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

The SMHS Powder Puff game proved to be an exciting flag football event for the seniors, juniors, and others at Dave Boyd Field/Ralph Baldiviez Stadium on May 24.

Mon Jun 03 12:55 PM

SMJUHSD AVID Seniors from all three school sites came together for a Grad Walk at SMBSD Junior High Schools on May 23.

Tue May 28 03:33 PM

Righetti High School film students shined during last weekend’s 2024 Central Coast Film Society Student Showcase, earning two of the three top awards.

Fri May 24 08:46 AM

The SMHS Athletic Department held a signing ceremony this week for wrestling standout Alanis Cedeno who will attend William Jewell University in Liberty, MO.

Thu May 23 02:41 PM

The Righetti High School FFA Poultry Team has been named the State FFA Champion Team and will be traveling to Indianapolis, IN. to represent California during a national contest in October.

Thu May 23 02:39 PM

The Righetti High School 20th Annual Student Art Show and Chalk Festival will feature more than 1,000 student art masterpieces on May 22-23.

Thu May 23 02:37 PM

Nearly 100 PVHS seniors were honored last Friday for their decision to pursue higher education at four-year institutions.

Thu May 23 02:35 PM

Expect a star-spangled evening as SMJUHSD’s Military Signing Day takes place at Righetti High School on Monday, May 20th.

Thu May 23 02:33 PM

More than 750 Santa Maria High School 9th graders learned about why academics matter and financial literacy during a “Reality Fair” on Friday, May 17th.

Thu May 23 12:28 PM

The Migrant Education Program recently held its State Speech and Debate Tournament at Monterey High School.

Thu May 23 12:25 PM

The 2024 Central Coast Film Society Student Showcase has accepted a record number of Righetti High School student films and screenplays, far exceeding previous years.

Thu May 23 11:14 AM

SMJUHSD Medical Science students from Pioneer, Santa Maria, and Righetti High Schools took a field trip to A.T. Still University in Santa Maria on May 2nd and 9th.

Thu May 23 10:57 AM

Four Santa Maria High School seniors earned Dell Scholarships and another four have been awarded Gates Scholarships.

Thu May 23 10:54 AM

Santa Maria High School’s Jacob Andree was recently selected Scholar-Athlete of the Central Coast Athletic Association for the CIF Central Section, making him the 1st Saint in school history to earn the award.

Wed May 22 09:45 AM

The PVHS Physics of the Universe class, who had been building rockets since the start of the Spring semester, launched them into the sky on the JV softball field last week.

Wed May 22 09:42 AM

Thirty-six Pioneer Valley High School students attended the 77th annual California Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference at the Marriott Hotel and Riverside Convention Center on April 27–30.

Wed May 22 09:36 AM

Fifteen Santa Maria High School Alpine Club members explored the natural wonders of Yosemite National Park during the weekend of May 2-5.

Wed May 22 09:31 AM

As a follow up to the SMJUHSD Latinos Unidos Conference in March, a group of 43 Righetti students took a day trip to UC Berkeley where they got to tour the campus and learn about college life from a student panel.

Tue May 21 01:13 PM

SMHS Chicano/Latino Studies seniors recently spent some time learning about the Allan Hancock College Puente Program.

Tue May 21 01:10 PM

The 2024 California Foster Youth Education Summit brought together students and educators from the Santa Maria Joint Unified School District (SMJUHSD) to Sacramento, providing a platform for collaboration, learning, and advocacy.

Tue May 21 01:04 PM