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Mill Valley News

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Mill Valley News

During their symbolic presentation, senior Mallory Lux speaks on the stage beside senior Cru Akin.

Senior Mallory Lux planned the first ever Veterans Day assembly

The assembly, which took place in Performing Arts Center during seminar on Tuesday Nov. 11, honored veterans and their service
Natalia Castillejos-Ramirez, JagWire managing editor 5 hours ago

On Tuesday Nov. 11, students, teachers and families gathered during a seminar to show their gratitude and honor veterans from the school community during the very first Veterans Day Assembly at the school. The...

With school board elections coming up meet the candidates for each position

With school board elections coming up meet the candidates for each position

School board elections will take place on Tuesday Nov. 4, get to know the candidates and the responsibilities of the school board
Mya Franco, Asher Clement, and Madelyn Mulryan October 31, 2025

Car lines pile up due to drivers only being able to exist left out of the activity entrance because of the road closure

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...

Sanding together, KSHB 41 reporter Taylor Hemness interviews head football coach Joel Applebee.

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...

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...

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

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...

Excited for opening, many students wait in line for the Catty Shack.

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...

Participating in a nationwide protest, students walkout of school in the middle of the school day on Friday, Sep. 5.

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...

Looking up, the senior class throws their caps in the air.

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...

Walking onto the stage, seniors Shubh Patel and Carter Tollman receive an award.

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 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...

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