The Righetti High School FFA earned first place in the Nursery/Landscape Judging Contest at the 4th Annual Allan Hancock College Field Day last weekend.

Wed Feb 19 01:24 PM

Students from Pioneer Valley High School’s Center Stage got to experience what it is like to be a Disney Cast Member for the day.

Wed Feb 19 01:21 PM

The Santa Maria High School Counseling Department was recently recognized as an American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Model Program.

Tue Feb 11 01:14 PM

Two Pioneer Valley High School FFA Citrus Judging Teams won state championships during the FFA Winter Finals and Field Day at Fresno State University last weekend.

Tue Feb 11 01:11 PM

The Close Up Washington DC Club at Santa Maria High School recently received a $3,000 grant from the Fund for Santa Barbara's Youth Making Change (YMC) program.

Wed Feb 05 02:13 PM

Delta High School Robotics participated in the California Central Coast Vex Robotics competition at Cal Poly on January 25th and came home with a trophy for Innovation.

Fri Jan 31 12:45 PM

Wellness Center Peer Leaders from Delta, Pioneer Valley, Righetti, and Santa Maria High Schools recently joined forces at PVHS for Teen Mental Health First Aid training.

Wed Jan 29 01:59 PM

Allan Hancock College and the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District have partnered to bring college-level courses directly to students in Guadalupe, expanding access to higher education opportunities within the community.

Wed Jan 29 01:56 PM

For the second year in a row, Pioneer Valley High School’s Center Stage Theatre Company will be moving on to the state level after earning first place during the Central California Section Thespians Central Play Festival at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande on Jan. 18th.

Wed Jan 29 01:53 PM

Two SMJUHSD Board of Education members were sworn in during a school board meeting on December 17th

Fri Dec 20 02:21 PM

The gift of holiday cheer warmed the hearts and souls of Santa Maria High School students during the annual Winter Carnival & Fair on Friday, December 13th.

Fri Dec 20 02:18 PM

On December 10th, the Business Technology Department at Pioneer Valley High School took students from the Website Programming & Design classes on a field trip to Bonipak Produce to see how technology is used in local business.

Mon Dec 16 11:10 AM

A large group of SMHS seniors recently took field trips to UC Merced and CSU Fresno to get a closer look at the majors they’ve applied to.

Mon Dec 16 11:07 AM

Dr. Jack Garvin, who served two decades on the SMJUHSD Board of Education, retired after the December 10th school board meeting.

Thu Dec 12 02:51 PM

In support of local elementary and middle school programs, Delta Robotics will be hosting its first tournament this weekend on the Delta High school campus, this Saturday, December 14th.

Thu Dec 12 02:47 PM

On Saturday, December 7, more than 100 students and agriculture teachers from Santa Maria, Pioneer Valley, and Nipomo FFA joined forces with Kiwanis International and the renowned Phoenix Decorating Company to assist in the preparation of floats for the iconic Rose Parade.

Thu Dec 12 02:45 PM

Forty-five students from Pioneer Valley High School FFA recently competed against other area schools during the Santa Barbara Sectional Speaking Competition.

Mon Dec 09 11:23 AM

Righetti seniors, who explored college and career options during the Reach Higher Academy (RHA), had a celebration featuring special incentives on Wednesday, November 20th.

Fri Nov 22 01:16 PM

On November 14, 2024, Righetti High School’s Alicia Blanco won the Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition for Santa Barbara County and received an all-expense paid trip to Sacramento to compete in the State Finals this spring!

Fri Nov 22 01:13 PM

Pioneer Valley High School Culinary Arts and Mark Richardson Center CTE Culinary Arts students participated in the first annual Chop Classic that was held at Arroyo Grande High School on November 16.

Fri Nov 22 01:07 PM

On Saturday November 16th, a group of Righetti High School film students took a field trip to the Central Coast Film Society's Entertainment Expo at the Clark Center in Arroyo Grande.

Tue Nov 19 12:18 PM

On the morning of November 14, Righetti High School hosted its semi-annual Warrior Allianza event, bringing together all intro and intermediate English Language Development (ELD) students for a morning of community-building and cultural exchange. Now a tradition at Righetti, the event fosters deeper connections between students and the school community while bridging cultures.

Tue Nov 19 12:15 PM

Pioneer Valley High School’s Wellness Center and the SHARe & Care club recently hosted a mental health fair where students could learn about community mental health resources.

Tue Nov 19 12:12 PM

The SMHS Alpine Club recently provided a day of community service for the City of Santa Maria and then enjoyed an outdoor movie night with a film that highlighted scenic beauty, perseverance, dedication, and teamwork.

