Sounds of heavy metal rang out through the gym as local band Instigator welcomed the students to the Homecoming pep rally. As students settled into their seats, the athletic teams for fall season – tennis,...
Thea Spisz, Reporter & Illustrator
♦ November 3, 2017
On Wednesday, October 24, choir had their first concert of the year. The new choir teacher, Ms. Scharf, has been preparing students since the school year began. The choir performed in English, Spanish,...
Ms. Becker, World History Teacher
♦ November 3, 2017
On Friday, October 20, my World History Honors students dressed up as Martin Luther. This year marks the 500 year anniversary of Luther's protest of the Catholic Church, and he nailed his complaints...
LQHS’ AVID program is looking for artists and/ or graphic designers to create their new logo. It will be used on their webpage, official documents, and on t-shirts. The deadline is Friday, November 10....
On Thursday, Oct. 12, the fall play, “Ashland Falls,” premiered at the La Quinta High theatre. "Ashland Falls" is set up as a play within a play.
The first act is about how utterly unprepared...
In honor of their ongoing rivalry with the Palm Desert Aztecs and the quest for the flag, La Quinta kicked off the much-anticipated game with the Rivalry Spirit Week from Oct. 16-20.
On Monday, Blackhawks...
The following college presentations will take place in the Career Center (room 701).
Wednesday, October 4
12 p.m., USC
Thursday, October 5
7 a.m., University of Redlands
Tuesday,...
On Sept. 26, Christopher’s Clubhouse, an organization that provides lessons on self-defense, visited LQHS’ theatre to inform all freshman on how to defend themselves in a dangerous situation.
“It’s...
After eight years at La Quinta High School, three of them as principal, Dr. Rebecca Cook left the nest to take a position at the Desert Sands Unified School District as the director of personnel for leadership...
On Sept. 12, La Quinta High School welcomed Dr. Wilson as the new Blackhawk principal. Born and raised in the Coachella Valley, Wilson graduated as an Indio High Rajah.
He attended USC and majored in...
This year, attendance data technician Ms. Brandy Mesa is moving on from La Quinta High to begin work as a discipline secretary at Palm Desert High.
During her time at LQHS, Mesa helped keep track of...
Ms. Jill Martin, former health services technician for the last two years, said she was proud to have been able to teach students about illnesses and injuries, and assisting them at the same time. “I...
