On October 16th, three of Dr. Peterson’s classes went to the Circleville Pumpkin Show. It’s an annual festival just south of Columbus celebrating local agriculture and all things pumpkin. Drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors, it features parades, rides, contests, and pumpkin-themed treats like pies, donuts and lots of fried foods. The U.S. Government class […]
Continue ReadingBy: Patience Peterson and Ethan Cottrill The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writers. The article also includes opinions from people interviewed about this topic. The intention is not to call out any group or person, but to remind all Upper School students of our shared responsibility to keep MVS a safe […]
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The Miami Valley School is marking the start of the 2025–26 school year with Homecoming, Spirit Week, and the annual Harvest Gathering. Homecoming will take place September 27th at the Country Club of the North with an “Alice in Wonderland” theme. Tickets are $20 if purchased by Friday the 26th at 2:05 PM or $25 […]
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Article and Photos By: Ethan Cottrill and Owen Guy As promised, the new Dining Hall opened its doors at the start of the 2025–26 school year, bringing all divisions under one roof for meals. The new construction project, titled “Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation Campaign”, has two phases. The first phase is the 1st floor Dining […]
Continue ReadingWritten by: Ethan Cottrill Edited by: Owen Guy MVS is gearing up for lots of construction this summer! As the new Reddy Student Union starts to take shape, let’s take a few steps back and examine how this project got started in the first place. After some helpful tips from Ms. Trick, we discovered that […]
Continue ReadingAs many of you may know, MVS has a special capsule project called Aries, where students can spend up to a year and a half studying anything of their choosing. Many students starting in the second semester of junior year pick Aries projects based on research, field study, engagement, and, occasionally, producing a product. They […]
Continue ReadingWith the new Commons come new lunch options! MVS is partnering with Filk Independent School Dining (FISD) to bring students new and improved food. At the very least, it’s better than what Grinders had to offer. Plus, according to MVS’s website, will have many benefits for the student, including no more lunch packing, more menu […]
Continue ReadingEvery year, the Miami Valley School puts on both a Fall play and a Spring Musical. This year, the Musical that has been chosen is High School Musical! High School Musical follows Troy Bolton, the star of the basketball team at a high school, who falls for Gabriella Montez, a nerdy supergenius at a holiday […]
Continue ReadingThis teacher spotlight is on our local chem buff Ms. Santana! Starting with her past, she was born in New York City, then moved to Puerto Rico. She lived there from when she was 4 to when she was 7, learning Spanish along the way. After that, she ended up in Maryland to visit some […]
Continue ReadingPrepare yourself for a night of pure, unfiltered disaster with Miami Valley School’s Upper School Play, The Play That Goes Wrong… The Upper School Play is back—and trust us, they’re as disorganized as ever! If you love watching things go hilariously wrong, you’re in for a treat. Picture crumbling sets, props that practically disintegrate on […]
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