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Seniors Make Big Plans Post High School
Seniors Make Big Plans Post High School
What Are Peoples New Years Resolutions
What Are Peoples New Years Resolutions
Student sleep deprivation impacts grades, mental health
Student sleep deprivation impacts grades, mental health
Jonah Finch took this picture as he arrived into Tijuana, Mexico. His trip in Tijuana, Mexico consisted of service for a beautiful family. Jonah recalls, “I was in Tijuana, Mexico for one week to build a home for a small, young Mexican family.”
Students Spend Christmas Break Traveling, Giving Back, and Making Memories
Everyday students fill the halls on their way to every part of the school.
Lunching Students Share Hallways, Occupy Different Worlds
Treble Tones works on one of their songs in the choir room. These girls have been working on the show for the past couple of months. The president of Treble Tones, Ashlyn Hoopes says, “We’ve just worked on the songs, trying to make it special for everyone every single day.”
Treble Tones to Spread Love with Annual Valentine’s Show
Speech & Debate seniors are recognized during Senior Night at Star Valley High School. Seniors were honored on stage on Thursday, January 23, as teammates, coaches, and family members applauded their dedication to the program. “Speech and Debate has given me so much confidence and so many memories, being recognized for something that’s been such a big part of my high school experience meant a lot.”
Speech & Debate Honors Seniors on Special Night
Snowcoming features a week full of dress-up themes and fun after-school events. The student council put together fun activities for students to get involved and have fun. Science teacher Mr. Baker says, “We are just trying to have fun so the members of the student council are working hard preparing fun things for everybody to do.”
Snowcoming To Heat Up Winter at SVHS
SV All State members gather before the concert to take a picture in their school choir robes. Prior to this, the choir rehearsed for 16 hours over two days in Cody for the concert. Freshman Cayson Haderlie commented, “I found that practices and rehearsals were fun and filled with lots of challenges.”
SVHS Choir Students Take on Wyoming All-State Choir
The speech and debate team poses together during the Riverton tournament. Students competed in speech and debate events from January 16–18, gaining experience and supporting teammates throughout the competition. “Every tournament pushes you to grow,” said Cooper Daniels. “You walk away with a better understanding of what works and how to improve.”
Speech & Debate Builds Confidence in Riverton
Counseling Office staff members pose together for a picture while Mr. Lesuma jokes around with Officer Bassett. We have the best Counseling Office staff. They always love to have fun, and they are so giggly! Gina Fullmer said “Correy loves us so much he would be okay to move into the hallway.”
Get to Know Your Counseling Office Staff
The office staff dresses up for Halloween showing their ultimate dedication to the their students and our dress up days! They always coordinate their outfits to show they are "all in" and supporting the school theme.
Get to know the Main Office
Last year’s All-State singers and musicians show the incredible energy and focus resulting from months of hard work that finally showed up on the biggest stage. Today, that same drive continues to push Star Valley’s musicians to reach higher notes and tougher goals. “You have to put in a lot of work and be really prepared," said Cloe Jack.
Students Earn Prestigious All-State Music Honors
Students stand in puzzled wonder while looking at the portrait above the LMC door. With its enigmatic and unknown subject starting down on all who enter, the painting has puzzled those passing by.
Mysterious Portrait Appears Above Library Doors, Sparking Curiosity and Legends
School Resource Officer Corey Bassett, a Star Valley native and former Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy, now serves schools across the district as a familiar, trusted presence, reminding students that “my door is always open—that they can come talk to me, joke with me, or just stop by.”
More Than a Uniform: Corey Bassett Fills Big Role in Lincoln County Schools
After the State Spirit Sendoff assembly, both dancers and cheerleaders get together to take a picture with SVHS administration before the state competition. The squads performed their state routines for the student body in the gymnasium. Sophomore Brave Cadette Mady Mosgeller said, "The biggest challenge at the state was girls being in their own heads and worrying about the dance. We had to come together and trust ourselves!"
