Spring Musical Announced at CVHS Thespian Dance

By Grace BENNETT, Intern On Sept. 6, the Crescenta Valley High School (CVHS) Thespian Society hosted its annual Thespian Dance where theater students came together to dance and socialize and, most importantly, where the announcement would be made of what would be the spring musical. Students arrived extravagantly dressed in accordance with the 2019 theme: […]

The Benefits of Attending Community College

Special to the CV Weekly By Junjae LEE While many of my classmates at Crescenta Valley High School applied to prestigious four-year colleges, I did not apply to any college because I knew I was not yet a competitive candidate for admission. I moved to the United States from South Korea four years ago, in […]

YOUTH NOTES

Hawaiian Barbecue Supports CV Instrumental Music Foundation The CV High School Instrumental Music Foundation is hosting a Hawaiian barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the school quad. There will be authentic Hawaiian food, hula dancing, ukulele music plus performances by the award-winning CVHS jazz band and more. Tickets are […]

5th Annual ‘Ally Week’ at CVHS

Students at Crescenta Valley High School are launching a week of activities from Sept. 30-Oct. 4 in support of safe schools for the LGBTQ community. Activities are in recognition of “Ally Week,” part of a national event organized by the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). National Ally Week is a response to the anti-LGBTQ bullying […]

Monte Vista Elementary Recognized as 2019 National Blue Ribbon School

Monte Vista Elementary School has been recognized as a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. The National Blue Ribbon is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning. The Program affirms the hard work of educators, families and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master […]

Who – or What – Cracked Under the Pressure of Lincoln Egg Drop

Who – or What – Cracked Under the Pressure of Lincoln Egg Drop

By Ani GASPARYAN A red bucket filled to the brim with projects wrapped in varying craft supplies was hoisted by a rope 100 feet into the air. Children squinted up at the bright sky to watch as a firefighter, standing at the top of the ladder, chose a packaged box from the tub then dropped it […]

Youth Notes

Hawaiian Barbecue Supports CV Instrumental Music Foundation The CV High School Instrumental Music Foundation is hosting a Hawaiian barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the school quad. There will be authentic Hawaiian food, hula dancing, ukulele music plus performances by the award-winning CVHS jazz band and more. Tickets are […]

YOUTH NOTES

The music department of Rosemont Middle School is having its 11th Annual Pancake Breakfast Concert on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Rain or shine, diners will enjoy a breakfast of all-you-can-eat pancakes while enjoying an early morning concert. Tickets are $5 at the door and are also being sold now by […]

Preview of New School Year at BTSN

Preview of New School Year at BTSN

By Lori BODNAR, intern Crescenta Valley High School held back to school night (BTSN) on Thursday, Aug. 29. Thousands of parents and students came to the campus to hear from various teachers what was expected during the school year. To kick off the evening, Prom Plus held a fundraising barbecue offering meals of hamburgers, cheeseburgers, […]

Celebrating Back to School

Celebrating Back to School

On Aug. 21, students in the Glendale Unified School District headed back to school. The excitement that they feel can overshadow safety concerns and drivers are asked to use caution when traveling during the start and end times of local schools. For more photos, go online to www.cvweekly.com/YOUTH. Photos by Suzanne RISSE