goes all week and until next Thursday. The class who brings the most cans wins a donut party!

• Seniors, got to C509 today during lunch or 7th period fora quiet and supportive place to work on your college applications.

• If you want to sign up for the blood drive to to the table at lunch starting. Sign ups start online on 11/11. Remember that if you are 16 you eed to get a parent consent form signed.

• Attention all Scotts Valley High School students: the Yearbook Staff is excited to announce that the yearbooks are now available for purchase! You can take advantage of the early bird price of $90 and order your copy today. Don't wait too long, though, as the price will increase after Thanksgiving. 

  Also, to make the yearbook even more special, the Yearbook team is compiling baby photos and senior quotes for the seniors section. If you are a senior, please keep an eye out for an invitation in your Gmail inbox to access the Yearbook Google Classroom. You can then submit your baby photo before November 17th. Take advantage of this chance to be a part of the yearbook!

• If you are interested in Trade's Day on Wednesday, Nov 15th, go talk to Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• College visits! Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo is coming Tuesday, Nov 14th at 9:30.

• Girls Basketball will start holding tryouts Monday, Oct 30th 6-8pm.

• Are you planning, or even thinking, of going to Cabrillo College in the fall? Cabrillo College counselors will be here Thursday, Nov 1st for an application workshop. They will help you fill out the application and learn how to navigate their website.

• Need help with a class? Peer Tutoring is available at lunch. Email Jules Dudek to set up a day or talk to your counselor to get in contact.

• Baseball meeting with coaches for any returning or incoming baseball players on Thursday, Nov 2nd @1:35pm in the quad behind the gym. If you are interested and unable to attend the meeting, please contact Coach Coyne.

• It is officially Spooky Season and Halloween is right around the corner. We will be hosting our Halloween costume contest 10/31 during lunch. Dress up and win a giant candy prize. The categories are Scariest, Most Over the Top, Most Creative, Best Overall and Best Duo.

• 10/30 College visit is Chico State at 9:45. 11/1 we have University of San Diego and Southern Oregon University. 11/2 we have the University of Oregon and UC Riverside.

• If you are interested in the field of construction, come to the Trades Day at the SC Civic on Wednesday, Nov 15th from 9:30-11:30. See Amy Paul to sign up no later than Wednesday, Nov 7th.

• On Wednesday, Nov 1, students, staff, parents and visitors will be able to access the upper parking lot, but due to the work in the upper parking lot, there will be limited parking and access throughout the day. Please note, we must remind our community to exercise caution and drive the speed limit in the parking lot (10mph) at all times, and particularly on Wednesday.

• In honor of Die de Los Muertos make sure to take a look around campus at the IB Spanish 4 class's pop-up ofrendas.

• Upcoming college visits are: Sacramento State on Tuesday, Nov 7th; Cal Poly on Tuesday, Nov 14th; Grand Canyon University on Wednesday, Nov 29th. Go to your Naviance account to sign up.

• Feliz Dia de los Muertos! Check out the ofrendas Spanish 4 has set up, they are in the office, library and out on campus. The QR codes take you to more information.

• Congratulations SVHS Cross Country team at the SCCAL league championship yesterday.  Everyone ran great with a lot of PR'S.  Our varsity girls won their 3rd straight league title and the varsity boys won their 7th straight title. Boys and girls will compete at CCS on the 11th to try to qualify for state.

• Are you interested in a career in the medical field? There is a Medical Career Expo on Friday, Nov 3rd from 10-11:30. To learn more and to sign up, see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• 10/25 the SVHS Front Office will be closing at 2:30pm. Please be sure to pick up any needed items during lunch.

• 10/23 College Visits:

  
  Chapman University 10/23 Mon, 10:00
  Seattle University 10/23 Mon, 11:00

  Marist College 10/23 Mon, 11:45

• 10/24 College Visits:
  UC Santa Barbara 10/24 Tues, 9:00

  Oregon State University 10/24 Tues, 10:00

  UC San Diego 10/24 Tues, 11:00
  University of Exeter in England at 10/24 Tues, 12:00

• TONIGHT 7pm Varsity Volleyball plays Aptos at HOME in our league tourney.  The winner advances to play Harbor at Harbor HS tomorrow 5pm.

• We have 2 Career Lunches coming up. One Wednesday, Oct 25th we have a dentistry career lunch and Thursday, Oct 26th our career lunch will be science. Both will be help in the College and Career Center and pizza will be served.

