BVW Theatre presents Bright Star. Based on true events, Bright Star tells the story of successful literary editor Alice Murphy, who meets an ambitious young soldier just home from World War II who inspires Alice to confront her past. April 24, 25, 26th at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 Get your tickets here

The Spot will be running its annual Spring Sale from April 14th through May 9th. Come in to shop new deals on all apparel items. Go to this link to check all of our great deals!

Dear BVW Families,

Good morning! I hope this message finds you well and excited for the fourth quarter at BVW. I want to apologize for the delay in sending this email. It was my intention to send it before spring break, and it wasn’t until several of you reached out asking for the fourth-quarter document (which is attached HERE) that I realized it had not been sent.

As we begin to wrap up the school year, I want to inform you that due to construction projects scheduled throughout the summer, our administrative, counseling, and office staff will be relocating to the district's CAPS building. While our phone extensions will remain the same, please note that if you need to meet with us in person or come to the building, we will not be at BVW this summer. Our summer athletics programs will still have access to the existing weight room and the newly constructed South Gymnasium for workouts, but all other areas of the building will be off-limits to staff and students.

I strongly encourage all families, especially those with senior students, to regularly check the Jag Journal emails for important updates related to BVW. This will include updated information about senior activities and graduation as details become available.

As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns regarding your student.

Best regards,
Katie Bonnema
Principal, BVW

Purchase Teacher Appreciation Night Tickets here!

After clicking the link above, type in the code "BVW25" in the "Promo Codes" dialogue box located in the left-middle portion of the page

• After entering the code, Two Options will appear to get your seats

• Under "Option 1: Choose Your Seats" Click "Find Tickets"

Celebrate your Senior JAG with a personalized class of 2025 yard sign. Cost per sign is $30 to be paid via GoFan. Order deadline is April 18th 2025. Students or parents who purchase a yard sign can pick them up at Blue Valley West on Friday May 9th at the end of school behind the front office. Any questions can be emailed to dmkirchmer@gmail.com. Please see a photo attached of the yard sign that will include a stake. Congratulations BVW Class of 2025!

Parents of seniors are asked to contribute a $40 fee toward their senior activity fund and annual senior class gift that is donated to the school.

Senior Fees help to offset graduation celebration and rehearsal activities that happen throughout the year. Help us make our seniors' final year a great one! Pay Senior Fee now.

Happy to announce summer basketball opportunities! We cannot wait to get back in there to Have Fun & Get Better with current and future Jaguars. You will find all the information needed in the two links below
High School: Grades 9th-12th High School information & registration
Youth: Grades 3rd-8th Youth information & registration

Information about 2025 BVW Football Camps here.

Check out the 2025 Summer Volleyball Camps

2025 BOYS Volleyball Camp – 6th-12th Grade – July 14, 2025

-$30 per camper
-Players should use their 2025-2026 grade for this camp.
-Registration must be turned in by 5/1 to guarantee a camp shirt

Register NOW

BVW Athletic website / Eastern Kansas League

For more information, check out the Counseling Canvas Page

Ensuring our students' and staff's safety and well-being remains our highest priority. As we near the end of the school year, we want to take a moment to thank our families for their partnership. Your support and conversations at home have made a meaningful impact on student behaviors, reinforcing the importance of making good choices and reporting concerns appropriately.

How We Address Threats

We take every report of a threat seriously–whether that threat is made on social media, in person or through another means. Our administrators work closely with our Safety and Security team and local law enforcement to investigate each case thoroughly. This process includes reviewing past behavior, gathering input from families, and conducting interviews. If a credible threat is identified, we will immediately notify staff and families. You can learn more about our safety protocols and threat assessment process on our district website.

Partnering to Keep Schools Safe

This spring, we will continue our informational graphics through Canvas for grades 6-12 about the real consequences of making threats. Even offhand comments or social media posts can have serious repercussions, including school disciplinary action or legal consequences. It’s important for students to think before they post or speak.

We encourage families to listen to our fall 2024 BV Unmuted podcast episode: Understanding Threats and Their Consequences. In this episode, former Interim Chief Simon Happer (Overland Park Police Department), Dan Carney (Director of Safety & Security), and Dr. Katie Collier (Deputy Superintendent for Learning) discuss how Blue Valley ensures a safe and secure learning environment.

🎙️ Listen here: BV Unmuted: Understanding Threats and Their Consequences

How You Can Help

• Report Concerns: Please remind your student to report any concerning behavior to school staff or use our online reporting system.

• Avoid Spreading Rumors: Social media can spread misinformation and create unnecessary anxiety. Instead of sharing posts, report them directly to school administrators or law enforcement with as much detail as possible.

Your partnership plays a vital role in maintaining a safe school environment. Thank you for your ongoing trust and support.