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Differing family dynamics provide special outlooks on life

Madelyn Mulryan, Mya Franco, and Natalia Castillejos-Ramirez • April 16, 2025

Who you live with shapes who you are. According to a survey done by the JagWire, of 109 students 67% said their family dynamic has impacted them...

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Students plan to pursue music beyond high school

Students plan to pursue music beyond high school

clapping her hands, senior Maggie Wieland dances during zumba.

Tenth annual Relay for Life raised over $88,000

Holding an “1810” sign, sophomore Lucas Comer cheers on the junior and senior robotics team.

Robotics teams wins multiple awards at Heartland Regional event

Twisting his upper body, junior Reese Riedel shoots a layup around the SMNW defender.

Boys basketball loses to Shawnee Mission Northwest 76-52 in the state tournament

NEWS

28 AP exams going fully digital or hybrid

28 AP exams going fully digital or hybrid

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Learning to use Photoshop, freshman Xander Reynolds gets assistance from paraeducator Lilian Hollis on Wednesday, March 26. Recent special education withdrawals may halt the addition of new paraeducators.

Special education funding gets substantial withdrawal for 25-26 school year.

April 12, 2025

Turning around, Mrs. Soames, played by senior Lilly Rugenstein, interrupts the wedding to speak.

Theater department presents “Our Town”

April 9, 2025

As parents, grandparents and students enter the Performing Arts Center, they grab a pamphlet to preview the soloists performing at the event.

Singing and Sweets choir event features choir state soloists

April 3, 2025

Hands in the air, senior Taryn Dixon dances along with “YMCA” with her fellow classmates.

Prom is hosted at a new venue after several years

Gracie Pollicita, Evan LeRoy, and Maddie Martin

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Video: French Nation Honor Society spotlight

Video: French Nation Honor Society spotlight

Emma Lee, MVTV reporter

March 28, 2025

Video: Trivia night mic'd up

Video: Trivia night mic’d up

Hadley Doyle, MVTV reporter

March 13, 2025

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Students complete March Madness basketball brackets

Students complete March Madness basketball brackets

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Junior John Duld and senior Owen Kalmas win state in clay target shooting

Junior John Duld and senior Owen Kalmas win state in clay target shooting

April 16, 2025

Past softball players return to the school to coach

Past softball players return to the school to coach

April 15, 2025

MVTV sports recap: April 9

MVTV sports recap: April 9

April 11, 2025

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French and Spanish classes participate in music brackets inspired by March Madness basketball

French and Spanish classes participate in music brackets inspired by March Madness basketball

Maddie Martin, Mill Valley News editor-in-chief and JagWire copy editor

April 15, 2025

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

Students work as nail technicians to design nails for others

Students work as nail technicians to design nails for others

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I Am Mill Valley: Sophomore Quyncee Graves turns pipe cleaners into works of art

I Am Mill Valley: Sophomore Quyncee Graves turns pipe cleaners into works of art

April 14, 2025

Students are taking the Certified Nursing Assistance course to prepare for their futures

Students are taking the Certified Nursing Assistance course to prepare for their futures

April 11, 2025

Getting wisdom teeth removed has become a rite of passages for high schoolers

Getting wisdom teeth removed has become a rite of passages for high schoolers

April 10, 2025

Staff Editorial: Family should be defined by the people that provide love and support

Staff Editorial: Family should be defined by the people that provide love and support

April 11, 2025

Review: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs remake was better than expected

Review: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs remake was better than expected

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

April 7, 2025

Opinion: Mill Valley’s lack of adaptability hurts transfer students' experience

Opinion: Mill Valley’s lack of adaptability hurts transfer students’ experience

Gracie Pollicita, JAG photographer/reporter

March 14, 2025

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Earlier this week Issue 5 of the JagWire was distr

Earlier this week Issue 5 of the JagWire was distributed. Pick up a copy from the cafeteria or visit our website to read about special education funding, student nail artists, prom and much more!

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!

(Repost reason: corrections)

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.

Read more on mvnews.org

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.

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This is junior Jake Brown’s first year on the JagWire Staff. This year he is taking on the role of writer and photographer. When he is not working on journalism, he enjoys playing sports such as baseball,...

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