NEWS – Mill Valley News

Seniors have learned to adapt to changes in their daily life due to COVID-19.

Impacts of COVID-19 on the senior class

9 hours ago

Gifted services facilitator Carmen Shelly and librarian Andy Shelly have made the decision to retire from working at the school after 20 years.

Teachers retire on school’s 20-year anniversary

10 hours ago

The senior class decided to throw a parade in honor of graduating as Covid-19 eliminated senior prom and postponed graduation. A firetruck led the senior class through their roughly 11 mile long parade route on Wednesday, May 20.

Seniors host parade to commemorate graduating

May 22, 2020

The class of 2020 graduation has been moved from Saturday, May 16 to Saturday, July 25 due to school facility closures and health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Graduation rescheduled for Saturday, July 25

May 5, 2020

Mill Valley News, JagWire newspaper earn national awards

Mill Valley News, JagWire newspaper earn national awards

April 18, 2020

Prior to the Kansas stay-at-home order, local business owner Anh Nguyen closed her beauty salon Hello Beautiful to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 among her clients and employees.

COVID-19 impacts local economy

April 16, 2020

The district released an update regarding fourth quarter grading protocol Thursday, April 9, outlining how students can maintain or improve their semester grades throughout fourth quarter.

District releases fourth quarter grading protocol

April 13, 2020

As part of the Continuous Learning Plan, a schedule has been developed to allow students to meet with teachers through virtual meeting applications, such as Zoom, without conflict. While a schedule exists, teachers are not required to conduct mandatory class times during these sessions.

District shifts to online learning for remainder of school year

April 7, 2020

The College Board has modified all AP exams to overcome learning challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak, now that many students across the country are quarantined to their homes, and is offering online studying resources.

College Board redesigns AP exams to overcome learning challenges posed by COVID-19

March 27, 2020

StuCo members meet over a Zoom call to discuss their future projects.

StuCo promotes healthy habits via Instagram

March 26, 2020

Frank Harwood addresses students at a pep assembly. After an order from Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, Harwood announced the closure of all district schools for the rest of the school year.

Schools close for remainder of year after order by Gov. Laura Kelly

March 17, 2020

District Superintendent Frank Harwood speaks during graduation. Harwood, along with all other Johnson County school districts, put out a statement announcing school closures Monday, March 16.

District announces closure of schools and cancellation of events through Sunday, April 5

March 16, 2020