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...
NHS members participate in Natalie M. Fashion Show
Sammie Volkamer, JAG copy editor and organizations editor
February 5, 2019
Filed under NEWS, Top stories
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...
Fashion blog allows math teacher Sarah Sides to express her style
Gabby Cabrera, JAG reporter
February 2, 2018
Filed under FEATURES
Posing for her daily selfie, math teacher Sarah Sides posts her outfit of the day on her Facebook blog “School in Style,” a fashion blog she started in mid-October. Sides initially became interested in clothes and shopping in her early teens. “I think it’s just a pretty natural thing ...
NHS students participate in the Natalie M. fashion show
Abby Layton, JagWire A&E editor
January 16, 2018
Filed under NEWS
The Natalie M. Fashion Show was held at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center on Sunday, Jan. 14. 20 National Honors Society members participate in the event, and all of the money raised went back to NHS. According to NHS co-sponsor Sarah Sides, not every member can particip...
NHS holds unsuccessful coin drive
Claire Kaifes, JAG reporter
April 11, 2017
Filed under NEWS
NHS held a fundraiser to make blankets for kids with cancer throughout the week of April 3. The fundraiser was a coin drive that raised about $20 and all the money raised was donated to help make children more comfortable in the hospital. Project Linus is a foundation that looks to provide fun and c...
District reveals state assessment scores
November 19, 2015
Filed under NEWS, Top stories
The district revealed its preliminary state assessment scores to the Board of Education on Monday, Nov. 2. On the Mathematics assessment, 88 percent of Mill Valley students were performing at grade level and in English Language Arts, 93 percent were performing at grade level. 46 percent of the school’s...
Formal WPA dance now a mixer
Austin Gillespie, reporter, Maya Sudduth, reporter
February 4, 2011
Filed under NEWS
Within the past month, the decision to change WPA from a formal dance to a mixer was officially made. The mixer will take place in the commons on Friday, Feb. 11 after the home varsity basketball game against Bonner Springs. Music will begin 30 minutes after the game concludes and the mixer will en...
Cheer and dance excel at festival
Austin Gillespie, reporter
November 16, 2010
Filed under NEWS
On Saturday, Nov. 13 the cheer squad and dance team came home from the Cheer and Dance Festival with more than just experience, but also several division one ratings. The Silver Stars dance team received three division one ratings and an award for best technique. The cheer squad received a division...
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