Mill Valley News

Major road closures cause students and teachers problems in getting to and from school

The Monticello Road construction that started on Monday, Oct. 6, combined with the Shawnee Mission Parkway construction makes major traffic problems for the school

Kennedy Botkin, JagWire copy editor • October 17, 2025

Construction to replace stormwater pipes on Monticello Road started on Monday, Oct. 6, causing the road and sidewalks to be temporarily shut down. This major road closure, along with the construction...

The “Today” show spotlights the school as part of its “Friday Morning Lights” series

On Friday, Oct. 10, football players, cheerleaders, dance team, band members and other student groups gathered on the football field at 6 a.m. to be spotlighted on national news

Evan LeRoy and Maddie Martin • October 12, 2025

Bright and early Friday morning, students from many different activities, including the football team, cheer, dance team and the marching band, gathered on the football field to film a segment for...

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...

Olympian Katie Ledecky inspires district students to pursue careers in STEM

As brand ambassador for Panasonic, Ledecky visited the district Tuesday, Sept. 30, participating in activities with CTEC students and answering questions from middle school students and area swimmers

Evie Tindell, JAG editor-in-chief • October 3, 2025

Skyward Qmlativ’s new interface is a learning curve for students and staff

The district switched to the interface for a cleaner and more modern look

Mya Franco and Avery Curry • September 24, 2025

The school implemented an updated student information system, Skyward Qmlativ, over the summer, and many teachers and students have been struggling to figure out the new interface. Technology information...

The Catty Shack opens for the year during seminar Thursday Sept. 11

Many students line up eagerly on opening day of the school’s beloved snack shop during seminar

Cal Bierl, JagWire reporter/photographer • September 17, 2025

When the Catty Shack reopened on Thursday, Sept. 11, excitement passed through long lines of students waiting their turn to purchase snacks. Catty Shack president Miley Strathman said that the anticipation...

Group of students participate in national high school walkout to protest gun violence in schools

About 50 students walked out after seminar on Friday Sept. 5 to protest the lack of legislation surrounding school shootings

Maddie Martin, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and JagWire editor-in-chief • September 6, 2025

At 11:30 on Friday, Sept. 5 the seminar bell rang, releasing students to their fourth block class. At the front entrance, a group of about 50 students gathered to take part in a walkout to protest gun...

Graduation ceremony celebrates 325 graduates

On the football field on Saturday May 17, the class of 2025 officially graduated in first evening ceremony in school history

Evan LeRoy, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and Mill Valley News social media manager • May 20, 2025

As the sun sets in the distance, the class of 2025 celebrates the end of their time in high school. This year's ceremony started at 6:30 pm instead of 10 am as it was in years past. History teacher...

Senior breakfast and awards ceremony showcases the accomplishments of the class of 2025

The breakfast and award ceremony was held on Friday, May 16, the seniors also participated in the annual senior walk through the halls

Madelyn Mahoney and Caitlin Pham • May 20, 2025

How President Donald Trump’s executive orders are affecting students

How the Trump Administration is changing clubs and the environment at school

Evan LeRoy, Mya Franco, and Madelyn Mulryan • May 6, 2025

Postponing Refugee Support Since the Trump administration has made its way back into office, there have been changes not only to the country but also to the school. The club, Youth for Refugees has been...

Assistant principal Dr. Heath Wilson to leave at the end of the year

Wilson will take the position of athletic director at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School next year

Ian Chern, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief • April 23, 2025

Assistant principal Dr. Heath Wilson will leave Mill Valley at the end of the school year to take on a new role as assistant principal and athletic director at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School next...

28 AP exams going fully digital or hybrid

12 of the 28 exams will be hybrid digital while the remaining 16 exams will be fully digital

Ian Chern, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief • April 15, 2025

Starting this year, the College Board is implementing a significant change to the AP exam format, with exams for 28 classes transitioning to either fully digital or hybrid. According to the College Board,...