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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
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Identified by the parking sticker, this car is permitted to park and avoids the fine of $5 if such identification is absent.

[Photo] New parking lot procedures

December 11, 2013
Seniors Blake Bunner, Brooks Danahy, Sydney Wilson and Graham Wilson (left to right) are nominated as National Merit Scholars.

Senior National Honors Society member CJ Meeks places sings on the lockers of honor role students on Monday, Dec. 2. “It shows appreciation to those who got on honor role,” Meeks said.

[Photo] NHS decorates students lockers

December 11, 2013
Exemplifying their skill, the MVHS cheer squad pulls off an elaborate group stunt during a cheer competition at Blue Valley Southwest on Saturday, Nov. 15. “[I enjoyed] getting to show the judges what we have been working so hard on for the past few months,” said sophomore cheerleader Meg Gerhart.

Guiding his AP US History class, social studies teacher Jeff Wieland favors block scheduling because it allows maximum time for rigorous courses. “[I prefer] block scheduling. I think that it is more conducive to the kind of lessons we should be teaching under the college and career ready standards,” Wieland said.

[Photo] Board of Education studies scheduling methods

Justin Curto, Erika Kringen, JagWire web editor, JagWire briefs editor
November 12, 2013
Sophomore Karla Kim experiences difficulty finishing her Human Anatomy and Physiology test on Thursday, Oct. 31. "We didn't get to finish the test because the computers were slow," Kim said. "If they were better, we could probably get more work done."

[Photo] District technology plan includes wireless upgrade

Ryan Fullerton, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 14, 2013
Junior Mikaela McCabe and sophomore Kaitlyn Moore participate in the StuCo program, Trick Or Treat So Others Can Eat. They went around to different local neighborhoods and "trick or treated" for cans to donate to a local charity. "Just a simple can can help," McCabe said.

[Photo] StuCo trick-or-treats for a cause

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
November 5, 2013
Freshman Alea Ashford works out a problem in her Integrated Math I textbook as opposed to on a separate sheet of paper, a new way of learning implemented by Common Core. “Common Core is not as fast-paced as the previous curriculum and it is not as in-depth” Ashford said.

[Photo] Common Core impacts curriculum

Justin Curto, Erika Kringen, JagWire web editor, JagWire briefs editor
October 16, 2013
Freshman counselor Polly Vader explains an activity that helps raise awareness of the harmful effects of drug usage to a group of freshman on Thursday, Oct. 3. “It’s just giving them a little more information and background.” Vader said.

[Photo] Students participate in National Anti-Bullying Week and drug awareness campaigns

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
October 9, 2013
Senior homecoming candidates (left to right): Patrick Tapang, Lexie Riedel, Nick Wilson, Brittany Rouse, Connor Mills, Gabby Fangman, Davis Cantwell, Abby Sieperda, Joe Vincent, and Hope Riedel. "It's an honor to be nominated because there are a lot of people in my class and to be elected as a leader is a good feeling," Mills said. Homecoming king and queen will be announced on Friday, Oct. 4 at the home football game.

[Photo] StuCo sets Homecoming plans in stone

Sarah Myers, JagWire editor-in-chief
September 24, 2013
Junior Chrissy Sharp gives advice about overcoming an eating disorder.

[Photo] Self-image: Chrissy Sharp

Maddie Lamons, JagWire reporter
September 20, 2013
Senior Evan Boxler recently started working out to improve his self image.

[Photo] Self Image: Evan Boxler

Annie Crouch, JagWire reporter
September 20, 2013
Junior Hayley Dozier recently dyed her hair bright green.

[Photo] Self-image: Hayley Dozier

Justin Curto, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief
September 20, 2013
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