Tue Nov 19 12:10 PM

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Tue Nov 12 05:37 PM

In its second year, Santa Maria High School’s Saints Bicycle Club continues to inspire students to explore their city on two wheels while learning about bicycle safety, maintenance, and the benefits of active transportation.

Tue Nov 12 05:36 PM

All three SMJUHSD bands took home top honors in San Luis Obispo's 3rd Annual "The ROAR" Field Tournament last Saturday.

Tue Nov 12 05:34 PM

Congratulations are in order for the staff and students of the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (SMJUHSD). According to the California Department of Education (CDE), 2023-24 statewide assessment results show students in the SMJUHSD who are meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science, increased significantly at all three of the district’s comprehensive high schools: Santa Maria, Ernest Righetti, and Pioneer Valley.

Tue Nov 12 12:49 PM

Last Saturday, Delta High School Robotics took multiple teams to Centennial High School in Bakersfield and came back with some great results and a trophy.

Tue Nov 12 12:46 PM

Santa Maria High School hosted a college fair where students had an opportunity to speak with representatives from numerous universities and colleges about the programs, majors, resources, and athletics they offer.

Thu Oct 31 02:13 PM

More than 700 elementary school students from throughout the county attended RHS Agriculture Department’s “Kinderpatch” on Thursday, October 31st.

Thu Oct 31 02:12 PM

Righetti High School united the community and shared the Latin American tradition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) during a celebration on Wednesday, October 30th.

Thu Oct 31 02:09 PM

Broadway Choreographer Michael Fatica helped the PVHS cast of Newsies choreograph a dance on October 24.

Fri Oct 25 12:05 PM

The turf will decide the unofficial ownership of the “RHS and PVHS” football helmet for rivals Righetti and Pioneer Valley High Schools this Friday night.

Fri Oct 25 12:01 PM

One hundred and seventy-four PVHS FFA members recently competed against other chapters during the FFA Section Opening and Closing Speaking Finals at the Panther Campus.

Thu Oct 17 01:57 PM

There was a “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On” about 10:17 a.m. within the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District on Oct. 17.

Thu Oct 17 01:51 PM

Intermediate SMHS ELD students, who began a poetry journal to express themselves and share their first language in Intro to ELD class last year, started mastering public speaking skills on Wednesday.

Fri Oct 11 09:55 AM

Thirty students from Environmental Science and Biology classes at Santa Maria High School visited Cal Poly SLO to participate in an environmental science field lab activity on Oct. 4th.

Tue Oct 08 12:17 PM

The Santa Maria High School FFA recently hosted its 2nd Annual Greenhand Leadership Conference on campus.

Thu Oct 03 01:20 PM

The Santa Maria High School Alpine Club took 27 students to Montana De Oro to explore and enjoy the great outdoors on Sunday, Sept. 29th.

Wed Oct 02 10:52 AM

The annual Santa Maria AirFest soared to new heights this year with its "Skyward Bound" educational program, offering high school students a rare opportunity to engage directly with aviation experts and military personnel.

Thu Sep 19 04:21 PM

A new member of the SMJUHSD Board of Education was sworn in during a special meeting Wednesday night.

Thu Sep 12 02:48 PM

In preparation for their upcoming industry certification, eighteen PVHS Culinary Arts 2 students were welcomed by the Santa Maria Chick-fil-A team on Tuesday.

Sat Sep 07 06:02 AM

Several hundred people celebrated Pioneer Valley High School during its 20th Birthday Bash on Thursday.

Sat Sep 07 06:00 AM

RHS recently hosted its second annual Freshman Jumpstart program to help students make a smooth transition into high school.

Mon Aug 19 12:47 PM

Santa Maria High School (SMHS) and Pioneer Valley High School (PVHS) successfully hosted the 1st annual Freshman Jumpstart events on their campuses, with over 40 students participating at each site.

Mon Aug 19 12:45 PM

About 30 incoming Santa Maria Joint Union High School District freshmen spent some time “Rocketing into High School” on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 6th -7th.

Mon Aug 19 12:43 PM

A little more than half of 850 new freshmen received an early welcome and information about Pioneer Valley High School on Thursday, Aug. 8th.

Mon Aug 19 12:40 PM

President Diana Perez has submitted a letter of resignation to the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Board of Education.

Fri Jul 19 01:08 PM

PVHS Athletic Director Anthony Morales received the Lifetime Service Award from the California Wrestling Hall of Fame during their 23rd Annual Banquet at the Double Tree by Hilton in Fresno on June 1st.

Mon Jun 03 01:17 PM