Students attend an improved Career Fair
Sammie Volkamer, JAG copy editor and organizations editor
February 22, 2019
Filed under NEWS, Top stories
Students from four high schools, Mill Valley, De Soto, Basehor-Linwood and Eudora, gathered on Tuesday, Feb. 19 to attend the second Career Fair held by USD 232. At the Career Fair, students had the opportunity to experience in-person networking with 67 businesses and attend an interview tips session. Counselor Chri...
Updated substance abuse contract outlines penalties for extracurricular activities
Steven Curto, JagWire A&E editor
February 19, 2019
Filed under NEWS, Top stories
The KSHSAA substance abuse policy was revised in December 2018 to specify consequences students in extracurricular and co-curricular activities face if they violated the agreement signed at the beginning of the year. The policy states that these violations consist of being caught using “alcohol, tobacc...
Boys swim team places ninth at state meet
Grace McLeod, JAG Student Life Editor
February 17, 2019
Filed under BOYS SWIM, SPORTS, Top stories, Winter
The boys swim team placed ninth overall at state on Saturday, Feb. 16, with senior Chris Sprenger, senior Ethan Forristal and sophomore Colby Beggs all placing in the top 16 of their individual events. Although he was uncertain how they would place because of the change in competition, Beggs w...
Social media enables students to express themselves
Hannah Chern, Elizabeth Joseph, and Ally Nguyen
February 11, 2019
Filed under FEATURES, Top stories
In an increasing digitalized age, you may find yourself flooded with a constant stream of social media posts. You’ll find countless articles analyzing the seemingly negative effects these platforms have on teenagers, as well as parents, peers and teachers advising you to put down your phone. Despite...
Board of Education reviews playground vendors and policy changes
John Lehan, JagWire reporter/photographer
February 6, 2019
Filed under NEWS, Top stories
The Board of Education approved ABCreative inc. for upcoming elementary school playground renovation. Additionally, junior Madelyn Hodes and senior Alicia Ratzloff of the GSA proposed a non-discrimination policy change, which the board will vote on next month. The board also recognized staff members on Monday, Feb. 4. All elementar...
NHS members participate in Natalie M. Fashion Show
Sammie Volkamer, JAG copy editor and organizations editor
February 5, 2019
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At the Natalie M. Fashion Show on Sunday, Feb. 3, multiple students in NHS walked the runway to benefit schools and students in the greater Kansas City Area. Seniors Fatima Hernandez and Sydney Njorage each won a scholarship giving money to help pay for their college tuition and help fun...
Longest government shutdown in history affects student body in many aspects of their lives
January 29, 2019
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After 35 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S history ended on Friday, Jan. 25. The reopening is only temporary, though, as the continuing resolution only funds the government for 21 days. According to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, the majority of government agencies and programs rely on funding appropriations made by Congress. The shutdown occurred after a budget wasn’t approved due to debates over...
Jaguars wrestle De Soto in senior night dual
Taylir Charest, JAG People Editor
January 26, 2019
Filed under SPORTS, Top stories, Winter, WRESTLING
The wrestling team won a dual against DeSoto high school on Thursday, Jan. 24. Junior Tyler Green won his match in the 182 weight class. Although he believes he performed well, he still wants to improve for regionals. “In that match, I was patient and I was waiting for my shots to open up...
Gallery: Boys and girls bowling teams take first in meet
January 26, 2019
Filed under BOWLING, Top stories, Winter
School to switch to Sunflower League
Katya Gillig, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
January 19, 2019
Filed under SPORTS, Top stories
Mill Valley will be moving to the Sunflower League for all activities in the 2020-21 school year. The move comes three years after the school switched to the Eastern Kansas League. One of the main reasons for switching leagues was to play more 6A teams, according to athletic director Jerald VanRheen...
Scholars Bowl takes third at Maranatha
Tanner Smith, JagWire reporter/photographer
January 18, 2019
Filed under NEWS, Top stories
The scholars bowl team competed at a tournament held by Maranatha Christian Academy on Thursday, Jan. 17. The team received third place and finished the day 5-2 with a total score of 385 points. Overall, junior Eva Burke felt the team performed very well. “I think we had a good run, we were very close ...
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