CVHS Yearbook Class

Yearbook Mission Statement

Our mission is to work together to capture the moments, people, and stories that define life at Castro Valley High School, creating a yearbook we’re proud of that honestly represents our school and preserves memories for years to come.

Yearbook Overview

The goal of our Yearbook is to highlight individuals' uniqueness and make it as personalized as possible. Our yearbook staff produces the best yearbook we can, one that represents the community, the High School, and the students of Castro Valley. While Castro Valley High School is a large high school with almost 3,000 students, we hope to make the community feel just a bit closer.

What is remarkable about an unincorporated city like Castro Valley is that it has a small-town feel, yet so much is going on. The yearbook staff works diligently to document just that: memories from every club, every athletic group, every drama, every musical, every committee, every classroom. We are all a part of the saying, "In Trojan togetherness, peace."

The Yearbook is one of the few activities that lasts beyond just the school year. This year is no different; we have an amazing staff putting our book together. We will be hard at work, attending sporting events, taking photos, talking with people, and telling the story of all. Especially this year's graduating class! We can't wait to show off the fruit of our labor this coming spring!

If you are interested in adding your photos to the yearbook, please contact us at jporter@cv.k12.ca.us.

Here is a copy of the application if you want to know more about the Yearbook class.

We use yearbookavenue.jostens.com to design our yearbook. We hope to expand our designs in Adobe InDesign as the yearbook program grows.

Yearbook focuses on skills including creative writing, photography, design, journalism, marketing, and more!!!

2025-2026 School Year

Theme: For the Record

"For the Record" was an idea we spent many hours forming to fit and connect with our students and staff.

We developed the theme idea at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. We brought forth many ideas, ultimately deciding on the theme "For the Record". We wanted a way to connect all the unique students on campus, and thought that music was the way to do just that. We also wanted to give a little more attention to the music groups that usually get overlooked at school, including our amazing Choir, Band, and Orchestra programs. Whether your in a music group, or just like to listen to music for fun, this book is for you. Hope you enjoy this book!

Thanks to all the amazing CVHS students that made this possible. We dedicate our work to you.

Yearbook Class

This coming school year, 2025-2026, we have exceeded applications and have 31 new yearbook staff and 3 returning editors!

We are working hard to hear the stories of our students, staff, clubs, groups, and classes that are unseen here at CVHS. We hope to give everyone a place to look back on and remember their time here. Through not only the story of those plastered around school, but the stories of those who play a minor part in events, and make all the difference.

We want to highlight and tell stories of the numerous events this year, making this a "For the Record" year and yearbook.

Our staff and editor team puts all their passion into your book. Hope you enjoy!

Yearbook Sales

Yearbooks can be purchased at the finance office or online here: BUY YOUR YEARBOOK. For more information visit our Buying a Book website page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here's some common questions that hopefully answer your questions. If you have other questions, please email jporter@cv.k12.ca.us. You can also call Jostens at (800) 358-0800.

How can I join the Yearbook Class?

To join Yearbook, you must complete this mandatory application for next school year. All applications are due when you register for classes by end of March. It is imperative that you submit this form in order to be considered for the class.

How can I get my event/club in the Yearbook?

Please contact us at jporter@cv.k12.ca.us, if you are interested in adding your own photos to the yearbook or if you would like a Yearbook staff member to take photos of your event. It is not guaranteed that a staff member will be free, but we will try our best to be accommodating.

How long does it take to make the yearbook?

The Yearbook editor team usually starts picking a theme around May and continues to develop it throughout the summer. During the school year, we start creating spreads (2 page layouts) with 5 major deadlines throughout the year. They are usually in early November, mid December, late January, mid February, early March, and the end of April. After the final deadline, the yearbook team sorts and distributes all the books in May.

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