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January 15Culinary Essentials students participate in “Chopped” themed final
January 14Gallery: Girls basketball loses 48-25 against Piper
January 11Board unanimously approves full in-person return to schools
December 22Q&A with new debate teacher Cameron Carlson
December 21Board approves shift to hybrid for second semester

The school board meets to discuss pertinent issues.

Board unanimously approves full in-person return to schools

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
January 11, 2021

District struggles to address substitute teacher shortages

District struggles to address substitute teacher shortages

Tanner Smith and Hannah Chern
December 21, 2020

Working at McLain’s during the pandemic, senior Kenzie Harris bags food for a customer that she just prepared along with her coworkers.

Three local restaurant owners discuss the impact of COVID-19

Aiden Burke, Steven Curto, and Tanner Smith
December 18, 2020

Eyes on the computer and pencil in hand, sophomore Analia Stevens works on an art project for her Art I class Friday, Dec. 4. After the district transitioned to a remote environment, art projects became more independent since students now work on them at home.

Going Digital: The shift to remote learning

December 14, 2020

On Friday, Dec. 4, football families were notified by USD 232 Health Services to quarantine until Dec. 9 following an exposure to COVID-19 that occurred at the state championship game.

Football team’s quarantine after state championship victory causes “trickle-down effect” for winter sports

Gabby Delpleash and Avery Gathright
December 14, 2020

Ready to assist math teacher Kevin Mosher sits and waits for students to show up to his study hall on Monday, Dec. 7

Evening study halls help students transition into remote learning model

Allison Seck, JAG copy editor
December 11, 2020

The school board meets to discuss COVID-19 gating criteria.

Board discusses reopening plan, snow days and logistical changes

December 7, 2020

Holding their 5A state trophy at midfield, the football team celebrates its second consecutive state championship. The team defeated Wichita Northwest 49-35 in a rematch of last year's title game Saturday, Nov. 28.

Football team wins second straight state title in 49-35 shootout over Wichita Northwest

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 28, 2020

Gathered together after the award ceremony, the Silver Stars celebrate their first 5A state championship win. The team won Game Day for Division II with an event score of 91.6 on Saturday, Nov. 21, making them the only team in their division to score above a 90.

Silver Stars named first-ever KSHSAA Division II dance state champions

Gabby Delpleash, JagWire reporter/photographer
November 25, 2020

The school board's decision to switch from the hybrid learning model to a fully remote model was met with mixed emotions among students and faculty.

Faculty and students express their concerns about going remote

Steven Curto and Anna Owsley
November 24, 2020

The board meets via Zoom to discuss gating criteria for winter sports at a board meeting Monday, Nov. 23.

Board votes to modify gating criteria, permit spectators at winter sports and activities

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 23, 2020

To dodge being tackled, running back Quin Wittenauer carries the ball between an opening in the middle of the field to run the ball towards the end zone.

Football team beats St. Thomas Aquinas at substate

November 23, 2020

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