Portfolio Time

Ms. Stewart's English classes are getting a good introduction to getting organized. Yesterday, we saw the class of 2022 get a review of what their material should look like, and we will all benefit from such a lesson

Senior Splash!

The Aqua Spartan girls celebrate Senior Night at Contra Costa College this afternoon, join us as we take on Hercules in a final battle

College Application Workshop--sign up now

This Sunday is the date of the workshop and Cal Berkeley is the place to be. Free for all students, and lunch provided. Come to building 3, ask for Aniyah, for details.

Mr. Radkieiwicz honored at school board

Eukel award winner, Erik Radkiewicz was feted by the West Contra Costa Unified School Board Wednesday night in honor of his latest, greatest achievement.

Community Fills the Room on Candidate's Night

Six city council hopefuls spoke to our city and school Wednesday night and with the help of KTVU's Brooks Jarosz and our Leadership team, we had an enlightening and engaging night. Thanks Pinole!

Volleyball Girls Roll into TCAL Finals

The Spartan squad swept DeAnza in three on Tuesday night and goes on to the TCAL finals against Jesse Bethel this Thursday night here at Pinole Middle. We have Cal High TV here as well. So it is great night to see and be seen.

Law Academy honors their best of October

Law Academy is celebrating a student of the month for each class, they win recognition and a gift certificate in town so Congrats to Prajwala Maharjan highest grades as a freshman law student. Way to go to sophomore Fortune Nwadike, most improved in terms of assignment and group organization. Junior honors to Joshua Augilar, for a positive attitude and support of other students, and lastly senior Fernando Navarette, most improved, and an inspiration to all law students to see it’s not where you start, it’s how you finish!

Spartan Band earns top honors at El Sobrante Stroll

What you see is the best band for the fourth year in a row from the El Sobrante Stroll. We are Spartan proud!

Student Speakers for Veterans Day

We are looking for two students who want to be at Fernandez Park on Sunday November 11 as part of the Veteran's Day celebration. Applications due by week's end.

New Squad ready to go!

Ten new names will be part of our Winter Sports spirit squad. We are going to start practice late October. We'll be rooting for you

Racimos--the Art of Pinole Valley

Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary is what we do here. Ms. Barzottini's Art class turned card stock into banana pods. We just call it lovely.

Wrestling Wreturns to Pinole Valley

Open Mat work begins Tuesday at lunch and our next informational meeting is happening Thursday, then the first official practice at month's end with Coach Carrera. Time to get it on!

Pinole Valley students make Historical Society's Day (and Night).

Interact and the Jazz Band helped usher in a great night for the Pinole Historical Society at St. Joseph's school in Pinole. We are happy to serve. And play!

Athlete of the Week: Omar Van Ness

Junior halfback and defensive back Omar Van Ness earns our athlete of the week status for his sensational game on both sides of the ball vs. Albany. Seven yards a carry and two forced fumbles. Way to go, Omar!

Cheer Squad takes the Title

First time's the charm as the Cheer Squad took first place at the Jamz tournament at Six Flags this weekend, taking first place and earning a spot to Nationals. Way to Go!!

Candidates Night at Pinole Valley

The Gold Room will be hosting six of our local candidates for City Council. We welcome our Pinole community to this special event starting at 7:00 p.m.

Spartans spike Cougars on Senior Night

The class of 2019 wrapped up the regular season at home with a convincing 32-14 win over Albany. With the victory, the Spartans run their record to 8-0 and now head on the road for a pair. This senior story is still being written.

Senior Night and Spartans celebrated in print!

Click above. We have been getting a lot of good publicity. Why not, we're a really good team.

October 15-19 Schedule HERE

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X Country passes two

The boys beat Kennedy and John Swett and move on to more league action next Thursday

Water Polo double victory!

Boys beat Bethel 16-6, Girls knock off Albany15-6. Both teams 3-2 in league, best start in years!

Time to Cheer the Cheerleaders

Saturday we are all about the Cheer Squad and all over Six Flags, we are competing to go to Nationals. When I say Blue, You say Win!

Internal Assessment Exams starting on Monday

Special Bell Schedule Monday and Thursday periods A,1,3,5. Tuesday and Friday periods A,2,4,6. Best of luck, Spartans

Quotable

Seniors with something to say have the next few days to perfect it. We are taking your best quote--for posterity at the lunch tables through next week. Speak now or forever be a blank

Hall Sweep says get to class On Time

Every now and then we need to pick up the pace. Late students who come to class tardy period 6 will be sent to the lunch area and given a 30 minute after school detention. Avoid all that by being in class in time.

