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CJ Kannady, freshman, uses one o fthe iPads that the Placer science department provided for the first time.

Certain courses at Placer to begin using iPads for instruction

Story by Madison Hernandez, Messenger Staff Writer September 28, 2012

This fall semester students might be hearing your science teachers say “Hey, there’s an app for that,” as iPads are being provided for students who are taking the biology course. Only a small amount...

Placer’s yearbook comes together

Story by Zak Liske, Editor-in-chief March 12, 2012

Now that the unofficial deadlines to purchase yearbooks has passed, students are still wondering if they can still get their very own copy of the greatest book on the Hill. The answer is a definite yes,...

Websites Such As Facebook, YouTube, & Wikipedia Threatened by SOPA, PIPA, & ACTA

Story by Cameron Ederer, Messenger Staff March 12, 2012

Acts SOPA and PIPA could cut off Placer students from information on the internet, censoring them from any kind of copyright infringement, affecting them socially and limiting them from information. SOPA...

Spring musical goes unscheduled in 2012

Story by Maddy Farrant, Staff Writer February 28, 2012

This year there is no spring musical for drama students to perform in. Despite last year’s success, there is no one to prepare and direct a show this spring. “I think it’s a bummer that the musical...

Placer’s Presidents’ Day celebration to last a whole week

Story by Maddy Farrant, Staff Writer February 28, 2012

For the first time ever at PlacerHigh   Schoolstudents have a week off in February to break up those cold winter school days. From Monday, Feb. 20th to Friday 24th , students, faculty and staff will recieve...

The sign from the 1980s makes a comeback and welcomes students onto campus from its posts on High St. and Agard.

Placer’s construction takes on a vintage twist

Story by Zak Liske, Editor-in-chief February 28, 2012

The former face of PlacerHigh Schoolin its once glory days is back. Toby Covich has led and effort to reintroduce the once great sign that welcomed visitors to Placer. The sign has found its place...

The GOP Presidential race thus far

Story by Zak Liske, Editor-in-chief February 28, 2012

GOP candidate campaigns are here as February marks the second month of the race for the nomination. The field is getting much smaller with each primary as candidates drop out and give their support to...

Leadership students Mandy Matthews and Rachel Roskelly utilize the new intercom system during second period.

Sound system unifies Placer High School campus

Story by Zak Liske, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2011

New sound systems are now located in every classroom as part of many new additions and changes to the Placer High School campus for the Fall 2011 semester. “It [sound system] has been in the plans...

Placer takes the field at Bear River for rivalry game

Placer takes the field at Bear River for rivalry game

Story by Kerry McCullough, News Editor October 11, 2011

Placer’s football team is scheduled to face off against the Bear River Bruins Friday night. The Hillmen have been preparing for the rivalry game and are ready to take the field at Lake of the Pines....

Construction affects students

Construction affects students

Story by Amy Browning, Messenger Staff Writer September 28, 2011

Many students here at Placer High school have become annoyed with the ongoing construction taking place in front of the cafeteria. “Yeah, it annoys me,” Freshman Maddy Rose stated. “It blocks my...

Hillmen sqeeze into overcrowded buses

Hillmen sqeeze into overcrowded buses

Story by Samantha Kollross September 28, 2011

Although students are facing larger class sizes this year, many students are discovering that the overcrowding on buses to and from school are an even bigger problem. Some Mid-Placer Transportation...

Auburn remembers flamboyant man-of-the-town

Story by Jessie Mello, Messenger staff writer September 27, 2011

Gilbert Ortega also known as “Gill” peacefully joined the lord on Friday the first of September at age 82, after suffering from bad health. For about twelve years now Gill along with his bicycle and...

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