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The Jags celebrate after junior Ella Florez gets a kill against Olathe West in the first set.

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Volleyball wins second straight 6A state volleyball title

November 3, 2024

For the second straight season, the volleyball won the 6A state volleyball title Saturday, Nov. 2 at Tony's Pizza Event Center in Salina....

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How important the election is to students and staff

How important the election is to students and staff

Ceramics teacher Brian Lloyd listens to Junior Annie Newell's question on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Ceramics teacher Bryan Lloyd uses Instagram to grow student interest and create a positive class

With a defender reaching for his leg, senior Connor Bohon runs into the endzone.

Football finishes the regular season with a win over Olathe East

Mill Valley football players hold their helmets high as they get ready for kickoff before the game against Gardner Edgerton Friday Oct. 11.

Football defeats Gardner Edgerton 41-35 in a battle between last year’s state champions

NEWS

Students and staff weigh the positives and negatives to a no phone policy

Students and staff weigh the positives and negatives to a no phone policy

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Students sit and listen to French Club sponsor Denise Smith in their first French Club meeting Oct. 9.

After a 3 year hiatus, the French Club makes its re-debut

October 15, 2024

Tornado damage affects school activities

Tornado damage affects school activities

September 25, 2024

School adminsitrators and counselors told seniors Carter Tollman and Shubh Patel that they were National Merit Scholarship Semifinialists Wednesday, Sep. 11

Two seniors named as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

September 13, 2024

Seniors Brynn McGillicuddy, Emmie Chezem, Logan Miller, Emmy Gashler, Lily Friedman, Addison Long, and Arye Meyer show up to Mill Valley’s last regular season game decked out in patriotic spirit wear for USA Military Night.

Stars and Stripes at the Swamp

Alex Powell and Molly Hillner

October 29, 2024

At the end of the workshop, speaker A’ric Jackson concluded his discussion by saying, “Raise your hand if you all learned something today?”

A Behind the scenes look at the of hosting the STUCO regional conference

Natalia Castillejos-Ramirez, JagWire reporter/photographer

October 18, 2024

Selling donuts, freshmen Logan Stafford and Paige Lowe collect money.

Relay for Life sells donuts at the football games to raise money for the American Cancer Society

Alonnah Gage and Bella McPeake

October 14, 2024

SPORTS

MVTV sports recap: October 30

MVTV sports recap: October 30

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With the rise of pickleball, people of all ages are playing competitively

With the rise of pickleball, people of all ages are playing competitively

November 3, 2024

Students and teachers run social media accounts to promote school sports

Students and teachers run social media accounts to promote school sports

November 1, 2024

With her arms in front of her, junior Stella Beins cheers towards the stands.

With their new class, cheer has more time to prepare for their performances

October 31, 2024

A&E

Students use different kinds of headphones in school

Students use different kinds of headphones in school

Ryan Bloomer, JagWire reporter/photographer

November 1, 2024

Enjoyment of concerts over the summer

Enjoyment of concerts over the summer

Ryan Bloomer and Madelyn Mulryan

September 27, 2024

Seniors share their favorite high school experiences

Seniors share their favorite high school experiences

Maddie Martin and Quin Peters

May 16, 2024

Artist Debbie Barrett- Jones explains the process she goes through to make her woven art that is displayed at the First Fridays event. Barrett - Jones said, “I hand dye all my material then I weave it, then I do this thing of taking apart my work, after I have woven it I'll take some of it apart.”

Art galleries and vendors open together on the first Friday of each month

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Experimenting in her biomedical innovations class, senior Elise Davis inserts DNA combined with jellyfish proteins into an agarose gel. Oct. 16.

I Am Mill Valley: Senior Elise Davis attended The National Youth Science Camp to grow her opportunities in STEM

November 2, 2024

An ofrenda set up in her house, sophomore Natalia Castillejos- Ramirez has pictures, fruits, flowers and decorations to honor her past family members.

Traditions of students that celebrate Dia de los Muertos

October 31, 2024

Science teacher Caroline Gambill helps students set up relaxing chambers for the dead bugs.

