The Point

PVHS Girls Volleyball Team Begins Strong Season With a Splash in Hawaii Tournament

Lucia Ruiz, Editor-in-Chief • October 7, 2022

Girls volleyball had a very successful season last year, tying for second in Bay League Championships, placing third in their summer tournament in Hawaii, and beating teams that they had not beaten in...

Temperature Makes a Difference

Students suffer from lack of AC in classrooms

Quinn Kearns, Social Media Editor • October 7, 2022

Along with the increasing temperatures in California, our students’ tolerance to this harsh weather is decreasing. Returning to school after a long summer under intense UV rays is hard, especially...

Getting to Know Ms. Olson

Sophie Stoddart, Reporter • October 7, 2022

Before going to college and pursuing her career as a teacher, Jennifer Olson grew up in Palos Verdes. She went to Silverspur Elementary School, PVIS, and then Peninsula High School when it was the only...

Students Publish Their First Novel Together

Sophie Sun, Reporter • October 7, 2022

Two girls walk side by side outside McDonalds, holding icy McFlurries in their hands as they laugh and snack on the chilly dessert. One is tall, with a black and silver wolf cut and multiple piercings...

District Changes Fourth Grade Music Program

Elementary schools offer a new experience for students

Olivia Kao, Reporter • October 7, 2022

As elementary school students enter the new school year, one grade level in particular will not have an opportunity given to previous students. PVPUSD decided to replace the fourth grade instrumental...

I Declare Day 2022

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

May 25, 2022

PVHS Students “Go for the Green” at 2022 Scholar Quiz

Victoria Nolan, Reporter • April 7, 2022

Scholar Quiz, Palos Verdes High School’s annual high-intensity trivia battle, is known for inciting scholarly enthusiasm and exciting students with the opportunity to exercise their knowledge through...

Kansas Jayhawks Win it All in March Madness 2022

Jonathan Liu, Sports Editor • April 7, 2022

As the month of March arrived, the yearly college basketball tradition did as well. The NCAA March Madness tournament, one of the most anticipated times of year, finally arrived. With the one...

Stifling Children’s Freedom

Parents Should Give Their Children More Freedom to Develop Interests and Personal Viewpoints

Sophie Stoddart, Reporter • April 7, 2022

All parents want their children to be successful and prosperous. Parents have the obligation to help guide their children through life, and instill in them the lessons and wisdom they have acquired during...

The Man, The Myth, The Larkins

Luka Ardon, Reporter • April 7, 2022

If there is one particular staff member who could kickstart your high school English classes freshman year, help in the final stretch of AP Lang or even be your soccer coach for all four years, it is Derek...

Choreo Dancers Leap Into Spring Concert

Sierra Namvari, Photography Editor • April 7, 2022

PVHS’ annual Spring Choreo Concert was a hit to all students and audience members. The show has a different theme every year, this year being “An Evening of Dance and Music.” “In the past...

Masks No Longer Required in Schools

Lucia Ruiz, Features Editor • April 7, 2022

On March 12, almost two years after the emergence of COVID-19, L.A. County ended its mask mandate and allowed school operators to decide their rules for masks. An email from Superintendent Dr. Cherniss...