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Excellence isn’t just a goal in Blue Valley Schools — it’s who we are. Across our schools, you'll find moments of discovery, connection and inspiration. These are the moments that show why Blue Valley stands among the best school districts in the country. 📚🌱💙
At the heart of our schools are exceptional students solving real-world problems, exemplary staff sparking curiosity and supportive communities coming together in partnership. It’s a celebration of the people and passion behind our mission to cultivate lifelong learners prepared to navigate their future with purpose.
As we continue to move forward guided by our strategic plan, what’s ahead reflects the spirit of Blue Valley — a place where learning is meaningful, belonging is real and educators are empowered to help every student shine.
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Community Connections give Blue Valley community members an opportunity to engage with our Board of Education members in a less formal roundtable format, allowing for meaningful conversations about topics of interest in the community.
Join us for our second Community Connections of the 2026-27 school year:
📅 Wednesday, December 2, 2026
🕠️ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Blue Valley District Office Board Room (15020 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66223)
A sign-up is available for patrons who have questions for board members, but no sign-up is required to attend: tinyurl.com/BV-CCBOE. To learn more, visit bluevalleyk12.org/communityc….
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ALT "BV Community Connections" event - Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 5:30 pm, Blue Valley District Office with Blue Valley Schools logo.
Blue Valley juniors and seniors are exploring new possibilities for life after high school through the district’s partnership with VU Scholarships! 📚🎓💫
Across our high schools, participating students were matched with a combined $5,733,272,442 in scholarship opportunities from colleges, universities and other post-secondary institutions based on their academic accomplishments.
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ALT Blue Valley Northwest hosting their VU Scholarships assembly for juniors and seniors.
ALT Blue Valley North hosting their VU Scholarships assembly for juniors and seniors.
ALT Blue Valley High hosting their VU Scholarships assembly for juniors and seniors.
Students learned about their opportunities during recent high school assemblies and can now explore what they could mean for their plans after graduation. 💫🎓📚
We're grateful to Moon Orthodontics for underwriting the program and helping our students discover new possibilities as they prepare to navigate their futures with purpose!
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ALT Blue Valley Southwest hosting their VU Scholarships assembly for juniors and seniors.
ALT Blue Valley West hosting their VU Scholarships assembly for juniors and seniors.
Congratulations to Blue Valley West Volleyball on winning the 6A state championship, the team's second straight state title! 🏆🏐🐆
We're proud of these exceptional student-athletes and coaches for their hard work and dedication. Excellent job, @westjags!
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📸: KSHSAA Covered/Rick Peterson Jr.
ALT Blue Valley West Volleyball celebrating together with the 6A state trophy.
ALT Blue Valley West Volleyball celebrating their state championship together.
ALT Blue Valley West Volleyball celebrating their state championship together.
ALT Blue Valley West Volleyball celebrating their state championship together.
Blue Valley students continue to exceed national benchmarks! 🏆️📚💫
At the end of the 2025-26 school year, 78% of Blue Valley K-7 students were at or above benchmark on the i-Ready spring math diagnostic. Across all Blue Valley elementary and middle schools, the median student demonstrated both high performance and high growth, scoring above and progressing faster than i-Ready’s national expectations.
🔗 To explore our Champions of Learning 2026 special publication, visit tinyurl.com/BV-COL26.
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ALT Blue Valley Schools' Champions of Learning graphic highlighting 78% on the iReady spring math diagnostic.
Congratulations to Blue Valley Southwest Boys Cross Country on winning the 5A state championship! 👟🏆🐺
We're proud of these exceptional student-athletes and coaches for their hard work and dedication. Excellent job, @SWTimberwolves!
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📸: Sports in Kansas, KSHSAA Covered/Andy Brown
ALT Blue Valley Southwest Boys Cross Country smiling together with 5A state trophy.
ALT Blue Valley Southwest's Andrew Claar winning the 5A boys cross country state championship.
In the newest episode of BV Unmuted, learn about the financial challenges facing Blue Valley Schools, how school funding works and how the state’s continued underfunding of special education affects students and families.
Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman sits down with Blue Valley chief of schools Shelly Nielsen to discuss these challenges and how the district is planning for the future while protecting student opportunities and maintaining strong schools.
🎙️ To listen to the full podcast episode, visit tinyurl.com/BV-Funding.
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Reminder: Today is the 2026 Kansas General Election.
To view your sample ballot or find your polling location, visit the Johnson County Election Office website: jocoelection.org
As a public school district, Blue Valley Schools shares election information to help our community stay informed about elections that may affect public education and our schools.
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📸: Johnson County, KS Government
ALT Johnson County (KS) Election Office sign with "Vote Here" and arrow pointing to a building.
Friday brought plenty of fall festivities across Blue Valley! 🍂🎃✨
Our students and staff enjoyed fun activities and moments filled with smiles and laughter.
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ALT Lakewood Elementary students, staff and families participating in fall activities outside.
ALT Leawood Elementary students, staff and families participating in fall activities outside.
ALT Lakewood Elementary students, staff and families participating in fall activities inside.
ALT Leawood Elementary students, staff and families participating in fall activities inside.
