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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

Frank Harwood addresses students at a pep assembly. Harwood outlined the district's Coming Back Together plan for school reopenings at the board meeting Monday, July 13 2020.

Superintendent Dr. Frank Harwood to retire at end of school year after seven years

Harwood started his tenure as superintendent in 2016
Emma Clement, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief October 4, 2022

Superintendent of schools Dr. Frank Harwood officially announced his retirement yesterday Monday, Oct. 3 at the Board of Education meeting. Harwood will retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year after...

Sitting in the PAC, students apart of the Voyagers Gifted students program listen to Dr. Holder explain the changes that will be made to the program for this year Monday Aug. 29.

Voyagers program remains with long term sub while district continues searching for a Gifted Facilitator

Changes to the format and content of the Voyagers program raises concerns among Gifted students
Emma Clement and Avery Gathright October 1, 2022

To start the 2022-2023 school year, the Gifted Program, known as Voyagers, has a long-term substitute, Cimony Mahoney, after the resignation of the previous Gifted facilitator. In addition to the substitute,...

Smiling at the camera, middle and high school students gather together for a final picture.

The middle school journalism workshop returns

Middle school students learned tips for publications classes from high school journalists
Kenzie Gorr, JAG reporter/photographer September 27, 2022

Tuesday, Sept. 20 marked the return of the annual district middle school journalism workshop. The event took place at the Cedar Trails Exploration Center for the very first time. Roughly 70 middle...

A display of lethal doses of drugs compared to lethal doses of fentanyl at the Keepin' Clean for Coop drug awareness event.

Boys soccer represents Keepin’ Clean for Coop

The DEA had a stand at the game sharing facts about Fentanyl in addition to the Davis family sharing their story Tuesday, Sept. 27
Emma Rathbun and Lauren Aycock September 27, 2022

The boys soccer game supported the Keepin’ Clean for Coop organization Tuesday, Sept. 27. At the soccer game, the DEA had an informational stand to share the dangers of the Fentanyl epidemic. Public...

New district guidance related to gender identity requires parental approval

New district guidance related to gender identity requires parental approval

The district hopes to guide teachers on matters of gender identity while also creating a process for student name changes
Emma Clement and Anna Zwahlen September 27, 2022

Late this August, USD 232 finalized a new guidance on student gender identity for teachers to follow in school. The guidelines, titled “Guidance Related to Gender Identity,” outline that student name...

School moves up to 6A classification

School moves up to 6A classification

Mill Valley moves up from 5A due to an increase in enrollment
Gabby Delpleash, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief September 23, 2022

For the second time in school history, Mill Valley is included in this year’s 6A classification for the 36 biggest schools in the state as announced by KSHAA Friday, Sept. 23. The new classification...

Student starts new Ultimate Frisbee club

Student starts new Ultimate Frisbee club

Junior Ben Hansen hopes to shed more light on the lesser-known sport through the club
Emma Clement, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief September 22, 2022

On Tuesday, Sept. 20, 14 students attended the newly established Ultimate Frisbee club’s first meeting in the senior cafe. The club aims to spread knowledge on the lesser-known sport. The club will...

The Catty Shack reopens for the new school year

The Catty Shack reopens for the new school year

The popular school snack shop has reopened for the school year with a bigger menu
Hailey Perrin, JagWire reporter/photographer September 19, 2022

The Catty Shack is back in business, ready for the new school year. On Monday, Sept. 19 the wait for mid-day snacks finally ended. News goals are in mind this year, according to business teacher...

Homecoming 2022

Homecoming 2022

Here's all the coverage for the 2022-23 Homecoming week
September 19, 2022

School welcomes a record number of new and moved teachers and staff

School welcomes a record number of new and moved teachers and staff

This year, there are 15 new teachers and staff members at Mill Valley; three teachers moved positions within the school. JagWire staffers interviewed each one about their background, experiences, goals for the school, and more
September 7, 2022

While waiting for the next candidate to deliver their speech, freshman StuCo candidates sit amongst each other on stage Friday, Aug. 26.

Freshmen vote on StuCo class representatives

With the exception of one student disqualification, freshman elections go off without a hitch
Emma Clement, JagWire editor-in-chief, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief August 31, 2022

The freshmen class gathered in the Performing Arts Center, PAC, to hear speeches from fellow classmates with hopes of being elected to StuCo on Friday, Aug. 26. A total of 32 freshmen ran for positions,...

Along with his peers, senior Keegan Gracy signs the pledge against drugs in the commons Monday, Aug. 22.

JagPRIDE and Keepin’ Clean for Coop encourage students to sign banner on fentanyl awareness

Sponsored by JAGPride, the DEA and Keepin' Clean For Coop set up an information booth in the commons and encouraged students sign a pledge against using taking random pills and illicit drugs Monday, Aug. 22
August 24, 2022

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