What is MVTV?

Since the demise of Channel One News, social media has exploded in popularity.  While traditional journalism formats are struggling to survive (especially in print), the ability to write and produce attractive, interesting content with the potential to go "viral" is still very much in demand.  Communication, graphic design, video editing, technical expertise, and many other skills - including the ability to collaborate effectively in teams - will continue to be valuable in a rapidly changing real world.  The vision of MVTV is to assemble a diverse array of students and their talents and create content that their teachers, administrators, peers, parents, and even community members will want to watch.  See the list of goals to the right.
  • Ensure better, broader access to important announcements.
  • Highlight some of the awesome happenings at MVHS, including sports, clubs, events, projects, etc. - things people should know about!
  • Improve communication between administration, teachers, organizations, and students.
  • Provide a career-styled outlet for students who have talents that align with the new face of journalism and entertainment.

Regular Episodes

The regular format - designed to bring back the "video announcements" that used to air years ago.  We've expanded into the areas that used to be served by the now-defunct  "Jacket Journal" school newspaper, covering things like:
  • School News
  • Teacher Features
  • Sports News and Highlights
  • Arts and Music Features
  • Timely Announcements-as-Ads

Special Episodes

From time to time, the crew will branch out and flex their creativity in ways that diverge from the regular format.  This provides an opportunity to experiment with new and different techniques, as well as providing variety.  Sometimes it doesn't turn out as expected (like the infamous "Thanksgiving Special" that spawned the running "ketchup" jokes), but that's the nature of the learning process.  

How Do I Get Involved?

Sign up for the MVTV Remind feed:
  • Text @mvtvcrew to 81010 (or just enter the code in the Remind app).
Attend one of our weekly production meetings:
  • Wednesdays, after school, in the MVTV studio (in the library) - officially from 4PM-6PM, though the crew often starts right after school. The 4PM start time is to accommodate staff meetings that fall on Wednesdays.