Book Club meets today

Every Thursday, this month, we are reading the Book Thief

Girls Tennis on the Road

Have Racquet will travel to Vallejo for today

Water Polo takes on two Today

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Spartan students ready for Internal Assessment tests

Starting Monday, we go with a block schedule. Periods 1,3,5 on Monday and Thursday. Periods 2,4,6 on Tuesday and Friday. A period all four days

Volleyball Brackets set for TCAL title playoff tournament

Girls have the #1 seed and play a semifinal game on Tuesday night against the lowest seed to advance to the next game. Tuesday October 16 at Pinole Middle first serve at 7:00 p.m.

Spartans serve at candidate's debate

Luke Shalz and Zoya Alam served as timer and runners at the candidate's night in Pinole. Come see the whole school and six of the candidates at Pinole Valley's candidate night Wednesday October 17 in the Gold Room at 7:00 p.m.

Club Thursday

Book Club, Cosmetology, Developers, GSA, Speech, and the Political Revolution.

Scripps College here Friday

Select Spartans here sixth period, welcome guests!

TUPE learns to Teach others

New Campus News

Our PTSA heard from our lead builder on Monday and Wednesday after school, our teachers sit down with the architects to talk furniture. It's really happening! Pinole Valley 2.0 is on the way

Pulling it Up

The Marines return to the Pinole Valley campus leading students in a pull up challenge. If you can lift yourself, you can win prizes and recognition. So hop to it!

Tyler Collins, Spartan athlete of the week

Tyler scored five goals against St. Patrick's last week and earns the honor as top Spartan sportsman. His name is in lights and later this year, we have T-shirts for our top performers (retroactive)

Work Experience has Jobs

And Ms. Saechao also has smart advice and insight into the working world. Today, we have two job openings locally and you can go to building 1 for more details daily until 1:00 p.m.

Going to the Capital

Bethany Chouinard ('19) is going to Sacramento to speak with State superintendent of schools, Tom Torlakson. We honor our senior Spartan for being involved and sharing her insights at the top!

Congratulations to Spartan Lincoln Douglas Debate

Kenny Phan ('19), Marvin Skaggs ('19) and Jesse DeLeon ('21) all took trophies and honors this past Saturday, congratulations team!

Big College Visits Coming up

Holy Names, Mills and Scripps Colleges are coming to Pinole Valley all this upcoming week. See Ms. Ana Laura in building one for details.

Senior Quotes "What is it you want to say?"

We now know better than we did before the importance of getting your senior quote done right. We'll have a lunch table and a website for you Thursday and Friday to share your words of wisdom forevermore

Volleyball Girls end Perfect season perfectly

A three set victory over John Swett last night means the Spartans Volleyball girls finished the season 12-0. We are Spartan Proud and celebrate their success. Next up TCAL and NCS playoffs and a recognition night at the Pinole City Council. Awesome ladies!

Advanced Biology and Artificial Selection

Ms. Tabbutt's class is working on Artificial Selection, these plants do not know it, but they are part of an experiment for the good of Science!

Visit from UC Santa Barbara

Everything from course selection to meal plans to a group of thirty Spartan seniors.

Italian Spartans

The Sons of Italy have multiple scholarships available for students of Italian descent. An athletics scholarship, an academic award and a chance to study Italian in Italy. Magnifico! Come to building 4 for details.

Tablets get good Math Workout

Students workin on parabolas and using their technology to make it happen. Just one of the things we saw walking around school today

Senior Boat Cruise delights all

We had a great time on the Bay, and look forward to our next Senior event

We've got the spirit, we've got the Pride!

Tryouts for basketball season cheer happens this week after school in the Dance room. Ready? OK!

Demari Davis Nor Cal athlete of the week

Read all about the remarkable ascent of Spartan senior quarterback Demari Davis

Mr. Radkiewicz is a Eukel Award winner

The prestigious award belongs to Mr. R for his outstanding work as a teacher and band director. He will be honored at the Diablo Country Club on November 15th

Distillation brought to Life

Ms. Townsend's chemistry class explained what they had been learning in their own words, to their own classmates. To be able to teach a new idea is a great way to build mastery

Rainbow Flash!

Ms. Tremor's photography class is making it lit. Here's one shining example

Attendance Numbers UP in September

96% school wide in the opening month and the sophomores led the way at 97.5%, let's make October even better