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Mill Valley News

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

Seniors Finn Campbell, Brayden Heath, Jameson Beran, Carter Harvey and Asa Esparza pose for a celebratory at Thescon 2023 after placing second in Competitive Improv.

Team of five thespians place second overall in improv competition at Thescon

20 Thespians attend Thescon in Wichita, KS Jan. 5-7
Meg McAfee and Keira Patty January 19, 2023

Drama teacher John Copeland along with Spanish teacher Siri Campbell and English teacher Kristen Huang took 20 students to Thescon Jan. 5-7 in Wichita, KS. Seniors Jameson Beran, Asa Esparza, Finn Campbell,...

Pressing submit, junior Audrey Holick sends in her online enrollment form to her counselor.

Counselors hope changes in the enrollment process will help students

Q&A sessions in seminar, updated counseling website and some new electives are part of this year's enrollment
Alonnah Gage and Abby Warren January 19, 2023

Enrollment opens up many new opportunities for students in the upcoming school year, including more ways to talk to counselors and more elective classes offered to students. Students must have their...

StuCo makes major changes to Winter Homecoming week

StuCo makes major changes to Winter Homecoming week

After months of deliberation, StuCo will host a Sweetheart dance instead of the typical Winter Homecoming dance Saturday, Feb. 4.
Kenzie Gorr and Callie Cahoy January 19, 2023

Update at 3:31 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25: Story edited to include updated information on the dance pep assembly. StuCo has made several changes to the Winter Homecoming week, including the dance, hoping...

Co-presidents senior Sarah Johnston and junior Emma Clement discuss the Model UN meeting objectives as students come in to the club's first meeting Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Model United Nations club holds first meeting of the year

The club, now open to all students, aims to expand students knowledge of government
Avery Gathright, JagWire editor-in-chief January 16, 2023

The Model United Nations club held its first ever meeting Tuesday, Jan. 10. This is the second year that the school will be participating in Model UN, expanding to a club this year to allow more students...

Science Olympiad places in top ten in all events at invitational

Science Olympiad places in top ten in all events at invitational

After working hard in practices, Science Olympiad medaled in six events at Pembroke Hill Saturday, Jan. 7
Madelyn Welch, JagWire Writer/Photographer January 14, 2023

The Science Olympiad team competed at the Pembroke Hill School Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 7. The team placed amongst the top ten in almost all of their events.  Science Olympiad co-president senior...

Math teacher Chris Borchers goes over the varying levels of difficulty regarding questions on the ACT's math section.

Staff hosts ACT prep seminars to help students improve test scores

Attending a session, hosted Tuesdays and Fridays, can help students to prepare for the standardized test
Anna Zwahlen, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief January 14, 2023

As the school year brings in the second semester and the start of course selection, sophomores and juniors started considering their long term plan. For many, this means considering standardized testing.  Fortunately...

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