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The School Newspaper of Placer High School

Hillmen Messenger

The School Newspaper of Placer High School

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Josie Jackson, freshman, attempts to cool off in front of one of the temporary AC units in the art building.

Students struggle in uncomfortable classes due to lack of air conditioning

Story by Katie Rector and Halynne Hethcock October 2, 2024

Major improvements to Placer High School’s air conditioning units were not completed over the summer resulting in uncomfortable temperatures in some classrooms.  This raises the question of how hot...

The varsity football team lines up against Rio Linda.  (Courtesy 2024-25 Placer yearbook staff)

Do student athletes struggle with pressure and high expectations?

Story by Amaya Zebroff and June Gallo September 27, 2024

Student-athletes put countless hours into their sport and schooling, and they are expected to have a great work ethic and the ability to manage their time well. Being a high school student with such high...

Addison Arsenith current student board member wins the Dale Lacky Award

Addison Arsenith current student board member wins the Dale Lacky Award

Story by Annaliese Nobile March 28, 2022

 Addison Arsenith, a 12th grader at Placer High School, is involved in the district board and multiple sports. Since being elected, Arsenith has sat on the board as a student representative for Placer...

Placer Welcomes Foreign Exchange Students

October 30, 2014

By  Kylie Metzler Messenger Staff Writer   There is a new student roaming the Placer High School campus that has traveled almost 5,000 miles to be in Auburn and study at our school. Foreign...

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