The second round of the North Coast Section Division 2 football playoffs is here. Clayton Valley entered the playoffs with a 5-5 record. On Nov. 14, the Ugly   Eagles hosted Windsor High School in the first round and won a tightly contested game 20-19 to improve to 6-5. They were led by star running back Jhadis Luckey who had 31 carries, rushed for 185 yards and a touchdown. He also recorded a 66 - yard catch and touchdown. This Friday, they take on Campolindo on the road, wi

As the new school year started, observant students at Clayton Valley may have noticed that many teachers have moved to different rooms. Even some teachers who remained in the same room for many years were asked to move, and it was not by their own accord. While the idea of moving to a new and improved room may seem like a promising and beneficial opportunity, i t has also provided some challenges. English teacher Misha Holz, who moved from room F12 to B7, was asked for her in

Clayton Valley’s flag football team has enjoyed many achievements throughout its first three years. But the most important accomplishment so far is the growth of the program. The coaches and athletes put in a lot of hard work since day one.  That growth paid off this year in the Ugly Eagles’ third straight North Coast Section playoff appearance, where they advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating James Logan in the first round. Quarterback Giana Marcantonio, a junior, ha

For the past three years, Clayton Valley student DèJon Caballero has been making waves on YouTube. Caballero is a sophomore and the son of Clayton Valley campus supervisor Nesia Brown.  “My parents wanted me to start a YouTube channel and I just ran with it,” said Caballero. He makes animated videos about indie horror stories with his most popular series starring a well-known character, Cartoon Cat. Caballero uses an app called FlipaClip for his designs. “Most people use a di

The Clayton Valley drama program put on their annual fall play on Nov. 7-9 inside the school’s Multi-Use Room. The show featured over 21 people including all the drama and tech crew. They worked diligently to put together a spectacular performance of “Eurydice,” by Sarah Ruhl.  In the past, the drama team has put on productions such as Chicago and Peter and the Star-Catcher . Every year the drama department at CVCHS puts on two shows, one in the fall and one in the spring. Th

As winter and the new year approach, high school seniors are focusing on college applications, making this a stressful time for many. On top of sending in applications, seniors also must prepare for finals and complete other class assignments. When faced with such pressure, students can feel overwhelmed. However, Clayton Valley provides support to help students manage academics and stress through various resources like scheduling and homework assistance. If any student is eve

Homecoming is taking place this weekend, and with that comes all the festivities as well. ASB and its committees have been working hard to get this done for students here at Clayton Valley leading up to Friday night’s football game against Liberty. The dates are set and the ball is rolling. The timing for homecoming is a whole month earlier than last year, in September instead of October.  “Most of the dates for Homecoming are set by admin,” Justin Arevalo Mendez, an ASB memb

Here's the latest in a series of Q&A's that theTalon is doing with students and staff members on our campus. This interview was...

This is the first in a series of Q&A's that theTalon is doing with students and staff members on our campus. First up is an interview that was conducted by staff member Max Habermeyer. Name: Evan Lynch Year in school: Senior Q: What’s your ideal way to spend a weekend? A: My ideal way to spend a weekend is watching the Premier League. My favorite team is Manchester United because they’re really good. Q: So you watch soccer ... do you play it? A: I used to. I played for a cou

The 2025 CIF North Coast Section Girls Wrestling Championship took place February 21-22 at Albany High School. NCS is known for its tough competition, with teams from all over the area participating. This championship marked the last chance the Clayton Valley girls had to show their hard work and dedication throughout the season, which they certainly did.  Not only did Clayton Valley win the NCS team title, they also had four state qualifiers emerge from the championship and

As many people know, May is the month of AP testing for many students. This month can bring a lot of stress to students who are taking these classes.    AP classes prepare high school students for college-level courses and earn them college credits if they pass the exam. These college credits could make up for a semester or even an entire class in college. The AP exams are scored on a scale from 1 to 5, where 3 to 5 is a passing score on the exam. The difficulty of each exam

Early in the new year, CVCHS hosted an Open House & Showcase to welcome the incoming Class of 2029. Teachers, staff, and students in leadership positions came together in order to promote the abundance of classes, clubs, and extracurricular activities that CVCHS has to offer. Kathleen Coakley, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Program Director Sarah Lovick worked together on January 29, 2025, to create an educational and inspiring evening for incoming CVCHS student

In recent years, the Clayton Valley Drama Department has tackled several renowned productions, including Little Shop of Horrors  and The...

As the fourth quarter starts and students start dreaming of summer, the time for the multicultural rally approaches. The multicultural...

The CVCHS Choir Luau made its return this fall after a long layoff, and it was a successful night enjoyed by all. The event started in...

The Homecoming parade is an event that shows off all of our Ugly spirit. Many sports teams, leadership, and Homecoming royalty take part...

College Bound Day was a huge success. The Clayton Valley student body had the chance in early October to explore many great opportunities...