• Do you want to start a club? Last day to turn in Club Constitutions is Friday, Oct 27th to Ms. Nedney's room - C302.

• It is officially Spooky Season and Halloween is right around the corner. We will be hosting our Halloween costume contest 10/31 during lunch. Dress up and win a giant candy prize. The categories are Scariest, Most Over the Top, Most Creative, Best Overall and Best Duo.

• As part of our College Week Festivities, 10/24 is Dress For Success. Wear something that represents what you want to be when you start your career.

• Happy College and Career Week!

• Girls Basketball will start holding tryouts Monday, Oct 30th 6-8pm.

• In celebration of College and Career Week, we are wearing our college colors on Wednesday. You can wear a shirt of where you plan to go...

• College Visits: Wednesday ,

  University of Redlands at 9:00; Thursday Saint Mary's at 9:00 and University of Boulder at 10:00.

• Congratulations to Girls Volleyball beating Aptos. Falcons volleyball is in the semi-finals of the league tourney. We play Harbor today at 5pm. We need YOU in the cheering section.

• Come to the Great Pumpkin Patch on Saturday from 11-2 to pick up a pumpkin and baked good. Bring the whole family and support the SVHS students.

• Next week out college visits are:
  Monday - Chico State at 9:45; Wednesday - University of San Diego at 9 and Southern Oregon University at 10; Thursday - University of Oregon at 12:05 and UC Riverside at 12:45.

• Are you planning, or even thinking, of going to Cabrillo College in the fall? Cabrillo College counselors will be here Thursday, Nov 1st for an application workshop. They will help you fill out the application and learn how to navigate their website.

• 10/25 - Career Lunch in the field of Dentistry. Come to the College and Career center. Pizza will be served.

• Need help with a class? Peer Tutoring is available at lunch. Email Jules Dudek to set up a day or talk to your counselor to get in contact.

• If you are interested in the field of construction, come to the Trades Day at the SC Civic on Wednesday, Nov 15th from 9:30-11:30. See Amy Paul to sign up no later than Wednesday, Nov 7th.

• Congratulations to Cate Hinkle. She designed the sticker for our cookies that we enjoyed yesterday!!

• The University of Washington, Seattle will be in the College and Career Center on Wednesday, at 9am.

• Are you interested in a career in the medical field? There is a Medical Career Expo on Friday, Nov 3rd from 10-11:30. To learn more and to sign up, see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• Informational wrestling meeting on Thursday, 10/19 at the start of lunch. Meet behind the gym in the quad area.

• Attention seniors! DO you need a structured and guided place to work on college applications? Come to room C509 Tuesday, 10/17 during lunch or 6th period. Bring a laptop!

• Green Team meeting at lunch in C302- info about work day Oct 21st.

• Juniors and Seniors- Don't forget to sign up for IB Exams! Exam registration ends Oct 22nd.

• On Friday, 10/20, the front office will be closed at 3pm so that our office staff can participate in safety training. The doors will be closed and locked by 3pm. Attention students: any items left in the office need to be picked up from the office by lunch on Friday or immediately after the 2:50 bell for dismissal.

• Congratulations to our Freshmen Class! They swept the week with wins each day having the most students dressed up. You will all enjoy a special treat in Falcon News this Thursday. We love all the spirit you showed for Homecoming 2023! Keep it up.

• Interested in joining the school newspaper? Come flock with the Kestrel Editorial Club! We are looking for journalists, photographers, and a publication team. Come to Mr. Labrie's room @ lunch on Wednesday, October 18th.

• Do you want to start a club? Last day to turn in Club Constitutions is Friday, Oct 27th to Ms. Nedney's room - C302.

• Next week is College and Career Week. We have lots of college visits:
  Chapman University 10/23 Mon, 10:00

  Marist College 10/23 Mon, 11:45

  UC Santa Barbara 10/24 Tues, 9:00

  Oregon State University 10/24 Tues, 10:00

  UC San Diego 10/24 Tues, 11:00

  University of Colorado, Boulder 10/26 Thur, 10:00

  University of San Diego 11/1 Wed, 9:00

  University of Oregon 11/2 Thur, 12:05

  UC Riverside 11/2 Thur, 12:45

  Cal Poly, SLO 11/14 Tues, 9:30

  Please see Naviance for a complete list of upcoming college visits and to sign up. All college visits are held in the College & Career Center.

  Please let me know if you have any questions.

