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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

Aaron Soteras and Mrs. Foglia

Farewell, Class Of 2026

Gabriella Frey, Co-Editor in Chief May 18, 2026

With only a few days left of the 2025-2026 school year, many seniors feel the heartbreak that comes with saying goodbye to their favorite underclassmen. Additionally, many of these seniors commemorate...

Siblings by chance, best friends by choice. Maikaela Brown ( 11 ) and Ronald Brown ( 12 ) prepare to enter the next chapter of their lives after growing up together.

Goodbye from Underclassmen to Seniors

Arissa Garcia, Co-Editor in Chief May 18, 2026

As graduation approaches, Sierra Vista High School prepares to say goodbye to their beloved seniors after spending four years together. As the seniors prepare for the next chapter in their lives, underclassmen...

Voices Behind the Cheer Program

Maria Sanchez, Staff Reporter May 13, 2026

As Sierra Vista prepares for the upcoming 2026-2027 fall sports season, the introduction of new cheerleading coaches demonstrates more than just a change in leadership; it represents a commitment to growth,...

Note: Names are not organized by Rows: Madelyn Acosta, Ciamara Castaneda, Han Truong, Dan Delhorno, Sophia Franziska Moore, Khayden Clark, Bernilandys Cardenas gather for Club Picture Day

Ink & Imagination: The Power of Writing Club

Zoey Chacon, Staff Reporter May 13, 2026

Every Monday, students gather in Room 223 to write creative stories and form new friendships in the Writing Club. Writing Club’s students collaborated to write a book called “With or Without You…It’s...

Cadets from Las Vegas gather in front of the Painted Rocks memorial.

JROTC Leadership Camp

Sydney Ellis, Staff Reporte April 22, 2026

During March 24-27, 2026, select JROTC Cadets across Las Vegas high schools earned the opportunity to attend the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC), hosted by Las Vegas High School in Fort Irwin,...

The members of Video Game Club gather to bond over their love for video games. Two members of Video Game Club fight against each other in a match of Super Smash Bros.

Video Game Club

Emma Cruz, Staff Reporter April 22, 2026

On every Friday from 1:15 PM to 3:30 PM, the Sierra Vista High School Video Game Club meets in room 410 to bond over their shared passion for gaming. Mr. Frank Cadden, the long-standing Video Game Club...

Fashion Club members get creative with magazines and crafting supplies to make their own new and unique outfits.

Fashion Club feature

Mia Villacis, Staff Reporter March 31, 2026

Every Thursday from 1:20-2:15 pm, students meet in room 204 after school to unleash their inner creativity and show off their unique sense of fashion. At Sierra Vistas Fashion Club, Vista students' dreams...

 Merrick De Jesus (10) uses confident and physical comedy movements to deliver a well performed performance to the audience at Winter Comedy Night.

Drama Club

Selene Savar, Staff Reporter March 31, 2026

Every Thursday in the Theater (room 405), students gather from 1:30 to 2:30 PM  to explore collaborative improvisational games and create comedic scenes. At Sierra Vista High School, the Drama Club provides...

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