• Attention seniors! 5/23 Round Table Pizza in SV is offering one free single topping individual pizza to seniors during regular business hours. Also, Aunt Lali's is offering seniors a free ice cream treat today during break in the upper parking lot. Remember that you will need your student ID to participate in both of these offers.

• 5/24 - Mountain Mike's in SV is offering one free single topping individual pizza to seniors only between 11am and 4pm. You must have your student ID to receive free pizza.

• 5/25 - Seniors - today Bruno's BBQ is offering one free dessert to seniors only between 1 and 4pm. You must have your student ID to receive this offer.

• 5/30 - Today Penny's Ice Creamery is offering Seniors a free ice cream scoop coupon to be used ANY day during regular hours. Pick up your coupon after senior check out from the library. You must turn in all your library books to be given the coupon.

• Scotts Valley Girls Lacrosse... Congratulations to  the Girls Lacrosse team for their CCS Quarterfinals win over Archbishop Mitty on Friday night. What a game! Congratulations on advancing to the CCS Semifinals!

  Please wish them good luck as they travel to Sacred Heart Prep in Atherton this Wednesday for a 5:30 game versus former CCS Champions SHP!

• Girls flag football is now an official high school sport. Any girls interested, please come to a short meeting at the start of Lunch Tuesday in the gym.

• PBIS Team will be hosting a pizza party during lunch on Wed. Students look for invites coming today. Staff please join us in the grassy area by the main office.

• Free Pizza at lunch today in the Student Union - please join us to hear Reeve share and learn more about out God Squad Club here at SVHS.

• Come to the final concert of the year. Next Thursday, May 25th at 7pm in the Student Union. This concert features the SVMS band the the SVHS Band and Choir. Admission is free, donations are welcome. See you there.

• Seniors -pick up your yearbook on May 23rd @ break. Freshman through Juniors pick up your yearbook from May 24th to the 30th @ break at E104. You can still buy a yearbook. It is not too late! Buy it online or bring in $100 cash or check.

• We want to remind all student that their books MUST be returned to the library at the end of the year. Return all books, chromebooks, and calculators before you leave for summer break.

• Seniors - To celebrate the end of the school year, businesses around SV are offering free goodies to the SVHS senior class! Check out the Senior Class Google Classroom for all participating businesses and dates.

• There is a Math Fundamentals Study Sesion on Thursday, May 18th in Ms. Erdos room M11 at 3:30pm.

• Girls Basketball- If you're interested in playing girls basketball next year please come to a short meeting at the start of lunch in the gym on Thursday, May 25th.

• Seniors we leave for Magic Mountain after 4th period today. 1:30pm come to the student lot to load onto the buses. Remember to check the Google Classroom for the details posted last week.

• Powderpuff Game is Friday, May 12th. Come cheer on the senior and junior girls.

• May 22nd is Harvey Milk Day. Harvey Milk was an activist, organizer and the first openly gay man elected to public office in the late 1970s. Milk was responsible for passing gay rights ordinances in SF before he was assassinated on Nov 27th, 1978. Milk was an extraordinary leader whose courageous work to end discrimination against the LGBTQ community set the stage for many of the civil rights advances we see today. In honor of Milk, SVHS is proud to join the other County HSs in raising the LGBTQ+ flag the week of May 8th. We invite all students and staff to join us at the flag raising today at break in front of the main office.

• In honor of commitment day, on Monday, May 1st bring a rejection letter for a donut at break in the quad.

• Congratulations to SVHS girls Beach Volleyball - earning the 1st place in league banner for our gym. We beat Soquel in the semi-final yesterday 5-0.

• Congratulations to Girls Beach Volleyball. They are playing Santa Cruz HS at Main Beach 4pm TODAY in the league tourney championship.

• We would like to give a HUGE shout out to our lunch ladies on Lunch Hero Day. Jennifer Rasmussen, Jennifer Beasley, Nicole Lostrie and Sarah Cipolla. Thank you for all you do.

• If you did not play football last year and are interested in playing this year, please see Coach Lahood this week.

• If you are a freshman, sophomore or junior, UCSC is coming to SVHS to talk about their summer university program. Come listen to how you can get a jump on college and take some interesting classes. UCSC will be in the College and Career Center on Wed, April 26th during tutorial.

• Are you interested in learning more about Syracuse University? A counselor from Syracuse will be at SVHS Wed, 4/26 at 9am.

• Sign up for the Blood Drive and get a free Snoopy T-shirt.

• Wednesday is bike to school day. If you bike or walk to school next Wed, April 26th, you will be treated to all sorts of snacks and goodies. Please come before 2nd period.

• Remember to check in with the librarian about overdue books and fines prior to purchasing your prom tickets. Thursday is the last day the library will be open to return books in time to purchase prom tickets.

• If you are a Senior who qualifies for the Seal of Biliteracy, check in with Ms. Else immediately during lunch, before school or during tutorial. Bring an unofficial transcript.

• Juniors and Seniors - Prom tickets are on sale now during lunch in the student store. Tickets are $130 with ASB and $140 without. Make sure you check the information on the SVHS instagram for more information.

• 4/17 is be kind to yourself day. Make sure to practice positive self talk and self care. Wear blue tomorrow for be kind to others day and particapte in the lunch activity.

• Grade 9-11 - anyone interested in joining student government for the 2023-24 school year, applications are now available on the website student government page or in the office. They are due by Friday, 4/21.

• Senior panoramic, boys golf, track, lacrosse, baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, and boys tennis pictures are in the office ready for pick up. Please come get them if you ordered.

• Remember to check with the librarian about overdue books and fines prior to purchasing your prom tickets.

• Juniors and Seniors - Prom tickets are on sale now during lunch in the student store. Tickets are $130 with ASB and $140 without. Make sure you check the information on the SVHS instagram for more information.

• The spring Musical "Something Rotten" is running now. Tickets are available at the door and online.

• IB Exams start soon! If you are taking an IB Exam, there is a required meeting on Monday in the Student Union at the beginning of lunch. Don't miss it.

• Next Wednesday is bike to school day. If you bike or walk to school next Wed, April 26th, you will be treated to all sorts of snacks and goodies. Please come before 2nd period.

