Next Week's Schedule and Themes

Mon: Odd - Travis vs Taylor

Tues: Even - BBQ Dads vs Soccer Moms

Wed: Odd - College Team (Homecoming Carnival 4-6:30)

Thurs: Even + Mid-Day Assembly - Class Colors

Fri: No School - Pink Out at the Football Game

BVW “The Spot” is the Spot to get all your BVW merch! We will be open 6-7 pm before

all home football games and more! We are not open to the public during school hours, but you can order online and have your student pick it up in the store or we can drop it

off in the office.

You can order online at bvwthespot.com

Follow all our socials: Instagram: bvw_thespot Tiktok: the.spot.bvw

Needing flowers for homecoming? Save yourself time/stress and support the BVW Dance Team’s fundraiser! Check out this link for details

Join us for a night In Rio! The BVW Homecoming Dance is October 11, 8-10:00 pm. Tickets are $17 and can be purchased here. If your student is bringing a guest who does not go to Blue Valley West, the outside guest form is due October 9.

The BVW Homecoming Carnival will be on October 8 from 4-6 pm at the bus loop on the East side of the building. Come for an evening of games, good and fun! Wristbands are $10. Scan the QR code to purchase

The BVW Orchestra invites you to their annual Halloween Concert! Tuesday, October 14 at 7pm in the PAC.

Students, Kids, and family are invited - Those in costume will get candy!

If your student had their school picture taken, then it is ready for viewing on the Rolland Studios website. The access code is your student’s student ID number. If you pre-ordered pictures, the picture packets have been distributed to your student.

Retakes are October 15 -

• If you have a picture package, you must return the package and they will replace it for no charge

• If you were absent or never photographed: No Charge

• If you want a retake and never ordered the first time, the cost is $3 cash or check

9th grade students and families only - This information is only for students who have completed the full MS world language sequence in a BV middle school and will seek to transfer two (2) world language credits to their HS transcript. To apply for the credit transfer, please fill out the FORM FOUND HERE by October 10, 2025. This link was also sent to all 9th graders and their parents/guardians via email during the week of September 8, 2025.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• HANDOUT SNACKS TO STUDENTS before school during homecoming spirit week | 10/7 @7:15am - SIGN UP HERE

• COAT CHECK at the Homecoming Dance | 10/11 @7:40-10:00 - SIGN UP HERE

• HELP WITH BLANKET SALES at football games | 10/10 & 10/16 @6:15pm BVW Stadium- SIGN UP HERE

Join and Support

The PTO has open positions for the 2025-2026 school year. If you're interested in helping or want to learn more visit our website or send us an email: ptobvw@gmail.com

There are many ways to be involved and support our BVW students and staff! For information on volunteering or on the many other ways to support our programs and activities check out our website.

FOLLOW THE PTO | INSTAGRAM @ptobvwest & FACEBOOK | BVWPTO

If you ever have questions about the PTO send us an email: ptobvw@gmail.com or visit our website: https://bluevalleywestpto.membershiptoolkit.com/home

The official date for BVW graduation is May 17, 2026 at 7:00pm.

The senior event guide has been updated to reflect the announced date.

Did you miss Senior Yearbook pictures over the summer? No worries!

October 15, 2025 from 11 am to 1:15 pm is the last chance date for seniors to have their photos taken for the yearbook. Photo location will be in the Library Flex Space. You can book your session now! Please do not miss this opportunity. The yearbook will not be the same without you!

Hey Class of 2026, this is your year!! Get your Yearbook Ad submitted ASAP!

FINAL deadline is November 7.

Click here for details on submitting a Yearbook Ad for your Class of 2026 student.

We encourage everyone to pre-purchase their tickets when attending games to avoid lines. Single game tickets can be purchased at the Eastern Kansas League Site for any EKL game home or away. When BVW is the visiting school, select the opposing schools page and click on tickets.

The Blue Valley School District also offers three types of passes to home athletic events.

Student Pass - Good for one student 9-12 to attend BVW home games.

Individual Pass - Good for one adult to attend BVW home games.

Family Pass - Good for two adults and accompanying students K-8 to BVW home games.

Blue Valley West Athletic Pass Link

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open. If you are heading to college next fall, fill out the application to be eligible for federal student aid such as grants, work-study funds, and loans. Apply Here

College representatives will be visiting our school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during AST in September and October.

👉 More details and sign-ups are available on the Counseling Canvas page. Be sure to check back often—new colleges are added regularly!

• Tuesday, October 7:

  • Emporia State University

  • Missouri State University

  • Rockhurst University

  • Savannah College of Art and Design

  Wednesday, October 8

  • Creighton University

  • Washington University in St. Louis

  Thursday, October 9:

  • Oklahoma State University

Blue Valley Schools is committed to promoting and fostering a safe environment in and around all our schools. We are continuously working to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from a wide range of situations. Please check out available ways to report safety concerns.

Advent Health South is hosting an Open House on October 29 from 5:30 - 8pm. Come explore a cutting-edge hospital and try hands-on career activities.

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