![The sun setting upon class of 24 as they spend their final moments together](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20240508_075450_764.jpg)
![A pro-Palestinian demonstration on November 4, 2023, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C.](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image.png)
![Juniors Robert Lopez and Athena Plural make the perfect couple.](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image_67175425-e1715706295372-900x1200.jpg)
![Margarette Antioquia (12), Ashlyn Negrillo (12), Natalya Cintrón (12), Mackyla Arce (12), and Ms. Fick pose for Sierra Vistas senior walk.](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/senior-send-off-pic-1200x900.jpg)
![Cast X and O (joined by Technical Theatre students) celebrate a successful production.](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CastOPic-1200x900.jpg)
![February 5th, 2024 Sierra Vista DECA members after the first day of competitions at the Plant Hollywood Hotel.](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_2622.JPG.jpg)
![The team celebrates after winning a close home game against Sunrise Mountain High School, with a score of 21-20.](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_1181-e1711656715330-900x1200.jpeg)
May 14, 2024
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![A pro-Palestinian demonstration on November 4, 2023, at the Freedom Plaza in Washington D.C.](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image.png)
On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched an offensive into Israel, instigating another bloody conflict over the disputed Gaza Strip and West Bank....
![Teenagers need a lot of sleep, and I feel like the average student does some sort of extracurricular, 6-7 hours of school, another few hours of homework ... school should ideally start at 9. - Javen (Junior)](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PXL_20240419_184604954-900x1200.jpg)
On September 28, 2023, the Nevada State Board of Education announced potential regulations to push back high school start times to 8 A.M. On...
![Florida Governor Ron DeSantis receives a ceremonial Liberty Sword at the 2022 Moms for Liberty National Summit in Tampa, Florida. (via Florida Governors Office)](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DESANTIS-M4L.png)
In the election year 2020, former district employee Jennifer Jenkins replaced Tina Descovich, a completely unqualified Brevard County School...
![The sun setting upon class of 24 as they spend their final moments together](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_20240508_075450_764.jpg)
On May 2, 2024, Sierra Vista High School’s Student Council hosted the annual Senior Sunset that took place on the football field. Seniors gathered...
![Aston Sipple Banks enjoys the free food he eats while working at Burger King.](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/72091708593__C102301B-FF9F-4FAE-898A-D9B60CF42A85-e1715707522206-901x1200.jpg)
![Mr Griffin enjoys teaching Mythology and Folklore I and looks forward to expanding to sections II and III next year](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/griffinfox-14-675x1200.jpg)
![Alaina Smalling (10), Penelope Marquez (10) and Christina Fakoya (10) in book club discussing their summer reads.](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_7657.jpeg-1200x900.jpg)
![Aston Sipple Banks enjoys the free food he eats while working at Burger King.](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/72091708593__C102301B-FF9F-4FAE-898A-D9B60CF42A85-e1715707522206-901x1200.jpg)
On July 1, 2024, Nevada is set to raise its minimum wage from $11.25 to $12.00 per hour, directly impacting several Sierra Vista high schoolers...
![Mr Griffin enjoys teaching Mythology and Folklore I and looks forward to expanding to sections II and III next year](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/griffinfox-14-675x1200.jpg)
Myth and Folklore, an elective course stands out from the variety of choices that entice students to explore a realm of wonder and imagination....
![Alaina Smalling (10), Penelope Marquez (10) and Christina Fakoya (10) in book club discussing their summer reads.](https://mountainlionmessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_7657.jpeg-1200x900.jpg)
As summer quickly approaches, students are encouraged to start reading during their summer break. Reading introduces a perfect opportunity to...