• Please help our friends in Omega Nu! Community service is available for a fun event, Saturday, APril 22nd 10:30-3:30 at Harvey West Park. Check the community service page on our website.

• 4/18 is be kind to others day. Make sure to do something nice for someone and participate in the lunch activity. Wear Green tomorrow.

• 4/19 is be kind to the Environment Day. Make sure to leave no trace and don't litter.

• Sign up for the Blood Drive and get a free Snoopy T-Shirt.

• Boys volleyball has one of their last home games this Wednesday at 6:30pm against Aptos. Come out and support your friends, it’s a match you won’t want to miss.

• Do you need community service? Come on down to SVHS on April 22nd for an Earth Day campus beautification and clean up from 9-1. Pizza will also be provided for lunch. Meet in front of the student union.

• 4/21 is be kind to your school day. SVHS is safe if we all be kind to one another.

• Come check out the Los Gallos fundraiser tonight and get some delicious food! Make sure you say you're supporting SVHS.

• Cabrillo Bound Seniors - don't forget to go to your scheduled Cabrillo Workshop in M10.

• Next week is Kindness Week. Make sure to practice being kind to yourself, others, the environment, your community and your school. Wear yellow or white on Monday for respect yourself day.

• Congratulations to Jack Brownfield, the class of 2023 Valedictorian and to Amy Weiss, the class of 2023 Salutatorian.

• Powder Puff informational meeting at bring in Fisher's room C302. Juniors and Seniors come sign up TODAY (4/14)

• Seniors, Check the senior class google classroom to find the survey about picking keynote speakers for graduation. Also if you are interested in speaking at graduation, email your speech to Ms. Fisher before April 16th.

• Congrats to the SVHS Band and Choir for placing Silver on their Disneyland trip. Great Job!

• Grades 9-11: Anyone interested in joining Student Government for the 2023-24 school year applications are now available on the website Student Government age or in the office. Due Friday 4/21/23.

• Seniors- Check the senior class Google classroom to find the survey about picking keynote speakers for graduation. Also, if you are interested in speaking at graduation, email your speech to Ms. Fisher before April 16th.

• There's a basketball tournament on Thursday in the gym from 6-8! Sign ups are in the student store at break and through the falcon frenzy instagram. It's $3 to play and teams are 8-10.

• The SVHS Hope Squad is excited to announce our first Hope Week. Hope Week is a special week-long celebration designed to spread positivity, provide supportive resources, and reduce the stigma around mental health. The week will end on Friday with an interactive Health and Wellness Fair in the quad and a Movie Night in the gym presenting the beloved Pixar film Inside Out. Please join us in this celebration of hope and connection!

• Congrats to boys volleyball for their win against Soquel last night. Ladreal Wallwork had 11 kills while Riley Schaefer-Whittall contributed 18 digs. Catch them in action next week as they take on Harbor and Aptos.

• Looking for something fun to do this week? The Maji Project is selling tickets for the movie Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania at lunch Mon, Tues, and Wed this week. The movie will be shown at the Cinelux Theater this Wed the 22nd at 7pm. Tickets are $12 and all proceeds go toward clean water.

• 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 2022 semester are available and due Friday, March 24th. Go to the CSF page of the SVHS website for instructions and required forms.

• Hey Falcons, if you are interested in earning community service hours with helping out with the upcoming Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 6th, please contact Mr. L in counseling or Mrs. Fleisch for further information on how to sign up. This is a great opportunity for students to catch up on some hours while learning and celebrating more about our community's multiculturalism.

• There are many new community service opportunities listed on the school website. Look online to see what is available or see Amy Paul in the C&C center.

• Seniors - Don't forget to apply for scholarships. Students going on to community colleges are also eligible for free money. Go to your Naviance account to see what scholarships are available or see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• Tuesday, University of Massachusetts will be in the College and Career Center at 10.

• In March, we take extra steps to raise awareness about the rights of people with disabilities and to celebrate their contributions to our culture and society. Our school district is proud to announce a poster contest to spread the word about abilities awareness month. Poster designs are due on March 14th. See the office for more info.

• Hey Falcons, if you are interested in earning community service hours with helping out with the upcoming Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 6th, please contact Mr. L in counseling or Mrs. Fleisch for further information on how to sign up. This is a great opportunity for students to catch up on some hours while learning and celebrating more about our community's multiculturalism.

• The sophomores are hosting a Spring Fling Semiformal dance on March 17th in the Student Union. Tickets will be on sale March 13-17 at lunch in the Student Store.

• Seniors - Don't forget to apply for scholarships. Students going on to community colleges are also eligible for free money. Go to your Naviance account to see what scholarships are available or see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• Come on down to Pizza My Heart on March 15th to get some delicious pizza and support the Freshman class! Make sure you say you're supporting SVHS Freshmen.

• There are many new community service opportunities listed on the school website. Look online to see what is available or see Amy Paul in the C&C center.

• Boys volleyball has their first league game this Thursday at home against Santa Cruz. Game starts at 6:30. Bring your friends and cheer on our squad.

• Haunted House officially presented $31,114 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This makes SVHS the 2nd highest donating school in the nation. Congratulations Haunted House Crew! Thank you for all you do.

• Seniors - your grad gowns and announcements are in. Go to room 302/Fisher's room to pick up.

• On Friday, March 17th there will be chocolate gold coins given out at break for St Patrick's Day! Make sure you stop by the student store to get some.

• The sophomores are hosting a Spring Fling Semiformal dance on March 17th in the Student Union. Tickets will be on sale March 13-17 at lunch in the Student Store.

• The student interest survey for next year's bell schedule will be open all week until March 9. If you haven't yet, please fill it out. There is a link to the survey on the home page under Information.

• In March, we take extra steps to raise awareness about the rights of people with disabilities and to celebrate their contributions to our culture and society. Our school district is proud to announce a poster contest to spread the word about abilities awareness month. Poster designs are due on March 14th. See the office for more info.

• Wednesday, March 8th there will be powder throwing in honor of the holiday Holi. Come to the field by the office to have lots of fun and throw colored powders on your friends.

• Come on down to Pizza My Heart on March 15th to get some delicious pizza and support the Freshman class! Make sure you say you're supporting SVHS Freshmen.