"What I love most about my role is empowering our students and their families. I am passionate about protecting and advocating for our most vulnerable students: those living with disabilities. As for Blue Valley, this is the best special education team I have worked with in my career. They’re wonderful and talented people who certainly make my job easier!" — Dr. Aaron Neitzel, Prairie Star Middle/Prairie Star Elementary school psychologist 💚
During National School Psychology Week, we celebrate our exemplary school psychologists like Aaron! We're grateful for your exceptional commitment and hard work in supporting our students, families and schools every day.
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ALT Dr. Aaron Neitzel, Prairie Star Middle/Prairie Star Elementary school psychologist, smiling.
ALT Dr. Aaron Neitzel, Prairie Star Middle/Prairie Star Elementary school psychologist, working with a student.
ALT Dr. Aaron Neitzel, Prairie Star Middle/Prairie Star Elementary school psychologist, working with a student.
In the newest episode of BV Unmuted, learn about the financial challenges facing Blue Valley Schools, how school funding works and how the state’s continued underfunding of special education affects students and families.
Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman sits down with Blue Valley chief financial officer Jeremy McFadden to discuss these challenges and how the district is planning for the future while protecting student opportunities and maintaining strong schools.
🎙️ To listen to the full podcast episode, visit tinyurl.com/BV-Funding.
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We recognize National Native American Heritage Month as a time to honor and celebrate the contributions of the first Americans to the history, culture and growth of the country.
🔗 To learn more, visit nativeamericanheritagemonth.….
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ALT "National Native American Heritage Month" with Blue Valley Schools logo.
Blue Valley Schools invites families, staff and community members to join us for a virtual meeting to learn more about the district's current financial reality.
🗓️ Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.
Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman, Chief Financial Officer Jeremy McFadden and Board of Education members will discuss how school funding works, the factors impacting the district’s budget and the adjustments that have already been made and are planned for the 2027-28 school year.
🔗 To register and submit a question before the event, please complete the Blue Valley Budget Webinar form: tinyurl.com/BVBudgetWebinar
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ALT Blue Valley Budget Webinar on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. with registration link and district logo.
🎥: To watch the recorded Blue Valley budget webinar, visit tinyurl.com/BVBudget-Webinar.
🔗: To learn more about Blue Valley's budget outlook, visit tinyurl.com/BVBudgetOutlook.
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During the Blue Valley budget webinar, Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman, Chief Financial Officer Jeremy McFadden and Board of Education members discussed the district's current financial reality, how school funding works, the factors impacting the district’s budget and the adjustments that have already been made and are planned for the 2027-28 school year.
🎥: To watch the recorded Blue Valley budget webinar, visit tinyurl.com/BVBudget-Webinar.
🔗: To learn more about Blue Valley's budget outlook, visit tinyurl.com/BVBudgetOutlook.
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ALT "Blue Valley Budget Webinar" with the district logo.
In the newest episode of BV Unmuted, learn about the financial challenges facing Blue Valley Schools, how school funding works and how the state’s continued underfunding of special education affects students and families.
Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman sits down with Blue Valley Southwest parent Amie Bybee to discuss these challenges and how the district is planning for the future while protecting student opportunities and maintaining strong schools.
🎙️ To listen to the full podcast episode, visit tinyurl.com/BV-Funding.
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"I'm excited to see and to push him a little bit higher because I know whatever, wherever we set the bar, he's going to meet it... Whatever subject it is, it's that he's going to push himself to meet us at a high bar." — Rebecca O'Connor, @SPE_Patriots teacher 🏆️📚💫
Yuvan Agarwal, a fifth grader at Sunrise Point Elementary, is embracing challenges and fueling his curiosity through a love of learning and discovery! Across Blue Valley, our students are empowered through rigorous, engaging academic experiences that inspire them to grow as lifelong learners.
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Congratulations to Matthew Chen, a 2026 graduate of @mustangsBvn, who has been named a 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholar! 💫🎓🏆
The prestigious program, established in 1964, recognizes and honors the nation’s most distinguished high school seniors for their academic success, artistic excellence, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. Only 161 students from across the country earn the notable distinction each year.
We're proud to celebrate Matthew and his exceptional accomplishments, which reflect our commitment to academic excellence, student-centered learning and supportive school communities!
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ALT Matthew Chen, a graduate of Blue Valley North, smiling at the 2026 BVN graduation ceremony.
Remember to please continue to contact the district or your school/building through the email addresses and phone numbers listed on our website if you have questions or need assistance.
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Beginning July 1, 2026, Kansas House Bill 2299 requires school districts to limit social media to one-way communication with students. The same legislation also established Kansas' new student cell phone requirements.
Because district employees may not engage with students through social media, and because it is not always possible to determine whether an account belongs to a current student, official Blue Valley Schools and school/building social media accounts will no longer respond to direct messages or comment-based conversations.
Please continue to contact the district or your school/building through the email addresses and phone numbers listed on our website if you need assistance.
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ALT "Social Media Update” with Blue Valley Schools logo.
In the newest episode of BV Unmuted, learn about the financial challenges facing Blue Valley Schools, how school funding works and how the state’s continued underfunding of special education affects students and families.
Superintendent Dr. Gillian Chapman sits down with two district leaders and a district parent to discuss these challenges and how the district is planning for the future while protecting student opportunities and maintaining strong schools.
🎙️ To listen to the full podcast episode, visit tinyurl.com/BV-Funding.
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