Mill Valley News

Academic apathy has grown in recent years

Student's interest in school has been declining due to changing future plans as well as students comfort level at school

Avery Clement, Maddie Martin, and Mya Franco • December 11, 2024

Around The World A study conducted in 2024 by the Walton Family Foundation aimed to understand why students’ interest levels have gone down recently. The study surveyed 4,147 young adults ages 12 to...

Cheer takes state for a Two-Peat

The team competed Saturday, Nov. 23, taking the championship title for the second year in a row at Stormont Vail Arena in Topeka, Kansas

Gracie Pollicita, Alex Powell, and Audri Brizendine • December 5, 2024

The cheer team traveled to Topeka Saturday, Nov. 23, to compete in the Kansas 6A Cheerleading State Championships. Their hard work paid off, as they left with the championship title. Sophomore Olivia...

Spending time volunteering helps students connect with their communities

Activities within the school as well as organizations outside of school allow students to meet new people and witness their impacts.

Maddie Martin and Quin Peters • November 21, 2024

Getting Back by Giving Back From helping at soup kitchens, to spending time at a local church or volunteering at an animal shelter, students across the building are putting time into helping others. Many...

Jaguars bid for sixth straight state football title ends with loss to St. Thomas Aquinas

In the highly anticipated rivalry game that went down to the wire, the Jags lose, 23-22, Friday, Nov. 16

Jake Brown, Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, and Macy Fothergill • November 19, 2024

Mill Valley football faced Saint Thomas Aquinas on Friday, Nov.November 15th in a heated rivalry game, dating back years. Mill Valley, coming off of three wins in their past three matchups versus Aquinas,...

The theater department has a record breaking performance of “Footloose”

Theater performed Wednesday, Nov. 6 through Sunday Nov. 10, including a record breaking performance on Saturday Nov. 9, selling a total of 512 tickets

Thomas Helm, Emma Ronning, and Callie Cahoy • November 12, 2024

Each fall the theater department puts on a musical, this year's musical was “Footloose.” The production ran from Nov. six through the 10. While the musical generally brings in lots of viewers...

Breaking: Former USD232 social studies teacher Keil Hileman sentenced to two years in prison for unlawful attempted sexual relations

Two years after Hileman’s arrest in October 2022, he was sentenced Friday, Nov. 8 after agreeing to plead guilty to two of the original six charges against him

Madelyn Mulryan and Hailey Gussio • November 8, 2024

Former USD232 social studies teacher Keil Hileman, 55, was sentenced Friday, Nov. 8 to two years in prison at the final hearing in a case dating back to October 2022. Hileman had previously pleaded guilty...

Volleyball wins second straight 6A state volleyball title

The team dropped just one set during the two-day tournament, beating Blue Valley West for the title Saturday, Nov. 2

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. Led by senior Saida Jacobs, junior Ella Florez and sophomore...

How important the election is to students and staff

Opinions of the students and staff about this years election along with how vital it is to stay up-to-date

Madelyn Mulryan, Ryan Bloomer, and Ian Chern • November 3, 2024

Staying Involved 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...

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

Lloyd aims to make his classroom a place where students can grow in their arts and also feel safe and welcome every day

Evan LeRoy and Madelyn Mulryan • November 1, 2024

Whether you see him in the hallway, have his class, or just follow his Instagram account, ceramics teacher Bryan Lloyd has created a positive environment with his art. Ceramics has always been a passion...

Football finishes the regular season with a win over Olathe East

The team secured the Sunflower League title Friday Oct. 25 after defeating Olathe East 48-17

Alonnah Gage, Thomas Helm, Macy Fothergill, and Madelyn Mahoney • October 31, 2024

Football defeated Olathe East 48-17 to secure the sweep and title of the Sunflower League, Friday, Oct. 25 at home. The team went undefeated against League teams and has continued to be undefeated...

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

Junior running back Reggie Reece finished the game with three touchdowns including the go-ahead touchdown with 22 seconds left

Ian Chern, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief • October 16, 2024

After four thrilling quarters, the football team defeated Gardner Edgerton 41-35 in a matchup between last year’s 5A and 6A state champions Friday, Oct. 11. Junior running back Reggie Reece scored...

Seniors Maggie Wieland and Connor Bohon were crowned Homecoming Queen and King at football game

Coronation took place Friday, Sept. 20 during halftime of the football game and the team won 31-23 against Lawrence Free State

Audri Brizendine, Molly Griffin, Thomas Helm, Madelyn Mahoney, and Macy Fothergill • September 27, 2024

Finishing off the homecoming festivities, football played Lawrence Free State Friday, Sept. 20. The Jaguars pulled off a win 31-23 against the Firebirds. Seniors Connor Bohon and Maggie Wieland...