• The Drama Department is having a tech informational meeting on Thursday, March 9th. If you're interested in joining tech for the musical, come to Mrs. K's English room C-705 at lunch to learn more about signing up.

• Come on out to Cabaret Night on Tuesday, March 7th at 7pm in the Student Union. Admission is free but donations are welcome. Let your performing arts friends entertain you with jazz, Broadway and street performances like you would see on a Night in NY.

• Congrats to the boys volleyball team for their first win of the season. They'll be back in action this Friday at 6:30pm with another home game. Come out and support!

• Hey Falcons, if you are interested in earning community service hours with helping out with the upcoming Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 6th, please contact Mr. L in counseling or Mrs. Fleisch for further information on how to sign up. This is a great opportunity for students to catch up on some hours while learning and celebrating more about our community's multiculturalism.

• This year's Art Night is being held on Thursday, March 2nd from 6-9pm in the Student Union. Come show support for the Arts and see what our talented visual art, graphic design and IB Art studetns have created this year!

• Are you not sure what you want to do after graduation? How about taking a gap year? Tomorrow during tutorial, "Where There Be Dragons" will be in the College and Career Center to go over the many gap year travel options they office. Come check it out!

• 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 2022 semester are available and due Friday, March 24th. Go to the CSF page of the SVHS website for instructions and required forms.

• Seniors - If you did not pick up your cap and gowns last week you can do so this week at break. Come to the Student Store.

• Rotary Speech Contest on Friday 3/10 at 4:30pm. $100, $50, $25 for the first 3 places. See flyer in the College and Career Center. Contact Randy Klein if interested.

• Friday is the last day of Culture Week! There will be games at the quad during lunch. Come and play for some fun and candy.

• The library will be closed for Tutorial period today, Jan 22. If you need any materials for tutorial, please pick them up from the library during morning break.

• This year's Art Night is being held on Thursday March 2nd from 6pm-9-pm in the Student Union. Come show support for the Arts and see what our talented visual art, graphic design and IB art students have created this year.

• Whitings Foods on the Boardwalk is hosting a :Hiring Pop-up Event" on Sunday, Feb 26th from 10:30-2:00 with walk in interviews. Check out the website for more details.

• Attention Juniors and Seniors - Willamette University will be at SVHS in the College and Career Center on Tuesday, Feb 28th at 10:00. Come learn more about this college visiting from Salem, Oregon.

• 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 2022 semester are available and due Friday, March 24th. Go to the CSF page of the SVHS website for instructions and required forms.

• Seniors! Don't forget to apply to scholarships. There are many organizations that want to give you free money! Go to your Naviance account or see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center for more information.

• Head on over to Los Gallos on February 24th to get some delicious food while supporting the Freshman Class. Bring your friends and family and don't forget to say you're supporting the freshmen at SVHS.

• If you took the Pre-Act in January, your test scores are now available. See Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• Seniors final day to sign up for Magic Mountain at a discounted rate and to guarantee a spot on the trip is Friday, 2/24.

• Seniors! Buy your senior ad at yearbookordercenter.com with school code 17506 while space lasts.

• If you've ordered wrestling, cheer or basketball pictures, they are in the front office for pick up.

• There is an informational talent show meeting on Thursday, Feb 23rd in Fisher's room C302. Come by at break if you're interested.

• The drama club is performing their Winter Play titled "our Place" Saturday 2/25. There are 2 shows - 5:30 & 8pm. tickets will be sold online and at the door. For tickets online, visit Ms. K's website for details. The show will be performed at the new SV theater by the library. Come to see it!

• JV Softball is still looking for a couple of players. Coaches have close to 20 games on the schedule. Get in touch with Coach Travis - his email is on the Softball page of the website.

• Be sure to look on each classroom's door to see a poster celebrating Black Historical Figures.

• Hey Falcons! If you are interested in earning community service hours by helping out with the upcoming Multicultural Fair at Skypark on May 6th, please contact Mr. L in counseling or Mrs. Fleisch for further information on how to sign up. This is a great opportunity for students to catch up on some hours while learning and celebrating more about our community's multiculturalism.

• Girls Tennis photos have arrived. Please come pick up in the front office if you ordered one.

• Seniors - Don't forget that a counselor from Cabrillo's Honors Program will be here at Tutorial this week.

• Basketball League Playoffs starts this week. Come out and support your Falcons. Tuesday Girls 5:30 vs Aptos and Boys vs SLV. $4 gate fee. Come rock the nest gym.

• Boys Golf sign ups and meeting are Feb 14th at lunch, 1:15p outside the gym. Please fill out registration on FamilyID if you plan to play.

• Seniors - If you ordered your graduation announcements by the deadline, they are in and will be available for pick up this Tuesday. If you did not order cap, gown or announcements, this is your last opportunity to do so. Go to the student store at break Tuesday Feb 14th!

• We are starting a Disc Golf Club at SV. Meet in Mr. Lahood's room C402 on Friday at lunch to get information and sign up.

• Only two more days to get your singing Valentine! Stop by the student store today or tomorrow at lunch.

• Are you interested in joining the tech or crew for the musical? Come to an informational meeting this Friday, Feb 10th at lunch in Ms. K's English room C705.

• Boys Volleyball has new tryout times. Feb 13th and 14th tryouts will now be held from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

• There will be a strength and conditioning screening test for all freshmen interested in taking strength and conditioning next year- Wed and Fri at lunch in the weight room. Please contact Mr. Lahood for any questions.

• Seniors! Don't forgot to check Naviance for scholarships. Community Foundation extended their deadline to Wed, February 8th because they have an unusually low application count so get your application in!

• If you are interested in joining the boys tennis team for the upcoming season, please contact Head Coach Scott Goodrich. His contact details on on the SVHS website. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join the team, even if you've never played tennis before. Practice begins on Feb 6th. Thank you and Go Falcons!

• Attention whoever had ticket #245 for the Winter Formal - pleas see Ms Fisher in C302.

• We are looking for students who represent our RIC values and school spirit to be part of the Shadow Day Ambassador Program. If you are interested, fill out the Google form on our Shadow Day page on the school website or see Neelu or a counselors if you have any questions.