• It is officially Spooky Season and Halloween is right around the corner. We will be hosting our Halloween costume contest 10/31 during lunch. Dress up and win a giant candy prize. The categories are Scariest, Most Over the Top, Most Creative, Best Overall and Best Duo.

• Girls Soccer will be holding out student meeting Monday, Oct 16th behind the gym at lunch. It will be for anyone interested on trying out for girls soccer. Returners from JV and Varsity, new comers, and Freshmen. We will keep it short and sweet. Meeting will be run by Coaches Raymond and Kirby.

• Yesterday was Indigenous People's Day where we celebrate and honor our indigenous Americans and commemorate their history. Our area especially is so rich in indigenous culture. Go visit museums and other historical places to learn more about the indigenous groups in Santa Cruz County.

• Upcoming college visits are Thurs, Oct 12th - 9am Lewis and Clark College and 10am LMU. Come to the College and Career Center to learn more.

• Homecoming Dance ticket sales start Tuesday 10/10 at break and lunch in the student store. Prices are $3 w/ASB seal and $5 w/o ASB seal and $10 at the door for all . Dance is Saturday, Oct 14th 7-10pm in the SVHS gym. Guest permission slips available online and in the office - must have completed permission slip prior to purchasing ticket.

• Happy Homecoming Week. Today is USA Tuesday. Join homecoming court in the quad at break to watch them play games! Tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday dress up day.

• Congratulations to the Freshmen Class who won the most spirited and dressed up yesterday. Reminder 3rd period teachers, please count how many students you have dressed up.

• Today is Coming Out Day. It was made to celebrate the anniversary of a march in Washington for LGBTQ+ rights. Make sure to support your friends and family because coming out is hard and everyone deserves to be their true self.

• Today is Wacky Wednesday. At break, homecoming court will be playing games in the quad. Tomorrow is BBQ dad vs Soccer mom dress up day.

• Are you interested in a career in the medical field? There is a Medical Career Expo on Friday, Nov 3rd from 10-11:30. To learn more and to sign up, see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• Juniors and Seniors- Don't forget to sign up for IB Exams! Exam registration ends Oct 22nd.

• Interested in playing girls soccer? Pre-season conditioning starts on Monday Oct 2nd at 4-5pm on the turf field. We will condition every Monday 4-5 and Wednesday 3:30-4:30 through the month of October. Welcoming returners for JV and Varsity, newcomers and freshmen.

• We will have 3 college visits this week. Wed- University of Portland at 10, Thurs- University of Puget Sound at 9 and Washington State University at 10:00. Sign up through Naviance or see Amy Paul

• Anyone interested in going to South Korea and Japan in June 2024 stop by Ms Taylor's room C211 for information. This is open to all students at SVHS. There are limited spots available.

• Flag Football game at Soquel on Monday at 7pm.

• Are you a good student with a high GPA and want to be part of a nationally recognized honor society? You should join CSF! Submit an application packet to the office for your 10th or 11th grade spring semester from last school year. Forms are on the SVHS website and CSF Google Classroom. Deadline to submit for spring is Friday Oct 20th by 3:30pm.

• Upcoming college visits are Thurs, Oct 12th - 9am Lewis and Clark College and 10am LMU. Come to the College and Career Center to learn more.

• Next week is homecoming week! Tuesday is USA Tuesday, deck out in red, white and blue! Wednesday is Wacky Wednesday, wear your craziest outfits. Thursday is BBQ dad vs Soccer mom! Friday is dress as your class theme! Dress up everyday for a chance at a class prize.

• Homecoming Dance ticket sales start Tuesday 10/10 at break and lunch in the student store. Prices are $3 w/ASB seal and $5 w/o ASB seal and $10 at the door for all . Dance is Saturday, Oct 14th 7-10pm in the SVHS gym. Guest permission slips available online and in the office - must have completed permission slip prior to purchasing ticket.

• Stop by the Library today to see the display for Banned Book Week. Read why some of your favorite books like "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Harry Potter" have been banned around the world.

• 10/5 the University of Puget Sound will be here at 9 and Washington State University will be here at 10.

• Please join the Body of Believers (God Squad club) for our club meeting today in Mrs. Anderson's room c508 and get FREE Mountain Mike's Pizza lunch.

• Interested in playing girls soccer? Pre-season conditioning starts on Monday Oct 2nd at 4-5pm on the turf field. We will condition every Monday 4-5 and Wednesday 3:30-4:30 through the month of October. Welcoming returners for JV and Varsity, newcomers and freshmen.

