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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...

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

AI creates new methods of Cheating

Story by Colin Garrett, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

General Knowledge about an AI used to write prompts and solve questions, has been spreading throughout the education system. Teachers have been concerned about how this AI can be used for cheating....

Placer welcomes a few of it’s newest teachers

Story by Marlie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer February 8, 2023

The new teachers at Placer High school have been making a very positive impact on Placer’s students. Natalie Medeiros is the new ASL teacher at Placer. This is Medeiros’ first year of teaching....

Outlines on the Auburn Ravine and Elm corner utility box show Placer students plans.

Placer High students showcase their artistic skill on Auburn utility boxes

Story by Marlie Buckingham, Messenger Staff Writer January 23, 2023

Two Placer High School art students are painting a utility box in Auburn to help bring awareness to the beauty in diversity. Eliana Merck a senior, and Ashlyn Rand a junior, are painting a utility...

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