• JV Girls Soccer beat Harbor 4-1. Isabella and Darla each scored a goal. Hayden scored 2 goals.

• Seniors - Are you attending Cabrillo College next year and thinking of applying for the Honors Program? A counselor from the Cabrillo Honors program is coming to SVHS to answer all your questions. They will cover the application, what the program is like and more. They will be here on Wed, Feb 8th during Tutorial in the College and Career Center.

• Boys Volleyball informational meeting at lunch on Wed, Feb 1st in Ms. Anderson's classroom C508. Please come to check in and get more details about the season. Tryouts will be 2/13 and 2/14, see website for more info.

• If you are interested in joining the SVHS Boys Tennis team for the 2023 season, please call or email Head Coach Scott Goodrich. All are welcome!

  Our first practice is Wednesday, Feb 6th 3:45 - 5:30pm.

  You will need to complete the Family ID registration (see SVHS website) in order to practice.

• Baseball tryouts are Monday, Jan. 30th through Wednesday, Feb. 1st, after school. You’ll need to have had a physical prior to tryouts AND it must be uploaded to the school’s FamilyID page. Please wear baseball pants, t-shirt, hat and cleats. Cuts will be announced Thursday, Feb. 2nd. Winter sports athletes will get their tryouts after their winter sport ends.

• Boys golf sign ups and meeting on Feb 14th at lunch (1:15) outside the gym. Please fill out the registration on FamilyID if you plan to play.

• Awesome news for those interested in playing softball for the Falcons. For the first time in years, our goal is to have two softball teams- JV and Varsity.

   

  Please come out and be part of something special. We are excited about getting the season started. If you have any desire to play, please attend tryouts on Monday, Jan. 30 at 4. 

   

  All Varsity tryouts are Monday, Jan. 30th at 4. Dress in full softball gear. Must have Family ID completed with your physical attached to tryout.

• We are looking for students who represent our RIC values and school spirit to be part of the Shadow Day Ambassador Program. If you are interested, fill out the Google form on our Shadow Day page on the school website or see Neelu or a counselors if you have any questions.

• Spanish Club will be selling bracelets and purses from Jan 17th-27th at lunch by the Student Store. Stop by the table at lunch to participate in the Pulsera Project.

• Boys Volleyball informational meeting at lunch on Wed, Feb 1st in Ms. Anderson's classroom C508. Please come to check in and get more details about the season. Tryouts will be 2/13 and 2/14, see website for more info.

• Official Track practice starts Jan 30th at 3:45. Meet on the track. You must have all paperwork/physical finished on FamilyID. If you are in a winter sport, you need to finish your sport.

• Come out to the SVHS Band and Choir Concert! Thursday, Jan 26th at 7pm in the Student Union. Enjoy a snacak from our bake sale while you listen to some great music. See you there!

• Attentions Sophomores and Juniors- Don't forget to sign up for the Pre-ACT that will be help this Saturday, January 28th at 8am.

• Seniors! Don't forget about the Scholarship workshop tomorrow, 1/25, during Tutorial in room E101.

• There is a Valentine's day See's Candy fundraiser going on right now. The link to purchase is on the homepage of the SVHS website. The deadline to purchase is Jan 27th so make sure to buy them soon.

• This is the last week Winter Formal tickets will be sold. Make sure to stop by the student store at either break or lunch. Tickets are sold for $45 w/ASB and $50 without.

• If you are interested in joining the boys tennis team for the upcoming season, please contact Head Coach Scott Goodrich.  His contact details are located on the SVHS website. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join the team, even if you have never played tennis before.  Practice begins on February 1st.  Thank you and Go Falcons!

• There is a Valentine's day See's Candy fundraiser going on right now. The link to purchase is on the homepage of the SVHS website. The deadline to purchase is Jan 27th so make sure to buy them soon.

• Track informational meeting on Thursday, Jan 19th at lunch. Meet behind the gym by the locker room. Come if interested in participating in track.

• Blanket and Jacket Drive is going on now so make sure to bring in ones you want to donate to people in need.

• Winter Formal is coming up on Feb 3rd from 8-11pm in the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Ticket sales will begin on Jan 17th during break and lunch up until Jan 27th. More information can be found on the ASB Instagram.

• Spanish Club will be selling bracelets and purses from Jan 17th to the 27th at lunch by the Student Store. Stop by the table at lunch to participate in the Pulsera Project.

• Seniors -are you unsure about where to find scholarships and how to apply? We are having a scholarship workshop on Wed. Jan 25th during Tutorial in room E101. Come learn all the ins and outs of scholarship money.

• Attention clubs! Come to the rainbow stairs by the portables on Jan 19th and 20th @ break and lunch to get your group club picture taken for the yearbook. Contact your club president for details.

• Sophomores and Juniors! Are you interested in taking the Pre-ACT? Bring in $25 to the front office to sign up. Test will be help here at SVHS on Saturday, Jan 28th at 8am.

• There will be an informational meeting for Girls Lacrosse this WEDNESDAY, Jan 11th at lunch at the back of the gym. All are welcome! No experience needed. Come hear what it's all about.

• Auditions for the Spring Musical "Something Rotten" begin Jan 16th! Vocal auditions are Jan 16th and 17th; dance auditions are Jan 18th and call backs are Jan 19th at 3:45. Please prepare a 1 min of musical theatre song with an accompanying piano track. Sign up for a vocal audition spot on Mrs. K's website. Break a leg!

• There is a Battle of the Bands meeting at break, 1/11 on Wednesday in Ms Fisher's room.

• Anyone interested in Boys Lacrosse or Boys Volleyball this year please go to Coach Walter's office at break or lunch to sign up.

• Sign up for the Dodgeball Tournament all week at break or lunch in the student store. Tournament is Thursday, 1/19 in the gym 6-8pm.

• 1/10 Seniors don't for that today is the last Cabrillo Application Workshop from 1:15-3:30 in room M10. Come work on your application and get your questions answered.

• Winter Formal is coming up on Feb 3rd from 8-11pm in the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Ticket sales will begin on Jan 17th during break and lunch up until Jan 27th. More information can be found on the ASB Instagram.

• Track informational meeting on Thursday, January 19th at lunch. Meet behind the gym by the locker room. Come if interested in participating in track.

