On the morning of November 2, La Quinta High School student Ethaniel Draper ‘24 had gone into the office to get a temporary tardy slip after forgetting his that morning. By the time he had left, a domino...
A new law was signed in California in 2019, delaying start times for secondary schools across California. The law was passed in an attempt to improve student well-being and decrease student tardiness.
Taking...
As COVID-19 surges, vaccines are becoming a more popular topic around the world, especially at La Quinta High School.
On Friday, Oct. 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that COVID-19 vaccines will be...
After a year and a half, the students at La Quinta High are returning to being full-time students largely due to COVID-19. ASB intends to build a heartening culture to welcome back students at La Quinta...
The new viral TikTok trend known as the "Devious Licks" skyrocketed in September 2021. La Quinta High School was no exception. Did it go too far? Was it all just for 15 seconds of fame?
Security at...
In room 515, the Ethnic Studies class is in session during the first period of the day. Students are hard at work perfecting their Indigenous Studies presentations that are due the Friday before Thanksgiving...
The PSC-MOAA awards luncheon took place on Nov. 18 at the Classic Club. This ceremony was hosted to honor and reward the staff and cadets of AFJROTC.
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)...
Eden Gorges, Assistant Features Editor
♦ December 12, 2021
The American Red Cross Club is still collecting toys for its Toy Drive through Friday, Dec. 17.
The drive is part of the Marine Toys for Toys, an annual event since 1947.
Students and staff can...
La Quinta High School’s Career Technical Education programs are an integral part of the school’s identity.
The vocational programs provide hands-on courses to prepare students for future careers...
Online school has been a very unusual experience for everyone at La Quinta High School. For both students and staff, adapting to all the new changes this year has been new and difficult at times.
Throughout...
On Tues., Nov. 3, La Quinta residents will vote for a new Desert Sands Unified School District school board candidate representing Trustee Area 3—after an open seat left by departing school member, Gary Tomak.
Gabby McCune, Paper Editor-in-Chief
♦ October 30, 2019
Not only are there new students to be welcomed to LQHS, but there are also a few new staff members who have joined the Blackhawk nest!
Nine new teachers have come to help teach the students at LQHS...
