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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

Post game, the team listens to Head Coach Joel Applebee's speech.

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,...

Dipping in Willards arms, played by senior Blake Gray, Rusty, played by senior Allyson Makalous, smiles out at the crowd

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

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...

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

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

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 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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

Yelling during the kickoff, seniors Conner Wood, Thatcher Ivey, and Jake Hobbs cheer on the football team.

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

  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...

(left) The football scoreboard damaged after the tornado on Monday May 20. (Right) Football scoreboard after repairs finished on Thursday September 5.

Tornado damage affects school activities

Repairs continue into the fall after tornado hit the school Thursday, May 20
Madelyn Mulryan September 25, 2024

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...

Mill Valley welcomes eight new staff members to the building

Mill Valley welcomes eight new staff members to the building

Eight teachers are excited to experience everything Mill Valley has to offer and create an impact on their students
JagWire staff September 11, 2024

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