Story by Drake Lanni, Messenger Staff Writer
• September 15, 2023
Students at Placer High are used to using Google Classroom, Canvas, or both. The question is, what's better?
As the 2023-2024 academic school year kicks off, high school students are weighing in on their...
The Gold Country Fair is back in town along with corn dogs, caramel apples, games, and the rides. With recent carnival ride accidents occurring in the news, are these rides really safe?
Fairgoers may...
Story by Marlie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer
• September 7, 2023
Placer High School welcomed its new principal, Jaime Jackson, as the first female principal in school history.
Jackson has served as an educator for over 20 years in teaching and leadership roles...
One of Placer High School's greatest strengths is the amazing staff. Specifically, Tim Johnson, otherwise known as Red is one of Placer’s fine arts teachers.
Red’s interest in Art came at an early...
Placer High School's latest production, "Ghostlight," has been captivating audiences with its intriguing plot, well-crafted characters, and professional-level performances. The play follows Gabriella Nettles,...
Story by Rex Stanley, Messenger Staff Writer
• April 10, 2023
Video production class is one of the most interesting and complex of the elective options at Placer High School
Though Placer for a while did not have a video production class, Jonathan Adams, the current...
Proposition 28 will allow new classes to be added without the risk of replacement for others. When schools lose funding, arts, and music classes are commonly the first to be cut.
Prop 28 passed in 2022...
Story by Rex Stanley, Messenger Staff Writer
• March 20, 2023
Placer High School is packed with interesting and diverse cars.
Placer senior Jack O’Connor decided he wanted to buy a car that could be reliable but also fast, so he chose a Nissan 350z, also known...
Story by Maximilian Behre, Messenger Staff Writer
• March 18, 2023
Placer High School offers ASB (Associated Student Body) cards every year to students who wish to attend school events at a discounted price. But what are ASB cards and are they worth the price?
According...
Story by Sierra Delp, Editor-In-Chief
• March 18, 2023
Placer High School’s junior varsity and varsity Track and Field throwing teams have had a successful season so far and share a passion for their unique sport.
The team has 11 JV members and 11 varsity...
Freshmen athletes at Placer High School are playing for varsity teams, explaining both the ups and downs of this feat.
Jeremiah Rethi, a freshman on the varsity basketball and football teams at...
Story by Colin Garrett, Staff Writer
• March 15, 2023
With faulty windows, cracks in the floor, and peeling wallpaper, some teachers and students wonder if the art building is next in line for upgrades and improvements.
With a long time passing since the...
