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Mill Valley News

Journalism earns fourth consecutive state championship

Journalism earns fourth consecutive state championship

The team outscored Blue Valley Northwest High School 87 to 84 points
Avery Gathright, JagWire editor-in-chief May 11, 2023

The journalism department was announced 6A state champions at the University of Kansas Saturday, May 6 during the state contest celebration. The department’s win marks the 11th overall and second 6A...

Tenor and bass voices from the Jag Singers top choir perform at the regional solo and ensemble competition at De Soto High School. The tenor and bass Jag Singers small ensemble received a one rating and will be attending the state competition in Salina, April 29.

Jag band and choir competed in regionals at DeSoto High School

Over 40 students qualified for state competition Saturday, April 15
Kenzie Gorr, JAG reporter/photographer April 22, 2023

Jaguar band and choir competed in the regional competition at DeSoto High School Saturday, April 15. Both departments had members who qualified for state and will send over 40 students to the competition...

Posing next to the USD 232 sign outside of the central office building, superintendent Dr. Frank Harwood proudly presents himself, Tuesday, April 11. Harwood is to retire from USD 232 June 30 following seven years of district service.

District superintendent Dr. Frank Harwood to retire at the end of the school year

Harwood, who will be replaced by Dr. Cory Gibson July 1, has served USD 232 for seven years
Gabby Delpleash, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief April 21, 2023

After seven years at the helm of USD 232, superintendent Dr. Frank Harwood plans to retire from the De Soto school district Friday, June 30 leaving behind a legacy of difficult and important decisions.  The...

Spring play “Pride and Prejudice” challenges student actors

A double cast of over 40 students will perform in the play that runs Sunday-Thursday, April 16-20
Ally Sul and Emma Ronning April 17, 2023

Students react to calculus teacher Brian Rodkey leaving teaching

Students react to calculus teacher Brian Rodkey leaving teaching

Despite student concerns, Rodkey has great trust that the math department will be in good hands
Emma Clement, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief April 8, 2023

In the past few months, the math department has been working toward determining who will teach calculus classes next year, since current calculus teacher Brian Rodkey announced he had accepted a different...

Holding hands, seniors Nen Matlock and Gracie Knight dance together amongst their friends.

Students attend prom at the Ball Conference Center

Prom was held Saturday, April 1 were seniors Hayden Rider and Finn Campbell were crowned prom queen and prom king respectively
Meg McAfee, Audri Brizendine, and Molly Griffin April 4, 2023

Prom was hosted at the Ball Conference Center in Olathe Saturday, April 1 from 8 pm to 11 pm. During the coronation ceremony which took place at the dance, senior Hayden Rider was crowned prom queen...

Seniors Finn Campbell and Asa Esparza collect dodgeballs in the prom candidate game “Hungry Hungry Hippos”.

Prom pep assembly honors candidates and athletic achievements

The assembly marked the end of the week leading up to prom Friday, March 31
Molly Morgan and Hailee Ford April 4, 2023

Board of Education names Dr. Cory Gibson new superintendent

Board of Education names Dr. Cory Gibson new superintendent

Gibson will officially replace current superintendent Dr. Frank Harwood starting July 1, 2023
Mill Valley News staff March 30, 2023

The USD232 board of education announced its decision to offer Dr. Cory Gibson the superintendent position Wednesday, March 29. The position is pending formal approval by the board and the appointment would...

In bright colors, the Swoop n'Curls sings their individual songs.

Choir hosts annual spring concert

Choir performed Tuesday, March 7 in the PAC
Emma Rathbun and Lauren Aycock March 9, 2023

The choir department held their spring concert  Tuesday March 7t in the Performing Arts Center to showcase what they have been working on these past few months. The choir put in lots hard work to...

Focused, senior Kylie Wilson reads the sheet music.

Band performs March Masterworks concert

The band performed in the Performing Arts center Monday, March 6
Audri Brizendine and Brooklyn LaFon March 9, 2023

Celebrating the Chiefs touchdown, junior Lauren Prestia high fives her friend.

Students react to the Chiefs’ Super Bowl win

Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII
Kate Haney, Brooklyn LaFon, Kenzie Gorr, and Avery Cole February 14, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII against Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 Sunday, Feb. 12. The Chiefs have played in three of the last four Super Bowls, also winning in 2020. Although the game took...

After sophomore Reese Miller fluffs junior Beck Scherzer, senior Brayden Heath gives the audience a thumbs up.

Theater Department stages “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind”

The play took place Tuesday Feb. 7 and Feb. 9 in the Little Theater.
Keira Patty, JAG reporter/photographer February 9, 2023

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