Among a pandemic and widespread economic calamity, the year 2020 also ushered forth a tumultuous political landscape in the U.S., with the country equally divided into two sides as a result. MV students and staff recently experienced the shock and awe that was the federal election 2020.  Mr. Frank Hartman, longtime social studies teacher of 27 years, has seen how election day and surrounding...

The fall season has arrived in Southern Illinois without many of its typical events. Due to the lack of activities due to changes resulting from COVID-19, MV’s Student Council will be hosting a Fall Spirit Week October 26-30. “Since we aren’t able to have a homecoming dance or homecoming spirit week, we decided that a Fall Spirit Week would be the perfect way to bring a little extra joy to...