SVHS Teams Compete at 2026 State Spirit Competition
JV players battle for a rebound after sophomore Kai Frazier shoots a free throw during a recent game. The Braves JV squad is coming off a strong win over Evanston’s JV, continuing their momentum as the season progresses. Junior CJ Neuenschwander said, “This team is so fun, and we love to compete. When we play the right way and have fun, nobody can stop us.”
The Backbone of the Program: Why JV Basketball Matters
The Lady Braves wrestling team stands in a picture to congratulate Cara Andrews on her success of signing to go to college for wrestling in Nebraska.
Andrews to Wrestle at Midland University
Travis Thompson gets off to a quick start at his teams first track meet of the season at Idaho State University.
Indoor Track Meet Knocks Rust off in Pocatello
The Lady Braves celebrate a victory over the many squads who showed up for the Battle in the Big Horn in Worland, Wyoming. The Lady Braves will see many of these teams again at state when they compete to keep their state win streak alive. SV is the only school to have ever won the girls state title in Wyoming.
Lady Braves Win Battle in the Bighorn
Last Song you Listened to?
Last Song you Listened to?
Jesper and Klaus stand with the townspeople in a scene from the 2019 hit Netflix film Klaus. The movie has become a top pick for SVHS students like Mysha Sorenson, who praises the film's "cute" and "timeless" animation style.
Favorite Christmas Movies at SVHS
Students Share Their Favorite Christmas Movies
Students Share Their Favorite Christmas Movies
Frank Herbert's Dune feature's Paul Atreides as protagonist. "He's so interesting as a character because he wants to do the right thing, but his fate makes this near impossible," says English student Hailee Myers. Unlike many main characters, Paul's story is one of warning rather than heroism.
Is Dune Worth Reading? Honors English Students Weigh In
Best Movies of All Time Tier List
Best Movies of All Time Tier List
Students Name Preference When It Comes to Driving Conditions
Students Name Preference When It Comes to Driving Conditions
Colton Cranney gets out to a head start on his home course at a fall meet. He would go on to dominate and win the state tournament a month later.
Cranney Got Start Running in Elementary School
AntiClankers II
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Can You Solve the Brain Teaser Before They Do?
Can You Solve the Brain Teaser Before They Do?
Drama Club Acts Out at State
Drama Club Acts Out at State
Sniffing out Best Cologne Scents
Sniffing out Best Cologne Scents
Pizza Hut vs Dominos
Pizza Hut vs Dominos
Asking Dumb Questions
Asking Dumb Questions
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After the State Spirit Sendoff assembly, both dancers and cheerleaders get together to take a picture with SVHS administration before the state competition. The squads performed their state routines for the student body in the gymnasium. Sophomore Brave Cadette Mady Mosgeller said, "The biggest challenge at the state was girls being in their own heads and worrying about the dance. We had to come together and trust ourselves!"
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SV All State members gather before the concert to take a picture in their school choir robes. Prior to this, the choir rehearsed for 16 hours over two days in Cody for the concert. Freshman Cayson Haderlie commented, “I found that practices and rehearsals were fun and filled with lots of challenges.”
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JV players battle for a rebound after sophomore Kai Frazier shoots a free throw during a recent game. The Braves JV squad is coming off a strong win over Evanston’s JV, continuing their momentum as the season progresses. Junior CJ Neuenschwander said, “This team is so fun, and we love to compete. When we play the right way and have fun, nobody can stop us.”
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Travis Thompson gets off to a quick start at his teams first track meet of the season at Idaho State University.
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The Lady Braves celebrate a victory over the many squads who showed up for the Battle in the Big Horn in Worland, Wyoming. The Lady Braves will see many of these teams again at state when they compete to keep their state win streak alive. SV is the only school to have ever won the girls state title in Wyoming.
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Varsity Cheer Squad Prepares for State Competition
Senior Brooke Schwab talks to coach Waldron while resting between matches last season. Brooke finds endless challenge in her sport. "My favorite thing about wrestling is the ability to improvement in myself and my team! I love seeing how the work we put in gets executed when we compete."
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