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February 24, 2025
Legislative Priority 3: Establish Fair and Equitable School Finance Formula
Watch this video to learn more about Blue Valley's 2025 Priority Legislative Positions or find more information at www.bluevalleyk12.org/Legislative
Casey Engel named 2025 Kansas Master Teacher recipient
Congratulations to Casey Engel, an English Language Arts teacher at Blue Valley High, who has been named a 2025 Kansas Master Teacher award recipient. The award program, established by Emporia State University in 1954, recognizes excellence in Kansas educators each year. Engel is one of seven educators selected from across the state.
Miss this month's board meeting? Check out the highlights in the board brief.
The Blue Valley Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, February 10. Highlights included approval of the 2026-27 calendar and updates on the superintendent search.
Check out other moments from the meeting in this monthโs board brief.
Chinese Immersion info meeting set for incoming kindergarten families
Are you interested in providing your child with an immersive educational experience that broadens horizons, enhances cognitive skills and teaches second language skills? Blue Valley invites incoming kindergarten families to explore the world of possibilities offered through the Chinese Immersion program.
Prospective Chinese Immersion Family Information Session
๐ 5 p.m. Feb. 25
๐ Register for the information session online
๐ Zoom link provided upon registration
๐น Watch video
Nominate an educator for the Champion for Students Award
In the words of the late educator Rita Pearson, โEvery child deserves a champion.โ Help the Blue Valley Educational Foundation (BVEF) recognize exemplary Blue Valley staff members who embody that sentiment every day by nominating them today for our annual Champion for Students Award!
This BVEF award recognizes extraordinary staff members who demonstrate kindness and compassion, foster authentic connections and empower positive growth in students. Honorees will receive either a $2,500 cash prize, a $2,500 grant for their learning environment or a $2,500 tuition reimbursement for continuing education/graduate credit hours.
To nominate a staff member, fill out the 2025 BVEF Champion for Students Award form by Friday, March 7.
You're invited to BV Well's Starting Strong event on Feb. 26 and 27
Do you have a child starting elementary or middle school? Major transitions like a new school can come with challenges for students and their families. BV Well invites K-2 and 5-6 grade parents and caregivers to these sessions designed to provide insights and tools for supporting your child's development and wellbeing.
Presented by certified instructor Heather Buckman, the sessions will focus on helping families navigate transitions through the framework of Conscious Discipline. Parents will gain insights into how the brain responds to stress and change, learn practical techniques to support emotional resilience and explore strategies to build stronger connections with their children. A panel discussion with Blue Valley educational leaders will follow the presentation.
Early elementary session
6-7:30 p.m. February 26
Hilltop Conference Center
Middle school session
6-7:30 p.m. February 27
Hilltop Conference Center
The session is free; for planning purposes, please register in advance at fundbv.org/bvwell
