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Our Verrado Unified basketball players practicing before the game.
Verrado’s Unified Basketball Game Ends with Electrifying Buzzer-Beater
The Verrado Soccer Teams Make it to Playoffs!
The Verrado Soccer Teams Make it to Playoffs!
The seniors signing off to their colleges.
Football Seniors Signing Off
Family pose during Senior Night for Girls Soccer before the game at Verrado.
Verrado Girls Soccer Dominates on Senior Night
Verrado Vipers fighting against Youngker Roughriders.
Verrado Vipers Dominate Youngker in a 5-1 Victory
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance poked fun at hard-core American's disinterest in rap music.
Kendrick Stands With Us: The Legendary Halftime Performance
Jason Martin, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Respecting Celebrity Boundaries
Courtesy of Neon.
When Being Too Unique Hurts More Than It Helps: Presence Review
Freya Skye posing on the set of "Can't Fake It". Photo courtesy of MOXIE.
Freya Skye and Her Rise to Fame
Squid Game Season 2 was released on Dec 26, 2024, introducing new characters and exploring old ones.
Season Two’s Deadly Return: Squid Game Review
The cover of the New York Times Bestseller from the classic Star Wars series by Timothy Zahn.
STAR WARS: Thrawn
Oscar Wilde’s most popular book transforms a gothic classic into a lesson to life.
The Picture of Dorian Gray – A Gothic Classic
One of Colleen Hoover's most popular and groundbreaking books put readers in a position where they have to read the sequel It Starts With Us
Colleen Hoover’s “It Ends With Us”
Promotional book cover for the George Takei novel about Japanese Americans during WWII.
They Called Us Enemy: A Lesson in Understanding & Acceptance
Promo Poster for the #BigLibraryRead that offers a free title on Nov. 2nd.
Get Excited for The New #BigLibraryRead
Photo courtesy of Netflix
Monsters: The Menendez Series
The new biopic Bob Marley One Love delves into the legend's legacy. Bob Marley by
Bob Marley | One Love
The Over The Garden Wall poster. The poster demonstrates the turbulent dynamic of the two brothers, Wirt and Greg, on their journey throughout the show. (Photo from Warner Bros. Television Studios)
You Should Watch “Over the Garden Wall” This Fall
(RECREATED) Screenshot from Kanye's reel that was posted on January 23rd, and archived a few days later
Vultures Official Release…. Dates?
Taylor Swift performed "I Knew You Were Trouble" during the Red portion of the Eras Tour on March 17.
Taylor Swift Kicks Off Tour in Eras-zona
Global warming gets worse everyday as climate change progresses.
Growing Up in the Fire of Climate Change
Women are fearful due to the new administration coming into office.
America Has Failed Women (Again)
Trump continuously utilizes dangerous rhetoric in his campaign.
The Dangerous Slope of Trump’s Rhetoric
Art created inspired by Tyler's new album "Chromakopia".
Unpacking Chromakopia: Tyler’s Bold New Canvas
After the recent debate, many are questioning if Donald Trump is really allowed to publicly say many of his claims?
Why Is He Allowed To Say That?: A Look At Trump’s Spreading Of Misinformation
The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Zuckerberg’s Shift in Leadership is Nothing New
Long Snapper, Caden Sim looks to improve his snap time during his invite to the Kohl's Invitational. Photo courtesy of Ivan Quinones
Caden Sim: Long Snapper Gets Invite to Prestigious Camp
United States House of Representatives - Office of Ruben Gallego, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Democrats Make Gains in Arizona, but Fall Short of Presidency
Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The New Secretary of Defense
See page for author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Trump’s Administration Begins to Take Hold, Imperiling Education Department
Buc-ee's logo from their website.
Buc-ees in Arizona!
Digi-Com student Jacob Ceron with his camera, ready to photograph around campus.
You Should Join Digi-Com!
All the families at FAFSA night collectively doing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid while Mrs. Smith and other counselors assist them when needed.
Verrado High School’s Very Own FAFSA Night
Student Darby Eyer and his group mural showcased in front of the art room, portraying their sentiment that art is a medium for everyone.
The Magic of Verrado’s Murals
I.T. internship students Nolan Raissle and Christian Scott working on Chromebooks.
