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Mill Valley News

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Mill Valley News

At the end of the ceremony, senior Blake Gray signs his paper.

Seniors annonced their commitment to continue their activities in college

Eight seniors signed with various colleges to pursue music, arts and dance in college on April 22
Abby Stidham-Ebberts and Emma Ronning April 28, 2025

Hands in the air, senior Taryn Dixon dances along with “YMCA” with her fellow classmates.

New prom venue earns high marks from students

Prom moved from the Madrid Theatre to the Uptown Theatre Saturday, April 12
Gracie Pollicita, Evan LeRoy, and Maddie Martin April 17, 2025

This year’s prom brought students back in time with a Roaring 20s theme at a brand new venue on Saturday, April 12. With its vintage charm, Uptown Theatre gave prom a refresh that many students and...

Differing family dynamics provide special outlooks on life

Differing family dynamics provide special outlooks on life

Spotlights on different types of families and how the students involved have grown up

Who you live with shapes who you are. According to a survey done by the JagWire, of 109 students 67% said their family dynamic has impacted them in a positive way. From living with one parent to living...

Students plan to pursue music beyond high school

Students plan to pursue music beyond high school

Senior Joah Clark, senior Blake Gray and junior Josey Crossley all plan to continue their musical careers in college, with some pursuing careers in the musical arts
Ian Chern, Evan LeRoy, Doreen Mahugu, and Eva Hernandez April 3, 2025

With a heavy passion for music, senior Joah Clark, senior Blake Gray and junior Josey Crossley are driven to pursue music beyond high school. They all plan to study and participate in music in college...

clapping her hands, senior Maggie Wieland dances during zumba.

Tenth annual Relay for Life raised over $88,000

The event, held Saturday, March 29, raised money for American Cancer Society
Madelyn Mulryan April 1, 2025

The school raised $88,960.64 at its annual Relay for Life event Saturday, March 29.  This event was open to the public from 5-9 p.m. and the team members that raised over $100 had the opportunity...

Holding an “1810” sign, sophomore Lucas Comer cheers on the junior and senior robotics team.

Robotics teams wins multiple awards at Heartland Regional event

Mill Valley hosted 36 teams during the competition on March 20-22
Maddie Martin, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and JagWire copy editor March 28, 2025

The Robotics teams competed in and hosted the Heartland Regional on March 20-22.  The teams made up of students from both Mill Valley and DeSoto have worked most of the year to prepare for the...

Twisting his upper body, junior Reese Riedel shoots a layup around the SMNW defender.

Boys basketball loses to Shawnee Mission Northwest 76-52 in the state tournament

The boys played the four seed SMNW, Wednesday, March 14th at Wichita State University
Molly Griffin, Callie Cahoy, and Thomas Helm March 14, 2025

With an injured elbow, junior MJ Wash Jr. wrestles in the match for third place.

Boys wrestling places seventh at state tournament

Senior Colton Bendure was crowned the state champion of the 150-pound weight class
Ian Chern, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief March 5, 2025

The boys wrestling team placed seventh at the 6A state tournament at the Advent Health Sports Park Saturday, March 1. The team had four finishes in the top six, including senior Colton Bendure who...

Students struggle with body image issues

Students struggle with body image issues

Social media, sports and other aspects of a students life often contribute to having low body confidence
Hailey Gussio, Madelyn Mulryan, and Oliver Feiring February 26, 2025

Silent Struggles For students coming into school daily, navigating body image issues, or worrying about flaws in one’s appearance can be a challenge. For junior Kait Hood, feeling insecure has been...

Senior Carter Kaifes is the last member of the Kaifes family to play basketball at the school

Senior Carter Kaifes is the last member of the Kaifes family to play basketball at the school

Carter Kaifes and his mom Melynda reflect on Carter being the last Kaifes to come through Mill Valley
Jake Brown, JagWire reporter/photographer February 23, 2025

Over the last 14 years, all five siblings in the Kaifes family have played varsity basketball at Mill Valley. This year, the youngest sibling, Carter, will graduate, leaving behind the family’s legacy...

Students find it important to incorporate caffeine into their day

Students find it important to incorporate caffeine into their day

Trendy form of drinks to get their caffeine intake include energy drinks, coffee, soda and nutritional teas

With early mornings and late nights, many students find starting their day off with a caffeinated drink important to their happiness and concentration. Many students find that caffeine allows them...

Superintendent Dr. Cory Gibson and Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Alvie Cater explain the current state of snow days for the district

Superintendent Dr. Cory Gibson and Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Alvie Cater explain the current state of snow days for the district

Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Alvie Cater and Superintendent Dr. Cory Gibson answered some commonly asked questions about school cancellations via email
Maddie Martin, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and JagWire copy editor January 22, 2025

Update March 4, 2025 Monday April 21 will now be a regular day of school for the school district after allotted weather cancellations were used up. April 21 was previously a day off of school but because...

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