• Auditions for the fall play "Rumors" will be on Monday, Sept 25th at 4pm in the SU. Please memorize a 1 min monologue. Sign up for an audition on Mrs. K's home page. Any questions - contact Mrs. K. Break a leg!

• We have one college visit Thursday, Sept 28th at 10:00 - The Virginia Military Institute.

• The SVHS Drama Department is having a tech recruitment and informational meeting on Thursday, Sept 28th. Come to Mrs. K's English room C705 if you are interested in joining the tech/crew team for the fall play.

• Girls Softball meeting next Thursday, Sept 28th at lunch in front of the gym. All girls interested in playing should attend. Info about upcoming season and tryouts.

• Anyone interested in going to South Korea and Japan in June 2024 stop by Ms Taylor's room C211 for information. This is open to all students at SVHS. There are limited spots available.

• Come to Else's room to learn about our trip to Mexico in June. Be there Wed at lunch - snacks will be served.

• Are you interested in a career in IT or Data Networking? Of are you not even sure what that exactly means but you would like to find out?! Then come to our Career Lunch on Tuesday, Sept 26th. We will meet at lunch in the College and Career Center and pizza will be served.

• Congratulations to girls volleyball for winning the silver division plaque in the Harbor HS volleyball tourney! Congrats to our volleyball Middle Blocker, Natalia Cash, for being Athlete of the Week in the SC Sentinel paper!

• Tuesday is the 1st meeting for the SVHS Book Club. If you love books and might be interested in Book Club, join us in the Library at lunchtime.

• Freshmen lip sync meeting today at lunch in Ms Taylor's room C211. Mandatory.

• Haunted House participants! If you haven't turned in your signed orange sheet yet, please bring it to the student union Thursday at lunch. Also, you can bring $15 if you would like to buy a shirt. If you have seen them yet, look in the order shirts app in your account. They are amazing this year!

• Attention Sophomores! If you signed up for lip sync, come to the mandatory practice at lunch this Wednesday and Thursday by the gym.

• Hope Squad invites all students and staff to join a friendship bracelet making event at lunch today in the quad. Come by, make a bracelet and have an otter pop.

• This week's college visits will be: Tuesday at 9am Western Washington University, 10am UC Davis and 11 am Hawaii Pacific University. Wednesday, University of the Pacific at 10am. Thursday, University of San Francisco at 9am and Willamette University at 12:45. All college visits are held in the College and Career Center.

• To all members of the Engineering Club, there will be a meeting Monday, 9/19 at lunch in E104, Mr Filippini's room and Wedneday 9/20 in E104 for those who miss the meeting on Tuesday.

• Come support our Volleyball team at home vs Harbor. Frosh @ 4:30, JV @ 5:30 and Varsity @7pm. Also, we have Tennis at home vs. Santa Cruz at 4:30pm.

• Queer Youth Student Summit is on Sat Sept 30th this year. If you are interested in attending this field trip, see Ms W in C704 for more info. Permission forms can be picked up from Ms. W or from Leslie in the front office and they are due by Tues, 9/26.

• Reminder- the 9 Senior reserved parking spots are for the seniors who won them. Please respect their spaces and do no park in them if you are not supposed to. Thank you.

• Auditions for the fall play "Rumors" will be on Monday, Sept 25th at 4pm in the SU. Please memorize a 1 min monologue. Sign up for an audition on Mrs. K's home page. Any questions - contact Mrs. K. Break a leg!

• Club presidents meeting this Friday 9/22 at break in Ms. Nedney's room C302 if you club is interested in hosting a booth at the homecoming carnival on Oct 13th.

• Make sure to stop by Round Table Pizza on Tuesday, Sept 19th from 5-8pm to support our Freshman Class. Don't forget to say that you're from SVHS.

• Green Team Campus Landscape Work day this Saturday, Sept 23rd 8am to noon, meet in front of the Student Union.

• Girls Softball meeting next Thursday, Sept 28th at lunch in front of the gym. All girls interested in playing should attend. Info about upcoming season and tryouts.

• All Haunted House participants and anyone interested in Haunted House: come to the Student Union this Thursday at the beginning of lunch for an informational meeting.

• Anyone interested in going to South Korea and Japan in June 2024 stop by Ms Taylor's room C211 for information. This is open to all students at SVHS. There are limited spots available.

• Volleyball home game vs Soquel Tuesday, Sept 12th - F 4:00, JV 5:30 and V 7:00.

• There will be a Community Service Fair at lunch this week, Sept 14th in the quad. Stop by and sign up for hours with a variety of local non-profit groups.

