From player to referee to coach: Marianne Karp’s journey up and down the court
While Karp is known primarily for her role as the girls’ basketball coach at FVHS, she also has a multitude of experiences as a referee and basketball player.
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FVHS students dunk on staff in annual charity basketball game to support foster youth
Hosted by the FVHS Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, the team of basketball student-athletes secured a 103-92 win and raised money for the Orangewood Foundation.
FVHS to offer new science elective courses for the 2024-2025 school year
The new courses include AP Physics 2 and Forensic Science, while select freshmen Honors Biology students may take an AP Chemistry summer advancement class.
ASB adds a sixth member to next year’s Executive Council after surge in voter turnout
After a schoolwide election from March 18 to March 21, ASB has chosen six members to lead next year’s executive board and represent the student body.
Former FVHS mathematics teacher Cathy “Leo” Lichodziejewski to run for HBUHSD Board of Trustees
After retiring from a 37 year teaching career, 27 years of which were spent with the Barons, Leo will be a candidate for Trustee Area One, which encompasses northeastern parts of HBUHSD.
Nine AP exams will only be offered in a digital format beginning May 2025
The College Board will administer these exams through digital test devices, with paper exams only available for special accommodations.
FVHS establishes new on-campus, during-bell dual enrollment pathways for Precalculus and AP English classes
When selecting courses for next year, students will have the options of high school and college credit classes that take place at FVHS during the school day.
FVHS implements new Chromebook loaner policy for students
Students may now only borrow Chromebooks from the library if they have a broken Chromebook; otherwise, students are expected to bring their charged Chromebook to school daily.
How is graduation credited to student-athletes in sixth period sports?
Athletics sixth periods do not follow the traditional sixth period bell schedule but still meet instructional credit requirements.
Girls’ basketball slips past Marina Vikings in closely-contested match
Karley Waite scored a layup with 5 seconds remaining in the game to seal the 59-58 win for the Barons.