Big Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2024
Surprise Valley Class of 2024

Big Congratulations to the Senior Class of 2024
The event is set to take place June 9-15 in Bishop, CA By Elizabeth Younger MacKenzie Hughes, Molly Teuscher, and Jozie Hannah, all Modoc High School Rodeo participants have qualified for the 2024 California State […]
Brennan is the son of Thomas and Tiffany Martinez from Lake City, CA. Brennan has been involved in the Surprise Valley FFA, Superior Region FFA, Associated Student Body Officer, and the Modoc County Junior Livestock […]
On April 13, 2024, fourteen students representing Modoc Middle School, Modoc High School, and Surprise Valley High School showcased their STEM abilities at the MESA Day Regionals hosted by the University of California, Davis. Under […]
Seeing growth in Modoc is a beautiful and exciting thing!
The Modoc Heritage Foundation, Modoc County Fair Board and racer Donnie Richardson put together an amazing event last weekend, bringing the races back to Cedarville! According to Donnie, the event had been a collaborative effort […]
Surprise Valley Joint Unified School District’s Agricultural program is being named the National Outstanding Middle/Secondary Agricultural Education Program Award. In June Mrs. Schritfield attended the California Agricultural Teachers Association (CATA) conference in San Luis Obispo, […]
MHS girls competed in a competitive competition of Powderpuff on Monday night. Freshmen vs Juniors in first game 0-26, Second game was Sophomore vs Seniors 0-22 and the final game was Juniors vs Seniors ending […]
By Laurie Wayne Those interested in safe harvesting, processing, preserving, and learning about California native elderberries are invited to attend 2 workshops held at the Cedar Pass Snow Park. The workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, […]
Charles Valona of Cedarville playing one of his original songs at the AGAVE concert. By Jean Bilodeaux It may have been an unusual venue for the Grammy nominated Baroque music ensemble to give a concert, […]
By Alan D. Bergman Joan, far right, with her nanny, in 1938. Not unlike a plumber unclogging a stuffed pipe, recalling our past and telling or writing our stories can release a floodgate of emotions […]
By: Lawrence Rinder Studio 540, on Main Street in Cedarville, will host three new exhibitions, Richard Mackey: Moon Jars; Benign Neglect: Photographs by Takeshi Moro; and Ukiyo-e, a small exhibition of 18 th , 19 […]
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Graduation practice for the Seniors will be at 10 am along with Graduate Brave BBQ.
Grand Marshal Maxine Madison Alturas’ Fandango Days Fourth of July celebration is looked forward to by many every year; and while this one was HOT, it was another great success! The Alturas Chamber of Commerce […]
Hello everyone! The 28th annual Hoop Wars tournament is February 28th-March 2nd at the Surprise Valley High School Gym. The format for the tournament is double elimination. The entry deadline for Men and for Women […]
They provide hamburgers for all the Senior Lunches and for the shut-in’s. They look forward to it so much each year!
8th Annual Pig, Swig, & Jig Supports Local Students The 8th Annual Pig, Swig, & Jig was held on Saturday, September 21st, at Veterans Hall, bringing the community together for a day of food, fun, […]