• Football game Thursday, 9/14 at Soquel. JV 5pm, V 7:30.

• SVHS will be hosting the PSAT on Saturday, Oct 14th. To sign up, bring $25 cash or check (SVHS) to Leigh in the front office. Sales end Oct 15th.

• Freshmen Elections - President: Lauren Lima; VP: Ava Dumesney; Treasurer - Hayden Taylor.

• Congrats to our Falcons Varsity Volleyball on beating Soquel! We are rising! Home game next Tuesday against Harbor.

• Don't forget that today's college visit is the University of Hawaii at 11 in the College and Career Center.

• Go to your Naviance account to sign up or see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center - College visits scheduled:

  • 9/19 9:00a Western Washington University, 10:00 UC Davis and 11:00 Hawaii Pacific University.

  • 9/20 10:00 University of the Pacific

  • 9/21 9:00 University of SF; 12:45 Williamette University.

• Club Fair, Friday at lunch in the quad.

• Juniors & Seniors- for college visits, we have the US Airforce Academy here 9/3 at 12 and Tuesday, Sept 12th we have the University of Hawaii coming at 11. Sign up through Naviance or with Amy Paul. All college visits are held in the college and career center.

• Next week is Respect Week. Monday's focus is respect yourself, wear white....Reminder that Wednesday we have a guest speaker and we will be on an assembly long block schedule.

• Football game this Saturday vs SLV - JV @ 11. Varsity @2. Blackout theme, wear all black.

• Come support the girl's volleyball team this Thursday in their first league came against Santa Cruz at home. JV @5:30 and Varsity @7.

• If you are interested in starting a club or restarting one, please come to the informational meeting this Friday 9/1, in Ms Nedney's room C302 at lunch.

• There is at tennis match, 8/31, SVHS vs Monte Vista @ MV 4:30pm. Volleyball cage SVHS vs. Harbor @ Harbor Varsity at 6:30pm and JV at 5:30pm.

• There is a football game Friday, 9/1 SVHS vs Willow Glen @ Willow Glen, JV @5, Varsity @ 7. Saturday Volleyball SVHS vs Watsonville JV 7:30pm @ Watsonville.

• Make sure to head on down to Togo's on Wed and grab a sandwich to support the school. Don't forget to say you you are from SVHS.

• The first volleyball game of the season at home is 8/24 - Varsity 4pm and JV 5:30pm

• Attention Falcon Lady Golfers: The girls golf season starts in a few short weeks. It doesn't matter if you're an experienced player, or if you're a beginner using loaner clubs. Please come join Coach Anders for an intro meeting on Wed August 23 at the start of lunch in front of the gym.

Falcon News!!

• All SVHS merch is still available right now in the student store! 

• (FOR FRESHMAN) freshman class shirts are available in the student store every Tuesday and Thursday @break

• Senior parking spot tickets on sale in student store @ break! 

• Friday Aug 18th is the Football Jamboree @ Cabrillo College! the games start @5:30 with Scott’s Valley playing @7 

• This weekend the art and wine festival needs volunteers! go to the  festivals website and sign up if you need community service hours

• Junior class has a fundraiser at Los Gallos this Friday! come support your class! make sure to say you are from SVHS.

• NEXT WEEK IS A SPIRIT WEEK 

  Monday: Pj day!

  Tuesday: Denim day

  on Wednesday’s we wear pink 

  Thursday: jersey day 

  Friday: Falcon spirit  

  Friday is the Welcome back Rally! 

• If you are new to SVUSD this year we would love to officially welcome and meet you at our New Student Luncheon this Friday. Come to the SU at lunch for free lunch and treats.

• If you have not picked up your textbooks yet, please do so this week in the library.

• The SVHS Game Club and eSports team are getting started this year with an informational meeting this Friday, August 18th at lunch in room M9. eSports will be a competitive tournament-based team participating in games such as Smash Ultimate, Apex Legends or League of Legends. The Game Club is a casual group where students can play what they want and make some new gamer friends. To learn more, email Mr Stone or come to our meeting Friday at lunch M9.

• There will be a meeting this Thursday at the beginning of lunch period in front of the gym for all girls interested to play basketball this year.

• Anyone interested in helping transform our campus with sustainable gardening practices please come to the 1st Green Team meeting of the year this Wednesday at lunch in room C302.

• There is a flag football meeting at lunch on Tuesday, August 15th for interested student. See Coach Walters.