With March Madness making its debut, Clayton Valley students and staff are showing excitement to play basketball and let loose. In total, there will be 17 games, and the winning student team will face the staff team. The event began March 17 and takes place in the main gym during lunch periods.  Each team comprises six students and an optional coach, if the team chooses. Teams go head-to-head in a basketball tournament that runs through March 26, when the final is played. The

Junior year is a lot of work for Clayton Valley students, but the Class of 2027 is finally getting ready for their big night. This year’s Junior Prom, called “A Night Under the Lanterns,” will be held March 28 at the Sequoyah Country Club in Oakland. For many juniors, it’s a chance to hang out with friends away from school and not worry about classes.  Junior Yesenia Castro said she is most excited about having fun with her friends.  “My biggest hope going into prom is that i

The CVCHS girls basketball team enjoyed an impressive run during the 2025-2026 season. The Ugly Eagles finished second among North Coast Section Division 1 teams and sixth overall in NCS, according to MaxPreps’ final rankings. They ended the season with a record of 23-10 overall and went undefeated in the Diablo Athletic League at 11-0.  In the open division of the NCS bracket, Clayton Valley beat Bishop O’Dowd in the first round 75-64, eventually losing to San Ramon Valley i

Clayton Valley’s historic boys basketball season came to an end March 5. The Ugly Eagles finished 27-5 overall and possessed a 12-0 record in Diablo Athletic League play. Led by Coach Frank Allocco, the Eagles won the DAL championship and were also runners-up in the NCS Open Division playoffs. This earned them a spot as a No. 2 seed in the D1 CIF State Championships. Throughout the season, CV snagged signature wins over King’s Academy, Sacramento, and Dougherty Valley. These

CV’s Culinary Arts class is off on a trip to Japan this summer. Culinary Arts teacher Marcellus Waller has organized a trip to Japan for his culinary students and a few others, to experience and learn all that Japan has to offer in a culinary  and cultural aspect. The trip will last a total of 10 days, from June 5-14.  The journey will begin in Kyoto and then head to Osaka, Hakone and finally end in Tokyo. When visiting so many destinations in Japan, what does transport look

Clayton Valley Charter High School has named former Sacramento State assistant Nathan Kenion as its new football head coach, replacing Nick Tisa.  Kenion has a long history in the game of football. He played at De La Salle High School as a running back and safety, playing with future all-pro NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew.  When looking for a head coach, CVCHS athletic director Eric Bamberger said experience and a long history with the game is something the school looked

After putting in months of continuous effort, the CVCHS drama and technology departments are putting the final touches on their winter production’s debut. A familiar face at CVCHS for the last 30 years, Director Elizabeth Emigh and her enthusiastic drama students will perform the show, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at CVCHS three times over the course of three days, with 7 p.m. shows on Feb. 20 and 21 and a Sunday matinee performance at 3 p.m. on Feb. 22.  Ba

The Clayton Valley boys soccer team is currently performing at a high level, holding the #8 rank in California by MaxPreps. They sit at #1 in NCS Division 1 and #1 in the Diablo Athletic League as well.  But if you ask the players, their success isn’t just about talent. It’s about a shared sacrifice. This year, the roster is made up of athletes who decided to put their individual club soccer careers on hold to play for their school.  “I think our team is special and unique be

When Mia Fan performs, she represents more than herself as a circus artist — she carries her academic life into the spotlight. Fan is a senior at Clayton Valley Charter High School who has worked hard in the engineering academy for all four years that she's been a student here. She’s also been a part of ASB student leadership for the last two years. As a circus performer, she has earned many accomplishments. Most recently, this winter, she performed at Circus Bella in San Fra

Ten Clayton Valley seniors participated in a signing ceremony hosted in the gym Feb. 4. The event was held so these student-athletes could officially commit to play their respective sports at the college level. The athletes included in the ceremony have all worked extremely hard to get the opportunity to play their sport beyond high school. Their families, teammates, and the staff all gathered to celebrate them, with people filling the bleachers and some holding signs and bal

Rumors surround   Clayton Valley Charter High School about Link Crew undergoing changes in the future. Link Crew here at CVCHS is a program for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The program creates activities and lessons for incoming freshmen.  The program runs Week of Welcome to introduce the school and classes for incoming freshmen. They also run P.E Push Ins, where they give out a lesson and activities during freshmen P.E classes. But there are rumours about changes in dif

It’s that time of year again as many different groups are preparing for the upcoming multicultural rally on April 3. One group has been practicing like no other, and that would be the Filipino Dance Troupe. The multicultural rally is an event where many different cultures perform to represent themselves. The Filipino Dance Troupe has roughly 30 members who are all students at Clayton Valley. In the lower quad, the troupe will practice after school, usually from 3:30-5. The tr

Clayton Valley's boys basketball season is underway and the Ugly Eagles are trying to beat expectations after last year's playoff run. The Eagles finished with a record of 23-13 and 8-4 in Diablo   Athletic   League play, making it all the way to the NCS semifinals last year. But still the team must try to reload after the loss of key seniors such as Elijah Perryman, who earned a scholarship to Utah State. Coach Frank Allocco said one of their best strengths is filling holes

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