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The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Student News Site of Sierra Vista High School

The Mountain Lion Messenger

The Mountain Lion Messenger

Seniors Chloe Gomez, Lexi Veleztan, Elijah Jurolan, Christian Rebolledo, Irina Jecova, Makenzie Best, and Mia Arielle pose in their pajamas, ready to spend the night in the school gym during lock-in.

Students Councils’ Annual Lock-In

Penelope Marquez, Entertainment Editor November 20, 2024

From October 18th to October 19th, student council lock-in occurred when students transformed the school into their own sleepover. Each year, Sierra Vista High School’s Student Council organizes...

Vista faculty and staff prepare for a night of tricks and treats

Vista Celebrates Halloween

Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor November 20, 2024

On October 31, 2024 Sierra Vista High School celebrated the true spirit of Halloween complete with tricks and treats for staff and students alike. Assistant Principals Galloway and Padilla captured the...

Vista's Multimedia club's face painting booth in action.

Fright Night

Alaina Smalling, Student Life Editor November 20, 2024

On October 30th, Vista’s Performing Arts Department hosted the annual “Fright Night” from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Students dressed in their spookiest costumes to experience exciting carnival booth games...

Homecoming Week : Lovers and Friends 

Homecoming Week : Lovers and Friends 

Alaina Smalling, Student Life Editor October 15, 2024

On Monday September 23rd to Friday September 27th, Sierra Vista High School celebrated its "Friends and Lovers" themed Homecoming Week.  Sierra Vista's Student Council planned five fun-filled days...

Sierra Vista High School's dance and step team, Synergy, celebrates their last football half time performance of 2024 at the Sierra Vista homecoming football game.

Synergy Steps Into the New School Year 

Gabriella Frey, News Editor October 15, 2024

Synergy’s new coach, Jennifer Holmsen, introduces new ideas and fresh perspectives. Holmsen, a professional dancer of forty years, shares her experience and inspiration, “ I was lucky enough to travel...

Christian Rebolledo, a representative of HLSU participated during Miércoles de Deporte (Sports Wednesday), showing off his jersey.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Penelope Marquez, Entertainment Editor October 15, 2024

Sierra Vista High School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month during the week of September 30th through October 4th, with a vibrant and exciting Spirit Week, organized by the Hispanic Latino Student Union...

Dancing into the spotlight, Synergy members, Christian Rebolledo (12) and Francine Andrion (12), are crowned Homecoming Kind and Queen, making Homecoming a truly unforgettable night for the both of them.

Lovers and Friends at Homecoming

Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor October 15, 2024

As the crisp autumn air settles in, high schools across the country gear up for one of the most anticipated events of each school year: Homecoming. On September 28, 2024, Sierra Vista High School held...

Sierra Vista High Schools newest club, FCCLA, celebrates their last night in Reno for the 2023-2024 FCCLA state conference

FCCLA

Gabriella Frey, News Editor September 20, 2024

As the 2024-2025 school year begins, new opportunities for students' involvement appear. One of these opportunities, FCCLA (Future Career and Community Leaders of America). FCCLA, also known as “the...

Senior Sunrise 2024

Senior Sunrise 2024

Averi Costa, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Sierra Vista Seniors began their journey toward graduation. Senior year entails many events and memories students look forward to as freshmen. For this year’s Seniors, they...

Gabriel Sison (11) proudly displays his ID badge around his neck in the proper way to wear it.

CCSD Identification Badge Policy: Understanding the Controversy

Alaina Smalling, Student Life Editor September 19, 2024

The Clark County school district implemented a new identification badge policy mandating students to wear student identification badges visible on lanyards during school hours.  To gain entry to school...

Jumping Back Into Spirit

Jumping Back Into Spirit

Danica Macaalay, Social Media Editor September 19, 2024

In recognition of a new school year, Sierra Vista High School’s student council hosts a Welcome Back Spirit Week on August 26th through the 30th, 2024. As both new and familiar faces filled the school,...

Rollin’ Back To School! : Leo’s Roller Rink Assembly

Rollin’ Back To School! : Leo’s Roller Rink Assembly

Arissa Garcia, Assistant Editor September 19, 2024

As summer comes to an end, Sierra Vista High School’s lions return to the den. On August 30, 2024, the school helped students get back in the learning groove with a welcome-back assembly themed Leo’s...

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