Plants and Environment class wraps up a project that taught about bugs

October 29, 2024

Staff Editorial: The importance of politics for students and how to stay informed

Staff Editorial: The importance of politics for students and how to stay informed

November 2, 2024

Opinion: Two JagWire reporters argue for and against the growth of comedy online

Opinion: Two JagWire reporters argue for and against the growth of comedy online

Maddie Martin and Madelyn Mulryan

November 2, 2024

Opinion: How people can think beyond their vote

Opinion: How people can think beyond their vote

Doreen Mahugu, JagWire reporter/photographer

October 31, 2024

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With the presidential election occurring this year

With the presidential election occurring this year, it’s one of the most important ways adults in our country can be involved with our government. But this seems obvious to the adults in our country, as Pew Research Center (PRC) states that over two-thirds of the adults registered to vote filled out their ballots in the last election.

Without an obvious way for those under 18 to make their voice heard by voting, it makes sense that teenagers wouldn’t feel the need to stay informed on government policies. But according to Young Citizens, there’s a direct correlation between minors who care about politics and those who are more likely to vote in the future.

If you watch TV, or have social media, you might be seeing constant advertisements telling you to register to vote, emphasizing the importance. This can make it seem like caring about politics is only valuable if you can fill out a ballot.

Voting is not the only way to stay involved with politics, and especially not the only way to support your beliefs.

Many teenagers choose to protesting or post and repost political views on social media to make sure their voices are heard, even before they can vote.

Posting online is an easier and more popular way of sharing beliefs, and Pew Research Center states that 57% of the country believes it’s a good thing for our democracy.

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Best of luck to volleyball as they head to Salina

Best of luck to volleyball as they head to Salina for the state tournament. Bring home another banner!

Photos by Molly Griffin

Issue 2 of the JagWire hits seminar today. Pick up

Issue 2 of the JagWire hits seminar today. Pick up a copy from your seminar teacher to read about The election, pickleball, Day of the Dead, how teachers are handling phones and much more!

It’s time for the second Jagwire survey of the y

It’s time for the second Jagwire survey of the year! Click the link in our story (or the “surveys” highlight) to fill out the survey. This issue includes the topics of Election, phone policies and pickleball

Senior Seville Skinner volunteers by helping out a

Senior Seville Skinner volunteers by helping out at a summer camp and her church’s ministry which both focus on helping people with special needs.

Camp Barnabas, located in Barry County, Missouri, is a summer camp that specializes in providing a fun experience for children and adults with all types of disabilities. As a missionary, Skinner works as a one-on-one partner with campers.

Camp Barnabas provides new experiences to campers that may not be achievable at home. Camp activities like climbing a rock wall or going on a zip line are made to be accessible for everyone, including people who use wheelchairs.

“A lot of times when we’re doing [activities] we do it together, just me and my camper,” Skinner said. “It’s an easy way to form special bonds. We get inside jokes that only us two know. Doing those games, activities and sports together really helps build a special connection.”

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The way teacher’s classrooms are decorated helps

The way teacher’s classrooms are decorated helps improve students’ learning and comfort in the classroom

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Every year, a fantasy football craze takes over th

Every year, a fantasy football craze takes over the school with many students participating in their own fantasy football leagues. From drafting star players to making important trades, students spend hours maintaining their team in hopes of winning their respective leagues.

Fantasy football is a virtual game where players can become managers of their very own NFL team roster with the goal of outscoring another team every week. Junior Landin Arnold plays in a fantasy football league with his hockey team. He enjoys it because of the competition.

“Fantasy football is fun because it’s a race of whoever doesn’t get last because in last place we have a big challenge on our hockey team for the loser,” Arnold said.

Read more at the link in our story

Students describe why they went to and enjoyed con

Students describe why they went to and enjoyed concerts over the summer along with the prices of merch that was provided

Graphics by Madelyn Mulryan

Big thank you too @kspaonline for an amazing day o

Big thank you too @kspaonline for an amazing day of learning and fun at the KSPA Fall Conference.

