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Mill Valley News

The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News

The student news site of Mill Valley High School

Mill Valley News

Senior Cat Rivas looks at a small plant business assortment of cacti and handmade ceramic skulls at Moonlight Market, Thursday Oct. 16.

Shawnee’s monthly Moonlight Market brings the community together

Held every third Thursday from May to October, the market helps local businesses reach a greater audience
Quin Peters, JagWire editor-in-chief October 22, 2025

Every third Thursday from May to October, shoppers can be found snaking between booths set up outside the Shawnee City Hall building to peruse the wares of dozens of local vendors. They gather here for...

Junior Josh Garcia and Ben Reed learn about Grand University and the opportunities available there.

Next Steps hosted its first session of the year on Thursday, Oct. 2

The school hosted its first of three sessions of this semester on Thursday, where students can learn potential post secondary plans
Mya Franco, JagWire reporter/photographer October 8, 2025

The school hosted its first of three sessions of Next Steps on Thursday, Oct. 2 with many universities, credit unions and trade workers attending.  This event was open to all grade levels with...

Electric scooters are trending at the school, primarily with underclassman

Electric scooters are trending at the school, primarily with underclassman

This past year, there has been an increase in electric scooters at the school and around Kansas
Mya Franco, JagWire reporter/photographer September 26, 2025

Electric scooters have been the talk of the town since they gained popularity with the younger generation. According to Hiboy, electric scooters come in three price groups: budget, which ranges from $300...

Seniors join in on the popular senior backpack trend

Seniors join in on the popular senior backpack trend

Seniors show their senior backpacks and why they picked it
Kennedy Botkin, JagWire copy editor September 25, 2025

Popular lip products used at the school

Popular lip products used at the school

Preferred lip products and how they're used to make lip combos
Kennedy Botkin, JagWire copy editor September 25, 2025

New Betty Rae’s in the community sparks student engagement

New Betty Rae’s in the community sparks student engagement

Students are drawn to the local ice cream shop because of their interesting ice cream flavors
Gwen Ansell, JagWire reporter/photographer September 21, 2025

Betty Rae’s Ice Cream, a local ice cream chain, recently opened near the school. The store is known for adventurous flavors like Goat Cheese, Apricots and Candied Walnuts alongside familiar flavors such...

Graphics: Statistics about this years senior class

Graphics: Statistics about this years senior class

The class of 2025 shares their favorite memories, events and experiences from their time at the school
Maddie Martin, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and JagWire editor-in-chief May 20, 2025

Seniors Reese Miller and Jada Winfrey plan to keep strengthening their friendship by being roommates

Seniors Reese Miller and Jada Winfrey plan to keep strengthening their friendship by being roommates

Rooming together in college will allow seniors Reece Miller and Jada Winfrey and grow together as people
Natalia Castillejos-Ramirez, JagWire managing editor May 18, 2025

Finding someone to dorm with can be intimidating since students spend so much time with their roommate. However, seniors Reese Miller and Jada Winfrey have a strong foundation as friends, which made them...

The school has been open 25 years and the original teachers talk about what has changed in the school

The school has been open 25 years and the original teachers talk about what has changed in the school

The 25th year of the school being open has come and there are six teachers that have been here since the beginning that have seen the school grow and change
Mya Franco and Hailey Gussio May 17, 2025

The school has been open for 25 years, and there are six teachers that have been here since the beginning. They have seen the school grow and change; they’ve seen traditions come and go, and the school...

Graphics: Data on where the senior class is headed after graduation

Graphics: Data on where the senior class is headed after graduation

The class of 2025 is attending 22 different states after graduation, with majority of student staying in Kansas
Maddie Martin and Doreen Mahugu May 17, 2025

French and Spanish classes participate in music brackets inspired by March Madness basketball

French and Spanish classes participate in music brackets inspired by March Madness basketball

The classes enjoy learning about the music of the different cultures and use the time to unwind during the busy end of the year
Maddie Martin, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and JagWire editor-in-chief April 15, 2025

Inspired by the NCAA March Madness bracket, French and Spanish classes across the country are participating in Manie Musicale and March Madness Música to help students learn about the music and culture...

Superstitions students preform when playing a sport

Superstitions students preform when playing a sport

Why students preform their superstitions and how it benefits them
Kennedy Botkin, JagWire copy editor February 25, 2025

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