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The parking lots progress as of September sixth.

Placer’s lower parking lot expected to be completed in mid to late October

Story by Quintin Daniels, Messenger Staff Writer September 20, 2023

One of the most noticeable changes on Placer’s campus this year has been the lack of parking. Improvements in the parking lot have been a work in progress since late July with a projected completion...

Placer senior Jamison Celio to study abroad in Morocco on a $80,000 grant

Placer senior Jamison Celio to study abroad in Morocco on a $80,000 grant

Story by Lydia LaBarbera, Editor and Chief September 20, 2023

Placer High School senior, Jamison Celio, recently traveled to Morocco to begin studying abroad on an 80,000 dollar grant.  Celio was given this amazing opportunity after receiving a grant from the ...

FFA is still going strong after all these years

FFA is still going strong after all these years

Story by Reagan Browning, Messenger Staff Writer September 19, 2023

So what exactly is FFA?  That has been an ongoing question at Placer High School for decades. It seems staff and students alike have wondered without conclusiveness. In interviewing several people around...

Placer welcomes Jaime Jackson as the new principal

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...

Competency-based education is coming to Placer classrooms

Competency-based education is coming to Placer classrooms

Story by Olivia Bergeron, Messenger Staff Writer September 6, 2023

If you asked a high school student what they know about “CBE learning”, they could probably tell you what it stands for – competency based education – but not much else. Although many teachers...

A new mascot is on the hill.

A new mascot is on the hill.

September 1, 2023

Placer High School students were introduced to the newly purchased mascot during the school's first rally. The mascot was purchased by  ASB Leadership with the help of the Hillmen Foundation.   The...

Brushing the Path to Creativity: A Look into the Journey of Tim Red Johnson

Brushing the Path to Creativity: A Look into the Journey of Tim “Red” Johnson

Story by Marlie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer May 4, 2023

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...

Are students spending too much time on social media app “TikTok”?

Story by Lydia La Barbera, Editor and Chief April 20, 2023

      TikTok has been one of the most popular social media apps for a few years and has been one of the biggest time wasters for students. TikTok is an app where you can watch up to 3-minute...

Teyah Karde (left) and Annabell Easton (right) celebrating their win at the LeFebvre Relays

Placer’s Track and Field throw team celebrates success and opportunity

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...

PHS freshmen express the ups and downs of being on a varsity team.

March 16, 2023

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...

Placer students showcasing their artistic talents (Photo Gallery)

Story by Elijah Montes, Messenger Staff Writer February 21, 2023

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