Tune in to our Instagram stories Oct 2, as JagWire

Tune in to our Instagram stories Oct 2, as JagWire Editor-in-Chief Hailey perrin takes us through the day at the KSPA Fall Conference.

After a tornado damaged the football scoreboard, s

After a tornado damaged the football scoreboard, soccer locker rooms, ticket booths, gym floor, baseball scoreboard, soccer equipment and the tennis storage shed on Thursday, May 20, the district spent the summer scheduling repairs. Estimated cost for the repairs, paid for by insurance, will be 1.4 million dollars.

While most damages have been fixed, the soccer locker rooms have not and the football scoreboard wasn’t fixed until after the first game.

Chief of Operations Brian Schwanz created plans to fix these damages.

“About 5:30 [that morning] we started getting phone calls that there was damage to Mill Valley,” Schwanz said. “We immediately came over to Mill Valley and started assessing the damage and figuring out what we needed to fix [right away].”

Throughout the summer, Schwanz has been working to coordinate the fix of most of the damages.

“It’s time-consuming, you have to work with our insurance company and vendors to get quotes on and you have to [prioritize] what needs to be fixed first,” Schwanz said.

Read more at the link in our story

Senior Noah Pham is one of the many students, spec

Senior Noah Pham is one of the many students, specifically men, who have struggled with their mental health.

“I’ve struggled with my mental health, and I know a lot of people in my life that have,” Pham said. “Just seeing other people struggle with It has kind of opened up my eyes to how big of a problem [mental health] is in everyone’s life.”

In just the last year, Mental Health America reports that one in five teenagers has had a serious depressive episode. Over half of those teens -or close to three million youth- never received treatment for their mental illness.

Women are more likely to have mental health issues, as per the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). But the numbers don’t add up. Men die by suicide at a rate of four times as much as women.

While men have a responsibility to get aid for their health, society has not been equal in the way that men’s mental health has been treated compared to women. Larger societal factors such as stereotypes or portrayals of men in the media can influence how men internalize their mental health.

Link in story for more

Issue 1 of the JagWire hits seminar today. Pick up

Issue 1 of the JagWire hits seminar today. Pick up a copy from your seminar teacher to read about men’s mental health, summer concerts and fantasy football.

Before you go to homecoming, help celebrate our co

Before you go to homecoming, help celebrate our corporate sponsor Smoothie King’s West Shawnee locations 1st year open, 10 lucky people will be chosen to win free smoothies for a year.

2 of those winners will be Mill Valley students. To enter, all you need to do is attend Smoothie King on Saturday, Sept 21, and fill out a card with your information; no purchase is necessary.

Even if you don’t win the free smoothies for a year, still swing into the West Shawnee location for lots of discounts and rewards.

To celebrate our corporate sponsor Smoothie King’s West Shawnee locations 1st year open, 10 lucky people will be chosen to win free smoothies for a year.

2 of those winners will be Mill Valley students. To enter, all you need to do is attend Smoothie King on Saturday, Sept 21, and fill out a card with your information; no purchase is necessary.

Even if you don’t win the free smoothies for a year, still swing into the West Shawnee location for lots of discounts and rewards.

Meet the new Mill Valley News and Newspaper staff

Meet the new Mill Valley News and Newspaper staff for the 2024-2025 school year Part 3

Meet the new Mill Valley News and Newspaper staff

Meet the new Mill Valley News and Newspaper staff for the 2024-2025 school year Part 2

Meet the new Mill Valley News and Newspaper staff

Meet the new Mill Valley News and Newspaper staff for the 2024-2025 school year

Meet the new staff members for this year. To read

Meet the new staff members for this year. To read Jagwire reporters full interviews with the staff members click the link in our bio!

It’s time for the first Jagwire survey of the ye

It’s time for the first Jagwire survey of the year! Click the link in our story (or the “surveys” highlight) to fill out the survey. This issue is about topics like fantasy football, mental health and the new clubs that started this year.

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Gracyn Schreiber

JagWire reporter/photographer

This is sophomore Gracyn Schreiber’s first year on the JawWire staff. This year she will take on the role of writer and photographer. Outside of newspaper, she spends time reading, baking, hanging out...

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