• If you are interested in playing Girls Beach Volleyball, please attend our meeting on Wed. 1/18 at lunch in C508.

• Sophomores and Juniors! Are you interested in taking the Pre-ACT? Bring in $25 to the front office to sign up. Test will be help here at SVHS on Saturday, Jan 28th at 8am.

• JV Girls Soccer beat Soquel last night 1-0. Darla scored the winning goal. On Wednesday, they beat Harbor 2-0. Hayden and Darla scored.

• Blanket and Jacket Drive is going on now so make sure to bring in one's you want to donate to people in need especially after the storm.

• Attention clubs! Come to the rainbow stairs by the portables on Jan 19th and 20th @ break and lunch to get your group club picture taken for the yearbook. Contact your club president for details.

• Spanish Club will be selling bracelets and purses from Jan 17th to the 27th at lunch by the Student Store. Stop by the table at lunch to participate in the Pulsera Project.

• Baseball conditioning after school on Thursday Jan 12th.

• Seniors - are you unsure about where to find scholarships and how to apply? We are having a scholarship workshop on Wednesday, Jan 25th during Tutorial in room E101. Come learn all the ins and outs of scholarship money.

• Baseball conditioning is resuming Tuesday - Friday schedule after school until 5pm.

• JV Girls soccer won the Firebird Classic Tournament over the break.

• There will be an informational meeting for Girls Lacrosse this Thursday at lunch at the back of the gym. All are welcome! No experience needed. Come hear what it's all about.

• Anyone interested in Boys Lacrosse or Boys Volleyball this year please go to Coach Walter's office at break or lunch to sign up.

• Seniors - are you planning on attending Cabrillo College in the fall? If so, Cabrillo College counselors will be here on campus to help you with your applications on Tuesday, Jan 10th from 1:15 - 3:30 in room M10. This will be their last application workshop here at SVHS so be sure to come if you haven't already submitted your application. See Amy Paul in the College and Career Center with any suggestions.

• We are please to announce the return of our Student Ambassador Program for our Shadow Day Events. For more information see Neelu or your counselor.

• JV Girls Soccer beat Christopher 2-0 on Saturday. Hayden and Darla scored.

• Varsity and JV Girls soccer beat the North Salinas. Varsity won 2 -0; JV 9-0.

• Auditions for the Winter Play are this Friday, in room E201.

• Are you in need of community service hours? The Elk's Lodge needs help at their Christmas Tree lot. Help is needed all next week. See Amy Paul in the College and Career Center to sign up.

• JV Girls soccer beat Cupertino 6 - 0. Darla scored 3 goals, Salma, Zoe and Maya all scored. Defense didn't let any plays get past them.

• 9th, 10th, and 11th graders: come to the front office and pick up your school photos.

• The Play That Goes Wrong opens this Thursday!! The show runs Dec 8, 9, 10 at 7pm. Tickets are $12 for students and $15 general admission and are available online or at the door. Don't miss it!

• Attention Sophomores and Juniors: The correct PSAT scores are available for pick up. See Ms Tansy in the office during break or lunch.

• The Christmas tree lot needs help today, 12/6. So far, we do not have anybody signed up. They also need volunteers for this Thursday. The tree lot is a fun way to earn community service. See Amy Paul in the College and Career Center to sign up.

• 9th, 10th and 11th graders - come to the front office and pick up your school photos.

• Auditions for student run Winter Play are next Friday 12/16 a 1:30pm in the drama room E201. No monologue needed. Come ready to read sides and have fun. Any questions - Ask Ms. K.

• JV Girls soccer beat Fremont HS 4-0. Goals were scored by Maya, Darla and Hayden scored twice.

• On Friday the 8th there will be a fundraiser for the sophomore class at Los Gatos on Victor Square. Come out and make sure to say that you are from SVHS.

• Spread the wonder this holiday season with Winter Wonder-Grams. The SVHS Choir will be selling singing grams fro $5 at the student store starting Mon Nov 14th-Nov 18th, and again after break until Dec 1st. Grams will be delivered between 2nd and 7th periods on Dec 5th. Happy Holidays from the Music Department.

• Attention SVHS- Winter Wishes are happening at break everyday this week. Get any wish if your choice granted.

• Blood Drive sign ups are going on at break at the Student Store.

• The Play That Goes Wrong opens this Thursday!! The show runs Dec 1, 2, 3 , 8, 9, 10 at 7pm. Tickets are $12 for students and $15 general admission and are available online or at the door. Don't miss it!

• Senior! Please turn in your baby photo on the Senior Google Classroom by Dec 1st to be included in the yearbook.

• Seniors - if you are planning on going to Cabrillo in the fall, please come to the Cabrillo Application Workshop today, 11/30 from 1:15-3:30 in room M10. Cabrillo Counselors will be helping guide you through your applications and troubleshoot with you if needed.

• Today, 11/14, during lunch there will be a table in the quad promoting Unity against Hate Day. Be there and share your ideas to stop hate, some answers will be put on the ASB Instagram.

• Blood drive sign ups are going on right now. They are at break outside at the student store.

Seniors - reminder to those in the Hall of Fame/Superlatives, pictures are being taken today and tomorrow (Tues & Wed) at the field next to the office at break. See you there.

• Cross Country, JV and Varsity Football and Volleyball pics have arrived. You can pick them up in the Front Office.

• Are you in need of community service hours? The Lion's Club needs help with their Christmas Tree lot. It is a fun time and they will even provide you dinner! They need 3 to 4 students per shift. See Amy Paul in the College and Career Center to sign up.

• Spread the wonder this holiday season with Winter Wonder-Grams. The SVHS Choir will be selling singing grams fro $5 at the student store starting Mon NOv 14th-Nov 18th, and again after break until Dec 1st. Grams will be delivered between 2nd and 7th periods on Dec 5th. Happy Holidays from the Music Department.

• Seniors- need some time and support to work on college applications? Go to room M10 on Thursday the 17th during lunch and 7th period if you are free. This workshop date and time has changed but Thursday is confirmed.

• Canned food drive is happening right now! Bring in some cans to your 2nd period class. The class with the most cans gets a donut party.

