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Students struggle with body image issues

Hailey Gussio, Madelyn Mulryan, and Oliver Feiring • February 26, 2025

Silent Struggles For students coming into school daily, navigating body image issues, or worrying about flaws in one’s appearance can be a...

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Pinning his opponent down, junior MJ Wash looks at his coaches.

Boys Wrestling places third in the Sunflower League tournament

Senior Carter Kaifes is the last member of the Kaifes family to play basketball at the school

Senior Carter Kaifes is the last member of the Kaifes family to play basketball at the school

Students find it important to incorporate caffeine into their day

Students find it important to incorporate caffeine into their day

Superintendent Dr. Cory Gibson and Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Alvie Cater explain the current state of snow days for the district

Superintendent Dr. Cory Gibson and Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Alvie Cater explain the current state of snow days for the district

NEWS

School district purchases new vans for schools to use

School district purchases new vans for schools to use

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Overcrowded school parking lot causes issues for students and staff

Overcrowded school parking lot causes issues for students and staff

February 24, 2025

New implemented TORCH award winners talk about what it was like to win

New implemented TORCH award winners talk about what it was like to win

February 24, 2025

TikTok ban causes confusion amongst students and staff about the future of the app

TikTok ban causes confusion amongst students and staff about the future of the app

January 24, 2025

Smiling toward the crowd, seniors Carter Kaifes and Reese Miller are crowned Winter Homecoming King and Queen.

StuCo hosts annual Winter Homecoming week

March 5, 2025

The Black Student Union poses in front of the Brown v. Board of Education Museum

Black Student Union visits the Brown v. Board of Education Museum

Jake Brown, JagWire reporter/photographer

February 7, 2025

Women's empowerment club hosted a Safe Home drive before school Feb. 3-6.

Women’s Empowerment holds a donation drive for the Safe Home Domestic Violence Shelter

Kennedy Botkin, JagWire reporter/photographer

February 7, 2025

SPORTS

With an injured elbow, junior MJ Wash Jr. wrestles in the match for third place.

Boys wrestling places seventh at state tournament

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Looking for an open teammate, junior JaKhai Carter dribbles the ball down the court.

Boys Basketball loses 58-53 to Olathe Northwest

February 25, 2025

Reaching out, junior Paige Roth knocks the ball out of the opponent's hand.

Girls Basketball Faces Off Against Olathe Northwest 46-42

February 24, 2025

Cheering, sophomore Ella Diehl celebrates bowling three strikes in a row.

Girls Bowling Team Takes First Place, Boys Team Finishes Last

February 24, 2025

A&E

Superstitions students preform when playing a sport

Superstitions students preform when playing a sport

Kennedy Botkin, JagWire reporter/photographer

February 25, 2025

Students make the New York Times games apart of their daily routine

Students make the New York Times games apart of their daily routine

Evan LeRoy, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and Mill Valley News Social Media Manager

February 23, 2025

Diving into students sleep habits and how those habits can affect good quality sleep

Diving into students sleep habits and how those habits can affect good quality sleep

Mya Franco, JagWire reporter/photographer

February 21, 2025

Students take advantge of late start on Wednesdays to improve their day

Students take advantge of late start on Wednesdays to improve their day

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Duolingo is on the rise providing students with an easy way to improve language skills

Duolingo is on the rise providing students with an easy way to improve language skills

February 24, 2025

Scott Schau creates lasting connections through being a school bus driver

Scott Schau creates lasting connections through being a school bus driver

February 22, 2025

Both boys and girls at the school are involved in Scouts

Both boys and girls at the school are involved in Scouts

February 21, 2025

Opinion: Disney has gotten lazy by remaking old movies and their newer movies lack effort

Opinion: Disney has gotten lazy by remaking old movies and their newer movies lack effort

Madelyn Mulryan

February 22, 2025

Staff Editorial: Social media trends can be harmful to teenagers body image

Staff Editorial: Social media trends can be harmful to teenagers body image

February 22, 2025

Opinion: Vlogging can be a helpful tool in self reflection and personal growth

Opinion: Vlogging can be a helpful tool in self reflection and personal growth

Avery Clement, JagWire editor-in-chief

February 20, 2025

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

It’s time for the fifth Jagwire survey of the year! Click the link in our story (or the “surveys” highlight) to fill out the survey. This issue includes topics like march madness, family dynamics, student nail artists and much more!

Due to expected extreme weather for Wednesday Mar.

Due to expected extreme weather for Wednesday Mar. 5 there will be a 2 hour delayed start. Expect more information about the daily schedule via email.

The Board of Education at its regularly scheduled

The Board of Education at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 3, approved a change to the current school year calendar. Monday, April 21, will now be a regular day of school for all students and staff

The 2024 @kspaonline regional contest results came

The 2024 @kspaonline regional contest results came out yesterday, Thursday, Feb. 29. Our school had the most awards in our regional.

The individuals who placed in their events qualified for state and will complete those entries in the coming months. Congratulations to everyone who competed!