A Look Into IT Internship At Verrado High School
Students listen to the Dungeon Master set the scene for the club's latest campaign.
Dare to Venture into a Dungeon with Table Top Club?
Students talking and drawing during Art Club.
Art Club is a Creative Place
Hispanic Honors Society meets to discuss the upcoming Club Rush at Verrado High School.
Join Hispanic Honors Society
Anime Club Members Amelia, Zoe, and Elyse
Anime Club Wants You To Join!
This is one of the buildings the 2023-2024 kids visited on the trip to Japan.
Unlocking the World: Verrado High School’s Epic Journey through Scotland, France, and England
Saucy Luke's won first place in a recent barbeque competition in Arizona. Courtesy of Orlando Ramos used with permission.
Saucy Luke’s Craft Barbeque
Bardot and Nadia talking to people about what they want in a relationship.
What Do People Look For In A Relationship?
District Honor Band at a recent performance included several Verrado musicians.
Verrado Students Perform In The Annual District Honor Band
Happy Holidays from one of the adorable Santa cows.
Santa Cows!
Make a statement with your jewelry this fall by choosing larger pieces.
Making Your Own Statement
Nathan Fugitt's grin gives anyone a good idea what kind of creative he is. Photo courtesy of Nathan Fugitt.
Leaving His Mark: Nathan Fugitt’s Ambitious High School Career
A moment captured during Michael Myers performance as Jean Valjean in Verrado's 2024 production of Les Mis. Photo courtesy of Cohen Cantrell.
Michael Myers is Ready for The Spotlight
Sophia Berger wearing her volleyball uniform, her family by her side. Photo courtesy of Vernon Beard.
Senior Volleyball Spotlight: Sophia Berger
Garren bumps the volleyball during a recent match for Verrado.
Garren Garcia Moving On To College Volleyball
Skylar Moreno
Senior Wrestler has College Plans
Merry Movie Marathon
Viper Sports Podcast recaps Verrado's Fall Season. (Graphic by Amelie De La Torre)
Viper Podcast
Allison and Aria watch the latest holiday movies. Graphic by Allison Rospierski
Merry Movie Marathon
The Viper Times True Crime podcast.
Cactus & Corpses Podcast
Students in Ms. McCloud's Freshman Experience class work to win Music Bingo.
Freshman Experience Explores Performing Arts
Merry Movie Marathon
Viper Sports Podcast recaps Verrado's Fall Season. (Graphic by Amelie De La Torre)
Viper Podcast
Allison and Aria watch the latest holiday movies. Graphic by Allison Rospierski
Merry Movie Marathon
The Viper Times True Crime podcast.
Cactus & Corpses Podcast
Gabe Santiago and Elizabeth Martinez take a run at podcasting with an interesting take on the upcoming UFC fight.
UFC Predictions
Students in Ms. McCloud's Freshman Experience class work to win Music Bingo.
Freshman Experience Explores Performing Arts
The Verrado Unified Basketball team assembles on the court to begin the annual gold and black game.
Promoting Inclusivity with Unified Sports Basketball
Verrado High School Senior, Caleb Balos face painting at the community art walk in Buckeye, AZ. His talents add a lively addition to the project.
Buckeye Youth Council Senior Project Brings Art and Life Back to the Community
Verrado basketball stands for the Pledge of Allegiance, mentally preparing for their upcoming playoff game in which they are about to face Apollo High School
Verrado Basketball Finally Makes The Playoffs
Cover photo designed for "Final Buzzer: The Senior Season Farewell" made by Bryson Taylor
Final Buzzer: The Senior Season Farewell
Mrs. Thomas working on lessons for her students.
Mrs. Thomas’ Last Teaching Years at Verrado
Challiyan at Malayalam Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Water Hyacinths and How a Problem Can Turn Into a Solution
Mrs. Jackson helping her students fill out their notes during her Honors Algebra II class.
A Day in the Life of a 6/5ths Teacher with Ms. Jackson
Greece and Italy Tour Group lead by Mrs. Webster, Summer 2024. Photo courtesy of Renique Webster.
Travel the World While You’re in High School
Decisions to dismantle the Department of Education are currently being discussed. This could have dire consequences for Queer students.
Queer Youth in Trouble: The Defunding of Schools
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