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Mill Valley News

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Mill Valley News

Sanding together, KSHB 41 reporter Taylor Hemness interviews head football coach Joel Applebee.

The “Today” show spotlights the school as part of its “Friday Morning Lights” series

On Friday, Oct. 10, football players, cheerleaders, dance team, band members and other student groups gathered on the football field at 6 a.m. to be spotlighted on national news
Evan LeRoy and Maddie Martin October 12, 2025

Bright and early Friday morning, students from many different activities, including the football team, cheer, dance team and the marching band, gathered on the football field to film a segment for...

Confetti shoots into the air, as seniors watch it fall, they sing and dance.

Homecoming Week 2025 Recap

During Homecoming week students participated in the annual parade, attended the pep assembly, football game and the dance, all of which were themed "Country Roads Take Me Homecoming"
October 9, 2025

 

Olympian Katie Ledecky inspires district students to pursue careers in STEM

As brand ambassador for Panasonic, Ledecky visited the district Tuesday, Sept. 30, participating in activities with CTEC students and answering questions from middle school students and area swimmers
Evie Tindell, JAG editor-in-chief October 3, 2025

Brainrot internet culture impacts teenagers daily lives

Brainrot internet culture impacts teenagers daily lives

How online trends associated with brainrot affect different aspects of teens’ lives
Avery Curry, Cal Bierl, Maddie Martin, and Madelyn Mulryan September 23, 2025

Brainrot Breakdown Brainrot was named Oxford’s word of the year in 2024, defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption...

Junior Josh Garcia celebrates with his teammates after sacking Shawnee Mission East’s quarterback.

Football dominates against Shawnee Mission East

With a score of 56-21, Mill Valley beats Shawnee Mission East for their third game of the season

Friday, Sept. 19, the football team faced off against Shawnee Mission East at the swamp, winning with a score of 56-21, bringing their record to two and one to start the season. Because of the high...

Participating in a nationwide protest, students walkout of school in the middle of the school day on Friday, Sep. 5.

Group of students participate in national high school walkout to protest gun violence in schools

About 50 students walked out after seminar on Friday Sept. 5 to protest the lack of legislation surrounding school shootings
Maddie Martin, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and JagWire editor-in-chief September 6, 2025

At 11:30 on Friday, Sept. 5 the seminar bell rang, releasing students to their fourth block class. At the front entrance, a group of about 50 students gathered to take part in a walkout to protest gun...

The outdoor court at the start of the second period of the varsity volleyball games against Piper, Tuesday Sept. 2.

Volleyball team hosts its first game of the season outdoors

The Lady Jags defeated Piper in three sets at the outdoor court which was set up on the soccer field, Tuesday Sept. 2
Aniston Crabtree and Adelyn Riley September 6, 2025

To start up the season, Mill Valley volleyball hosted its first outdoor volleyball game against Piper on the soccer field Sept. 2. Mill Valley won the match in three sets with scores of 25-8, 25-10,...

Senior Bella McPeake helps the Junior Jag cheerleaders practice their cheer routine, Thursday Aug. 28.

Fall sports season kicks off with annual Night Lights event

The night consisted of elementary, middle school and high school football scrimmages, as well as performances from cheerleaders, dancers and the school choir
Avery Clement, Molly Hillner, and Doreen Mahugu August 31, 2025

Seniors Riley Thomas and Daneka Jones pose with a handmade senior sunrise frame as senior Emma Brooks takes their photo, Wednesday Aug. 20.

Seniors kick off the year with the third annual senior sunrise

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 5:45 am, the class of 2026 had their first, senior only event
Mya Franco, JagWire reporter/photographer August 23, 2025

The third annual StuCo organized Senior Sunrise happened Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 5:45 am. The seniors were congregated on the north side of the soccer field as they watched the sun come up.  Although...

Holding welcome signs, juniors Morgan Hennes, Josie Danielson, Lyci Manirad, and Lannah Esquibel cheer incoming freshmen on.

Student Council and JLC host annual freshman orientation

Stuco and JLC members welcomed freshmen as they arrived for the first day of school, Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Alex Powell and Gracie Pollicita August 15, 2025

Looking up, the senior class throws their caps in the air.

Graduation ceremony celebrates 325 graduates

On the football field on Saturday May 17, the class of 2025 officially graduated in first evening ceremony in school history
Evan LeRoy, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and Mill Valley News social media manager May 20, 2025

As the sun sets in the distance, the class of 2025 celebrates the end of their time in high school. This year's ceremony started at 6:30 pm instead of 10 am as it was in years past.  History teacher...

Walking onto the stage, seniors Shubh Patel and Carter Tollman receive an award.

Senior breakfast and awards ceremony showcases the accomplishments of the class of 2025

The breakfast and award ceremony was held on Friday, May 16, the seniors also participated in the annual senior walk through the halls
Madelyn Mahoney and Caitlin Pham May 20, 2025

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