Mill Valley News

Jags take third in 6A state volleyball tournament

After losing in the semifinals to Blue Valley West, the team defeated Olathe Northwest to bring home the third place trophy

Cal Bierl, JagWire reporter/photographer • November 5, 2025

In the state tournament on Saturday, volleyball bounced back from a semifinal loss to eventual-champion Blue Valley West to defeat Olathe Northwest in three sets to earn the third place trophy. On...

Lack of discussion over opposing views leaves students divided

Students struggle to openly discuss in class because of fear of reaction from peers

Evan LeRoy, Avery Clement, Cal Bierl, and Maddie Martin • October 30, 2025

MIRRORED DIVIDES In recent years, there has been an increase in ideological divides among Americans. According to Pew Research Center, 88% of Americans feel there are strong conflicts between people of...

Volleyball wins sub-state title defeating Olathe North

The Lady Jags defeated the Eagles in two sets to win sub-state and advance to the state championship, Saturday Oct. 25

Myah Ronning, JAG photographer/reporter • October 30, 2025

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...

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

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...

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

Aniston Crabtree, Molly Hillner, Marlee Wallace, and Ryan Bloomer • September 22, 2025

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...

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...

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,...

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 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...