Gallery: Girls track team places first and boys place seventh in Trailblazer Invite
April 28, 2019
Filed under SPORTS, SPRING, Top stories, TRACK
Five teams participate in the annual Kick Butts volleyball tournament
Jenna McDonald, JAG Organizations Editor
April 20, 2019
Filed under NEWS
On Thursday, April 18 the 14th annual Kick Butts volleyball tournament was held for teams of six to compete and the team Spike Tysons came in first place. The tournament is a fun way to spread the word to live a healthy lifestyle by staying away from tobacco related products. According to spo...
Longer school days could lead to a longer summer break
Jenna McDonald, JAG organizations editor
April 6, 2019
Filed under OPINION
Throughout my entire school career, I have always wished for a longer summer, especially as August becomes one of the hottest months of the year. Recently, schools around us have been discussing and switching to longer school day schedules that enable them to have an extended break. As a person who...
Cheer team leads their school and community
March 14, 2019
Filed under Special coverage
Pom poms and ponytails flying, cheerleaders bound across the floor in stunts and dance. Cheer teams are always present at sporting events with their enthusiastic performances and motivational cheers. These individuals are the face of spirit leadership in schools all across the nation. However, at Mill Va...
Bowling team concludes season at state competition
Jenna McDonald, JAG Organizations Editor
March 7, 2019
Filed under BOWLING, SPORTS, Winter
Schools from all over Kansas gathered in Wichita on Friday, March 1 for their final competition of the season. The meet consists of three games that are added up to create a series score to determine the athlete's overall placement. Laluk achieved a series score of 485 with a game high of 180 and Tur...
Students communicate nonverbally through sign language
Jenna McDonald, JAG Organizations Editor
December 21, 2018
Filed under Special coverage, VOICES
Junior Maddie Valencia uses the visual form of communication, sign language, to talk to her mom who was born deaf. Whether that be from talking about her day to asking her mom a question, sign language provides Valencia the opportunity to communicate with her mom. “My mom was born deaf, so I started learning ...
School dress codes need to be altered and enforced
Jenna McDonald, JAG Organizations Editor
December 17, 2018
Filed under OPINION, Opinion columns
As I watch many girls get dress coded for open shoulder tops, I began to wonder why certain rules are implemented in the district. The handbook states that the administration has the right to deem what is appropriate attire for a proper learning environment, but some of the rules have gone too far. Wa...
MV Outfitters club members come together for a bonfire in the park
Jenna McDonald, JAG Organizations Editor
October 31, 2018
Filed under NEWS
Members of MV Outfitters gathered at Shelter 2 on Sunday, Oct. 28 for their annual outdoor meeting. According to senior Madelyn Lehn, the club comes together for a bonfire in the park around this time of the year.\ “Last year we [met] for a Halloween themed bonfire and this year it is more fall-l...
Cross country girls place first and boys named runner-ups at EKL tournament
Jenna McDonald, JAG organizations editor
October 12, 2018
Filed under CROSS COUNTRY, FALL, SPORTS, Top stories
Cross Country competed against 7 different schools in the EKL championship, with girls varsity earning first and boys varsity receiving second. Freshman and second place runner Katie Schwartzkopf felt happy with the team's performance and accomplishments. “We always do really amazing and I am j...
One to One pilot programs allows teachers and students to test possible devices for future adoption
Jenna McDonald, JAG organizations editor
October 5, 2018
Filed under NEWS, Top stories
A few classrooms at Mill Valley, and many across the district, recently received new technology devices, such as iPads and laptops, as a part of the One to One technology pilot program. The district is having teachers and students test different devices before they determine which ones will be given to stu...
StuCo prepares for jungle-themed Homecoming week
Jenna McDonald, JAG organizations editor
August 30, 2018
Filed under Homecoming 2018, NEWS
StuCo members have been working to get ready for this year's Homecoming on Saturday Sept. 8. To prepare for this year’s Homecoming activities, StuCo spent time decorating for this year’s theme: Jurassic Jungle. Homecoming week starts out with tropical wear on Friday, Aug. 31. Tuesday, Sept. ...
Boys and girls track team place at Shawnee Mission North Relays
Jessica Mitchell, JAG reporter
May 11, 2015
The boys track and field team placed third and the girls team placed 13th at Shawnee Mission North on Friday, May 8. According to junior Olivia Barber, the track meet was difficult because of the steep competition. "There were a lot of state-ranked athletes there so the best of the best as far ...
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