STUDENTS:
Permanent Bus Change: Beginning Wednesday, January 22, the Route 8 Buena Vista stop is being moved to Buena Vista and Indio on the south side of Buena Vista. Scheduled pick up time: 6:14 am. Be there by 5:59 am.
Kick off second semester strong! Join us for Saturday School on January 25, 8:00 am to 12:15 pm. Catch up on work, set new goals, and start fresh with a "new year, new me" mindset. Bring your materials and let’s make it a great start! Contact Mrs. Linda in Attendance to sign up.
Seniors, the time to submit your Senior Quotes to yearbook is here! Check your email for a message from Mr. Sanchez, or scan the QR code posted outside L-6. Upload personality pictures, shout out friends, and share memories to be used in this year’s yearbook. The final date Senior Quotes can be submitted is January 31.
Winter Formal is coming up in a couple of weeks! Be sure to buy your tickets, $10 with ASB and $20 without. Nominations for King and Queen, Prince and Princesses will be up soon. Don't forget Winter formal will be on February 1st from 7-10 pm and the theme is Candy Land
Seniors, the Application deadline for CSU San Bernardino has been extended to January 31, 2025 at midnight! Don’t miss this opportunity!
Transition Partnership Program will be hosting their second blood drive of the school year: Friday, February 7 from 7:15 am to 1:00 pm in the Wrestling Room. You can grab a parental consent form and sign up in front of the Library during lunch. Drop off your completed forms in the Library at the Librarians Desk! *Donors under the age of 18 must bring a signed LifeStream parental consent form. Let's help save lives!
SPORTS:
Track is starting on February 3, 2025. If you are interested in running, jumping, or throwing and want to join the track team, please see Coach Francis in room G8 before school or during lunch or email him at Patrick.Francis@morongo.k12.ca.us You will need to get a sports physical and complete the athletic clearance on athleticclearance.com.
The Yucca Valley Lady Trojan Basketball team traveled to Indio HS on Tuesday evening and came home with a 66-26 Desert Valley League victory. The Yucca girls jumped out to a 38-20 halftime lead on their way to evening their league record to 2-2 on the season. Junior Teagan Moon led a balanced scoring attack with a game high 17 points. She was followed by senior Toriana Simpson who pumped in 11 points and sophomore Nahveah Baclig who notched 9 points. Senior Tayla Monroy added 8 points while sophomore Kennedy Golden and senior Syhelie Gilmore each chipped in 7 points. The team returns to action on Tuesday 1/21 with a critical home game against 3-1 Coachella Valley HS. Game time is 5:30 pm in the Trojan Gym.
The Yucca Valley Trojans Soccer teams hosted the Indio Rajahs in an exciting evening of competition, showcasing the resilience and determination of both JV and Varsity teams. The JV Trojans fought hard but fell short in a dramatic 2-0 loss against their rivals. Despite the setback, the team's continuous improvement is evident with each game. Coach Adan Mendoza praised the team’s defensive line and highlighted the exceptional leadership of team captain Brayan Quintero, whose efforts are helping to guide the squad toward future successes. Meanwhile, the Varsity Trojans delivered a nail-biting performance, securing a narrow 2-1 victory over the Indio Rajahs. The match kept fans on the edge of their seats, with Oswaldo Lopez emerging as the hero of the night. Lopez, who was nominated as Player of the Match by Coach Jorge Rodriguez, contributed both goals, leading the Trojans to a well-earned victory. The Trojans now look ahead to their next challenge as they prepare to compete against the Coachella Valley Arabs on Tuesday in an away match.
Tuesday, January 21:
JV Boys Basketball @ Coachella Valley @ 4:00 pm.
Varsity Boys Basketball @ Coachella Valley @ 5:30 pm.
JV Girls Basketball vs. Coachella Valley @ home @ 4:00 pm.
JV Boys Soccer @ Coachella Valley @ 4:00 pm.
JV Girls Soccer vs. Coachella Valley @ home @ 4:00 pm.