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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

At the conclusion of the ceremony, graduates toss their caps in the air.

Class of 2024 celebrates graduation during morning ceremony

Families were invited to take pictures on the soccer field with the grads after the ceremony
Meg McAfee, JAG reporter/writer May 22, 2024

Sitting in the hot and humid weather, the class of 2024 gathered together on the football field Saturday, May 18 to celebrate their last moments as high schoolers. The graduation ceremony took on several...

Faculty members begin the process of cleaning the damage from the storm Sunday May 19th.

Breaking News: Storm damage, possible gas leak cancels classes Monday

More information about finals and the remaining days of school will be sent later
Evan LeRoy, Quin Peters, and Avery Clement May 20, 2024

Update 4:30 p.m.  The National Weather Service declared two EF1 level tornadoes touched down in Johnson County. One near Mill Valley High School in Shawnee. The tornado lasted approximately five minutes...

Leading the class, seniors Walt Midyett and Lucy Roy walk with halls one last time.

Seniors honored at senior walk and award ceremony

After finishing finals Wednesday, May 15, seniors returned Friday, May 17 for breakfast, senior walk, award ceremony and graduation practice
Molly Griffin, JAG social media and managing editor May 17, 2024

The following seniors were presented with these scholarships and awards at the annual Awards Ceremony in the main gym Friday, May 17.   Vision Care Associates Scholarship Elly VanRheen   Olathe...

Senior superlatives for the class of 2024

Senior superlatives for the class of 2024

Seniors voted for which student of their class best aligned with certain superlatives
Madelyn Mulryan, Anna Zwahlen, and Ian Chern May 16, 2024

The post high-school plans for the 2024 graduating class

The post high-school plans for the 2024 graduating class

Seniors plan to pursue a wide variety of plans including college, work, military, trade/certificate programs and more
Emma Clement and Barron Fox May 14, 2024

Five staff members to leave the school at the end of the 2023-2024 school year

Five staff members to leave the school at the end of the 2023-2024 school year

Landra Fair, Debbie Fay, Debbie Gudenkauf, Marilyn Chrisler and Jessie Reimer are saying goodbye to Mill Valley after this school year
Luke Wood, Elizabeth Summa, and Maddie Martin May 11, 2024

Senior student athletes sign their ceremonial documents of intent.

Athletic department honors 41 seniors who signed to play sport in college

The ceremony took place in the main gym in front of family and friends Thursday, April 25

The following students signed letters of intent to play sports in college at a ceremony Thursday, April 25. Senior Kaitlyn Burke, who will play volleyball at Loyola University Chicago, was not able...

Students in the Jaguar Leadership Corps play a critical role in the school and community

Students in the Jaguar Leadership Corps play a critical role in the school and community

From theme nights to community service, JLC embodies school spirit
Anna Zwahlen and Ian Chern April 18, 2024

Push-up-boards, hot dog races and the crowning of the most spirited Jag have earned the school its position as one of the most spirited high schools in the state, according to the Student Section Report....

Illustration based on a photo by Avery Cole of the four Relay for Life chairs.

Students show their school spirit through planning for and attending Relay for Life event

Community joins together for a night of fun to raise $77,000 for the American Cancer Society Saturday, March 23
Emma Clement, Molly Griffin, Avery Cole, and Evan LeRoy April 18, 2024

For the past nine years, Relay for Life has been one of the school’s biggest events. Relay for Life not only brings students, staff and community members to the school for a fun night of activities,...

Students use social media platforms to promote school spirit

Students use social media platforms to promote school spirit

Both sports and clubs use their social media pages to promote upcoming events and spread school spirit

Choir uses their social media pages to spread awareness about choir events Using social media, choir posts about choir-sponsored events to promote school spirit. Choir uses their Instagram and TikTok...

In an age of fast fashion, the pressure to keep up with the newest trends is prevalent

In an age of fast fashion, the pressure to keep up with the newest trends is prevalent

Students have found solutions to the issue of consumerism by making their own clothes or more heavily considering before purchasing something
Anna Zwahlen, Evan LeRoy, and Madelyn Mulryan April 14, 2024

In with the newer The rush of getting something new can be incredibly satisfying, whether it’s a gift or a purchase of the latest trend. Updating wardrobes with the latest brand name, replacing a...

Through coaching kids, three students are able to connect with the sports they love

Through coaching kids, three students are able to connect with the sports they love

Senior Colin McAlister, junior Allyson Makalous and sophomore Gwen Kline have found new ways to get involved with athletics
Emma Clement and Ian Chern April 12, 2024
Senior Colin McAlister, junior Allyson Makalous and sophomore Gwen Kline have found new ways to get involved with athletics
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