• Model UN Club is hosting a bakesale at the SV Safeway on Saturday, Nov 19th from 1-5pm. Be sure to stop by.

• Lost and not found! Did you lose something in the gym this fall. Please stop by C508, Ms Anderson's room.

• Covid Testing will be in the gym foyer this week.

• Do you have a free 5th period? Do you want a warm and quiet place to study? Do you need extra help on the assignment? Come to Ms Hart's room, C603 during 5th period for study hall.

• 11/8 at 10:00, the University of Arizona will be here in the College and Career Center.

• Any returning or incoming baseball players please meet on Tuesday, Nov 8th @ 1:15pm in the quad behind the gym.

• Looking for a dry place today during lunch? The gym will be open at lunch to hang out or play ball. Please finish eating before joining.

• If you are interested in playing softball please come to a short meeting on Thursday Nov at the start of lunch in the gym.

• School photos are here! Come pick them up in the main office.

• Attention students - if you would like a name that is different than your name in the registrar, please fill out the google form that can be found on the SVHS ASB Instagram and on your English Google Classroom by November 11th.

• Seniors - Go to room C301 Wednesday during tutorial to work on your college applications with counselor support. please get permission from your tutorial teacher first.

• Seniors! Do you want some time to work on your college applications with support from a counselor? Bring your laptop to room M10 anytime during lunch and 7th period today. See you there!

• Tuesday, Nov 8th the University of Arizona will be in the College and Career Center.

• Remember, Tuesday is Dress of Success. Either wear clothes that represent an occupation you are interested in, or just dress professional.

• Don't forget about the Cabrillo College Fair Monday. Over 50 colleges will be there to answer questions and give out swag. Go to the Aptos location from 6-8. Food trucks will also be onsite in case you don't have time for dinner.

• College visits this week - Tuesday, 9:00 University of the Pacific, 10:00 University of Portland and at 11:00 University of Redlands. Friday, Sonoma State will be here at 12 and Syracuse at 2:45.

• Seniors- stop by room C301 during tutorial with you laptop for some structured and supportive time to work on college applications. Please get permission from your Tutorial teacher.

• Seniors - submit your senior quote and all of fame nominees by November 1st in order to be included. Check the Senior Google Classroom or your English Google Classroom to find the forms to submit.

• Covid Testing with Inspire will be in the gym foyer this week and not the Student Union. Testing is from 1-3pm.

• Trades Day is coming up on Tuesday, Nov 15th from 10:30-12:30. This event will be held at the Santa Cruz Civic and focus on construction, welding, roofing, mixing cement and more. See Amy Paul in the College and Career Center to sign up. Deadline is Thursday, Oct 17th.

• Cross Country meet at SVHS on Tuesday, Oct 25th. Boys race at 4 and girls at 4:30. We will be honoring our seniors. Come and support our boys and girls cross country teams. Both teams are ranked top 10 in the state.

• The SVHS Interact Club will be hosting a book drive until the end of the week. The donations will be going toward the Friends of Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Books will be collected through the English Department and the teacher with the most donations will receive a candy prize.

• California Math Contest on Thursday, 10/27 in E101. Exam is 30 minutes long, 6 questions. Takes place during lunch.

• Boys Volleyball open gyms this week Monday and Wednesday from 3:30- 5 in our gym. Come out and play!

• Girls Basketball tryouts begin NEXT WEEK. Monday and Thursday from 4-6pm. See you there.

• Attention all seniors, if you have a sibling at our school then please bring yourself and your sibling to the attendance office today or on Friday at break or lunch to be included in the Senior Sibling portion of the yearbook.

• Remember 4 corners, wall ball and gaga ball? The Nostalgic Game Club will be having their first meeting in Friday, Oct 28th in the Quad. Join us to talk about fun games we can play together at school.

• College Week stressing you out? Come shred your stress today (Thursday) outside of the student union.

• Congratulations on making CCS Girls Volleyball. We play at Harker Sat 10/29 at 1pm tomorrow.

• Next Thursday the University of Colorado, the University of Oregon and Chaminade University of Honolulu will be here.

• 10/28 there will be trick or treating at lunch. Look for teachers with a pumpkin on their door for some candy.

• Costume contest by the grassy knoll at break. Come by and show off your wonderful costume.

• Boys soccer tryouts Tuesday Nov 1st at 12pm on the turf field.

• Remember the 15% discount on the Yearbook is good only a few more days. Buy your yearbook by Oct 31st and use the discount code "SPOOKY"

• Seniors - submit your senior quote and all of fame nominees by November 1st in order to be included. Check the Senior Google Classroom or your English Google Classroom to find the forms to submit.

• Because Saturday was the end of HIspanic Heritage month there will be candies in the student store at lunch to celebrate- 10/17/22

• College visits UCSC will be here at 10:00 and the American University of Paris will be here at 2:00pm on 10/18. Thursday, Santa Clara University will be here at 12:30.

• Attention Juniors and Seniors! If you have a high GPA and want to be part of a nationally known honor society, you should join CSF! Application packets for the spring 2022 semester are due on Friday the 21st. Sophomores can join after this semester ends! Go to SVHS website for application forms.

• Seniors, do you need some time and help to work on your college applications? Come to the first college application workshop Wednesday anytime during lunch or 6th period in room M11. Bring your laptop.

• Girls basketball will meet Oct 20th at lunch in C703.

• Interested in playing boys volleyball this spring? Come to an open gym this Wed, Oct 19 and Friday, Oct 21 from 3:30-5 in our gym to run some drills and get back in the swing of things. Bring your knee pads and a friend! Check the website for details.

• Seniors - submit your senior quote and all of fame nominees by November 1st in order to be included. Check the Senior Google Classroom or your English Google Classroom to find the forms to submit.

• Make sure to buy your yearbook with the Halloween discount. There are posters all over campus for them.

• If you have a senior sibling, on Tues and Thurs this week, meet at the attendance office for Senior Sibling photos.

• 10/18 is the last girls volleyball home game vs SLV and Senior Night around 6:15pm. Frosh game is at 4:30, JV at 5:30. Varsity game follows senior night presentation.

• IB Exam Registration is due this Friday. Registration links are on the school website. See Mr. Postovit if you have any questions.

