News & Announcements

Middle School Takes on California Science Center: STEM in Action

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Our middle school students recently spent an unforgettable day at the California Science Center— where science wasn’t just something to study, but something to touch, test, explore, and experience!

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5th Grade Visits the Griffith Observatory

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Our fifth graders recently embarked on an unforgettable learning adventure at the Griffith Observatory’s inperson School Program—a remarkable, standardsbased experience unlike anything else in the known universe!

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Unlocking the Power of Emotional Appeals - 8th Grade English

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Our eighth-grade English students have been exploring the art—and impact—of persuasive communication by studying emotional appeals: pathos (emotion), ethos (credibility), and logos (logic).

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Extracting DNA from Strawberries - 7th Grade Science

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Our 7th graders stepped into the role of real scientists this week as they completed one of the most exciting labs of the school year—extracting DNA from strawberries!

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6th Grade Walks Through Ancient History

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Our 6th graders at took a captivating journey back in time through the civilizations of Ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt. Partnering with the dynamic team from Walk-Through History, students brought these remarkable cultures to life for teachers, parents, and peers.

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Learning with Layers of Fun and Friendship

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

This week, our second graders took learning to a whole new level with Book Report Sandwich Week—a creative, hands-on celebration that brought reading, writing, and friendship together in the most delicious way!

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5th Grade "Walks Through the American Revolution"

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Our 5th graders recently took an incredible journey back in time during the “Walk Through the American Revolution” event! This interactive experience brought history to life, allowing students to step into the shoes of patriots, loyalists, and leaders who helped shape our nation.

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Digital Animation: Bringing Faith and Creativity to Life

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Students in the Digital Animation class at West Valley Christian School are exploring the art of frame-by-frame animation using Adobe Animate. They’ve been mastering tweening—the technique that creates smooth motion between frames—helping their characters move and come alive on screen.

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Elective Collab: Lights, Camera, Action

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Students from both the Acting Drama and Media Production classes came together during Spirit Week for an exciting collaboration — creating student-produced music videos!

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Lights, Laughter, and Learning in Media Production

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Over the past four weeks, our Media Production class has been busy behind (and in front of!) the camera— writing, filming, editing, and presenting their very own sketch comedy project. Students worked collaboratively to develop original ideas inspired by classic comedic formulas, blending humor with creativity and a strong sense of teamwork.

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