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Each year the cheer and dance teams travel to comp

Each year the cheer and dance teams travel to compete at a national competition. The dance team travels to the National Dance Alliance’s competition (NDA) and cheer travels to the National Cheerleaders Associations competition (NCA). Each year the cheer and dance teams travel to compete at a national competition. The dance team travels to the National Dance Alliance’s competition (NDA) and cheer travels to the National Cheerleaders Associations competition (NCA).

Both of these competitions serve as an opportunity for the athletes to compete against teams from across the country.

Cheer coach Jen Ivey highlights how important it is that they get the opportunity to showcase their routines on a bigger stage.

“It gives them another platform to be able to highlight their skills and what they’re able to do, and have an opportunity to celebrate themselves and all of the successes that they’ve had together,” Ivey said.

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As March marks the beginning of women’s history

As March marks the beginning of women’s history month Mill Valley News website header is showcasing important people in women’s history. Swipe to learn more about some of those important figures.

With February being black history month Mill Valle

With February being black history month Mill Valley News website header showcased important members of the African American community. Swipe to learn more about some of those important figures.

From three-foot-long Saturn rockets to sets with t

From three-foot-long Saturn rockets to sets with thousands of pieces, building Lego sets has become a popular pastime for many students.

Freshman Jack Tracy has been building Lego sets since he was two years old, initially using them as a way to relieve stress when he was in the hospital.

“I got into Lego when I was younger, around the age of two, because Lego was a way for me to relieve my stress when I was in the hospital when I got diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia which is a very rare cancer that is usually found in adults and not really found in kids,” Tracy said.

Tracy loves Lego sets because they are a fun way to foster architectural skills.

“I believe that [Lego sets are] gaining popularity because they’re very fun,” Tracy said. “Second, it’s very architectural, and so if people want to get into architecture or some sort of building [activity,], they can learn by building with Lego and learn how to put things together to balance and stabilize everything.”

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For students coming into school daily, navigating

For students coming into school daily, navigating body image issues, or worrying about flaws in one’s appearance can be a challenge. For junior Kait Hood, feeling insecure has been an issue for a long time.

“Everyone is insecure about something, even if they’re not open about it,” Hood said. “I’ve always had my issues. I mean, one will get better and another shows up, or they all just come at once. So it is constantly changing.”

According to Everyday Health, 73% of teen girls are self conscious, and 69% of teen boys are self conscious. Michigan Health specifies that this insecurity mostly manifests due to skin and weight problems.

Similarly, what students wear can be affected by their body image. For junior Gabe Sommerfeld, he alters what he wears out because of how he feels about his body.

“I feel like I’m a lot more concerned with what I wear,” Sommerfeld said. “I feel like I want to wear something that’s not gonna show off a lot because I don’t really like what’s underneath.”

Stem4, a teen mental health center, states that nearly 50% of young people (ages 12-21) feel that if they don’t improve their body, people will dislike them

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Issue 4 of the JagWire hit seminars today. Pick up

Issue 4 of the JagWire hit seminars today. Pick up a copy from your seminar teacher or visit our website to read about body image, school parking lots, late start, bus driver Scott Schau, Girl/Boy Scouts, Cheer and Dance and much more!

School has been canceled for Thursday, Feb. 20 due

School has been canceled for Thursday, Feb. 20 due to expected cold temperatures.

School has been canceled for Wednesday, Feb. 19 du

School has been canceled for Wednesday, Feb. 19 due to expected extreme weather conditions.

School has been canceled for Tuesday, Feb. 18. Whe

School has been canceled for Tuesday, Feb. 18. When we return it will be a silver day.

School has been canceled for Wednesday, Feb. 12. E

School has been canceled for Wednesday, Feb. 12. Enjoy your long break!

There’s still time to join the amazing JagWire N

There’s still time to join the amazing JagWire Newspaper and Jag Yearbook staff for the 2025-2026 school year. If your interested in applying head to mvnews.org to learn more

Due to expected cold temperatures for Wednesday Fe

Due to expected cold temperatures for Wednesday Feb. 5 there will be a 2 hour delayed start. Expect more information about the daily schedule via email.

Issue 4 of the JagWire newspaper needs your help!

Issue 4 of the JagWire newspaper needs your help! Since this issue is a longer issue we’ve released a second survey. Click the link in our story (or the “surveys” highlight) to fill out the survey.

Applications are open for the 2025-2026 Jagwire ne

Applications are open for the 2025-2026 Jagwire newspaper and Jag yearbook staff.
Anyone interested in applying should visit MVnews.org and look on the “applications” tab. Joining the staff teaches students a multitude of skills in writing, design, public speaking, photography and much more.

2 hour delayed start schedule. All AM classes at C

2 hour delayed start schedule.
All AM classes at CTEC CAPS and EDTECH are canceled with PM classes sticking to regularly scheduled times.
All morning busses will be running 2 hours later than usual.

Due to expected cold temperatures for Tuesday, Jan

Due to expected cold temperatures for Tuesday, Jan. 21 there will be a 2 hour delayed start. Expect more information about the daily schedule via email.

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