• Santa Clara University will be coming at 12:30 on Oct 20th. Next week the University of Pacific, University of Portland, University of Redlands, Sonoma State and Syracuse University will be here.

• Cabrillo College is having a College Fair on Monday night from 6-8pm. Over 50 college and universities will be there. You can go visit all the admission counselors in one evening! Event will be held at their Aptos location,.

• Next week is College & Career Awareness Week! Each day we have something planned. Monday is "wear your college t-shirt day" So - if you have a college shirt of somewhere that you would like to attend, wear it!!

• Hey Freshmen - We are hosting a fall bake sale this Sunday from 2:30-4:30 at Safeway. Come out and support and get some yummy treats.

• Seniors! If you are considering applying to Cabrillo next fall, come to a Cabrillo application workshop Wednesday, from 1:15-3:30pm in room M10. Please see Amy Paul with any questions.

• College Visits - Tomorrow the University of Connecticut will be here at 9am and the University of Puget Sound will be here at 2pm.

• There will be a meeting for those interested in girls soccer, Monday Oct 10th during lunch in the gym Tryouts are Nov 2-4, 4pm-5:30pm on the turf.

• SVHS is hosting the PSAT on Oct 15th. Juniors and sophomores can sign up with Leigh or Neelu at the front desk until Oct 10th. Please bring $25 cash or check to register.

• Monday, Oct 10th the pride flag will be flown in support of LGBTQ+ History Month. Stop by the office at break on Monday morning to watch it be flown.

• Oct 11th is National Coming Out Day and to celebrate we will be giving out rainbow pins at lunch.

• Attention juniors and seniors! If you have a high GPA and want to be part of a nationally known honor society, you should join CSF! Application packets for the Spring 2022 semester are due on Friday the 21st. Sophomores can join after this semester ends! Go to SVHS website for application forms.

• Informational meeting for anyone interested in wrestling, Oct 12th during lunch in the wrestling room.

• The homecoming dance is this Saturday 10/15 in the Quad. Doors open at 7:30 and close at 8:30. Tickets in sale all week in the student store: $3 with ASB Seal, $5 without. There will be a limited number of tickets for sale at the door so buy ahead at school to ensure entry. Must have your picture ID to get in.

• There will be a boys basketball informational meeting Oct 12th during lunch in the gym

• There will be a girls basketball informational meeting Oct 20th during lunch in C703.

• University of Puget Sound will be here Oct 11th at 2. Oct 12th Washington State University will be here at 9am and the University of Washington will be here at 10:00.

• If you are thinking about going to Cabrillo College next fall, the Cabrillo counselors will be here tomorrow to help you with your application. This is a very helpful workshop that you don't want to miss. We will be in room M10 from 1:15-3:30. See Amy Paul with any questions.

• Oct 5th Ringling College of Art coming at 11am and on Oct 6th, Western Washington University will be here at 10am

• Attention juniors and seniors! If you have a high GPA and want to be part of a nationally known honor society, you should join CSF! Application packets for the Spring 2022 semester are due on Friday the 21st. Sophomores can join after this semester ends! Go to SVHS website for application forms.

• There will be a boys basketball informational meeting Oct 12th during lunch in the gym

• There will be a girls basketball informational meeting Oct 20th during lunch in C703.

• Informational meeting for anyone interested in wrestling, Oct 12th during lunch in the wrestling room.

• Saturday was the start of LGBTQ History month. In order to celebrate we will have different events happening this month!

• The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising will be here this Thursday at 12pm. Sign up for this college visit in Naviance or see Amy Paul.

• Interested in joining crew or tech for the Fall Play? Come to an informational meeting Wednesday, Sept 28th at lunch in Ms. K's English room C705.

• Girls Soccer Meeting Oct 10th during lunch in the gym. Tryouts Nov 2-4, 4pm-5:30pm on the turf.

• SVHS is hosting the PSAT on Oct 15th. Juniors and sophomores can sign up with Leigh or Neelu at the front desk until Nov 10th. Please bring $25 cash or check to register.

• Boys Soccer meeting for those interested Oct 4th during lunch on the turf field.

• Jules is officering peer tutoring in Ms Kindell's room at lunch Mon- Thurs. Come by if you are struggling in math or science.

• The second Haunted House general meeting is Sept 29th at lunch in the Student Union. Come to sign up for your room and meet the room heads. See you there!

• We have some fun community service opportunities for you. Sept 24th is the MY VIP and Me dance. They need people to help set up, tear down and most fun of all to dress up as fairies and mingle with the kids. Also, the Pug Rescue is hosting a "Pugoween" on Oct 9th. This will be a pug adoption event where there will be games, costume contests, and more. If any of you DJ, they also need someone to DJ the event! You will get a free lunch. Visit Amy Paul if interested.

• This week is a busy college visit week! Tuesday, Oregon State, USC and Southern Oregon University will be here. Wednesday, Saint Mary's and UC Merced will be here and on Thursday, the University of San Francisco will be here. Go to your Naviance account to sign up or see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

• Last minute college visit announcement -UC San Diego just added and will be here Tuesday, Sept 20 at 10:00. Go on to your Naviance account to sign up.

• We have lots of college visits this week. Tomorrow we have Oregon State University at 9:00, USC at 11 and Southern Oregon University at2:00.

• Haunted House Makeup auditions are this Wednesday after school at 2:30pm. Please register to audition at svhaunt.org/register by Tuesday and contact Sofia Guimaraes with questions.

• Trivia contest in E101 on Thursday the 22nd. Please bring a team of 3 or a group of friends. Topics range from science to history to sports.

• ST Mary's college will be here at 9L00 and UC Merced at 11 - 9/20. All visits in the College and Career center.

• If you are interested in hosting a booth with your club at Haunted House, come to Fisher's room at break today!

• Want to get some exercise during lunch or just want a place to hang? Join Mr L in the gym but be sure to finish your good before entering.

• University of SF will be here Wed at 9am.

• It's National Banned Books Week. Stop by the Library and see our display. Read the stories behind each book ban.

• There is a Homecoming Meeting for seniors in Taylor's room at break. Please come and sign up or learn more about float, lip sync or both.

