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Upcycling Clothing Allows NVHS Students’ Creativity to Shine
Combating Clothing Waste with Upcycling Projects was a Unique Way to Close Out the School Year. Written by NVHS CAP Instructor Lori Powell. It was obvious from early on in the spring quarter that the New Vista High School Community…
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AXL Students Enjoy a Snowy and Windy Spring Overnight
Windy and Snowy Conditions Punctuated the Overnight Trip to Cheley for the AXL 8th Graders. Written by CI Field Instructor David Goldsmith. On a windy Thursday morning, AXL Academy 8th graders met once again, but this time, for their last…
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Weathering the Wild: New Vista High School’s Adventure with Rain-Snow Mix
The Rain-Snow Mix Encountered at Cal-Wood Enabled Students to Practice Thermoregulation Skills Learned Indoors. Written by CI Field Instructor David Diaz and NVHS CAP Instructor Lori Powell. Cottonwood had the privilege of guiding a group of New Vista High School…
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