Jefferson Valley

Jefferson Valley is a blue collar neighborhood that is ideal for people looking for a good school system and a little space. It's part of the Yorktown school district which is ranked well. The music program is great especially in a time when many are being discontinued due to budget cuts. The sports teams are also top-notch. It's a little reminiscent of a college campus and and allows students to learn and grow. That's exactly what I want out of a high school even if it isn't necessarily the best in the state; test scores will only get you so far.

There's a 33 acre park in the northeast corner of Jefferson Valley called Sparkle Lake Park. In the winter when it freezes over there's ice skating and during the summer it's open for fishing and swimming. It's nice just to take a picnic up there once in a while. There's a little trail less than a mile long that goes around the lake.

On the other end of the spectrum is the mall located right in Jefferson Valley. It's really convenient to get shopping done and has a good variety of stores. There's also a movie theater which is the extent of nightlife in the immediate area but still makes for a great Friday night outing.