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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

Breaking: Judge approves changes to house arrest requirements of former USD232 social studies teacher Keil Hileman

Breaking: Judge approves changes to house arrest requirements of former USD232 social studies teacher Keil Hileman

After 383 days under strict house arrest, Hileman may now leave his home with prior permission from his house arrest officer
Anna Zwahlen, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief December 11, 2023

Former USD232 social studies teacher Keil Hileman and his attorney Scott Gyllenborg appeared in court Monday, Dec. 11 to request Hileman’s removal from house arrest. Despite arguments against the request...

Student artists recognized at Tim Murphy Art Gallery high school art show opening night Thursday, Dec. 7.

Student artists recognized at Tim Murphy Art Gallery high school art show opening night Thursday, Dec. 7.

The show featured art from seniors Emma Clement and AJ Lauer and junior Kennedy Goertz
Maddie Martin and Anna Zwahlen December 9, 2023

The school’s top artistic talent is being recognized through Dec. 30 in the Tim Murphy Art Gallery located in Merriam. The opening night of the show and the presentation of awards occurred Thursday,...

Theater department stages ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

85 students performed in the cast Nov. 8-9, 10-11
Alonnah Gage, Audri Brizendine, and Emma Ronning November 13, 2023

The theater department performed their annual fall musical “Bye Bye Birdie”. The show took many hours of hard work to create. In order to prepare for the show the cast used their own unique...

District implements new CrisisAlert security system to improve emergency response time

District implements new CrisisAlert security system to improve emergency response time

With a new district-wide security system, safety continues to be one of the school’s top priorities
Evan LeRoy and Ian Chern November 3, 2023

At the start of the school year, the district introduced a new CrisisAlert security system to improve safety and to make emergency response times quicker. The system was unanimously approved by the Board...

Breaking: Former USD232 social studies teacher Keil Hileman appears in court to request his removal from house arrest

Breaking: Former USD232 social studies teacher Keil Hileman appears in court to request his removal from house arrest

Hileman was charged in Oct. 2022 with six counts of unlawful sexual relations with students
Anna Zwahlen and Emma Clement October 20, 2023

Former USD232 social studies teacher Keil Hileman and his attorney Scott Gyllenborg appeared in court Friday, Oct. 20 to request changes to the bond agreement, specifically that Hileman be allowed off...

After graduate Ethan Kremer won a state title, in February 2019, a member of the Derby wrestling team congratulates head wrestling coach Travis Keal.

I Am Mill Valley: Former wrestling head coach Travis Keal inducted into the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame

The induction ceremony happened Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Fritz Knorr Clinic and Awards banquet
Meg McAfee, JAG reporter/writer October 18, 2023

This profile is part of a year-long series called “I Am Mill Valley” that will showcase the talents, interests and achievements of the students and staff at Mill Valley. For former head wrestling...

Students wait in two lines to order at the Catty Shack Monday, Oct. 9.

Catty Shack reopens with new line system after closure due to popularity

The store implemented more check-out registers and limits to the number of students who can visit the store during seminar
Evan LeRoy, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and Mill Valley News Social Media Manager October 11, 2023

Two days after opening for the year, the Catty Shack abruptly closed after the store and employees had trouble dealing the large numbers of students in line to buy food and drinks. The closure was announced...

Students in math teacher Angela Weigel's seminar class stand for the pledge of allegiance Friday, Oct. 6.

In compliance with state mandate, school renews practice of saying the pledge of allegiance

The pledge is aired over the speakers each day during seminar for students and staff to recite
Hailey Perrin October 7, 2023

The pledge of allegiance has been aired daily during seminar since Sept. 25. For many students, this came as a surprise, but in reality the statute which prompted the renewal of the tradition has been...

Sophomore Annie Newell considers her fashion options daily. Graphics by Emma Clement

Students and staff discuss changes in dress code enforcement

School dress code's most recent change prompts renewal of age-old debate over content enforcement.
Madelyn Mulryan and Emma Clement September 27, 2023

A recent change in the school's dress code has renewed the debate about what is acceptable attire for school. In grade level meetings at the beginning of the year, principal Dr. Gail Holder announced that...

School welcomes new teachers and staff members for the 2023-2024 school year

School welcomes new teachers and staff members for the 2023-2024 school year

JagWire staffers interviewed each of these 16 people about their background, goals for the school and more
JagWire Staff September 12, 2023

Cheering with their sign, juniors Brooklyn Markovich and Calista Marx welcome the freshmen into the school.

Gallery: Freshmen orientation begins the new school year

Members of Stuco, JLC, NHS and Student Ambassadors plan a fun first day for freshmen Wednesday, Aug. 16

 

Advancing through the hallway, two officers make their way to the next classroom.

Police departments utilize school building for active shooter training

With help from student volunteers, officers learn how to handle crisis situations
Emma Clement, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief July 9, 2023

From June 20-30, the Shawnee Police Department ran an active shooter training at Mill Valley. Training sessions like these help prepare officers to handle active threats. Matt Seichepine, the captain...

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