The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

Valley Ventana

The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

Valley Ventana

The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas

Valley Ventana

Junior Sean Mendez laughs as his group members junior Travis Collins and Sophomore Tyler Dolly row their boat across the pool. They successfully made it to the finish line.
Staying afloat: Physics classes complete annual boat racing project
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2024

The physics classes completed their annual boat races, where students have to build their own boats and ride in them across the pool, Tuesday.  Students...

Posing for a picture as Area Champs, the softball team deafeated South San Antonio for the second time sweeping them in the series 2-0. The team will look to play Liberty Hill this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at home and on Friday at Liberty Hill at 5:00 p.m.
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Sports staff May 8, 2024

Softball The girls softball team isn’t just your District 26 5A champs but they also are your Bi-District and Area Champions.  Recently...

Senior Jazmyn Singh runs down the track during the 400m dash at the region competition April 19.
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Valley Ventana’s weekly Connections game: Week of May 6. Photo via Canva
Connections: Week of May 6
Valley Ventana, Staff • May 8, 2024

Connections: Week of May 6

In Comal school district, 22.0% of students are eligible to participate in the federal free and reduced price meal program, making the federal nutrition program a necessity. Photo by Annie Spratt via Unsplash.
Texas should adopt federal nutrition program
Bethany Mann, Editor-in-Chief • April 18, 2024

This summer, 35 states will participate in a $2.5 billion federal nutrition program that will give families who qualify for free and reduced...

Senior Ella Pickron clears the 13 foot bar at the state track meet on May 3. Pickron was the only one in the girls 5A division to clear this height, securing her a first place win. (Photo by Davis Kuhn)
Gallery: State track meet
Pole vaulter claims 5A gold; girls take third place team
Staff May 6, 2024

The BSA goes through major changes after being active for 114 years
The BSA goes through major changes after being active for 114 years
Grayson Cook, Staff writer • May 15, 2024

Boy Scouts of America announced May 7 that it will change its name to Scouting America on February 8, 115 years after BSA was established.  “I...

The top 15 students in the senior class receive special recognition at graduation on May 22 due to their hard work throughout high school. 
Graphic by Alex Whelchel via Canva
Profile: Top 15 seniors
Alex Whelchel, Managing Editor • May 13, 2024

Running an errand during fifth period Lauren Boswell stops to pose for a picture
A new occupation
Solily San Miguel, Design/Production editor • May 3, 2024

Algebra 2 teacher Lauren Boswell made the switch from math teacher to Comal Academy advisor at the beginning of the school year. Comal Academy...

During fifth period Elizabeth Little fills out green slips for students
What lies behind the desk
Kayleigh Fisher, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024

Faint outlines of shoes have etched into the carpet, just a small indicator of the lengthy line of students that stand waiting for the front...

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The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas
The student news site of Smithson Valley High School in Spring Branch, Texas