Other News:

• Thriller auditions are this Wednesday after school! You MUST be registered to audition at svhaunt.org/register by the end of the day today , 9/13. No prior experience needed to audition. Contact Emily Hulme with any questions.

• Auditions for the Fall Play: The Play That Goes Wrong, will be next week, Monday Sept 29th and Tuesday, Sept 20th at 3:45 in the student union. Please memorize a 1 minute comedic monologue. Be sure to sign up for an audition spot on Ms. K's website! Any questions - contact Ms. K. Break a leg!

• We need your help at this weekends 1st home football game on Sat Sept 17th. See Ms. Fisher in room 302 to sign up for community service hours working the gate and snack shack of the JV and varsity game.

• College visits: 9/13 Washington State at 9 and Willamette University at 10.j both will be in the College and Career Center.

• Senior class shirts are in! Come pick up your shirt in the student store today at lunch.

• There will be a Code Red practice drill today at Tutorial. There will be no class switching.

• Cross Country meet Thursday versus Aptos and SLV at 4:30. Come out and show your support.

• Next week is a busy college visit week! Tuesday, Oregon State, USC and Southern Oregon University will be here. Wednesday, Saint Mary's and UC Merced will be here and on Thursday, the University of San Francisco will be here. Go to your Naviance account to sign up or see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

Falcon News:

• Come support girls volleyball on Friday at home for their game against pacific grove! JV plays at 4, and varsity plays at 5:30

• Don't forget, today UC Santa Barbara will be here at SVHS in the College & Career Center at 10:00. Next week on Tuesday, September 13th, Washington State University will be here at 9:00 and Willamette University will be here at 10:00. Sign up for these visits through Naviance or see Amy Paul in the College & Career Center 

• Please pull out your device and navigate to the students page on the SVHS website. click on the student government option, and there should be a link for freshmen election voting. Please take the time to vote, as everyone’s vote matters!

Other News:

• Tour guide auditions are today, 9/7, at lunch. Register to audition at svhaunt.org and meet at Wyner's room, C501, at the beginning of lunch. Hope to see you there!

• Inspire Covid Testing is now Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:30p-3:00pm in the student union.

• Want to get out of the heat during lunch? Join Mr, L in the gym.

• This Saturday, Sept 10th, at 7pm on the football field - Falcon Club will be hosting a Dinner and a Movie - The Blindside. See falconclub.org for more information and to buy tickets.

• Are you interested in playing basketball? Meeting for girls basketball season on Thursday at lunch in Ms Thomas' room C703. See you there.

• UC Davis will be here on 9/7 at 12:45. Tomorrow UC Santa Barbara will be here at 10:00.

Falcon News:

• Hopefully yesterday you were able to actively respect the community, by shopping locally and being respectful and kind. Today is the last day of respect week: respect your school day! SVHS is a great place where you can learn, meet new friends, and participate in a multitude of sports and extracurriculars. 

• To respect your school, you should avoid littering and defacing the campus, always be respectful inside class and while at break and lunch, and be respectful and kind to all the students and staff. Get involved in your school by joining a club, sports team, or drama performance offered on campus.

• At lunch, stop by the club fair and check out all the amazing clubs at SVHS! Also, remember we are on an assembly schedule, we will see a presentation from Rachel’s Challenge in the gym at the end of 2nd period, all HOPE squad members, remember that the “Friends of Rachel” training taking place during 4th period today. 

• Thank you all for participating in respect week, we hope you were able to learn something this week that you can use in your everyday life. 

Other News:

• Don't forget Respect Week this week.

• Today the gym will be open to students during lunch. If you need some shade or want to shoot some hoops, stop by and enjoy the gym. Remember, no food allowed.

• If you're interested in submitting an SVHS merch design, please submit a design to the survey on the student government page. We will pick one soon.

• Covid testing in the Student Union 1-3pm, Tuesdays and Fridays.

• Registration for Haunted House is now open. Sign up to be an actor, audition to be a tour guide or Thriller Dancer, or interview to be a room head. svhaunt.org/account. Contact Mr Wyner or Cory Kaspar for questions.

• College visits are starting next week. Sept 7th is UC Davis at 12:45 and Sept 8th UC Santa Barbara at 10am. Go to your Naviance account to sign up or see Amy Paul in the College and Career Center.

Falcon News:

• the seniors will be selling raffle tickets for 5$ each in the student store 

• the sophomores, juniors, and seniors will be selling class t-shirts and merch in the student store at lunch for all of this week! 

• on Saturday, September 10th at 7pm, the SVHS falcon club will be hosting dinner and a movie on the football field to help support SVHS athletics. 

• get some community service and have fun by joining the key club! The key club will help you earn community service hours, which will benefit the SVHS music department and the big brothers and big sisters foundation. the first event will be music at sky park on august 28th! contact Trinity Stenton for more information 

• If you are interested in starting a new club or taking over an old club there will be a club meeting next week on Wednesday 8/24 at break in Ms. Fishers room C302!

• there will be a football jamboree this week! the varsity jamboree will be held on Friday, august 19th, while the JV jamboree will be on Saturday, august 20! hope to see you there! 

• there is a JV volleyball jamboree this Saturday the 20th! come out and support girls volleyball! 

• next week, starting Monday the 22nd, the freshmen will be selling class t shirts in the student store at lunch for 15$ cash or check. for any class of 2026 updates, follow their account on Instagram @svhs_classof2026

• before we go, please take out a device, go to the SVHS website and then the student government page, and fill out the survey for a game for the rally next week! seniors, check the google classroom for a senior specific survey.

Other News:

• Attention Falcon lady golfers, the defending SCCAL girls golf team returns this year looking to repeat as champions with another undefeated season! For those interested in playing golf the fall we will be meeting on Monday 8/15 at lunch outside the gym. Check out the school's website for more details about requirements and eligibility.

• Are you interested in playing video games, either casually or competitively? Would you like to be involved in Esports tournaments against other schools? Perhaps you would like to learn how to play the famous tabletop RPG Dungeons and Dragons, and make a few new friends? Come by the computer lab M9 on Wednesday 8/17 during lunch for more info about SVH Game Club, where all gamers are welcome.

• There will be free ice cream at lunch today, Friday 8/19