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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

Ben Wieland

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief

This is senior Ben Wieland’s third year on staff and his second year as Mill Valley News editor-in-chief. When he isn’t running the website, you can find Ben at StuCo, Youth for Refugees, Young Democrats or Quiz Bowl meetings — and if he isn’t there, he’s probably at home watching TV. 

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Trying new activities is worth your time

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
May 14, 2021
District provides information on student vaccine clinics

District provides information on student vaccine clinics

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
April 16, 2021
Hawaiian Bros opened a new location off of Shawnee Mission Parkway, which boosts an assortment of popular Hawaiian food.

Review: Hawaiian Bros

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 22, 2021
Rapping into the microphone on stage, junior Drew Morgan, also known as Lil Paula, performs at The Roxy in January of 2020.

Students discover community through music

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 3, 2021
Using a pre-bought gaming computer build, senior John Scarpa drives through a practice mode to improve his advanced movement.

Senior John Scarpa dedicates time to Rocket League

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 1, 2021
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
The school board meets to discuss COVID-19 gating criteria.

Board approves shift to hybrid for second semester

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
December 21, 2020

Secret Ingredient Soup

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
December 16, 2020

Advanced science class creates, maintains aquaponic garden

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
December 16, 2020
At the districts board meeting Monday, Nov. 2, three of the seven board members attended via Zoom.

Hybrid schedule change announced at board meeting

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 2, 2020
District Superintendent Frank Harwood speaks during graduation. Harwood, along with all other Johnson County school districts, put out a statement announcing school closures Monday, March 16.

Board approves COVID-19 advisory committee, positive case dashboard

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 14, 2020
The exterior of Monticello Trails Middle School.

District reports first presumed positive COVID-19 case

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 14, 2020
Running back Quin Wittenauer steps out of bounds at the end of a 30-yard carry.

Mill Valley routs Derby 45-14 in clash of state champions

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 4, 2020
A photo of the district office building the morning before Monday, Aug. 24ths board meeting. At the meeting, the board discussed gating criteria for reopening.

Board approves gating criteria, opts for hybrid model reopening

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
August 25, 2020
District chooses remote learning model for school reopening

District chooses remote learning model for school reopening

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
August 18, 2020
Looking at the district website on Friday, Feb. 12, District Superintendent Frank Harwood discusses the upcoming bond issue. Harwood proposed a delayed start of school to the board Monday, July 27.

School board delays start of school at special meeting

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
July 27, 2020
Frank Harwood addresses students at a pep assembly. Harwood outlined the districts Coming Back Together plan for school reopenings at the board meeting Monday, July 13 2020.

District introduces plan for fall reopening at board meeting

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
July 13, 2020
See which colleges the class of 2020 is attending

See which colleges the class of 2020 is attending

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
June 9, 2020
Many residents of Shawnee flocked to Target to buy items such as cleaning supplies, water and toilet paper after the World Health Organization declared coronavirus a pandemic.

School

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 13, 2020
Waiting for his opponent on the mat, senior Tyler Green gets ready for match.

Wrestling team takes home first state title

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
March 2, 2020
New Mill Valley principal Gail Holder outlines new ideas for the building at her introduction ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 12.

District names Gail Holder next principal

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
February 12, 2020
Kobe Bryant, shown speaking to the Staples Center crowd before his final game, inspired a generation of basketball fans.

What Kobe Bryant meant to me

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
January 27, 2020
School announces potential snow day finals schedule

School announces potential snow day finals schedule

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
December 13, 2019
Forcing his way into the end zone, Tyler Green makes the game wining touchdown.

Five questions that will decide the football state championship

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 25, 2019

The Class Cup competition, visualized

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 22, 2019
During the girls individual awards, sophomore Katie Schwartzkopf hugs senior Morgan Koca.

Girls cross country team brings home second straight state title

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
November 2, 2019
At the HOSA sponsored blood drive on Wednesday, Oct. 5, senior Rachael Kinkade prepares to donate blood.

HOSA hosts first blood drive of the year

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 17, 2019
Using software designated for debate, sophomore Taylor Doyle types on her personal laptop that she customized with a #FreeBrutus sticker.

Groups throughout the school find ways to use stickers

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
October 1, 2019
On the opening day of the Catty Shack, sophomore Declan Taylor buys his hot cookie.

Catty Shack opens its doors for the year

Ben Wieland, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 28, 2019
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